Transfer students that have earned less than 24 credits are required to live at Gilbert Hall their first year. Students that earned college credit prior to graduating from high school (dual enrollment, advanced placement, etc.), and that have earned less than 48 semester credits where more than 50% of the college credits were earned prior to graduating from high school, are required to live at Gilbert Hall during their first year of full-time enrollment at UWA. Otherwise, transfer students have their choice of other on- or off-campus housing.

On Campus Housing Options

For those not housed in Gilbert Hall, on-campus options include:

  • Hoover Apartments. Two double-bedroom or four single-bedroom layouts, coed (single gender by room) and bathrooms.
  • Patterson Hall. Two-person rooms with separate bedrooms, coed (single gender by room) and bathrooms in each room.
  • Reed Hall. Two-person rooms with separate bedrooms, coed (single gender by room) and bathrooms.
  • Selden Hall. Two students per double-occupancy room, one student per sorority room, coed (single gender by wing) and community bathrooms.
  • Stickney Hall (graduate students). Two students per room (sometimes three), coed (single gender by room) and bathrooms.

Off-Campus Housing Options

There are several off-campus apartment buildings located near UWA. Rental rates are an average and individual rates may vary; some of the units are government-subsidized and rental rates are based on income.

Housing Policies

UWA’s Residence Life Guide Policies apply to all University residence halls and apartments and cover such issues as Alcohol, Drugs & Tobacco, Weapons, University Facilities, Community Respect and more.

Check out the Residence Life Guide to learn more.

Have a Question?

Please call (205) 652-3686.