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Burke

Burke

Burke East and West offer residents a fully furnished room. Most rooms are double-occupancy with community bathrooms, though some suites are available. Burke Hall has a conveniently located Mary B’s Market and Deli on the first floor. Residents have access to common spaces areas on each floor, the 1st floor living room and laundry room, and community kitchens on the 4th and 5th floor of East and the 2nd floor in West. Students are responsible for providing their own trash receptacles, cookware, eating utensils and cleaning supplies. For more details, review the specifications section below.

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

Address and Contact

920 Hackberry Lane
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

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24-Hour Area Desk

Located in Burke Hall
205-348-9217

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.

Bedroom

  • Approx. room dimensions: 15’10”W x 10’2”L
  • Furniture provided for each resident:
    • Standard twin bed and mattress (36”W x 75”L), adjustable height up to 33” max from floor (bed rails available)
      • Suite bedrooms that contain two beds can have beds bunked to create more space by completing a work order request
      • Updated Riser/Loft info
    • Built-in wardrobe (46”W x 24”D x 76”H), with interior rod and storage unit above
  • Furniture shared by all residents:
    • Built-in desk (36”W x 24”D x 30″) and one moveable desk
    • 2 desk chairs
    • Built-in wardrobe (46”W x 24”D x 76”H)
    • Built-in 10-drawer dresser (42”W x 24”D x 36″H), with vanity mirror above
    • Combination microwave and refrigerator (18.69″W x 19.69″D x 43.75″H)
  • Vinyl tile flooring
  • Window dimensions: (45”W x 52”H), mini blinds provided
Mary Burke Hall bedroom decorated
Mary Burke Hall bedroom decorated
Mary Burke Hall bedroom
Mary Burke Hall bedroom decorated
Mary Burke Hall bedroom decorated with a female student sitting under her lofted bed working on her computer

Bathroom

Community bathrooms provide residents with access to a shared sink area and private shower and toilet stalls.

Bathroom Virtual Tour
Mary Burke Hall community bathroom sinks
Mary Burke Hall community bathroom toilets
Mary Burke Hall community bathroom showers

Community Kitchens

Community kitchens are located on the 4th and 5th floors of Burke East and on the 2nd floor of Burke West. All include a stove, oven, microwave, sink and refrigerator.

Mary Burke Hall community kitchen
Mary Burke Hall community laundry room

Laundry

The laundry room is located on the 1st floor and is 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.

Mary Burke Hall common space with sectionals and a tv
Mary Burke Hall common space with sectionals and a tv
Mary Burke Hall common space with a ping pong table, table and chairs, and couches
Mary Burke Hall common space with ping pong table, table and chairs, and couches
Mary Burke Hall floor common space

Staff

Floor Plans

Floor plans are representative of standard layouts. Actual rooms may vary.

Burke Hall typical unit floor plan
Double-Occupancy Units (Typical)
Burke Hall 3-person unit without a bathroom floor plan
3-Person Suite without Bathroom (rooms end in -02 and -38)
Burke Hall 3-person unit floor plan
3-Person Suite with Bathroom (rooms end in -12 or -28)
Burke Hall 4-person unit floor plan
4-Person Suite (rooms end in -08 and -32)

Additional Details

Hanging Items on Walls

For this building, only use 3M Command Strips for hanging items.

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

Break Schedule

Open: Thanksgiving, winter and spring break