Welcome to the University of West Alabama! 

At UWA, we welcome students, faculty and staff from all corners of the globe. Our small campus and home-like feel are ideal for learning and connecting with classmates and professors. Here, you will get an exceptional education and you’ll build friendships and connections that will last for the rest of your life. 

But most importantly, we’ll prepare you for the next step in your life, whether it is graduate school or moving on into your career; whether you remain in the United States or return home. 

A few things we know to be true: 

  • A diverse student population is essential to providing a world-class education. We welcome students, faculty and staff from around the world to our campus. 
  • Your life will be infinitely richer having studied in the United States and at UWA in particular. 
  • You will be prepared to pursue whatever goals you set for yourself. 
  • Your presence allows everyone associated with our university and local communities to gain a broader knowledge of the global community that we all share. 
Welcome

Dear International Students, Welcome to the University of West Alabama!

Established in 1835, the University of West Alabama provides opportunities for students to pursue a quality education through undergraduate and graduate programs in the humanities and social sciences, natural sciences and mathematics, nursing, business and technology and education. The University also provides students opportunities for growth beyond the classroom through a wide range of extracurricular activities, programs, and services and through the maintenance of an environment of cultural and intellectual diversity.

The University of West Alabama is a state-supported, educational institution of higher learning governed by a Board of Trustees appointed by the Governor of the state of Alabama. As a regional institution, the University is committed above all to meeting the educational needs of the state and particularly of the West Alabama area. Valuing a diverse student enrollment, however, it also welcomes students from throughout the United States and from other countries.

A vibrant, diverse and talented University is paramount to excellence in teaching and counseling. Its members also commit, through their research, to guide and encourage the positive growth of the institution. The emphasis is on respecting the educational, social, cultural and economic needs of their students.

欢迎

亲爱的国际学生们,欢迎来到西阿拉巴马大学!

西阿拉巴马大学是一所由州政府支持、州长任命的董事会监管、区域性高等教育学府,致力于满足阿拉巴马州、尤其是西阿拉巴马地区的教育需求。与此同时,西阿拉巴马大学格外重视校园多元化,诚挚欢迎美国其他各州的学生以及来自不同国家的国际学生入学。

充满活力、饱含学识且多样化的教师团队,视卓越的教学质量和学生辅导为其首要任务;其成员以培养学生的领导能力、培育学生的个人成长为主导目标,并提供教学科研和公共服务,以满足学生们的学习、社交、文化和经济需求。

如有其他疑问和顾虑,请随时发送电子邮件至国际部邮箱ip@uwa.edu。我们欢迎各位国际学生使用不同的语言提问!

Bienvenue

Chers étudiants internationaux, Bienvenus à l’University of West Alabama!

Fondée en 1835, l’University of West Alabama donne la chance aux étudiants de suivre des formations de qualité, que ce soit en Licence ou en Master, en Sciences Humaines et Sociales, Sciences naturelles et mathématiques, soins infirmiers, gestion des entreprises, Technologie et en éducation. L’Université donne aussi l’opportunité aux étudiants de s’épanouir au-delà du domaine académique au travers d’activités extrascolaires, programmes et services et grâce à un environnement culturel et intellectuel diversifié.

L’University of West Alabama est une Université d’Etat, Institution d’enseignement supérieur dirigé par un Conseil d’Administration nommé par le Gouverneur de l’Etat d’Alabama. En tant qu’Institution régionale, l’Université s’engage à répondre aux besoins éducatifs de l’Etat, particulièrement l’Ouest de l’Etat d’Alabama. Valorisant la diversité, l’Université accueille des étudiants venant de tous les Etats-Unis ainsi que de l’étranger.

Une Université vivante, diverse et dotée de talents est primordiale à l’excellence de l’enseignement et du conseil. Ses membres s’engagent également, au travers de leurs recherches, à guider et encourager une croissance positive. L’accent étant mis sur le respect des besoins éducatifs, sociaux, culturels et économiques de leurs étudiants.

