UA Breaks Ground On New ROTC, Student Veterans Center

TUSCALOOSA, AL — The University of Alabama announced Friday it is expanding support for military-affiliated students with construction of a new Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) facility and Student Veterans Center.

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UA says the nearly 20,000-square-foot facility will be built on the east side of campus near the Student Recreation Center and is scheduled for completion in spring 2027.

UA leaders also said the project is designed to modernize training space for Army and Air Force ROTC cadets while strengthening academic and transition resources for student veterans.

“Creating a facility that meets today’s military training standards while also supporting students academically is a powerful investment in their success,” Associate Provost for Undergraduate Education Tiffany A. Sippial said. “This space will help our cadets and student veterans grow as scholars, teammates and future leaders.”

UA said the center will provide cadets access to updated training and testing environments, expanded physical conditioning areas and advanced instructional tools such as combat simulators and leadership reaction courses, the university said.

In addition to ROTC training, the building will serve as a hub for UA’s veteran community, bringing together student and faculty veterans to mentor cadets and assist former service members transitioning to campus life.

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