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University of South Alabama Freshman Dorms 2026
South Alabama requires first-year students to live on campus (exemptions exist -- 21+, part-time, HS grad 1+ year prior, dependent children, living within 80mi with a relative, married, or a veteran). All 4 freshman buildings -- Azalea, Camellia, Epsilon, and Delta 6 -- have Twin XL beds that raise up to 30in high. Delta 6 is the outlier: it's the only freshman hall with an in-room kitchenette, so it's the only one where air fryers and extra fridges are allowed -- the other three ban them. Move-in is Friday-Saturday, August 14-15, 2026.
- Bed size
- XL twin; frame adjusts to 30in high
- Air conditioning
- Every hall
- Residence halls
- 4 verified
Pick your residence hall
Every University of South Alabama residence hall below has verified bed dimensions, AC status, and a checklist sized to that exact room.
Azalea Hall
- Bed
- XL twin; frame adjusts to 30in high
- Under-bed
- Up to 30in underbed at max height
- AC
- Yes
Camellia Hall
- Bed
- XL twin; frame adjusts to 30in high
- Under-bed
- Up to 30in underbed at max height
- AC
- Yes
Epsilon Hall
- Bed
- XL twin; frame adjusts to 30in high
- Under-bed
- Up to 30in underbed at max height
- AC
- Yes
Delta 6
- Bed
- XL twin; frame adjusts to 30in high
- Under-bed
- Up to 30in underbed at max height
- AC
- Yes
What to bring to University of South Alabamadorms — and what’s already there
Every South Alabamafreshman hall includes the same base furnishings. Skip anything already in your room, pack what’s missing, and leave the banned items at home.
⚠ First-year students must live on campus; exemptions require an approved First Year Residency Exemption form.
⚠ Delta 6 is the only one of the 4 freshman halls with an in-room kitchenette -- the other three ban air fryers and extra mini-fridges outright.
⚠ Wall rules differ by hall: Azalea/Camellia are sheetrock (nails/push-pins/hooks only, max 6 holes, no Command Strips); Epsilon and Delta 6 are cinder block (3M Command Strips ONLY, no nails/screws/glue).
✓ In every room
- Twin XL bed with adjustable-height frame (up to 30in)
- mattress
- 3-drawer dresser
- desk
- desk chair
- closet/wardrobe
- compact refrigerator
- electricity
- water
- heat/AC (room-controlled unit)
- pest control
- Ethernet/wireless (common areas)
- unlimited laundry
- 24/7 facilities staff
✗ Not provided
- XL sheets
- comforter/pillows
- bath towels
- TV
- microwave
- coffee maker
- surge protector (UL-approved only)
- storage bins
- cleaning supplies
- hangers
- shower caddy
⊘ Prohibited
- Air fryers and additional mini-fridges (Azalea
- Camellia
- Epsilon only -- allowed in Delta 6)
- hot plates
- toaster ovens
- rice steamers
- electric kettles
- deep fryers
- halogen lamps
- space heaters
- extension cords/multi-plug adapters
- candles/incense
- lofted beds (unless vendor-rented)
- weapons
- hoverboards
- pets except fish
Top things every South Alabama freshman needs
The essentials that aren’t in your room — our verified picks, each with a full comparison. Affiliate links; prices and availability shown on Amazon.
Twin XL sheet setDorm beds are extra-long — a standard twin sheet won't fit.
Mattress topperDorm mattresses are thin and firm — a topper is the biggest comfort upgrade.
Surge protectorRequired at most schools — plain extension cords are banned.
Shower caddyCommunal bathrooms — you carry everything to and from the shower.
Under-bed storage binsThe space under the bed is the only real storage a dorm gives you.
LED desk lampNot provided in most halls — you'll want your own light for late study nights.
Common questions about University of South Alabama dorms
- When is South Alabama move-in for fall 2026?
- Traditional Move-In runs Friday, August 14, 2026 and Saturday, August 15, 2026, both 8:00 AM-5:00 PM; students pick one appointment slot in MyUSAHousing.
- Can I bring an air fryer to a South Alabama dorm?
- Only if you're in Delta 6 -- it's the one freshman hall with an in-room kitchenette and full cooking privileges. Azalea, Camellia, and Epsilon all explicitly ban air fryers and extra mini-fridges.
- Do South Alabama freshmen have to live on campus?
- Yes, with exemptions for students 21+, enrolled part-time, who graduated high school more than a year before their first semester, have dependent children, live within 80 miles with a relative/guardian, are married, or are military veterans.
Planning your move-in? See the full South Alabama packing guide →
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