University of West Alabama

UWA has various on-campus housing options available for students. First-year students are housed in Gilbert Hall in shared rooms with two people. Each room has a private bathroom and students have access to WIFI, laundry facilities, cable television and group study rooms. Meal plans are also available if students require catered options.

Beyond the first year, students can live off-campus in shared or private apartments or houses. The university has a list of vetted and safe accommodations nearby the UWA main campus, which students can apply for after their first year.

With a 13:1 student-to-teacher ratio, UWA has a close-knit community. Furthermore, the community feel at the university helps teachers to empower students to share ideas and develop academically and socially. Students are respected on campus. In addition, the university encourages students to develop in extracurricular areas. As a result, students can find many activities, clubs and organisations to join outside of class. These include outdoor activities, personalised fitness training, athletics, intramural sports, and religious and cultural clubs.