About the Anchorage Campus UAA's Anchorage campus is surrounded by the spectacular Chugach Mountains and is only minutes away from wilderness recreation. At the same time, the campus is convenient to shopping, housing, and entertainment. The university is served by a public transportation system , and many facilities are within walking distance. The city of Anchorage , with a population of 250,000, is the chief business, cultural, and entertainment center for the state of Alaska. Summertime temperatures range between 60 and 70 degrees.
Summer is filled with sunshine and long days as the sun sets only briefly.
Winters are less severe in Anchorage than in many other US cities. Normal lows range from 5 degrees below zero to 25 degrees above. UAA campus housing is available.