The University of West Alabama

The University of West Alabama Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

The University of West Alabama has the Phi Eta Sigma. In fact, more students participate in the Phi Eta Sigma than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at The University of West Alabama include UWA Student Rural Health Association, Rotoract, FLI Society and Phi Mu.

The University of West Alabama students' favorite campus events are Serendipity, Springfest and Miss Paragon.

The University of West Alabama Housing

This table offers information on housing at The University of West Alabama.

The University of West Alabama offers housing for students. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

Most The University of West Alabama students live off campus. In 2023, 26.14% of undergrads at The University of West Alabama lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 73.86% of students lived off-campus or commuted to The University of West Alabama. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

The University of West Alabama offers coed housing.

The University of West Alabama Athletics

At The University of West Alabama there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at The University of West Alabama:

Safety at The University of West Alabama

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

The University of West Alabama is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The The University of West Alabama campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. Dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards so that students can feel confident that they are safe in on-campus housing.

Plan a Visit to The University of West Alabama

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit The University of West Alabama, take Interstate 20/59 to Livingston, AL. If you need to fly, book your flight to Key Field airport.

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