Samford University offers a number of student services,
including nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance. Samford University also offers campus safety and security
services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc.). Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age
at Samford University.
ADHD student services
Services
Offer specialized ADHD program
No
ADHD program requires separate admissions
-
ADHD program additional cost
-
Career services
Alumni Starting Salaries by Major
All majors
Computer and Information Sciences$73,900
Health Professions and Related$50,400
English Language and Literatures$49,600
Business, Management, Marketing and Related$49,000
Social Sciences$47,700
Philosophy and Religious Studies$47,500
Communication, Journalism and Related Programs$41,500
Visual and Performing Arts$38,200
Family and Consumer Sciences$30,100
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Alumni Early and Midcareer Salaries
Median starting salary of alumni
$45,100
Median midcareer salary of alumni
$88,400
Career Services
Career services offered
on-campus job interviews
internships
resume assistance
career/job search classes
alumni network
interest inventory
interview training
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Formal internship program
Yes
Placement Statistics
Firms that most frequently hire graduates
Northwestern Mutual
Teach for America
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Campus Outreach
Shipt
Grandview Medical Center
Pro Assurance
Brookwood Medical Center
Regions
PWC
Children's Healthcare of Alabama
Impact American
Princeton Baptist
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Computer resources
Computer Availability
Computers available for student use in
residence halls
computer center/labs
library
student center
Tools & Services
Functions permitted via learning management system
Access courses in which currently enrolled
Access official or unofficial transcripts
Determine progress toward fulfilling degree requirements
Register for courses
Submit assignments
Submit tuition payments
Apply for financial aid
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Functions that can be performed online
Submit course evaluations
Reserve library materials
Receive campus emergency alerts
Secure on-campus housing
Network Access
College-owned, -operated or -affiliated housing units wired for high-speed Internet access
100%
Health, safety & counseling
General Services
Basic student services offered
nonremedial tutoring
health service
health insurance
Remedial learning services offered
-
Counseling services offered
academic
career
minority student
military
older student
personal
psychological
religious
veteran student
international students
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Safety Services
Campus safety and security services offered
24-hour foot and vehicle patrols
Late night transport/escort service
24-hour emergency telephones
Lighted pathways/sidewalks
Controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc.)
Info & regulations
General Information
Nearest airports (miles)
Birmingham, Alabama (10)
Hunstville, AL (96)
Nearest passenger train stations (miles)
Nearest bus stations (miles)
Public transportation serves campus
No
Car share available on campus
No
Electric scooters available on campus
No
Regulations
All students permitted to have cars on campus
Yes
Students who have cars on campus
-
Alcohol permitted on campus for students of legal age
No
Firearm campus-carry policy
Banned
International student services
Services
Special services offered for international students
special counselors/advisors
special orientation (1-6 days)
international student organization
Offer legal services to students without U.S. visa or legal status
-
Learning-disabled student services
Program Information
Type of LD program
Self-directed/decentralized services.
There is no separate admissions process and eligibility for services must be established by the provision of disability documentation that meets institutional standards. Services may be coordinated through the Disability Services office and are based on need, as specified by the documentation. Other offices throughout the campus may also provide services, and some services offered are not mandated by laws. Students' progress is not monitored.
LD program advisers/advocates available to students
-
Services for LD students
Reading machines
Tape recorders
Diagnostic testing service
Note-taking services
Oral tests
Learning center
Readers
Extended time for tests
Tutors
Early syllabus
Priority registration
Priority seating
Substitution of courses
Texts on tape
Typist/scribe
Exams on tape or computer
Other testing accommodations
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Services available to students who have not self-identified in the application process
Yes
LD services available to
Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors
Services Available
Counseling services offered to LD students
Academic
Psychological
Student support groups
Vocational
Individual tutoring available for LD students
Yes
Frequency of tutoring available for LD students
Weekly
Other tutoring options available to LD students (individual setting)
Time management
Organizational skills
Learning strategies
Study skills
Other tutoring options available to LD students (group setting)
Single rooms available to students with specific learning disabilities
Yes
Contact Information
Program contact
Katy Goodgame
Director, Disability Resources
(205) 726-4078
cgoodgam@samford.edu
Library & museums
Libraries
School is a member of a library consortium
Yes
Additional library facilities
Lucille Stewart Beeson Law Library; Curriculum Materials & Technology Center; Drug Information Center; The Global Center at Beeson Divinity School; Career Development Center Library. The University Library also houses the Special Collection, the Marla Haas Corts Missionary Biography Collection, the Alabama Mens Hall of Fame, and the Hellenic Scholars Library. The Special Collections strengths are Alabama history, Baptist records, and Samford University Archives.
Museums
Museums or special academic buildings on campus
Samford Art Gallery, Christenberry Planetarium, Andrew G. Hodges Chapel, Alabama Mens Hall of Fame, School of Business Investment Trading Room, School of Nursing Patient Simulators, Global Center (interactive missions museum), Conservatory, Brock Recital Hall, Harrison Theatre, Pete Hanna Athletic Center, Wright Fine Arts Center. Outdoor facilities: Bulldog Field, Joe Lee Griffin Field, Samford University Track and Soccer Stadium/intramural fields, Samford Tennis Center.
Disability services
Services
Services for physically disabled students
Note-taking services
Tape recorders
Tutors
Adaptive equipment
Reader services
Braille services
Interpreters for hearing-impaired
Talking books
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Accessibility of campus to physically disabled students
Fully
