Welcome to Go West Orientation, Future Tigers!

Go West Orientation is your exciting first step in transitioning to the ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú family. Whether you are living on- or off-campus, you will take on new responsibilities, meet a variety of diverse people, and adjust to the academic demands of college life. 

Go West consists of informative sessions and fun interactive programs, designed to enhance your new student experience at the ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú. Whether you need info on housing or you want to find out how to join an organization, orientation is you and your family’s one-stop show for everything you need to know to become a successful Tiger. 

Go West Orientation Dates

Go West is offered before each semester and will allow you to register for classes. All new undergraduate students (freshmen and transfer) must participate in Go West before being allowed to enroll in academic courses or other ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú activities.  

December 5, 2024January 9, 2025April 18, 2025
For freshmen and transfers starting Spring 2025For freshmen and transfers starting Spring 2025For freshmen starting Fall 2025
May 22, 2025June 5, 2025July 10, 2025
For freshmen and transfers starting Summer 2025For freshmen starting Fall 2025For transfers starting Fall 2025
July 24, 2025August 14, 2025
For freshmen starting Fall 2025For freshmen and transfers starting Fall 2025

If you are unable to make a session above or have questions regarding your session, please use the contact information listed below: 

The ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú  
Admissions Office  
Livingston, AL 35470  
(205) 652-3578  
gowest@uwa.edu 

How Do I Register?

Preregistration for Go West Orientation is required. One business day after paying the Enrollment Confirmation Fee, fill out the online application to complete the registration process. ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú can click on the registration link, . 

Housing Accommodations

Exclusively for students traveling to us for Orientation from 2+ hours away, we can provide housing on campus. ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú can arrive the day before their scheduled session. These resources are limited, so please contact us at least 7 business days before the orientation session. Call at 205-652-5570 or email gowest@uwa.edu

*This is only offered to registered students. Registered guests are responsible for their own lodging. 

Can My Parent or Guardian Attend ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú Orientation?

Because this time can be both exciting and challenging for the entire family, we encourage parents to attend Go West Parent Orientation as well. Go West Parent Orientation is designed to offer vital information for the family support system of each new ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú student. There is a $25 registration fee for each parent/guest registration.

Once a student has selected their Go West Orientation date, parents and guardians can select their session and then register to attend by clicking . 

Parent Orientation for Spring Semester and Summer Semester will run concurrently with the Student Go West Orientations. Parents will attend sessions with their students until the registration point. During registration, parents will attend a session geared toward supporting their students while at ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú.  

For questions regarding Parent Orientation, please use the information listed below: 

The ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú  
Admissions Office  
Livingston, AL 35470  
(205) 652-3578  
gowest@uwa.edu