The Highlands offers residents a fully furnished apartment equipped with its own private kitchen. In Highlands apartments, there are 2 single occupancy bedrooms and 1 double occupancy bedroom. The hall is located near on-campus dining options like Presidential Terrace, Lakeside Dining and Lakeside Market. Highlands Commons provides residents with a community room and laundry room. 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. Highlands houses mostly freshmen, with some upperclass students.
To view standard features for all buildings, see the Halls page.
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Address and Contact
145 Old Hackberry Lane
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
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24-Hour Area Desk
Located in Presidential I
205-348-5566
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Bedroom
A and C Bedrooms (Single-Occupancy)
- Approx. room dimensions: 10’W x 10’L
- Approx. window dimensions: 31”W x 54 1/2”H, mini blinds provided
- Vinyl flooring
- Closet space
Resident Furniture
Furniture provided for each resident:
- Extended twin bed and mattress (36”W x 80”L), set to 28” max from floor (bed rails available)
- Desk
- Desk chair
- 3-drawer dresser
B Bedroom (Double-Occupancy)
- Approx. room dimensions: 10’W x 14’L
- Approx. window dimensions: 31”W x 54 1/2”H, mini blinds provided
- Vinyl flooring
Resident Furniture
Furniture provided for each resident:
- Extended twin bed and mattress (36”W x 80”L), set to 28” max from floor (bed rails available)
- Suspended desktop attachable to the bed frame (30″ wide)
- Desk chair
- Two under bed 2-drawer dressers: 36”w x 24”d x 20.5”h each
Bathroom
- One bathroom with a toilet and tub/shower combo on one side with a sliding door separating it from a sink vanity and a separate shower stall
- One bathroom that includes two sink vanities facing each other and a private toilet
- Shower curtain liners provided
Kitchen and Living Room
- Approx. living room dimensions: 10’W x 11’L
- Approx. window dimension: 61”W x 54 3/8”H, mini blinds provided
- Vinyl flooring
- Refrigerator, electric stove/oven, microwave, dishwasher
Apartment Furniture
Furniture shared by all apartment residents:
- 1 modular sofa (4 pieces)
- 1 end table
- Kitchen table with chairs
Laundry
The laundry room is located in Highlands Commons and is equipped with multiple washer and dryers.
Common Spaces
The Highlands Commons has vending machines and several seating areas for students to to hang out, study, or enjoy RA-led programs.
Staff
Floor Plan
Floor plan is representative of standard layouts. Actual rooms may vary.
Typical Unit
The typical unit opens to a kitchenette and living room. A hallway past the kitchen leads to three separate entrances to the bathrooms, individual entrances to Bedrooms A and B on one side, and Bedroom C at the end of the hall. Bedrooms A and C include a closet space and a set of resident furniture. Bedroom B includes a closet space, a different set of resident furniture, and shared furniture.
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, winter and spring break