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Ridgecrest South

Ridgecrest South, which is separated into North and South tower, offers Honors residents fully furnished 2 or 4 bedroom suites consisting of a living room, kitchenette, and private bathrooms in each suite. The hall is located near on-campus dining options, UA Student Center, Lakeside Dining, and Lakeside Market. Residents have access to 1st and 2nd floor community areas and 2nd and 4th floor community kitchens and laundry rooms. Students are responsible for providing their own trash receptacles, cookware, eating utensils, toilet paper and cleaning supplies. For more details, review the specifications section below.

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Additional Details

Gender

All

Floor Plans

2 bedroom suite
4 bedroom suite

Community

North campus

Nearby

Dunkin Donuts
England Hall Market
Lakeside Dining
Raising Cane’s
Sola
The University of Alabama Student Center

24-Hour Area Desk

Located in Ridgecrest South
205-348-8253

Bus Route Access

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Break Schedule

Open: Thanksgiving breaks
Closed: winter and spring breaks

Cost

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Address

Ridgecrest South Map

905 2nd Street
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

Note: Mail is not delivered to this address. Send all mail to the Campus Mail Service Center.

Driving directions may be altered during Move-In, so please follow any driving instructions sent to your Crimson email.

Specifications

Specifications are for typical units. Individual rooms may vary.

Hanging Items on Walls

For this building, only use nails or push pins for hanging items (max 10).

Wallpaper, peel and stick wallpaper, mounting televisions, LED light strips and screw anchors are not permitted. Students are liable for any damages caused by unapproved hanging methods.

Bedroom

  • Approx. room dimensions: 11’W x 9’L
  • Furniture provided for each resident
    • Extended twin bed and mattress (36”W x 80”L), adjustable height up to 50” max from floor (bed rails available)
    • Desk (2 pieces)(desk, 30” W x 24” D x 30” H) (storage unit, 18” W x 24” D x 30”H)
    • Desk chair
    • 3-drawer dresser (36”W x 24”D x 30″H)
    • Bedside table with lockable drawer (Lock not provided)
  • Closets
  • Approx. window dimensions: 36”W x 60”H, mini blinds provided
    • The following rooms have bedroom window sizes of 36”x80” and living room window sizes of 80”x80”, mini blinds provided:
      • North Tower: 503 B and C, 507 B and C, 509 B and C, 519 B and C, 521 B and C, 524 B and C
      • South Tower: 503 B and C, 506 B and C, 508 B and C, 518 B and C, 520 B and C, 524 B and C
  • Carpet flooring

Bathroom

  • Shared by two residents
  • Shower stall with curtain liner
  • Toilet, sink, and vanity
  • Storage under sink

Living Room

  • Approx. room dimensions: 12’W x 10’L
  • Furniture shared by all suite residents:
    • 1 modular sofa (5 pieces)
    • 1 end table
    • 1 entertainment unit (30”W x 18”D x 30”H)
    • 1 cafe dining table with 2 dining bar stools
  • Approx. window dimensions: 88” x 64”, mini blinds provided

Kitchenette

  • Full refrigerator (mini fridge in 1 bedroom suites), sink, microwave and cabinets for storage

Community Kitchen

2nd and 4th floor – stove, oven, microwave, sink and refrigerator

Housing Application

Housing Applications open each year in October for incoming freshman and January for returning students. For more information, see our application page.

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Staff

Mike Collins

Mike Collins

Area Coordinator

mdcollins1@ua.edu
205-348-1776