Anchorage , a city of 265,000, is by far Alaska's largest city. The Municipality encompasses 1,955 square miles, making it big enough for all kinds of pursuits.

What started as little more than a camp for provisions as the railroad was built in the early part of the 20th century is now a cosmopolitan city ringed by some of the most accessible and awesome outdoor experiences in the world.

The state's main economic engines, such as oil production and exploration, fishing, logistics and transportation, and tourism, all are visible in Anchorage's thriving business community.

Downtown Anchorage draws visitors from afar and locals out for a bite at an acclaimed restaurant or a peek at artists' work at the galleries. At nearby Westchester Lagoon, families stroll the trail in the warmer months and play games of pick-up hockey in the winter.

Recreational areas in Girdwood, the nearby Kenai Peninsula, and the Matanuska-Susitna Valley make it possible to ski, hike, snowboard, ice climb, mountain bike, kayak, bird watch or just relax any day of the year.

The University of Alaska Anchorage's main campus is in the middle of Anchorage, and is surrounded by residential neighborhoods and one of the best trail systems in the United States . Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is a 20-minute drive away. One can reach the theaters and galleries in downtown in 10 minutes.

UAA has extended campuses in other parts of southcentral Alaska: Kenai Peninsula College is in on the Kenai Peninsula two hours south of Anchorage. KPC has campuses in both Soldotna and Homer. Kodiak College is on an island about 250 airmiles south of Anchorage. Matanuska-Susitna College is in Palmer, the heart of the scenic Matanuska-Susitna Valley 45 minutes north of Anchorage. Prince William Sound Community College's main campus is in Valdez, with outreach sites in both Cordova and Glennallen.

UAA classes are also offered at:
Eagle River Campus  
Elmendorf Air Force Army Base  
Fort Richardson