Housing Application
Welcome To Your UNA Home!
Your opportunity to experience an essential piece of the university experience begins now. Housing & Residence Life invites you to live in a supportive and engaging community that is committed to your personal development and academic success. Apply to live on campus today!
Let's Get Started
- All assignments, updates, and requests are sent to your official UNA email account. It is critical that you check your account regularly.
- If you cannot access an application upon logging in, please complete an Application Request Form. You will be provided access to an application as quickly as possible.
- If you complete an application then decide against attending UNA, please complete the Application Cancellation Notice so we may release your room.
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As a reminder, the University makes all assignments without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, or national origin and rejects all requests for change of assignment based upon reasons of race, color, religion, disability, national origin, or other protected category.
Housing Application Information
YOU WILL NEED:
- Your UNA Portal credentials (username & password). This information is provided by Admissions upon acceptance to the University. If you have forgotten your password, please contact ITS to have it reset.
- Credit/Debit Card for payment of the $150 non-refundable application fee. Please note that this fee cannot be waived.
- Parent or guardian to authorize the application if the student is under 19 years old. By submitting the application, you are entering a legally binding contract which cannot be terminated unless you opt to not attend UNA in the 2023-2024 academic year.
To access the online application and contract, please click HERE.
Application & Roommate Request Dates
December 1st: The New Student Housing Application and roommate request module opens for the 2023-2024 academic year at 6pm.
January 11th: The Returner Housing Application (current residential students) opens at 10am.
February 1st: Priority deadline for Returner Applications (current residential students). Current residential students applying after February 1st could be placed on a waitlist for housing.
March 31st: Priority deadline for New Student Applications. Students applying after March 31st could be placed on a waitlist for housing.
March 31st: Priority deadline for roommate matching.
Assignment Dates
June 1st - August 1st: Assignment distribution will begin in early June for Fall 2023.
Move-In Dates
These are tentative and subject to change depending on the organization and university calendar.
August 8th-15th: Early Arrival Move-In
August 17th-19th: Fall Opening Weekend Move-In
August 21st-25th: Late Arrival Move-In
Application Status & Deadline: You must complete your housing application and contract, pay the non-refundable fee, and fully submit it in order to receive an assignment. Assignments are made based on the date/time we receive your application. Our halls/apartments fill very quickly and you are should submit an application early in order to receive your preferred assignment.
Single Room Requests: Each year we receive a significant number of requests for single rooms. We have a extremely limited number of single rooms available. Applicants that receive a single room based on a lottery selection will be notified of their single room status by June 1st. All other applicants will be placed with a roommate.
Assignment Changes: It is difficult to change assignments once they have been distributed, but requests wil be considered on a case-by-case basis. The University of North Alabama is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and assignments will be made without regard to race, religion, creed, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or national origin.
Special Accommodation Requests: Residents needing a special accommodation must submit an online request after reviewing the information HERE. While there is no official deadline to submit requests for special accommodations, failure to request accommodations in a timely manner may result in a delay of services. Accommodation requests received by March 31st will receive priority assignment. We will continue to honor special accommodations as space and availability allow.
Freshmen Residency Requirement: Freshmen are required to live on campus for one academic year. Students eligible for exemption must submit an online Exemption Form. If you are requesting a residency exemption, you are encouraged to submit a form upon admission to the university. For more information and access to the Exemption Form, please click HERE.
You may request a specific roommate, identify someone based on preferences, or be matched at random by Housing & Residence Life. The roommate matching priority deadline is March 31st.
To Request A Specific Roommate:
- Sign into the Residence application system.
- Select Term / Fall 2023.
- Choose "Find Someone You Know"
- Enter that resident's roommate code (found at the top righthand corner of the application). Send invite.
- That person may accept or decline your request.
- Verify that your match has occurred in the Roommate Group box (right side of screen). You should only select one individual.
To Identify A Roommate Based On Preferences:
- Sign into the Residence application system.
- Select Term / Fall 2023.
- Choose "Search Resident Profiles".
- Select "Change Search Filters"
- Answer the questions (referred to as filters) that are most important to you in a living situation and roommate match.
- Submit. Housing & Residence Life will match you based on the criteria you submitted.
Roommate Matching/Request Tips:
- Take a moment to review this Roommate Matching Tutorial video!
- Choose the roommate filters that are most important to you! This will help you identify your ideal roommate. You are not required to answer every question - answer too few and you are less likely to find someone you will really enjoy living with - answer too many and you will have less options to choose from.
