Office of Admissions
The Office of Admissions is responsible for the admission of all students who enter the University. Admissions staff are available to assist students in the application process and to provide them with support while seeking admission to UWA. For further information, contact the office at:
- Office of Admissions, The University of West Alabama, Brock Hall, Station 4, Livingston, AL 35470, or call 1-8877-892-1835 or 205-652-5531. Email: admissions@uwa.edu.
Office of Student Recruitment
The Office of Student Recruitment is responsible for the recruitment of all undergraduate on-campus students who plan to enter the University. Student Recruitment staff are available to assist students in the recruitment process and to provide them with support while seeking admission to UWA. For further information, contact the office at:
- Office of Student Recruitment, The University of West Alabama, Land Hall, Station 70, Livingston, AL 35470 or call 205-652-3578. (email: recruitment@uwa.edu).
Campus Recreation
The Office of Campus Recreation is located in Hughes Gym. Campus Recreation strives to provide meaningful experiences through programs and services to our campus community. Campus Recreation coordinates activities in outdoor adventures, fitness, aquatics, intramural sports, and informal recreation.
Housing and Residence Life
The Office of Housing and Residence Life is located in Gilbert Hall. The Housing staff provides information, guidance, programs, and services for on-campus students. It is the goal of the Housing staff to help students create an environment that is conducive to learning, growth, and development.
Financial Aid
The Financial Aid Office, located in Webb Hall 334, awards federal and state funds, monitors on-campus and off-campus scholarships, and assists students with financial planning. Although the majority of the awards are based on financial need as determined by a needs analysis (FAFSA), there are loans available that are not need-based. This office attempts to meet the financial needs of the majority of our students through the packaging of grants, jobs, and loans. The Financial Aid staff is available to provide all students with assistance in all aspects of financial aid, from the application process through the disbursements of funds.
TRiO Student Support Services
Student Support Services, located in Speith Hall, is a federally-funded TRIO program offering assistance to bachelor's degree-seeking students who qualify. Eligibility is based on family income, and/or educational level of the student's parents (neither parent holds a bachelor's degree). In addition, the student must be a U. S. citizen or permanent resident and must be in need of academic support.
For students who qualify, a number of valuable services are available - all free to the student. Student Support Services provides academic advising, personal counseling, tutoring, referrals to other campus resources, career guidance, assistance with FAFSA, educational and cultural activities, leadership opportunities, and workshops on study skills, test taking, classroom survival techniques, financial literacy, etc.
Membership is by application only. Interested students are encouraged to come in and talk with any member of the staff in Spieth Hall during office hours, or contact the Director of Student Support Services at (205) 652-3627 or email at sss@uwa.edu.
Student Advocacy
The Office of Student Advocacy serves as the point of contact for issues that arise within the Division of Student Affairs in regards to informal student complaints, student concerns that require advocacy and is the point of contact for retention strategies and initiatives. The office also assists students who have accommodations requests associated with The Americans with Disabilities Act. Students get individualized attention to help resolve the presenting issue in a direct and expeditious manner. Through the process, students will learn ways to self-advocate as they pursue their degree and in life beyond college.
Upward Bound Program
Upward Bound, located in Brock Hall 206, is a federally funded pre-college program for high school students from Sumter and Marengo counties who have outstanding academic potential but whose limitations as low income or first generation college students pose a threat to their ability to enroll in college and earn a 4-year degree. Eligibility is based on family income or the educational level of the student's parents.
For eligible participants, Upward Bound provides assistance with specific academic subjects, after-school tutoring, ACT preparation, critical thinking, goal setting, career exploration, the college application and financial aid process, cultural awareness and personal development. Participation in the 4 year Upward Bound program is completely free! More specific information is available at (205) 652-3757.
Dean of Students
The Dean of Students' office is located in Foust Hall. This office coordinates a number of services such as; Greek Life, Student Activities, Student Involvement, Student Conduct, Student Government Association (SGA), UWA Cheerleading, Student Advocacy, Career Services, and Title IX. Whether students seek to immerse themselves in extracurricular activities, address concerns, or connect with their peers, this office is a welcoming hub where guidance is readily available.
UWA Bands
The UWA Bands program, location in Foust Hall, is dedicated to creating rewarding musical performances at concerts and athletic events through our numerous ensembles. Scholarships are available for students who qualify. More specific information can be found at https://www.uwa.edu/campus-life/student-involvement/uwa-bands/ or by calling or texting (205) 652-5475.
Student Services One Stop
The primary focus of the Student Services One Stop is to provide a single point of contact for all students for questions regarding Financial Aid, Information Technology and Student Accounts. Located in Brock 127, the One Stop team is readily available to connect student with the financial, academic and campus resources to ensure student success. The Student Services One Stop can be reached by calling (205) 652-3800 and is also responsible for answering the University's Switchboard (205) 652-3400.
University Cinema
The University Cinema is located at 118 Franklin Street. The Cinema provides full-time UWA on-campus undergraduate students one (1) free admittance each week (Friday-Thursday) of each semester when their Tiger Card is presented. The University Cinema supports the MPAA ratings system to the fullest extent possible and encourages patrons to become familiar with the MPAA rating guidelines. For more information and/or the weekly schedule, go to https://www.uwa.edu/campus-life/campus-activities/university-cinema/.
Student Health Service
Capstone Health Services offers direct, basic health care for UWA undergraduate students, faculty and staff. The University of West Alabama Student Health Service program is operated through an agreement with Capstone Health Services. Students may go to Capstone Health Services on a "walk-in" basis or may make an appointment by calling 205-652-7001. A student who has health insurance coverage should be prepared to provide documentation of such coverage for medical treatment. Expenses incurred for care are the responsibility of the student and not the University.
As the University healthcare provider, Capstone Health Services sees students regarding routine matters. Students with musculoskeletal and orthopedic injuries may use the services provided by the UWA Athletic Training and Sports Medicine Center in Homer Field House. See this section under Facilities and Services in the General Information portion of the Catalogue.
In case of emergencies, students needing medical attention should go to Rush Hospital in Meridian, Miss. or Bryan Whitfield Hospital in Demopolis. The University will not be able to provide transportation to the hospital, but will arrange for ambulance service, if requested. The student will be responsible for the expense for all hospital services and ambulance transportation, if applicable. On-campus residents should contact a resident assistant or their hall director if there is a medical emergency. The Housing staff member will contact University Police and the University Police officer will determine whether an ambulance should be called.
Capstone Health Services
Located at 711 North Washington Street, Livingston AL
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Career Services Office
The Career Services Office, located in Brock Hall, is available to assist students who are in the process of making career decisions. A number of assessments and resources are available to help students with this process. The office also offers services to assist students and alumni conducting a job/internship search through résumé and job search counseling, practice and on-campus interviews, career fairs, and a job board. The office also provides assistance to students applying to graduate/professional schools.
Athletic Activities
The University, as a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, competes in the Gulf South Conference in varsity athletics for men in football, basketball, baseball, soccer, cross country, outdoor track, and tennis. UWA also sponsors a program of varsity athletics for women in volleyball, basketball, softball, soccer, cross country, outdoor track, and tennis. The University's men's and women's rodeo teams compete in the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association. Intramural competition in major and minor sports is provided for the recreation and development of the students. Tournaments are organized and conducted in the various sports.
Student Organizations
The University offers over 60 student clubs and organizations, providing opportunities for students of every interest. Please visit https://www.uwa.edu/campus-life/ for more information.
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