High School and Community College Counselors
Partner With UWA to Support Students’ Next Steps
Resources and people to help you guide students toward college success
As a high school or community college counselor, you’re one of the most important guides in a student’s journey to college. At the University of West Alabama, we value the expertise, care, and time you invest in helping students explore their options and take their next step with confidence. We’re grateful for the partnership we share with you, and we’re here to support your work with resources you can rely on as you connect students to opportunities at UWA.
Connect with your Recruitment and Enrollment Specialist
Our Recruitment and Enrollment Specialists support counselors and students across the U.S. and internationally. Wherever your students are, we’re here to connect you with the right UWA contact and the resources you need. Reach out anytime with questions, or to schedule a school visit with your specialist.
Campus Visits
A campus tour is a great way for your students to experience UWA firsthand. Tours are led by student ambassadors who share what campus life is really like, and each visit includes time with a Recruitment and Enrollment Specialist to discuss admissions and next steps. Students can also explore UWA through Preview Days, which offer a deeper look at academics, campus life, and resources in a group-visit setting. If your students have specific academic interests, we’re happy to arrange additional meetings with faculty or program representatives upon request.
Admissions Requirements
First-time freshmen students must meet one of the following to be eligible for admission to UWA:
- ACT: 17 composite
- SAT: 920
- High School GPA: 2.5 cumulative GPA*
*Students must graduate high school with a successful diploma type or complete a GED.
A complete application package includes:
- Online application for admission and $30 non-refundable application fee
- ACT or SAT scores (if applicable)
- Official high school transcript
- Immunization records
Counselors, please submit an official transcript through the student’s junior year when they apply for admission, and a final transcript after graduation. Including class rank and final cumulative GPA on the transcript is also very helpful. If needed, we will accept ACT/SAT scores listed on an official high school transcript.
A complete application package for transfer students includes:
- Online application for admission and $30 non-refundable application fee
- Official transcripts from every college attended. If the student is currently enrolled, one transcript should be submitted at the time of application and a final transcript after the term is completed.
- Official transcripts must be sent directly from the institution, either as an unopened, stamped copy or as an official electronic transcript.
- A minimum of 24 hours of transferable college credit, including at least 12 hours in the student’s declared degree program, or the student must meet freshman admission requirements.
- Immunization records
Learn more about transfer partnerships and equivalencies here.
Helpful Links
Explore these additional resources to help your students take their next step toward UWA.