UAH Housing

A dormitory is merely a place to sleep and store your belongings. In the past, dorm mothers or fathers supervised dorms. This concept of on-campus living ended in the 60’s! A residence hall, on the other hand, is a home. It is a place to live and learn. It is an important part of college life that will enhance the classroom experience. After all, students spend a great deal more time in the residence halls than they do anywhere else on campus! A residence hall is a complete environment where students can learn to interact with people, develop leadership skills, write papers, attend events and programs, make lifelong friends, and build memories that will last a lifetime. Taking advantage of the educational programming, contact with faculty/staff members, and other academic aids can allow residents to greatly enhance their learning experience at UAH!

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All residence hall mattresses are, for student comfort, extra-long twins, measuring 80" x 36". To help avoid the frustration of purchasing linens that may not fit, be sure to check the packaging states “Extra-Long Twin”.

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All student rooms and suite areas in CCRH, NCRH, and NCRH II are carpeted, and bathrooms are tiled. In SECH each bedroom is carpeted. Some students like to place additional rugs in their rooms and common areas.

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UAH is not responsible for loss or damage to personal property from any cause, we recommend that you check to see if your belongings are covered under your family's homeowner's insurance policy. If this is not the case, you may wish to buy renter's insurance, which is reasonably priced. Regardless of coverage, it is a good idea to mark your stereo, TV, camera, VCR, refrigerator, computer, etc., for identification purposes.

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Residents can surf the net from their room without dialing in! With a computer equipped with an Ethernet card and an adapter cable, enjoy free, direct, unlimited access to e-mail and the Internet from any residence hall room. Students who do not own a computer have free use of conveniently located computer labs in each housing facility and around campus.

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Laundry facilities are located on the first floor of CCRH, NCRH, and NCRH II, and in building 604-B of SECH. It costs 75 cents to wash and 75 cents to dry. It usually takes an hour to dry an average load of clothes. The machines work on quarters and Charger Cards only. Repair problems on washers and dryers and refunds should be reported to the Housing Office.

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Report the loss of room keys to your Resident Director immediately. There is a charge of $50 for room keys and $5 for mail keys. The total amount will be billed to your account.

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Mailboxes for residents of CCRH, NCRH and NCRH II are located in their assigned hall. SECH residents’ mailboxes are located in 604-B (Mail/Laundry Room). Residents are assigned a mailbox and key during check in. Mail and packages may be sent to students at the same address. CCRH, NCRH and NCRH II residents are notified when their packages arrive by receiving a package slip in their mailbox. The package slip and a picture ID are required to retrieve these packages. SECH residents receive a package slip in their mailbox when receiving packages from the USPS; and will receive a package slip on their door when receiving packages from FedEx, UPS and other carriers. SECH resident packages may be picked up in the Housing Office Monday through Friday from 8:15 a.m. until 5 p.m.

CCRH

• Suite #, CCRH
• 1000 Ben Graves Drive
• Huntsville, AL 35816

NCRH

• Suite #, NCRH
• 1301 Ben Graves Drive
• Huntsville, AL 35816

NCRH II

• Suite #, NCRH II
• 1303 Ben Graves Drive
• Huntsville, AL 35816

SECH

• Name
• Apt.# John Wright Drive
• Huntsville, AL 35805

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UAH employs custodial workers to clean lounges, lobbies, hallways, laundry rooms, study and TV lounges. Students are responsible for cleaning their own rooms and suites. You may check out a vacuum cleaner from the front desk of your building by leaving your UAH ID card. Maintenance problems in student rooms should be reported promptly by calling the Maintenance Line at 824-2156. Maintenance personnel respond in the order and urgency requests are received; however they are unable to predict the exact day and time the repair will be done. Maintenance personnel work Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm, except in cases of emergencies.

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Students may have fish as pets with the consent of their roommate(s). Each room may have one 10-gallon aquarium. Students who have fish should make arrangements for off-campus care for them during holidays and breaks.

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The hours from 10 p.m. to 10 a.m. everyday, including weekends are established as “Quiet Hours”. Residents have many different schedules and lifestyles, but you will find life a lot easier if you respect each other’s right to healthy habits. Stereos, radios, televisions and any other noise which tends to disturb an adjoining suite/apartment, whether next-door or above or below, will subside during quiet hours. “Courtesy Hours” exist 24 hours a day, every day, and will be enforced. Reasonable quiet is expected at all times during the day and night. Students with stereos are encouraged to bring and use headphones. The college reserves the right to require students to remove stereos after violations of this policy. The right of a student to sleep or study will always override any other student’s right to make noise. As a general rule of thumb, if sound can be heard from outside of a room, it is in violation.

Residents have many different schedules and lifestyles, but you will find life a lot easier if you respect each other’s right to healthy habits. If other students in your building are making enough noise to bother you, you have the right (at anytime of the day or night) to ask them to be quieter. If trouble persists, feel free to notify your RA, who has the option and authority to set disciplinary procedures in motion.