N’hésitez pas à nous contacter par email ip@uwa.edu si vous avez des interrogations. Toutes vos questions sont les bienvenues et ce dans toutes les langues!

Herzlich willkommen

Für internationale Studierende, Willkommen auf der Seite der University of West Alabama!

Die University of West Alabama wurde 1835 gegründet und bietet Studierenden die Möglichkeit eine Ausbildung in den verschiedensten Fachbereichen zu erwerben, sei es in einem Bachelorstudiengang (undergraduate programs) oder einem weiterführenden Studium (graduate programs). Zu diesen Fachbereichen zählen die Geistes- und Sozialwissenschaften (the humanities and social sciences), Naturwissenschaften (natural sciences and mathematics), der Studiengang zur Krankenpflege (nursing), Wirtschaftswissenschaften und Technologie (business and technology) und der Fachbereich der Erziehungswissenschaften (education). Die Universität bietet Studierenden zusätzlich zahlreiche Möglichkeiten der Erfahrungserweiterung außerhalb des Lehrplans durch sogenannte extracurriculare Aktivitäten, Programme und Serviceleistungen im Rahmen einer kulturellen und intellektuell geprägten Umgebung der Interkulturalität.

Die University of West Alabama ist eine öffentliche vom hiesigen Bundesstaat geförderte höhere Bildungsinstitution, die von einem durch den Gouverneur des Bundesstaates Alabama berufenen Kuratorium verwaltet wird. Als regionale Institution setzt sich die Universität in erster Linie die Aufgabe die Ausbildung und Karriereförderung der Einwohner des eigenen Bundesstaates und insbesondere derjenigen im Westen Alabamas zu gewährleisten. Gleichzeitig legt die Universität ebenso Wert auf eine weit gefächerte und gemischte Studentenschaft und heißt deshalb auch insbesondere Studenten aus den gesamten Vereinigten Staaten und aus anderen Ländern willkommen.

Eine dynamische und talentierte Fakultät trägt zu außergewöhnlichen Leistungen im Bereich der Lehre und fachlichen Beratung bei. Die Lehrenden setzen sich dabei besonders für die Betreuung der Studierenden ein und fördern deren persönliche Weiterentwicklung in den Bereichen Forschung und Lehre in Hinblick auf die sozialen, kulturellen und wirtschaftlichen Bedürfnisse ihrer Studierenden.

Bei weiteren Fragen stehen wir Ihnen gerne per Email unter ip@uwa.edu zur Verfügung und begrüßen dabei Anfragen in den unterschiedlichsten Sprachen.

환영

국제 학생 여러분, 서 알라바마 대학은 여러분을 환영 합니다.

1835년에 설립된 서 알라바마 대학은 인문 사회학, 자연과학및 수학, 간호학, 경제경영학및 정보기술학, 그리고 교육학에서 학생들을 위한 우수한 학부 과정과 대학원 과정을 제공 하고 있습니다. 우리 대학에서는 강의 이외에도 지적, 문화적 다양성의 유지를 통한 폭넓은 과외 활동, 프로그램, 서비스 등으로 학생들의 성장과 발전에 기여 하고 있습니다.

서 알라바마 대학은 알라바마 주지사가 임명한 위원회에 의해 적용된 주립, 고등 교육 기관 입니다. 지역교육 기관으로서, 우리 대학은 알라바마 주에서, 특별히 서 알라바마 지역에서 필요로 하는 위의 모든 교육에 최선을 다하고 있습니다. 다양한 학생 등록의 중요성을 인식 하고 미국 전체에서 뿐 아니라 다른 여러 나라에서의 학생들을 환영 합니다.

활기차고, 재능 있는 다양한 교수진들이 우수한 강의와 상담을 우선으로 합니다; 그외 교직원을 비롯해서 모든 학교관련자들 또한 학생들에게 필요한 교육, 사회, 문화, 그리고 경제적인 기본 중요성 외에도 연구와 공공서비스를 통한 성장을 육성하고 지도함에 최선을 다 할 것 입니다.

