University of West AlabamaStudent Guide

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6

Housing Buildings

Student guide · Fall 1 2026

The semester, explained for University of West Alabama

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Fall 1 2026
Campus terms
18
Local details
11

Academic calendar

Fall 1 2026 runs Aug 17, 2026 – Oct 8, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

13 entries
  1. Summer 10-Week Session 2026 (On-Campus)
  2. Summer Session Two 2026 (Online)
  3. Fall 1 2026Relevant now
  4. Fall 2026
  5. Fall 2 2026
  6. Spring 1 2027
  7. Spring 2027
  8. Spring 2 2027
  9. Summer 1 2027
  10. Summer 1 Mini 2027
  11. Summer 2027
  12. Summer 2 2027
  13. Summer 2 Mini 2027

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Campus language

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18 terms

B

BSU
Black Student Union, an organization fostering community and cultural awareness.

C

CAB
Campus Activities Board, responsible for planning student events and entertainment.

G

Gilbert
Gilbert Hall, a primary residence hall often housing freshmen.

H

Hoover
Hoover Apartments, on-campus apartment-style housing for upperclassmen.

I

IFC
Interfraternity Council, the governing body for social fraternities.

L

LU
Livingston University, the former name of the school often used by older alumni or in local historical contexts.

N

NPHC
National Pan-Hellenic Council, governing body for historically Black Greek-letter organizations.

P

Patterson
Patterson Hall, one of the campus residence hall options.

R

Reed
Reed Hall, a residence hall typically used for student housing.

S

Selden
Selden Hall, a residence hall located near the center of campus.
SGA
Student Government Association, the representative body for students.
Starbucks
The coffee shop located within the Julia Tutwiler Library.
Stickney
Stickney Hall, a traditional-style residence hall.

T

The Caf
The main dining hall located in Young Hall.
The Loop
Refers to the Campus Loop road or the walking path that circles the main campus area.
The POD
Provisions on Demand, a convenience store located in Gilbert Hall.
Tiger Country
A general term used by students and faculty to refer to the UWA campus and Livingston area.

Y

Young Hall
The primary campus dining facility housing the cafeteria.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

11 details
Bibb Graves
Bibb Graves Hall, the main administrative building on campus.
Dining Dollars
Funds specifically designated for use at on-campus dining locations, included with meal plans.
GHC
Guy Hunt Complex, a multi-purpose facility used for various campus events.
Pruitt
Pruitt Hall, the primary facility for athletics and physical education.
Self Service
The online student portal used for class registration, checking grades, and financial aid.
Tiger Alert
The university's emergency notification system for weather and safety alerts.
Tiger Bucks
Flexible spending account funds on the Tiger Card used for bookstores and various campus services.
Tiger Card
The official student ID card used for building access, meal plans, and campus spending.
Tutwiler
Julia Tutwiler Library, the main campus library.
Wallace
Wallace Hall, the building housing the nursing and health sciences programs.
young_hall_cafeteria_the_caf
Young Hall Cafeteria (The CAF)

Quick answers

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What academic term is relevant now?
Fall 1 2026 runs Aug 17, 2026 – Oct 8, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
18 approved campus terms and 11 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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Life in Livingston for University of West Alabama Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Livingston.

Timezone

Central Time (CT)

Median Rent

$550

Cost of Living Index

78

Student Population

5,000

City Transportation

Walkability

50

Bikeability

35

Nearest Airports

Meridian Regional Airport (MEI), Tuscaloosa National Airport (TCL) – regional access

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid subtropical

Avg Annual Temp

66°F

Avg Snowfall

0.5 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Wallace Hall Parking Lot

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Entrance via Stadium Drive or University Drive.

Brock/Young Hall Parking Lot

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Entrance via Student Union Drive.

Red Reserved Parking Lot

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Entrance via Hopkins Street only; reserved for Tiger Club members.

Upcoming Events

What's happening at University of West Alabama

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August 18, 2026

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Dorms & On-Campus Housing at University of West Alabama

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

6 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.

Gilbert Hall

Room types: double occupancy

Hoover Apartments

Room types: double-bedroom, single-bedroom

Patterson Hall

Room types: two-person suite

Reed Hall

Room types: two-person suite

Selden Hall

Room types: double, single, sorority room

Stickney Hall

Room types: double, single

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Control

Public

Email Domain

@uwa.edu

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