- We highly recommend that each student complete their own profile within the application as this will help match you with residents that are most compatible. Also, consider how your habits might change once you've arrived on campus. Do you think you'll stay up late and schedule your classes after 10am? If so, make sure you answer those questions accordingly!
- You may customize your message when you contact other residents and request that someone be your roommate. Make sure to communicate openly and honestly with your prospective roommate.
Please note that all residential students must purchase a meal plan. See the chart below for 2022-2023 Residential Meal Plan Options & Rates. (2023-2024 plans and rates will be posted in March 2023)
You must choose a Meal Plan when completing your residence hall application, but you may make adjustments through your UNA Portal account or by visiting the cashier's window in 601 Cramer Way. Meal plan prices are subject to change. Please visit Dining Services for more information.
Freshman Residential Options
*Block Plans include 50 meal exchanges + 5 guest meals
| Number of Meals | Dining Dollars Included | Total Cost |
| 150 Meal Block* | $550 | $1,725 |
| 175 Meal Block* | $375 | $1,725 |
| 200 Meal Block* | $250 | $1,725 |
| Unlimited Meals | $0 | $2,100 |
Upperclassmen Residential Options
*Block Plans include 50 meal exchanges + 5 guest meals
| Number of Meals | Dining Dollars Included | Total Cost |
| 150 Meal Block* | $550 | $1,725 |
| 175 Meal Block* | $375 | $1,725 |
| 200 Meal Block* | $250 | $1,725 |
| Unlimited Meals | $0 | $2,100 |
| 85 Meal Block | $200 | $925 |
| 50 Meal Block | $100 | $525 |
Housing Options
- First-Year Students
- 430 Beds / 6 Floors / Co-Ed
- Rates Available HERE
- All Academic Classifications
- 335 Beds / 4 Floors / Co-Ed
- Rates Available HERE
- All Academic Classifications
- 92 Beds / 4 Floors / Co-Ed
- Rates Available HERE
- All Academic Classifications
- 92 Beds / 4 Floors / Co-Ed
- Rates Available HERE
- E-Sports Community, Gender Inclusive Community
- All Academic Classifications
- 74 Beds / 3 Floors / All Female
- Rates Available HERE
- Sorority Communities
- All Academic Classifications
- 74 Beds / 3 Floors / All Female
- Rates Available HERE
- Sorority Communities
- All Academic Classifications
- 310 Beds / 6 Floors / Co-Ed
- Rates Available HERE
- Global Lions Community
- All Academic Classifications
- 420 Beds / 8 Floors / Co-Ed
- Rates Available HERE
- All Academic Classifications
- 58 Beds / 2 Floors / Co-Ed
- Rates Available HERE
- Honors College Community
- Upperclassmen Only
- 2 Bedroom Apartments / 2 Residents per Room
- 30 Units / 120 Beds / Co-Ed
- Rates Available HERE
- Upperclassmen Only
- 2 Bedroom Apartments / 1 Resident per Room
- 16 Units / 32 Beds / Co-Ed
- Rates Available HERE
Cedar Arms
- Upperclassmen Only
- 1 Bedroom Apartments / 2 Residents per Room
- 24 Units / 48 Beds / Co-Ed
- Rates Available HERE
- More information coming in Spring 2023
- Upperclassmen Only
- Efficiency Apartment / 2 Residents per Room
- 60 Units / 120 Beds / Co-Ed
- Rates Available HERE
- Upperclassmen Only
- 2 Bedroom & 4 Bedroom Available / 1 Resident per Room
- 56 Units / 120 Beds / Co-Ed
- Rates Available HERE
- Upperclassmen Only
- 1bd & 2bd Available
- 48 Beds / Co-Ed
- Rates Available HERE
- Upperclassmen Only
- 1bd & 2bd Available
- 48 Beds / Co-Ed
- Rates Available HERE
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I cancel my application/contract after I submit it? The application and contract is for one academic year, but if you decide against attending UNA (don't because we're really looking forward to you being here) then your contract will be void and you will not be responsible for payment.
- How do I request a specific person as my roommate? Each person has a roommate 'code' on the top right side of the application. Exchange those codes with your friend and submit your selection on the roommate tab in the application.
- I signed in, but can't access my application. We'll gladly check to make sure you have access. Just fill out THIS form!
- When will I find out what my assignment is? We will begin distributing assignments in June 2023. Check out the timeline tab above for more details.
- Where will you send my assignment? Understanding your UNA email is half the key to your success. Check it daily. That's where we send the good stuff!
