Are you planning to transfer? Transfer students are a vital part of our student body here at UWA. We are committed to easing your transition to academic life at the University of West Alabama. With a wide variety of programs to choose from, you’ll find a caring and supportive staff willing to help you achieve your college and career goals.
More than just a university campus, the environment at UWA is like being around a family who welcomes you like no place else. We have Admissions Counselors who work specifically with you and connect you to unique resources and support. We are always available to answer your questions. Connect with our staff today — find your Admissions Counselor!
Application Information for Transfer Students
A step-by-step guide for those wishing to transfer from their current institution to the University of West Alabama, including documentation, transcripts and more that will need to be supplied and a direct link to the UWA Application Portal.
If you are considering transferring to UWA, you must submit the following:
- Application and $30.00 Application Fee (learn more, below)
- Official transcripts from each college attended (if the applicant is currently enrolled, one transcript must be submitted at the time of application and a final transcript at the completion of the term)
- An official transcript is an unopened, stamped transcript or an electronic transcript sent directly from the institution.
- 24 hours of transferrable credit, at least 12 of which are in the declared degree program (or meet freshman entry requirements)
- Submit proof of MMR vaccination (measles, mumps and rubella)
Transfer Partnerships and Equivalencies
UWA has partnerships with various community colleges in Alabama and Mississippi. Students wishing to self-evaluate coursework taken at a partner institution may use the transfer equivalency guides found here.
Transfer of Credit Policy
Transfer credit evaluations are conducted in the Office of the Registrar. The evaluation process begins after a student is admitted as a degree seeking student to the university or has completed the reactivation process with the Office of Registration and Records if a returning UWA student.
Transfer Scholarships
Quality and price are two important considerations when you decide where you want to transfer. At the University of West Alabama, one of Alabama’s oldest and most prestigious universities, you can save even more on your degree with our various scholarship offerings.
To apply for transfer scholarships from the Admissions Office, UWA applicants should fill out the Trustee Scholarship Application found here (you will need your UWA username and password).
Please email scholarships@uwa.edu if you have any questions about the scholarship application or awarding process.
| Transfer Award | Transfer GPA | Annual Amount |
| Transfer Academic Award | 3.00-3.24 GPA | $3,000.00 |
| Transfer Excellence Award | 3.25-3.74 GPA | $3,500.00 |
| Presidential Award | 3.75-4.00 GPA | $4,000.00 |
| If Phi Theta Kappa, add | $2,000.00 | |
| If from a partner school, add | $2,000.00 one-time award |
*In the event you qualify for more than one of the above scholarships, you will be awarded the one for the larger amount. Transfer scholarships may be stacked with other UWA scholarships.
Partner Institutions
UWA is paving the way for transfer students to matriculate seamlessly to our campus as they pursue their bachelor’s degree and beyond. UWA has partnerships with Alabama and Mississippi community colleges, with more expected soon. Each agreement allows UWA and the partner school to have a clearly defined transfer process and enhanced communication with students regarding their transfer from the community college to UWA. This includes academic advising and scholarship opportunities.
Benefits of UWA Community College Partnerships include:
- Guaranteed admission to community college students with a 2.0 GPA and 45 transferable credit hours or completion of their associate degree.
- Pre-transfer advising from the community college as well as UWA
- Academic Scholarships dedicated to community college students with a 3.0 or better GPA ($3,000.00-$4,000.00 per year, renewable for up to 4 consecutive semesters)
- $2,000.00 1st year, campus housing scholarship for student recipients of academic scholarships
To view a list of our partner schools and Transfer Equivalency Tables, click here.
Transfer Equivalency Tables and Guides for other institutions can be found in the UWA General Catalog.
