Riverside - Housing and Residential Communities

Riverside

The Riverside community offers residents fully furnished 1, 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, Presidential Terrace, Lakeside Dining, and Lakeside Market. Each floor is equipped with a community living room, except for the first floor in Riverside North. Additionally, every building gives residents access to four study rooms, 1st and 3rd floor community kitchens, and 2nd and 4th floor laundry rooms. Students are responsible for providing their own trash receptacles, cookware, eating utensils, and cleaning supplies.

To view standard features for all buildings, see the Halls page.

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Additional Details

Gender

All

Floor Plans

1 bedroom suite
2 bedroom suite
4 bedroom suite

Nearby

Presidential Terrace
Lakeside Dining
Lakeside Market

24-Hour Area Desk

Located in Presidential I
205-348-5566

Bus Route Access

Gold 1 and Gold 2
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Break Schedule

Open: fall and Thanksgiving breaks
Closed: winter and spring breaks

Cost

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Address

Riverside North
172 Hackberry Lane
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

Riverside East
174 Hackberry Lane
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

Riverside West
178 Hackberry Lane
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

Note: Mail is not delivered to this address. Send all mail to the Ferguson Mail 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.

Bedroom

Furniture provided for each resident
- Extended twin bed and mattress (36”W x 80”L), adjustable height up to 33” max from floor. (bed rails available)
  - To have your bed set higher than the indicated maximum height, bed lofts are available through Collegiate Bed Lofts.
- 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 (30”W x 24D” x 30″H)
Closets with organizers installed
Approx. window dimensions: 44”W x 64”H, mini blinds provided
Carpet flooring

Bathroom

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

Living Room

Furniture shared by all suite residents:
- 1 sofa
- 2 lounge chairs (1 lounge chair in 1 & 2 bedroom suites)
- 1 coffee table
- 3 multi-use cubes (small shelving units
- 1 dining table with 4 dining chairs (2 dining chairs in 1 & 2 bedroom suites)
Approx. window dimensions: 87”W x 62.5”H, mini blinds provided

Kitchenette

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

Housing Application

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

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