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Facilities

Quick Stats

Service & Maintenance Staff 677
Campus Size 824 acres
Student Centers The Ferguson Student Center
Campus Library? Yes
Main Libraries
  • Bounds Law Library
  • Bruno Business Library
  • Gorgas Library
  • Health Sciences Library
  • Hoole Special Collections Library
  • Map Library
  • McLure Education Library
  • Rodgers Library for Science and Engineering
Popular Places to Chill
  • The Ferg
  • The Quad
  • The Rec pool
Bar on Campus Yes (if you include the Strip as on-campus, as most students do)
Bowling on Campus None
Coffeehouse on Campus
  • Java City in Gorgas Library
  • Starbucks in the Ferguson Center and the Business School
Movie Theater on Campus A theater in the Ferguson Center

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UA students don’t only enjoy using the facilities on campus, they also take pride in them. The Ferguson Center, or the student center, is one of the most visited facilities on campus. It offers students numerous places to eat, a post office, a supply store, and even pool tables. The Ferg is a great place to go between classes. You can always find students there reading, studying, or hanging out around Starbucks. On the upper level, there are student organization offices and meeting rooms. The Student Recreational Center is another widely-used facility that offers plenty of exercise equipment and workout classes. UA added a lazy river and waterslides, which has become a very popular hangout.

Overall, students enjoy the facilities and think the University successfully strives to keep them clean and comfortable. Although some of the buildings are older, UA is constantly renovating to bring the most up-to-date facilities to campus. There have also been some new buildings built over the years. Students say that the unique structures of older buildings bring additional character to the campus. Many recommend taking a tour of campus and checking out the four buildings that survived the Civil War to learn about UA’s history.

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zgrace2015

Biology '15

4.6
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Science and Engineering Complex

The University of Alabama is in the process of completing stages of the brand-new Science and Engineering Complex. Located by Shelby Hall, which houses chemistry, and Rogers Library, the science library, the buildings are super nice and feature modern labs and classrooms. Professors do their personal research in these buildings, and they all surround a nice courtyard.

May 28, 2012

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sywas001

Business '13

5.0
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Go Bama

It is a state of the art university with a range of degree majors. The University of Alabama has a wonderful campus in a small town and the environment if friendly and welcoming. There is a feeling of being amongst family at the college.

May 19, 2012

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lmorris851

Business Administration and Management '14

4.6
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Business Building Is Amazing

The business building is beautiful and easy to navigate which is a great thing because being a new student means getting lost is a huge frustration. I have only been able to visit once, but I found everything easily and can't wait to start classes there!

May 11, 2012

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User rating for University of Alabama - Facilities is 4.6 out of 5 based on 40 user reviews.

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Favorite Things To Do

NCAA sporting events are a constant no matter the time of year or season. Intramural sports are also a great way to get involved and meet lots of different people. Student clubs and organizations are always hosting events that are typically entertaining and serve a good purpose. There are plenty of opportunity for students to create their own routines by taking advantage of the campus and local resources.

Walk across campus on a nice day, go to football, basketball, and gymnastics events, play pickup games at the Rec, explore the surrounding areas, and invite friends to Tuscaloosa.

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