Residence Halls, Apartments, and the Commons

The University of Alaska Anchorage has three Residence Halls-- North, East, and West, and two apartment communities-- Templewood & the Main Apartment Complex (MAC).

Residence Halls:
North, East, and West Halls are the three Residence Halls in the UAA Housing community. Opened in 1998, the three halls house approximately 200 students each in Single, Double, and Quad Suites. On each floor, rooms are clustered on two wings, and feature common area lounges for studying and socializing, coin-operated laundry facilities, computer labs and a student-staffed service desk.

Main Apartment Complex (MAC):
The six-building Main Apartment Complex, known on campus as “MAC,” is located just west of the Residence Halls and offers apartment-style living for 296 students. Each apartment has four single-bedrooms, plus a kitchen, bathroom, living room, and storage area.

Templewood Apartments:
The Templewood Apartments are located on the southeastern side of the Student Housing area and offer twenty “town-house style” units housing a total of 80 students. The upper-level of each unit includes two single bedrooms, one shared bedroom, and two bathrooms. A kitchen, living room (complete with gas fireplace), half-bath, laundry room and storage closet are located on the middle level, and a two-car garage and additional storage complete the ground level.

The Commons:
The Commons is the heart of the UAA residential complex, serving as a social gathering and information center. Within the commons, facilities include:

• The Creekside Eatery – the residential dining facility
• The Bear Necessities convenience store
• The Student Housing Office
• Computer lab
• Fitness center
• Three class/conference rooms
• The residence hall mailroom

Other amenities include a fireside gathering area and a recreation area with a large-screen television, games and a pool table. Paraprofessional (student) staff members are available to assist residents at the Commons front desk from 8 a.m. to 12 midnight on Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 12 midnight on Saturday and Sunday.

Services for Students with Disabilities
A number of the apartments are specifically designed to accommodate students with both temporary and permanent disabilities. Please contact the University Housing office to discuss needs and obtain information on housing accessibility and services.

Amenities offered in UAA Housing Facilities:

• Local phone service
• Voice mail on bedroom phone line
• Basic digital cable package*
• In-suite bathroom
• Beds and furniture
• Internet access
• Kitchen (in MAC and Templewood units only)**

*Televisions are not provided.
**Kitchens are not provided in the Residence Halls, therefore residents must select from one of the varied and convenient meal plans offered through UAA Dining.

Parking
There are multiple parking lots throughout the residential community. Students parking a vehicle at the residence halls and apartments are required to purchase and display a UAA parking permit. New this year, all members of the UAA community must purchase their parking permit online at www.thepermitstore.com. If you have any questions about parking on campus, please call Parking Services at (907) 786-1119.