질문이나 궁금점이 있을경우 ip@uwa.edu 로 이 메일 보내 주세요. 어떤 언어로 문의 하셔도 환영 합니다.

ようこそ

親愛なる国際学生達、ウェストアラバマ大学へようこそ!

1835年に建てられ、ウェストアラバマ大学は人文と社会科学、自然科学と数学、介護、商学と科学技術、および教育学の分野で、学生たちに良質の大学と大学院の教育を求める機会を提供し、そして文化と知識の多元化の基礎の上で、学生たちが教室を出て行って、視野を広げることを助けるために、様々な課外活動、実踐プロジェクト及び関連サービスを設置した。

ウェストアラバマ大学は、州政府に支持され、取締役会に任命された州知事に監督され、地域的な高等教育学府であり、アラバマ州、特にウェストアラバマ地区の教育ニーズを満足することに取り組んでいる。一方、ウェストアラバマ大学はとりわけキャンパスの多元化を重視し、心からアメリカ他の州の学生及び異なる国から来た国際学生の入学を期待しております。

活力に満ち、学識が豊かで多様化な教師陣、抜群な教育品質と学生の補習を第一位的な任務と見なす。そのメンバーは学生のリーダシップを育成して、学生の個人成長の育てを主導的目標として、教育研究と公共サービスを提供し、学生たちの学習、社会、文化と経済の需要を満たす。

もし他の疑問と懸念がある場合、どうぞ随時にメールで国際メールアドレスip@uwa.eduに送信してください。われわれは各位の国際学生が違う言葉で質問することを期待しております!

हिंदी

सभी प्रिय छात्र/ छात्राएं, यूनिवर्सिटी ऑफ़ वेस्ट अलबामा आपका स्वागत करता है ।

१८३५ में निर्मित, यूनिवर्सिटी ऑफ़ वेस्ट अल्बामा, सभी छात्र/ छात्राओं को मानविकी एवम समाज विज्ञान, प्राथमिक विज्ञान एवं गणित, नर्सिंग, व्यापार एवम प्रौद्योगिकी, शिक्षा में अवर एवम स्नातक डिग्री ग्रहण करने का सक्षम प्रदान करता है । विश्वविद्यालय पाठ्येतर गतिविधियों, कार्यक्रमों और सेवाओं की एक विस्तृत श्रृंखला के माध्यम से, सांस्कृतिक और बौद्धिक विविधता के माहौल के रखरखाव के माध्यम से कक्षा से परे विकास के लिए भी छात्रों को अवसर प्रदान करता है ।

वेस्ट अलबामा विश्वविद्यालय एक राज्य समर्थित , अलबामा के राज्य के राज्यपाल द्वारा नियुक्त न्यासी बोर्ड द्वारा नियंत्रित की शैक्षिक संस्था है। एक क्षेत्रीय संस्था के रूप में, विश्वविद्यालय राज्य की और विशेष रूप से पश्चिम अलबामा क्षेत्र की शैक्षिक जरूरतों को पूरा करने के लिए प्रतिबद्ध है। सभी विविध छात्र/ छात्राओं नामांकन को महत्व देते हुए, यह यह न केवल संयुक्त राज्य बल्कि अन्य देशो के छात्र/ छात्राओं का भी स्वागत करता है।

एक जीवंत, प्रतिभाशाली और विविध संकाय शिक्षण और सलाह देने के क्षेत्र में उत्कृष्टता के लिए सर्वोपरि है; इसके सदस्यों भी अनुसंधान और सार्वजनिक सेवा के माध्यम से सकारात्मक विकास को बढ़ावा देने एवं नेतृत्व प्रदान करने के लिए प्रतिबद्ध हैं, जो की विशेष रूप से छात्र/ छात्राओं के शैक्षिक, सामाजिक, सांस्कृतिक, और आर्थिक जरूरतों को पूरा करने में प्रथामिक जोर डालता है । धन्यवाद ।

कृपया आप कोई प्रश्न या चिंता है, ip@uwa.edu पर हमें ईमेल करने के लिए स्वतंत्र महसूस हो रहा है। हम सब अलग अलग भाषाओं में जांच का स्वागत!

