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University of Alabama - Facilities - College ProwlerCollege Prowler4.24

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

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

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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Facilities at University of Alabama

mgtrantham

'15

Photography

5.0
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Student Recreation Center Is the Best!

The Student Recreation Center at the University of Alabama is great! The equipment is modern and up to par, and th

Jan 31, 2012

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Facilities at University of Alabama

addougherty

'15

Chemical Engineering

4.6
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Rec Center

The recreation facility is awesome on campus. There is plenty of space for everyone to work out and there are a variety of different classes offered completely free every day. The only downside is that you have to drive to get there, or take a long walk, as it is on the edge of campus.

Jan 26, 2012

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Facilities at University of Alabama

ghance

'15

Chemical Engineering

4.6
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Very Well Funded and Maintained

The existing facilities here at Bama are very useful for students, faculty, and staff alike. The Rec Center has 2 levels of machines and equipment available to anyone on or off-campus; for those who would like some direction as to their exercise, there are three studios almost constantly running some sort of class, whether it be Pilates, kickboxing, spinning, or Yoga. The Ferguson Center, the spot that students converge in to take shelter from the elements and eat as much food as they want, has its own delicious dining hall (Fresh Foods), as well as eight or nine fast food services ranging from Chik-fil-A to sushi to pizza. The five libraries are prime location for students looking to study or just hang out, and most of them offer computer labs students can use at almost any time of day (even at midnight!). No matter what you want to do on campus, or where you want to be, there is always a place to have fun or get things done.

Jan 19, 2012

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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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