Housing and Residence Life
Why Staying WEST is the best way to experience all that UWG has to offer.
When you’re here, everything is right around the corner: classrooms, meeting spaces, campus recreation, and dining options are just steps away. But it’s not just about convenience; success is certain when you have comfortable housing, academic support, and co-curricular activities that sustain, elevate, and challenge you. On campus residents are 25% more likely to be retained than their off campus cohort Residents that live on campus for 2 years on average have a GPA higher than off campus cohort by .20 points. Living on campus also provides countless social opportunities – memories in the making with friends you’ll have for life.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Non-Compliance Fee added for Housing Action Hold | July 15 and July 31 |
| Fall Move-In | August 7-8 |
| Fall Classes Begin | August 12 |
| Fee Payment Deadline | August 19 |
| Labor Day Holiday-No classes, UWG Closed, Halls Open | September 7 |
| Housing Contract Opens for Fall 2027-Spring 2028 | TBD |
| Fall Break-No classes, UWG Open | October 8-9 |
| Thanksgiving Break-No classes | November 23-27 |
| Final Exams | December 5-11 |
| Commencement | December 11-12 |
| Winter Break | December 13-January 3 |
| Spring Classes Begin | January 9 |
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Why Stay West: Resident Testimonials
Being from South Georgia, the University of West Georgia is very far from my hometown. I did not know anyone else that was coming to school here but through the housing portal, I was able to find my roommate. Me and my roommate are very like-minded which has helped my transition into college tremendously. Living in the Oaks is a very central location, I have loved being so close to all of my classes and being able to walk everywhere. Living on campus at UWG has allowed me to make numerous friends and I feel like I have been able to truly blossom here
Living in Arbor View is amazing! The living room is great for hosting movie nights and dinners with my friends. I love having a kitchen to bake and try new recipes. I'm also located right next to my biology classes.
I love that I don't have to drive an hour away for classes.
It's easy and accessible for classes and food.
It feels good to come back to a place that's mine.
I like interacting with my residents.
I love the ease of transportation and being able to walk to class.
My family and I moved on campus to be able to save for our first home. Rent off-campus is high, and moving on-campus allowed us the opportunity to downsize and save. The amenities are great and I hate commutes, so this was perfect!
