Alabama A&M University (AAMU) Off-Campus Housings

Casita provides students with a wide range of options for off-campus Alabama A&M University student accommodation. There are a couple of available Alabama student halls offered by Casita in close proximity to the university’s campus; these student halls provide students with the opportunity to live in an en-suite room, a studio, or a flat. The available student accommodation options are pet friendly and come with several useful amenities and features that make life easier for students staying there; these amenities include on-site laundry facilities, Wi-Fi, all-inclusive bills, parking, and on-site gyms among others.

Why Study at Alabama A&M University?

Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University is a historic, student-friendly, and community-focused institution of higher education. Reflecting on its heritage as a historical black college and university (HBCU) and a traditional 1890 land-grant institution, AAMU functions as a teaching, research, and public service institution. The university was founded in 1875 by Dr. William Hooper Councill. AAMU is a dynamic and progressive institution with a strong commitment to academic excellence. The serene, intimate campus is situated on “The Hill,” only a short distance from downtown Huntsville, the site of the school’s founding. Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University provides more than 60 undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs and concentrations, a diverse international faculty, 50 plus student organisations, and an extensive network of alumni that’s comprised of politicians, educators, entrepreneurs, doctors, lawyers, engineers, scientists, authors, artists, and more, many of whom are agents of change on the local, national, and international stage. Alabama A&M University is a collegiate university that balances the personal attention of a small traditional land-grant college with the academic vitality and broad opportunities of a research university. AAMU has a diverse faculty and student body, state-of-the-art facilities, and cutting-edge resources, programs, and services. A&M University is made up of four different colleges: College of Agricultural, Life and Natural Sciences (CALNS), College of Engineering, Technology and Physical Sciences (CETPS), College of Education, Humanities and Behavioral Sciences (CEHBS), and

College of Business and Public Affairs (CBPA).

Departments and Divisions 

Alabama A&M University has a wide range of undergraduate and graduate prorgams for students to enrol in. The available programs that undergraduate students can partake in are numerous and include Accounting and Finance, Biological and Environmental Sciences, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, English and Foreign Language, Health Sciences, Human Performance and Communicative Disorders, Management, Marketing and Logistics, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, Social Sciences, and Visual, Performing and Communication Arts among others. Graduate students, on the other hand, can choose between programs in Community and Regional Planning, Family and Consumer Sciences, Mechanical and Civil Engineering and Construction Management, Teacher Education and Leadership, or Social Work, Psychology and Counselling to name a few.

Facilities and Resources

Alabama A&M University has a reputation for providing students with state-of-the-art facilities and resources to help them excel academically, socially, and professionally as well as further enrich their learning experience. Below, are some of the most prominent on-campus facilities, services, and resources. 

Student Organisations

The Office of Student Activities and Leadership Development (OSALD) provides services, programs, and co-curricular experiences. This provides students with opportunities to develop skills, improve leadership competencies, and enrich their college experience. Additionally, OSALD sponsors various programs, activities, and events to increase cultural and social awareness, and provide students with the most holistic college experience. There are around 50 different registered on-campus student organisations, including Pre-Professional Health Association, Student Health Alliance, Environmental Science Club, Art Club, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), The Fighting Game Club, The Pershing Angles, and The Pershing Rifles, as well as Greek Societies and fraternities among others.

Dining

Alabama A&M University provides its students with stellar dining services to make sure they have access to quality food at all times. The university has several on-campus dining halls and offers catering services as well as meal plans that students can subscribe to or apply for. 

Student Health and Wellness Centre

The Student Health and Wellness Centre offers Alabama A&M students, employees, and alumni, the best opportunities for recreation and fitness in the area. With over 78,000 square feet, the centre offers something for everyone at affordable rates. The place’s services and venues include a bowling alley, a swimming pool, a volleyball court, basketball courts, a walking track, a racquetball court, a weight room, a juice bar, and free Wi-Fi among many others.

Student Support

Alabama A&M University offers a broad range of resources and assistance that support and enhance students’ learning experience, in and out of the classroom. The available services provided by the university include Career Development Services and Health and Counselling Services.

Alabama A&M University Student Accommodation

Alabama A&M University provides students with the opportunity to live in on-campus student accommodation. To aid in the overall educational experience, the university employs a residential life program that nurtures and engages students in learning outside the classroom. The available Alabama residence halls aim to provide quality and comfortable living accommodations during the semester as well as the summer, with an array of amenities to make students’ stay as convenient as possible.

Nearby Universities

Alabama A&M University has a strategic location that’s close to several other higher education institutions in Alabama. Of the nearby universities, both Oakwood University and Auburn University are located a short 15-minute drive away from campus.