[+]APPLICATION & RESERVATIONS
To apply, complete and submit a UAB Student Housing application with a $25 application fee. Applications are available online at this link: www.uab.edu/housing
To have a paper application mailed, please call Student Housing
(205) 934-2092.
Leases will be sent to all qualified applicants. All applicants must be admitted to UAB and enrolled prior to move-in.
WHEN should you apply? Now! www.uab.edu/housing
RESERVATIONS? Rooms are reserved once completed lease (includes lease agreement and $250.00 prepayment) is processed.
[+]AVAILABILITY & ROOMMATES
Rooms are first-come/first serve, prioritized by the date completed lease is received
Roommate requests will be honored while space is available.
- $2,300 per semester, paid August 2009 and January 2010.
- Individual 9-month leases, non-renewable, totals $4,600.
- Meal plan participation is required. For plan options and prices, visit www.uabdining.com or call (205) 934-8045.
[+]GENERAL INFO
Blazer Hall capacity is 753 residents.
Most suites are 2 Bedroom/2 Bath(double-occupancy bedrooms). Some suites are 3BR/3 BA with a small “living room” area. Cost is the same for both.
Kitchenettes in all suites includes cabinets, granite counter top, sink, and a full-size refrigerator.
Rent includes: internet access, wifi, basic cable TV with HEAT movie channel, and all utilities.
Security Features: 29 trained RAs, full-time resident life coordinator on site, on call maintenance staff, video cameras throughout the building and surroundings, electronic locks, 24-hour staffing at front desk, limited points of entry.
[+]FOCUS—First Year Experience at Blazer Hall
We know the transition from home to college can be exciting, scary, and overwhelming all at the same time! Designed especially with freshmen students in mind, the FOCUS program helps you start off successfully at UAB. FOCUS stands for Freshmen Opportunities in Citizenship, Understanding, and Scholastics. RAs and UAB staff help you effortlessly navigate your first weeks and months as a college student.
[+]SPECIALTY HOUSING
Interested in Green living? Become a part of the GreenLight specialty theme community within Blazer Hall! Sign up at www.uab.edu/housing.
Is community service and paying it forward more your thing? Join ServComm—a specialty theme community within Blazer Hall focused on serving the hall community and beyond! Sign up at www.uab.edu/housing.
[+]WHAT OUR RESIDENTS SAY...
“I loved living in Blazer! It’s the center of the world and it takes 2 seconds to get anywhere.” Hollea H.
“I like that Blazer Hall is close to the Rec. Center.” Kelvin B.
“Living at Blazer Hall truly made my freshman experience wonderful. Seven hundred students growing together in friendship through supportand fun is what can be found inside BlazerHall. I have been “wowed” at the amount of detail that has gone into program planning and making us feel comfortable.” Emily P.
“My room is close to the study room with a big TV and Zack, my RA, is awesome!” Aaron O.
“I like the location of Blazer Hall because it is the center of the campus.” Michael D.
“I love my RA, who was a major help through this year.” Grant C.
“I like that Blazer is close to my classes, and I am close to a lot of my friends.” Tamara
“Blazer Hall truly is a one of a kind place. It feels like a home where there is always something going on. From (Wii)ngs to endless Karaoke tunes, there is never a dull moment at Blazer ”. Danny V.
“The study rooms are a great place for relaxing and comfort when in need of a break.” Alyssia J.