Based on the university’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 university.
Ceremonial Groundbreaking Commemorates Samford Horizons, Historic Samford University Capital Project
On Tuesday, April 16, Samford University held a ceremonial groundbreaking to commemorate phase one of Samford Horizons: A Blueprint for Tomorrow, the university’s campus master plan. The capital project is the largest in Samford's history.
