Based on the º£½ÇÖ±²¥’s strategic plan, Fidelitas, the first phase of the campus master plan, Samford Horizons: A Blueprint for Tomorrow, was approved by Samford's board of trustees in December 2023. The plan addresses infrastructure needs for the entire campus, increases energy efficiency, practices campus-wide conservation, and refreshes and renews every facility—all steps in the process of creating a sustainable future for generations of Samford students.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Utility and site work begins on residence halls in Phase One | December 2023 |
| Foundation and construction work begins on West Campus residence halls in Phase One | January 2024 |
| Foundation and construction work begins on freshman residence hall in Phase One | February 2024 |
| Work begins on parking deck expansion behind Vail and Smith Residence Halls | Summer 2024 |
| Parking lot near Pete Hanna Stadium reopens Campus Recreation, Wellness and Athletic Complex grand opening (Family Weekend) |
Fall 2024 |
| New residence halls in Phase One open for use Parking deck behind Vail and Smith Residence Halls reopens |
Fall 2025 |
Latest Updates
Samford Unveils $85 Million Recreation, Wellness & Athletics Complex That 'Stands Among the Best' Facilities in the Nation
The massive four-story complex marks a milestone in Samford's ambitious plan to enrich campus life and elevate its national profile as a top residential º£½ÇÖ±²¥.Â
Ceremonial Groundbreaking Commemorates Samford Horizons, Historic º£½ÇÖ±²¥ Capital Project Â
On Tuesday, April 16, º£½ÇÖ±²¥ held a ceremonial groundbreaking to commemorate phase one of Samford Horizons: A Blueprint for Tomorrow, the º£½ÇÖ±²¥â€™s campus master plan. The capital project is the largest in Samford's history. Â
Samford Horizons Update – January 2
Right before fall commencement, the º£½ÇÖ±²¥ announced Phase 1 of the Samford Horizons campus development plan, a phase that includes a new 513-bed residence hall for first-year students, two smaller residence halls totaling 140 beds for upper-division/Greek students, and an approximate 600-space addition to the north parking facility.Â
New Campus Construction Features Sustainability Measures
º£½ÇÖ±²¥â€™s new Campus Recreation, Wellness and Athletic Complex is a first of its kind project in many ways, including one that demonstrates the º£½ÇÖ±²¥â€™s commitment to sustainability.Â
Trustees Approve Graduates, Samford Horizons Campus Master Plan
º£½ÇÖ±²¥'s Board of Trustees approved new faculty, numerous resolutions and candidates for fall 2023 graduation at its meeting on Dec. 5.Â