Rotc Approved — A rendering of the new facility. (University of Alabama)

A new facility dedicated to students with military pasts and futures will open at the University of Alabama next year.

The Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) Facility and Student Veterans Center will be located on the east side of campus near the Student Recreation Center. The university broke ground on the building Friday, Feb. 20.

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

The facility has been in the works since November 2024 with a revised scope and budget being approved earlier this month to get construction started.

The university says there’s currently a $13 million budget with an estimated completion date of March 2027.

2602028 Mw 075 Rotc Groundbreaking — UA President Peter J. Mohler, Brigadier General Maurice Barnett and Colonel Eugene Moore III at the groundbreaking (University of Alabama)

The facility will be nearly 20,000 square feet and include:

Modern training facility
Combat simulators
Leadership reaction courses

There will also be dedicated space to provide resources for veterans on campus, both students and faculty.

“The University of Alabama is continuing its longstanding commitment to provide resources for students training to be part of our nation’s armed forces and those who have already served with the construction of a new facility dedicated to the military community.”
University of Alabama