أهلا بك

الطلاب الدوليين الاعزاء، (University of West Alabama, UWA) مرحبا بكم في جامعة غرب ألاباما

أنشئت جامعة غرب ألاباما في عام 1835 و منذ ذلك الحين توفر الجامعة فرصا للطلاب للحصول علي اجود البرامج التعليمية وبرامج الدراسات العليا في العلوم الإنسانية والعلوم الاجتماعية والعلوم الطبيعية والرياضيات والتمريض والأعمال التجارية والتكنولوجيا والتعليم. كما تقدم الجامعة للطلاب فرص للنمو خارج قاعات المحضرات من خلال مجموعة واسعة من الأنشطة اللامنهجية والبرامج والخدمات وذلك من خلال برامج توفر التنوع الثقافي والفكري٠

جامعة غرب ألاباما مؤسسة تعليمية تدعمها الدولة و يحكمها مجلس أمناء للتعليم العالي يعينه حاكم ولاية ألاباما. كمؤسسة إقليمية تلتزم الجامعة بتلبية الاحتياجات التعليمية للمنطقة المحيطة وخصوصا في منطقة غرب ألاباما. تشجع الجامعة التحاق الطلاب من جميع الاجناس ، من الولايات المتحدة و جميع انحاء العالم. تحتوي الجامعة علي عدد ليس بقليل من الدول العربية٠

اعضاء هيئة التدريس بالجامعة تضم مجموعة من افضل الاساتذة ذوي المواهب و هذا أمر بالغ الأهمية لتقديم افضل خدمة تعليمية و المشورة للطلاب. ويلتزم أعضاء هيئة التدريس أيضا بتوفير القيادة وتعزيز النمو الإيجابي للطلاب من خلال البحث العلمي والخدمة االاجتماعيه، مع التركيز في المقام الأول على ما يلبي الاحتياجات التعليمية والاجتماعية والثقافية والاقتصادية لطلابهم

وسوف نجيب علي اي اسئلة او استفسارات٠ ip@uwa.edu ارسل لنا رسالة عبر البريد الالكتروني

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తెలుగ

ప్రియమైన అంతర్జాతీయ విద్యార్థులారా, యూనివర్సిటీ అఫ్ వెస్ట్ అలబామా కి సుస్వాగతం !

1835 వ సంవత్సరం లో స్థాపించబడిన యూనివర్సిటీ అఫ్ వెస్ట్ అలబామా, విద్యార్థులందరికీ హ్యుమానిటీస్ అండ్ సోషల్ సైన్సె స్, నాచురల్ సైన్సెస్ అండ్ మాథెమాటిక్స్, నర్సింగ్, బిజినెస్ అండ్ టెక్నాలజీ, మరియు ఎడ్యుకేషన్ విభాగంలో అండర్గ్రాడ్యుయేట్ ప్రోగ్రాములతో మరియా గ్రాడ్యుయేట్ ప్రోగ్రాములద్వారా, చాల మంచి నాణ్యతమైన విద్య మరియు శిక్షణ పొందే అవకాశాలు ముమ్మరంగా కల్పిస్తుంది. ఈ విశ్వవిద్యాలయం విద్యార్థులందరికి తరగతి బయట అభివృద్హి కొరకు; కార్యక్రమాలతో, సేవలతో , సాంస్కృతిక భిన్నత్వం ద్వారా మరియు మేధావి వైవిధ్యంద్వారా, అదనపు విద్యా విషయకలల అవకాశాలు పెంపొందిస్తూవుంటారు.

