How to Apply to or Visit the University of West Georgia (UWG)
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Prospective students can start both processes from the UWG homepage (westga.edu), which surfaces two primary calls to action: Apply Now and Schedule a Tour. The homepage also links to a campus visit invitation ("Come See UWG for Yourself — Walk campus, meet our people, and picture your future here"), so you can move from initial interest to either submitting an application or booking an in-person visit without hunting through the site.
Applying to UWG
The homepage's Apply Now button is the entry point for the application process. From there, you'll be routed into UWG's admissions flow, where you complete and submit your application materials.
Before you start, it helps to know what UWG offers so you can select the right program. The homepage highlights a broad range of fields, including:
- Mathematics and Computing Sciences
- Humanities and Arts
- Business and Education
- Speech-Language Pathology and Educational Technology
- Wellness, Sport Management, and Counseling
- Communication, Film Media, and Social Sciences
- Psychology and Nursing (including Nursing Education)
If you're still deciding on a major, review these areas first, then return to Apply Now once you've identified your intended program.
Scheduling a Campus Visit
UWG treats the campus tour as a core part of the decision process. The homepage's Schedule a Tour option leads to visit scheduling, framed as a chance to "walk campus, meet our people, and picture your future here."
A few practical details from the homepage can help you plan:
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Campus location | Carrollton Campus |
| Campus size | 645+ acres |
| Current students | 16,000+ |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 16:1 |
| Athletics | 14 NCAA Division I sports |
Knowing the campus spans 645+ acres is useful for planning your visit — build in enough time to see the areas relevant to your intended major rather than trying to cover everything in one trip.
What to Check Before You Apply or Visit
- Confirm your program of interest using the fields of study listed on the homepage, so your application targets the right area.
- Use the events calendar if you want to combine a visit with a specific campus event. The homepage links to upcoming events and a calendar feed.
- Check current news for context on UWG's direction — recent homepage items note that UWG was ranked the No. 1 Regional University in Georgia for social mobility and climbed into the top 75 nationally, and that it is described as Georgia's fastest growing public university.
Common Questions
Where do I apply? Start at the Apply Now button on the UWG homepage.
How do I arrange a visit? Use Schedule a Tour on the homepage, which leads to visit scheduling.
What if I'm undecided on a major? Browse the fields of study listed on the homepage first, then apply once you've narrowed your interest.
For anything beyond these entry points — specific deadlines, required documents, or program-level admission criteria — follow the links from the Apply Now and Schedule a Tour pages, since those details sit on UWG's admissions pages rather than the homepage itself.