Some classes are delivered by satellite from the media classroom on campus to extended sites. In some instances, entire degree programs may be completed by distance delivery . Computer labs are convenient, open seven days a week, use current hardware and software, and have capable support staff. Students leave UAS competent in information literacy and computer usage. The campus is within short distance of several malls, professional and retail shops, and 11 miles from the downtown state capital and office complex.
Buses connect the campus to the community.
In many ways Juneau is no different than any American town. Juneau provides the amenities of city life without overwhelming the nearby outdoors. It's Juneau's physical setting that provides the major contrast to other American towns. Downtown Juneau's backyard is two 3,500 foot mountains leading to an icefield. The front yard is the Inside Passage .