Gearing Up for College: A Freshman’s Guide

Leaving home and arriving at a new college for the first time can be a daunting experience for anyone. There are multitudes of new people to meet, a campus to navigate, tests to study for and papers to write. To help make the transition a bit easier, following is a list of important need-to-knows and […]

Incoming residents thrilled by new dorms, new possibilities

Heritage Hall opened its doors to University of West Florida students Aug. 19. Students, as well as their parents, were excited to see the eco-friendly, spacious living quarters, even as the rain tried to discourage their moving efforts. UWF President Judith Bense, along with Housing Director Ruth Davison and Vice President of Student Affairs Kevin […]

There’s no place like home

Dorothy had to click her heels three times in order to get home. At the University of West Florida, students need only walk through the doors of their residence halls to feel the warmth, safety and acceptance of a place called home. UWF Housing and Residence Life strives to offer students living on campus a […]