To apply for housing, new freshmen must first be admitted to the University of West Alabama and must pay their $200 Enrollment Confirmation Fee (ECF), which is managed by the UWA Admissions Office and may be paid online. Freshmen may still apply for housing at any time but are strongly encouraged to apply by the appropriate date below.

Beginning TermApplication Available Apply By 
Fall October 1st May 15th 
SpringOctober 1stNovember 15th
SummerMarch 1stMay 1st 

Housing applications are available in the MyHousing portal under Applications & Forms in the main menu.

Special Accommodations Request

Students with disabilities that may need special housing accommodations must contact Will Atkinson, Director of Student Advocacy and Parent Support, via email at watkinson@uwa.edu. While students can request accommodations at any time, it is recommended to complete requests as outlined below. Limited space may limit the university’s ability to fulfill a request after these dates.

Housing TermRequest Special Accommodations By 
FallMarch 1st
SpringNovember 1st 
SummerApril 1st

Learn more about ADA Accommodations here.

MyHousing Portal

UWA’s MyHousing portal offers application information, timely messages regarding policies and procedures, including upcoming deadlines, potential issues, and more. In addition, you can update your information, check your housing assignment and dining plan and find many online housing forms.

Learn more about MyHousing

Have a Question?

Please call (205) 652-3686.