General Information
A major component of the University's academic community is its residential campus. The University has an outstanding residence program that assists graduate students in the pursuit of academic excellence and personal development. The University-operated Crimson Towers serves graduate, law, and nontraditional students exclusively. The one bedroom, furnished units are ideally suited for one occupant and have recently been remodeled. Students who have families may be interested in the University-operated Presidential Apartments.  
The advantages of living in on-campus housing are numerous. Benefits cited by students include convenience, affordability, a carefully selected and trained staff to assist residents, programs designed to enhance scholastic achievement, opportunities to meet a diverse cross-section of the student body, and greater access to a wide range of University activities and services.

If you are a student with a disability and have special housing needs, you should notify the Office of Residential Communities at (205) 348-6676 before March 1. It is important to inform the housing office about your needs early so they can assist in obtaining the needed housing arrangements.

Housing is also available in the pleasant neighborhoods surrounding the University where apartments, rental houses, and condominiums are plentiful and reasonably priced. Typical Rates per Academic Year:
Apartment Cost $4,800 - $10,200

Application Procedures
To see specific rates and floor plans for University-operated apartments or to complete an application, go to Residential Life’s website at http://housing.ua.edu.

Dining Options

There are many food-service areas on campus, including the Ferguson Center food court, two “unlimited seconds” residence-hall dining halls, three snack bars, two convenience stores, the outdoor snack bar at the Student Recreation Center, and the Java City coffee kiosk in Gorgas Library. The Ferguson Center also has Starbucks, Freshëns Smoothie, and the Fresh Food Company. The Fresh Food Company is an unlimited seconds dining facility where entrees are prepared fresh and made to order by a chef. Students who live off campus, as well as campus residents, can enjoy the convenience of Bama Dining food service.

The Action Card debit (Bama Cash) account may be used at any Bama Dining location. Students may deposit money in a debit (Bama Cash) account at any time during the semester. Money-saving meal plans are also available through Bama Dining. Additional information may be obtained by writing to Bama Dining, Box 870389, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0389, or by calling (205) 348-6816 or 1-888-226-2366. Also visit us on the Web at http://www.bamadining.com.
 

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Update: Sep. 2007