BYU Student Housing FAQ
Alpine Court Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. How long does it take to get to campus from Alpine Court Apartments?
Q. Why is Alpine Court special?
Q. Who manages Alpine Court Apartments?
Q. Can my daughter request her roommate(s)?
Q. What extras, other than clothes, should my daughter bring?
Q. What extras are furnished with the apartment?
Q. Will my daughter have privacy when her roommates have boys in the Apartment?
Q. Are there other study alternatives besides my daughter’s apartment at Alpine Court?
Q. Can my daughter practice the piano?
Q. Is there parking for my daughter’s car?
Q. What recreation activities are nearby?
Q. Where can my daughter do her laundry?
Q. Where does my daughter attend church?
Q. Where can my daughter buy groceries?
Q. Where can my daughter shop?
Q. Who makes repairs to the apartment?
Q. Can my daughter stay at Alpine Court Apartments during the summer?
Q. Is there somewhere my daughter can exercise?
Q. Is there somewhere nearby that my daughter can get her hair done?
Q. How long does it take to get to campus from Alpine Court Apartments?
A. We are located just 2 blocks south of campus making it a short walk to the center of campus.
Q. Why is Alpine Court special?
A. The design of Alpine Court encourages a friendly and sociable atmosphere. All the rooms face each other and there is a large courtyard in the center perfect for parties, events, chatting, and studying. We are not a large complex, so all the girls really get to know each other. Many of our residents choose to stay all 4 years at Alpine Court because they love the welcoming environment. Also, the managers live just around the corner so maintenance, questions, and concerns are always answered promptly. Monthly parties and events also set Alpine Court apart from other complexes.
Q. Who manages Alpine Court Apartments?
A. Alpine Court is managed by EdgeCreek. The onsite Managers are Natalie and Michael Duerden.
Q. Can my daughter request her roommate(s)?
A. We do our best to accommodate each girls floor and roommate (s) request. To ensure rooms together we recommend signing up early as assignments are generally made on a first come, first serve basis.
Q. What extras, other than clothes, should my daughter bring?
A. Dishes, silverware, and utensils. Bathroom linens: towels, washcloths, etc. Bedding: Sheets, pillow, blankets, and spread.
Q. What extras are furnished with the apartment?
A. All apartments are completely furnished with beds, desks, tables, sofas, and chairs. In addition, we provide a microwave, dishwasher, food disposal, and vacuum.
Q. Will my daughter have privacy when her roommates have boys in the Apartment?
A. Yes. We abide by the BYU Off-Campus Contract which requires each tenant to live by the honor code. Men are not allowed in bedrooms, bathrooms, or private areas.
Q. Are there other study alternatives besides my daughter’s apartment at Alpine Court?
A. There are tables with benches in our courtyard that would work well for studying during the spring and summer months. Each bedroom also has a private desk for each girl to use for studying. Also, the library on campus is just a short walk away.
Q. Can my daughter practice the piano?
A. We do not have a piano at Alpine Court, but there is a church across the street that has several pianos students can use. Also, there are many rooms on BYU campus where she can practice the piano.
Q. Is there parking for my daughter’s car?
A. We issue each resident with a car a parking permit for the semester she is signed up for. Parking is free and is based on a first come, first serve basis.
Q. What recreation activities are nearby?
A. Provo is a wonderful place for recreation. In the winter you can go downhill and cross-country skiing, snowboarding, ice-skating, sledding, and snowshoeing. In the spring and summer you can go mountain biking, swimming, running, hiking, fishing, and camping. There is a great outdoors shop on-campus that rents gear for all kinds of recreational activities at discounted, student prices. The UTA bus also has routes that drop students off all over the city if travel to a recreation site is limited.
Q. Where can my daughter do her laundry?
A. We have a laundry facility in the lounge/common area of Alpine Court. We have 3 top loading washers and 6 dryers. A load of laundry costs $1.75 (wash is $1.00 and dry is $0.75)
Q. Where does my daughter attend church?
A. All the women in Alpine Court attend the same ward. It is the 178th Ward in the 19th BYU Stake. They meet at 10:40am in C-215 of the Eyring Science Center. The Bishop is Kent Brooks. The other men’s apartments in the ward are Glen Haven, The Brick House, Monson, and Moon.
Q. Where can my daughter buy groceries?
A. There are several grocery stores close to Alpine Court. Smiths is about 6 blocks from Alpine Court, and Maceys is about 1 mile from Alpine Court. Both grocery stores have a bus stop right in front of them, so if your daughter does not have a car of her own, she can ride the bus. There is a bus stop just in front of the Alpine Court Apartment Complex.
Q. Where can my daughter shop?
A. Provo is a great place for shopping. We have two malls and just about every store from Ross to OfficeMax. Your daughter can use the bus to access the major shopping areas if she does not have a car.
Q. Who makes repairs to the apartment?
A. Michael Duerden is the maintenance manager. He does all the repairs and maintenance for the apartments. If there is something more serious that needs repair we use professional electricians, plumbers, and contractors to maintain our property.
Q. Can my daughter stay at Alpine Court Apartments during the summer?
A. Yes. We offer a spring/summer contract with a discounted monthly rent.
Q. Is there somewhere my daughter can exercise?
A. There are several gyms close to Alpine Court that require memberships. There are also great trails and bike paths throughout Provo if your daughter would like to exercise outdoors. BYU also has a gym, pool, and weight room available to students.
Q. Is there somewhere nearby that my daughter can get her hair done?
A. There are many salons close to Alpine Court. There are also several schools of cosmetology that offer discounted prices to students like Dallas Roberts and Paul Mitchell.