యూనివర్సిటీ అఫ్ వెస్ట్ అలబామా రాష్ట్ర ఆర్ధిక మద్దతుతో గవర్నర్ చేత నియమించబడిన బోర్డు అఫ్ ట్రస్టీస్ ద్వారా నిర్వహించబడే ఉన్నత విద్యా సంస్థ. ఇది ప్రాంతీయ సంస్థ అయినందు వలన, విశ్వవిద్యాలయం రాష్టం కొరకు మరియు ముఖ్యంగా వెస్ట్ అలబామా ప్రాంతం కొరకు అత్యేక నిబద్ధతతో విద్యా అవసరాలు అన్ని తీర్చేందుకు తోడ్పడుతుంది. విభిన్న విద్యార్థుల ఎన్రోల్మెంట్కు విలువనిస్తూ, ఈ సంస్థ అమెరికా సంయుక్త రాష్ట్రాలనుంచే కాకుండా ఇతర దేశాలనుంచి కూడా ద్యార్థులకు స్వాగతం పలుకుతుంది.

ఈ సంస్థలో ఉన్న ఉత్సాహపూరితమైన, ప్రతిభావంతులైన విభిన్న అధ్యాపకులు సమర్థత బోధన మరియు సలహాఇవ్వలివ్వడానికి ముఖ్యమైన గొప్ప విశేషాలు. దాని సభ్యులు కూడా నాయకత్వం అందించడం మరియు వారి విద్యార్థులు, విద్యా, సామాజిక, సాంస్కృతిక, ఆర్థిక అవసరాలకు సరిపోయే ఆ ప్రాధమిక దృష్టి తో, పరిశోధన మరియు ప్రజా సేవ ద్వారా సానుకూల అభివృద్ధిని అంకితభావంతో ప్రోత్సహిస్తూ ఉంటారు.

మీరు ఏవైనా ప్రశ్నలు లేదా సమస్యలు ఉంటే సంకోచించకండి దయచేసి మాకు ఇమెయిల్ ip@uwa.edu చెయ్యండి. మేము అన్ని విభిన్న భాషల్లో విచారణ స్వాగతం తెలియచేస్కుంటున్నాము.

Application Information 

Whether you’re a freshman, transfer student, exchange student or graduate student, making the move to go to school in a different country can be difficult. The information below can make the complexity of applying for admission at UWA easier. To learn more, click here. 

Information for Accepted Students 

This is an exciting time and we look forward to having you join us on campus. Before you begin your journey, there are a number of things you need to take care of. We want to make this part of the process as easy as possible. 

How to Apply for an F-1 Student Visa 

You will often hear and read the term SEVP or SEVIS. The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) is a program within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that manages the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS). SEVIS is the internet-based system that maintains records of foreign students and exchange visitors before and during their stays in the United States. 

STEP 1: 

Receive your certificate of eligibility for nonimmigrant student status Form I-20 (for F visa). You are receiving these instructions because you have just received your I-20 and are now ready to go on to: 

STEP 2: 

Pay the SEVIS fee. You must pay a SEVIS fee and fill out other visa application forms prior to your visa interview. Go to the SEVIS I-901 fee processing website (https://www.fmjfee.com/i901fee/index.jsp) for complete information about paying your SEVIS fee. Follow the instructions carefully. For more information, you may also visit the Study in the States website for students (http://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/students/sevis-i-901-fee). Visa interview scheduling is done online or by phone at most U.S. embassies and consulates. 

STEP 3: 

Schedule Your Interview and Apply for Your Visa (This step does NOT apply to Canadian citizens.) Refer to the U.S. nonimmigrant visa website to complete the Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application (DS-160).

It is best practice to ensure your passport is valid for at least six months beyond the end of your study in the United States and that your name is spelled correctly and appears the same on all documents. 

Be sure to have your Form I-20 and your SEVIS receipt. 

Confirm with your embassy or consulate that you have the required documents and schedule your visa interview following the instructions on the website of your nearest U.S. embassy or consulate

During the interview, be prepared to answer questions regarding your ties to your home country, your English language skills, your academic background, the program in the United States to which you have been admitted and proof of your financial ability. 

