Ridgecrest East and West offer residents fully furnished 4 bedroom suites consisting of a living room, kitchenette and bathrooms in each suite. Ridgecrest West is Honors housing; Ridgecrest East is not part of Honors housing and is available for general housing. The halls are located near on-campus dining options like Lakeside Dining, Raising Cane’s and the UA Student Center. Each building is equipped with four study rooms, seven common areas, and 2nd and 3rd floor kitchens and 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
Ridgecrest East:
900 2nd Street
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Ridgecrest West:
920 2nd Street
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
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24-Hour Area Desk
Located in Ridgecrest South
205-348-8253
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: 11’W x 10’L
- Closets
- Approx. window dimensions: 44”W x 64”H, mini blinds provided
- Carpet flooring
Resident Furniture
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 24”D x 30″H)
Bathroom
- Shared by two residents
- Private toilet and shower stall (with curtain liner)
- Sink and vanity in hallway
- Storage under sink
Living Room and Kitchenette
- Approx. living room dimensions: 12’W x 31’L
- Approx. window dimensions: 88” x 64”, mini blinds provided
- Full refrigerator, microwave, and cabinets for storage
Suite Furniture
Furniture shared by all suite residents:
- 1 sofa
- 1 lounge chair
- 1 entertainment unit (30”W x 24”D x 30”W)
- 1 dining table with 4 dining chairs (2 dining chairs in 1 and 2 bedroom suites)
Laundry
Residents share the laundry room located on the 2nd and 3rd 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 2nd and 3rd floor and feature an oven, stove, microwave, sink and refrigerator.
Staff
Floor Plan
Floor plan is representative of standard layouts. Actual rooms may vary.
4-Bedroom Suite
The 4-Bedroom Suite opens to a kitchenette and living room. In some units, a door separates the living room/kitchenette from a hallway. Down the hallway are two bathrooms on one side, Bedrooms A, B, and C on the other side, and Bedroom D at the end. Each bedroom contains a closet and a set of resident 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 and spring break
Closed: winter break