Preview Day
Get ready to experience life as a UWA Tiger! On Preview Day, you'll explore campus, connect with faculty and picture what your own journey at the University of West Alabama could look like.
Agenda
Welcome to UWA
Kick off your visit with a warm welcome from university leadership and learn what makes UWA a place where students thrive academically, socially and personally.
Explore Academic Programs
Meet faculty from your area of interest, learn about our degree programs and discover the hands-on learning experiences and career opportunities available at UWA.
Campus Tour
Take a guided tour led by current UWA students and experience our beautiful campus firsthand. You'll visit key academic buildings, residence halls, dining facilities and student gathering spaces while getting an inside look at daily life as a Tiger.
Lunch on Campus
Enjoy a complimentary lunch while connecting with current students, faculty and staff. It's a great opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the UWA experience.
Experience Student Life
Learn about the many ways to get involved outside the classroom through student organizations, campus traditions, leadership opportunities, recreation and more.
Tiger Pride
Wrap up your visit by experiencing the excitement and tradition of UWA athletics as you cheer on the Tigers at a home sporting event (when available).
While You're Visiting...
Virtual Tour
Campus Map
Once you're here, you'll understand there's something about this place. Until then, explore our beautiful 600-acre campus in 2D.
Explore MapStudent Life
Clubs for Every Interest
From academic and professional clubs to honor societies, service groups, and faith-based organizations, UWA has room for what you care about.
Fraternity & Sorority Life
Greek life at UWA runs on brotherhood and sisterhood, strong academics, leadership, and service. You’ll make friendships that outlast college and find people who share your goals.
Lead and Make It Happen
Want a say in campus life? Join the Student Government Association to represent the student body or the Campus Activities Board to plan the fun, from Bingo for Bucks to concerts and giveaways.
Campus Events
From laser tag and silent disco to trivia nights and Spring Fest, our Campus Activities Board is always busy planning the next big thing.
Play and Stay Active
Intramurals at UWA are fun-first and open to every skill level, so you can compete with friends without the pressure. When you want to train on your own, the Fitness Center has group classes, free weights, and cardio.
Movie Night, UWA Style
The University Cinema is a 90-seat theater owned by UWA and run by students, three blocks from campus. It’s open to the whole Livingston community, so a good movie night is always close by.
UWA Bands
Play at concerts and roar through Tiger game days with the UWA Bands. Every member earns a band scholarship, and you don’t have to study music to join. If you love to perform, there’s a seat for you.
Theatre
Act, direct, design sets, or run the show from backstage. UWA Theatre holds auditions every semester, and any student can earn up to $1,800 a year in scholarships. Like the stage? You can minor in theatre or major in Creative Arts Enterprise.
Choir
Sing everything from gospel and jazz to show tunes and madrigals with the UWA Choir. Rehearsals meet twice a week, you’ll perform locally and across the region, and any student can audition and earn up to $3,000 a year in scholarships.
Student Stories
To anyone interested in attending UWA, you will not regret your decision to come here. It is unbelievable what you can achieve in such a short amount of time. The quality of people who attend and work at UWA makes this place something special.”
– Leah Stewart, Greensboro, AL, Cell and Molecular Biology
UWA felt like home before I ever enrolled. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The campus felt welcoming, and I didn’t feel like just a number there. It made me confident that this is the right place for me.”
– Brandon Williamson, Jackson, AL, History Education
This university gives me the opportunity to truly make my mark. Engineering is a growing field for women, and my absolute favorite part of my major is the hands-on experience I get in labs every day!”
– Kayla Holley, Montgomery, AL, Engineering Technology
West Alabama has become a home for me. The small-town atmosphere was very welcoming and on-campus activities were always a blast. The memories made at UWA will live with me forever.”
– Trent Martin, Ashville, AL, Automotive Engineering Technology
I chose UWA because the minute I walked on campus for the first time, it felt just like I was right at home. I instantly fell in love and knew this was exactly where I wanted to further my education.”
– Juliana Hayes, Millry, AL, Nursing
I love UWA because of its education program and its hometown feel. The professors actually care about you and your grades. They want to see you succeed, which you don’t normally see in bigger schools, so that was a plus for me!”
– Caroline McKinley, Thomasville, AL, Elementary Education
An Education That Supports You
UWA offers a learning environment that’s second-to-none, offering students a hands-on, immersive and supportive educational experience.
