Welcome to Go West Orientation, Future Tigers!
Go West Orientation is your exciting first step in transitioning to the UWA family. Whether you are living on- or off-campus, you will take on new responsibilities, meet a variety of diverse people, and adjust to the academic demands of college life.
Go West consists of informative sessions and fun interactive programs, designed to enhance your new student experience at the University of West Alabama. Whether you need info on housing or you want to find out how to join an organization, orientation is you and your family’s one-stop show for everything you need to know to become a successful Tiger.
Go West Orientation Dates
Go West is offered before each semester and will allow you to register for classes. All new undergraduate students (freshmen and transfer) must participate in Go West before being allowed to enroll in academic courses or other UWA activities.
| December 5, 2024 | January 9, 2025 | April 18, 2025 |
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| For freshmen and transfers starting Spring 2025 | For freshmen and transfers starting Spring 2025 | For freshmen starting Fall 2025 |
| May 22, 2025 | June 5, 2025 | July 10, 2025 |
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| For freshmen and transfers starting Summer 2025 | For freshmen starting Fall 2025 | For transfers starting Fall 2025 |
| July 24, 2025 | August 14, 2025 |
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| For freshmen starting Fall 2025 | For freshmen and transfers starting Fall 2025 |
If you are unable to make a session above or have questions regarding your session, please use the contact information listed below:
The University of West Alabama
Admissions Office
Livingston, AL 35470
(205) 652-3578
gowest@uwa.edu
How Do I Register?
Preregistration for Go West Orientation is required. One business day after paying the Enrollment Confirmation Fee, fill out the online application to complete the registration process. Students can click on the registration link, HERE.
Housing Accommodations
Exclusively for students traveling to us for Orientation from 2+ hours away, we can provide housing on campus. Students can arrive the day before their scheduled session. These resources are limited, so please contact us at least 7 business days before the orientation session. Call at 205-652-5570 or email gowest@uwa.edu.
*This is only offered to registered students. Registered guests are responsible for their own lodging.
Can My Parent or Guardian Attend UWA Orientation?
Because this time can be both exciting and challenging for the entire family, we encourage parents to attend Go West Parent Orientation as well. Go West Parent Orientation is designed to offer vital information for the family support system of each new UWA student. There is a $25 registration fee for each parent/guest registration.
Once a student has selected their Go West Orientation date, parents and guardians can select their session and then register to attend by clicking HERE.
Parent Orientation for Spring Semester and Summer Semester will run concurrently with the Student Go West Orientations. Parents will attend sessions with their students until the registration point. During registration, parents will attend a session geared toward supporting their students while at UWA.
For questions regarding Parent Orientation, please use the information listed below:
The University of West Alabama
Admissions Office
Livingston, AL 35470
(205) 652-3578
gowest@uwa.edu