2007-09 - Graduate School - The University of Alabama

Graduate Catalog: Section 3.12http://graduate.ua.edu/catalog/12900.htmlTHE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA GRADUATE CATALOGTable of Contents > General Information3.12 RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITIES AND FOOD SERVICE**ALL FEES AND COSTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.General InformationA major component of the University's academic community is its residential campus. The University has anoutstanding residence program that assists graduate students in the pursuit of academic excellence and personaldevelopment. 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. Studentswho 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 scholasticachievement, opportunities to meet a diverse cross-section of the student body, and greater access to a wide rangeof University activities and services.If you are a student with a disability and have special housing needs, you should notify the Office of ResidentialCommunities at (205) 348-6676 before March 1. It is important to inform the housing office about your needs earlyso 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 - $10,200Application ProceduresTo see specific rates and floor plans for University-operated apartments or to complete an application, go toResidential Life’s website at http://housing.ua.edu.Dining OptionsThere 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 StudentRecreation 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 facilitywhere entrees are prepared fresh and made to order by a chef. Students who live off campus, as well as campusresidents, 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 moneyin a debit (Bama Cash) account at any time during the semester. Money-saving meal plans are also available throughBama 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.THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA GRADUATE CATALOG:: TABLE OF CONTENTSThe Graduate School | UA Catalogs | Graduate Publications | Contact Update: Sep. 2007