The Riverside community offers residents fully furnished 1, 2, or 4 bedroom suites consisting of a living room, kitchenette and bathrooms in each suite. The hall is located near on-campus dining options like 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, toilet paper and cleaning supplies. For more details, review the specifications section below.
To view standard features for all buildings, see the Halls page.
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Address and Contact
Riverside North:
663 Abercrombie Ln.
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Riverside East:
178 Hackberry Lane
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Riverside West:
174 Hackberry Lane
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
24-Hour Area Desk
Located in Presidential I
205-348-5566
You should start with your 24-hour area desk if you are locked out, have a facilities emergency, or need help with other housing-related situations.
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Bedroom
- Approx. room dimensions: 11’W x 10’L
- 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)
- 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. Closets do not have doors; curtain panels can be hung, if desired.
- Approx. window dimensions: 44”W x 64”H, mini blinds provided
- Carpet flooring
Bathroom
- Shared by two residents
- Shower stall with curtain liner
- Toilet, sink, and vanity
- Storage under sink
Living Room and Kitchenette
- Approx. living room dimensions: 12’W x 31’L
- Furniture shared by all suite residents:
- 1 sofa
- 1 lounge chair
- 3 multi-use cubes (small shelving units
- 1 dining table with 4 dining chairs (2 dining chairs in 1 and 2 bedroom suites)
- Approx. window dimensions: 87”W x 62.5”H, mini blinds provided
- Full refrigerator (compact fridge in 1-bedroom suites), sink, microwave and cabinets for storage
Laundry
Residents share the laundry room located on the 2nd and 4th floor, equipped with multiple washer and dryers.
Common Spaces
There are common spaces throughout the building for students to hang out, study, or enjoy RA-led programs. Community kitchens are located on the 1st floor with a stove, oven, microwave, sink and refrigerator, and on the 3rd floor with a microwave, sink and refrigerator.
Staff
Floor Plans
Floor plans are representative of standard layouts. Actual rooms may vary.
Additional Details
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.
Gender
All
Cost
Break Schedule
Open: Thanksgiving and spring break
Closed: winter break