Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions
Assignment Questions
Your housing application fee is not applied to the cost of the room. The housing application fee is required in order to submit your initial application and contract. Your housing application fee is a one-time, out-of-pocket, non-refundable fee and continues for subsequent semesters as long as you select an assignment for the following year during the advertised room selection period.
Roommates & Clustermates
Once a room or building assignment has been made, any request for change must be be approved by a professional staff member in Housing & Residence Life. All room and building changes must be coordinated and approved by Housing & Residence Life. Please note that fall assignments are final once assigned and distributed and no changes will be made until the room change process (explained below).
If you experience difficulties with roommates, clustermates, and/or facilities, you should always pursue a resolution with the Resident Advisor on your floor first. Roommate reconciliation is a great resource by the professional Housing & Residence Life staff. Always seek their assistance before making a request to the Housing & Residence Life office to change rooms. If a professional staff member approves the room change, then a move day will be designated and room charges adjusted. Any resident making an unauthorized move will be charged for an improper room change and then must return to the original assignment.
Computers, Telephones, and Laundry
Departmental Policies
No illegal substances or paraphernalia are permitted on campus. Drugs and drug paraphernalia will be confiscated by residence hall staff and/or officers of the UNA Police. The resident's rights of privacy and study will be maintained. Loud and/or disruptive behavior, interference with the cleanliness of residence halls, or drinking habits injurious to the health or education of an individual or those around him/her are reasons for appropriate disciplinary action.
Alabama State Law prohibits the possession or consumption of alcohol by anyone under the age of 21. UNA and Housing & Residence Life expect students and their guests to comply fully with these laws.
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Apartments
Miscellaneous
All residential students are required to have a meal plan. If you do not select a plan, then the Business Office will select and charge you for a meal plan. First-time, Full-time (freshmen) students may select a meal plan from the options. All other students may select a meal plan from either the or options.
*Apartment residents and Graduate Students living in the residence halls are exempt.
You may order a meal plan on-line through your account or by visiting the cashier's window in 601 Cramer Way. Meal plan prices are subject to change. Visit for more information.