Housing & Pensacola Life
Situated on 1,600 acres of rolling hills and natural woodland along the Escambia River, the UWF main campus is located 10 miles north of beautiful downtown Pensacola.
Resting on the banks of Pensacola Bay, our Southern town will take you back in time. Pensacola offers visitors and locals a rich heritage, fresh coastal cuisine, art and culture, unique shopping and many festivals throughout the year celebrating everything from music and food to the arts. The National Naval Aviation Museum and Pensacola Historic District are among visitors' favorite spots.
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Housing & Campus Life
On-Campus Housing
UWF's main campus offers housing for approximately 1,500 students in the university's several residence halls located in the heart of campus including Argo, Heritage, Pace, and Presidents Residence Halls and the University Village Student Apartments.
Combined Annual Security & Fire Safety Report
The University of West Florida is committed to assisting all members of the UWF community in providing for their own safety and security. The Combined Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available on the UWF Police Department website below.
The website and booklet contain information regarding campus security and personal safety including topics such as: crime prevention, fire safety, university police law enforcement authority, crime reporting policies, disciplinary procedures and other matters of importance related to security and safety on campus. They also contain information about crime statistics for the three previous calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University of West Florida; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus.
If you would like to receive a hard copy of the Combined Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains this information, visit the UWF Police Department at Building 94 or request a copy be mailed to you by calling 850.474.2022. This information is required by law and is provided by the University of West Florida Police Department.
Pensacola Life
Convenient Location
Convenient to both I-10 and I-65, the university's main campus in Pensacola is only 3 hours from Tallahassee, less than 4 hours to New Orleans, 4 1/2 hours to Birmingham, and about 5 hours to Atlanta.
Downtown Pensacola
Whether you live, work, or play in Pensacola, Downtown holds the key to memory-making experiences.
Visit Pensacola
Learn about the exciting attractions, dining, beaches, and other getaway experiences in the nation's first city.