University Housing Position Yourself for Success Why Live

University Housing

Position Yourself for Success!

Why Live On Campus? On-Campus Students Typically: Have higher Grade Point Averages Are more likely to get involved in academic & social activities Are more satisfied with the “college experience” Are more likely to attend class, study groups, etc… Graduate at a faster rate Remain in school

GPA Comparison 3 2. 89 2. 85 2. 84 2. 88 2. 76 2. 61 2. 73 2. 63 On Campus Off Campus 2. 4 2. 2 2 2009 2010 2011 2012

Residence Hall Security • • • Security Desk operates 24/7 • Resident must show ID to enter building • Controlled visitation hours • Visitors check-in required Limited access points in buildings Resident Director lives in building 2 -3 Resident Assistants on every floor Health and safety inspections All buildings have fire sprinkler & alarm systems

Our Future Leaders?

Frank Franz Hall

Frank Franz Hall Capacity: 248 students Living/Learning Communities o o Nursing Biology Four person suites w/two full baths Multi-purpose room hosts Honors Forum and First Year Experience classes

Central Campus Residence Hall

Central Campus Residence Hall Capacity: 416 students First year only student facility Four person suites w/ two full baths Attached to the University Center and food services

Charger Village

Charger Village Capacity: 400 students Upper-class students Four person and two person suites Two classrooms and multiple study areas Game room Three new themed communities for fall 2013 (Honors/Engineering/Leadership) The Second Year Experience!

Typical Layout – Four Person Suite

UAH Men’s Volleyball Team?

Campus Enhancements: Greenway

Campus Enhancements: Charger Union Scheduled Opening: Spring 2014

Muddy Mayhem

On-Campus Living Requirement All full-time freshmen and second-year students whose permanent residence is more than 30 miles from the UAH campus are required to live in University-provided housing. More information: http: //housing. uah. edu/Housing/FR

Six Week Trial Housing Program intended for local students (permanent residence within 30 miles of campus) Opportunity for local students to “try” the housing experience during the first six weeks of the semester Pay rent for six weeks only and may vacate at the end of that period with no further obligation. Student may elect to remain in on-campus housing.

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