Top ten reasons to Live West

1. Live Smart

National studies show that students who live on campus tend to earn better
grades, are more satisfied with their college experience, and are more
likely to graduate than those who live off campus.

2. Live Close

When students live on campus they don't have to waste time sitting in
traffic, searching for parking, or filling up on gas. Facilities such as
Dining Services, the Campus Center, Coliseum, Athletic Complex, and Health
Services are all within walking distance from on-campus housing. Time is
money! Sleep more, drive less.

3. Live Safe

Safety and security are emphasized on-campus. The UWG Police Department and
Housing staff are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

4. Live Cheaper

At first glance it might seem less expensive to live off campus in
Carrollton. But, when you consider all the costs (deposits, rent, food, gas,
electricity, water, phone, cable, Internet, furniture, etc), living off
campus can be very expensive. This does not take into account the time
involved in driving, pumping gas, purchasing food, etc. Is it really worth
all the hassle and disconnection just to save a few dollars?

5. Live Connected

There is a real disconnection for students who live off campus. Campus
housing costs include cable TV and high-speed data connectivity. In
addition, Ingram Library also contains everything you need to get your work
done, including copiers, printers, computers, study labs, etc.

6. Live Supported

Dedicated, professional staff living in the residence halls are specially
trained to help you realize your academic success and personal goals.

7. Live with Community

Living on campus gives students more opportunity to join clubs, go to
activities, meet new people and make friends. It's an experience unlike any
other.

8. Live and Dine West

UWG offers a wide array of dining choices which include Real Food on campus
at the Z-6 all you care to eat buffets, your daily cup of Starbucks, to a
late night Subway sandwich snack. Best of all you don't have to clean up a
messy kitchen or do the dishes!

9. Live How You Choose

UWG has many housing options to choose from to accommodate our student's
varying needs. Live with your friends! Choose your roommate.

10. Live WEST!

Don't just go to school. Experience the whole package of college life by
living on campus. Enjoy your college experience. Make memories, friendships,
and lasting relationships. Why the rush? You have the rest of your life to
live off campus.



Visit http://www.westga.edu/reslife/
today and sign up to LIVE WEST Fall 2012.

Discounted items at UWG bookstore

During April 23 -28, you will receive  a 25% discount on the following items:

Current discounted UWG merchandise! Only at the UWG bookstore! 

Spring Preview Day

Preview Days are your chance to see the UWG campus on your own terms.  Meet professors, learn about campus life, and see our residence halls. The choice is yours!

Preview Day Activities begin at 1:30 pm at the UWG Coliseum.  However, we recommend you arrive at 1:00 pm for parking and check-in.

For more information, visit the Admissions website.

Go West Campaign Receives Awards

The University of West Georgia is proud to announce that its “Go West” branding campaign received high honors from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education Region III recently.

The campaign was a Grand Award winner for the “Journey West Begins With a Single Step” microsite. UWG won the award with the Atlanta-based Mindpower Inc.

UWG also received an Award of Excellence in four categories:

• Institutional Relations Programs, with Mindpower Inc., for “Amazing Things Happen When You Go West.”
• Educational Fundraising Projects for “I Give to UWG Because”
• Radio Programs, Podcasts & Announcements, with Mindpower Inc., for “What if No One Ever Went West?’
• Paid Printed Advertisements, with Mindpower Inc., for “Set Your Course Wisely. Go West.”

The university won a Special Merit Award, with Mindpower Inc., for its “Building Recognition Through Visual Identity,” in the Graphic Identity Programs category.

It also received a Special Merit Award in the Improvement in Design category for its “Townsend Center for the Performing Arts Season Brochure.”

The awards were announced during the CASE III conference in Atlanta in February. CASE’s mission is to advance and support educational and professional institutions in the southeastern United States. In all, there were more than 1,000 entries and 336 awards were given. Other Georgia institutions to be recognized included: Emory University, University of Georgia, Georgia State University, The Savannah College of Art and Design and Kennesaw State University.

The “Go West” branding campaign has garnered a series of awards since it was inaugurated in the fall of 2010. The campaign won a prestigious Telly Award for its “Go West” branded television commercials in 2011.The Telly Awards are the premier honors for outstanding local, regional and national TV commercials and programs.

Also in 2011, the campaign won a coveted Best of Show honor in the 26th annual Educational Advertising Awards, a national competition sponsored by Higher Education Marketing Report.