How to Interpret Your Visa 

English Proficiency Evaluation

International students need to provide proof of proficiency in English. Here are guidelines for several different testing sites

English Language Proficiency Evaluation Appeal Process (Undergraduate Applicants Only)

The following appeal process allows departments to request admission consideration for international students who have met all admission requirements, except English Language Proficiency.

Click here to learn more. 

International Orientation 

Information on International Orientation coming soon!

Making Preparations 

It’s almost time! We want to make your travel to UWA as easy and convenient as possible. A few things to consider: 

Before you leave: 

If you need any immediate medical assistance (medical, dental, or vision), it may be more convenient to visit your local doctor before leaving home.  

In addition, if you have any traditional medicines, you may want to bring them with you as it is not guaranteed you will be able to find them in the Livingston area.  

Prescriptions for controlled drugs cannot be refilled in the US without seeing an American doctor. So, please plan accordingly.  

Items to carry with you: 

Your passport must be valid for six months after the date that you expect to arrive in the United States 

  • Your visa within your passport 
  • Your signed SEVIS Form I-20 

It may help to have the name and contact information of the designated school official at UWA. Should issues arise, you will be able to contact her.  

Please find your international student advisor below:  

Dr. Mark Davis 
Dean of International Programs 

Meng Xu 
International Admissions Counselor 

Fengna "Yvette" Gregg 
International Coordinator 

What to Bring with You: 

Please put these in your carry-on luggage as it is possible that checked luggage can be temporarily misplaced.  

  • Airline Ticket  
  • Passport  
  • I-20 or DS-2019  
  • Documentation of your permanent residence in your home country  
  • Copies of Medical and Dental Records (if possible)  
  • Supply of any medications  
  • Extra pair of eyeglasses (important!)  
  • $300.00 in American Currency, Credit Cards, and your payment for your first-semester tuition and fees in the form of travelers’ checks or cash  
  • Change of Clothing (basic—underwear, shorts, t-shirt, sandals)  
  • Contact information for the International Office for The University of West Alabama:  

Robert G. Upchurch 
Vice President of Human Resources 
University of West Alabama 
Station 1, Livingston, AL 35470 
(205) 652-3533

UWA Medical History and Immunization Form 

Please complete the medical history form and supporting documents available here: UWA Medical History and Immunization Form.  

All students must submit completed forms and supporting documentation when applying. 

Please review the Immunization Information for New Students page for complete information regarding immunizations. 

Housing at UWA 

Among the integral parts of any student's experience is living in an entirely new environment, whether on- or off-campus. Your roommates may become friends for life, you’ll find yourself in new and diverse social circles and begin to create the foundation for living as an adult that will serve you on the next step of your journey. While all freshmen start UWA life at Gilbert Hall, there are several options for on- and off-campus living as you progress.  

To learn more about our housing options and apply for housing, click here

Medical Insurance 

All UWA international students on F-1 visas are required to have health insurance and will automatically be enrolled in LewerMark Insurance each term they are at UWA. The International Health Insurance fee for the fall and spring terms will automatically go into the student account each term after registering for classes.  

Information regarding LewerMark insurance can be found here: UWA LewerMark webpage

Waiver Procedure: Students must apply to waive the insurance directly through LewerMark.  Students who successfully waive through LewerMark must reapply to waive each academic term. Click here to review the new waiver procedure overseen by LewerMark. 

New Student Airport Pickup 

Complimentary (free) transportation from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) is available for new international students. Scheduling information will be communicated directly to students via their UWA email. Transportation from any other airports on dates not designated each semester must be arranged and paid for by the student.  

Complimentary Transportation 

Complimentary trips may be arranged around the Thanksgiving holiday, Spring Break, end of term, and beginning of term. Those dates and arrangements will be communicated directly to students via their UWA email.  

Non-complimentary Transportation 

All non-complimentary transportation must be scheduled and approved a minimum of two weeks prior to the date of travel.  

Transportation from Birmingham (BHM) depends on driver availability and may be available for up to six (6) passengers at the cost of $150.00. Transportation to other locations may be available depending on distance and driver availability.