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Each suite in CCRH is provided with a mini-refrigerator, a microwave and a sink in the kitchen area of the suite. Each suite in NCRH and NCRH II is provided with a small apartment size refrigerator, a microwave and a sink in the kitchen area of the suite. If you bring an additional refrigerator, it should be no larger than 4.2 cubic feet. Other appliances such as an oven, stove, toaster, etc. are available on the first floors of CCRH, NCRH and NCRH II. Residents are responsible for cleaning the CCRH, NCRH and NCRH II kitchens and materials when they are finished using them. The following cooking devices are allowed in residence hall rooms: can openers, coffee makers and George Foreman Grills. The following cooking devices are not allowed in residence hall rooms: toasters, toaster ovens, and other appliances with open heating coils. In the interest of fire prevention, electrical outlets must not be overloaded.

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Soliciting is not permitted in the residence halls. Students should ask salespersons to leave the building if they are approached. If they refuse, call the front desk or Housing Office.

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Only University Housing staff is authorized to post advertisements. The Resident Director of each area must approve of all advertisements. In CCRH you may take your postings to the Resident Director’s office. In NCRH and NCRH II you may take your postings to the front desk. Postings for SECH must be taken to the Housing Office between 8:15 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. After they are approved, they will be posted.

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• CCRH: Visitation is from 8am until 2am, 7 days a week. Residents must escort their guests at all times. Guests' Ids will be held at the front desk when they sign in and will be returned when they sign out. Same sex guests may spend the night upon approval from an RA or RD before 10pm on the day of the visit. An individual guest is permitted three overnight stays with an individual resident per 7-day period. You are responsible for your guests.
• NCRH and NCRH II: Visitation is from 8am until 2am, weekdays (Sunday through Thursday); and 8am until 4am on weekends (Friday and Saturday). Guests must check in at the front desk and show identification upon entering the building between the hours of 5 p.m. and 8 a.m., and check out when leaving the building. An individual guest is permitted to three overnight stays with an individual resident per 7-day period. Family members of the opposite sex are allowed to stay overnight if approved by the RA or RD on the day of the visit. You are responsible for your guests.
• SECH has a 22-hour visitation, 7 days a week, which means that guests can visit any time during the day or night, for limited periods, with permission of suitemates. You are responsible for your guests.

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Students are encouraged to make their room their “Home Away From Home.” Decisions regarding large items should be discussed with your roommate in advance to avoid duplication. Below is a list of suggestions to get you started!

• Bed linens (extra-long twin beds)
• Pillow(s)
• Towels and Washcloths
• Iron/ironing board
• Laundry Supplies
• Toiletries
• Alarm Clock
• Television/VCR/DVD
• Clothes Hangers
• Broom and Dustpan
• Vacuum
• Cups/plates/utensils (for snacking in your room)
• Plunger
• Stereo
• Backpack
• Umbrella/raincoat/coat
• Wastebasket
• Basic School Supplies
• Computer with Ethernet card
• Telephone (Voice mail is provided free of charge!)
• Room Decorations (That Will Not Damage University Property)

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While the University wants you to be comfortable in your room, there are certain items that are prohibited. Primarily, these items are in regard to fire safety. Below is a list of items that are prohibited, and if found on campus, are a violation of University policy and would result in a referral to the Department of Public Safety, the Judicial Board or University Housing. This list is not all-inclusive. Should you have questions about a particular item, please consult the Residence Hall Guide on this web site or contact the Housing Office at (256) 824-6108:

• Candles and incense
• Toaster ovens and other appliances with open heating coils
• Pets (with the exception of fish in a tank no larger than 10 gallons)
• Fireworks or other explosives
• Flammable fluids/chemicals and Potentially dangerous acids
• Waterbeds
• Illegal drugs

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Effective August 16, 2006 the UAH Housing Portal username and password system for residents and staff has changed. Your UAH Housing Portal username and password will be the same as your UAH Directory UserID and password which is also the same as the ResNet and WebCT username and password.

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The residence hall council is a group of students who plan activities for the residents and serves as the voice of the students to the Student Government Association and to the Housing Office. The hall council also provides leadership opportunities to students living on campus and have an impact on the UAH community.

The Resident Assistants plan education programs and fun activities for residents to get to know their neighbors and floor mates. There are plenty of programs to attend and not only having fun,
You might learn something useful.

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Summer school sign up occurs during the same time fall room sign up occurs. To apply for summer school you will receive and application update. Complete this update and return it to the housing office. Assignments are made on a “received by date” basis. Summer School residents are usually housed in Southeast Campus Housing.

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No, you will not turn in your key for the holiday break. When you sign up for housing, you sign a 9 month contract. Although CCRH and NCRH 1 will close during the break, you are not required to move your belongings out. It is strongly advised to take home valuable items, and everything you will need (medicines, computers, cell phones, uniforms, etc) to get through the holiday break.

Residents of NCRH 2 residing in 12 month housing will be allowed to remain in the building for the break. All other resident will be required to leave the building.

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You will receive a packet of information from the Housing Office in late February or early March to sign up for Housing for the next academic year. Complete the application update and review the sign up dates. Report to the sign up location on the sign up date with a $125 commitment fee to select your room for the next year.

All CCRH residents will move to North 1 or North 2 during room sign up.

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To be considered for employment, you must apply through the housing office 606-A. Applications are available in the southeast campus housing office.

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The RA selection process begins in January. Applications are available in December and January at all of the RD offices in each building. Individual Interviews are held in February. There is a required Group Interview that is also held in February on a Saturday or Sunday. For more information about the RA job see your RA or Hall Director.

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