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College Panhellenic Council (CPH)
The governing body for the National Panhellenic Conference sororities at Samford, responsible for organizing recruitment and promoting unity.
Samford A Cappella Choir
Samford's premier choral ensemble, performing a diverse repertoire of sacred and secular music on campus, across the country, and internationally.
Tryout required
Samford Debate
A nationally ranked policy debate team that competes in intercollegiate tournaments across the country.
Tryout required
Samford University Activities Council (SUAC)
A student-led organization that plans and executes a wide variety of events for the Samford student body.
Sigma Chi
An Interfraternity Council (IFC) fraternity dedicated to friendship, justice, and learning.
Regular commitment
Zeta Tau Alpha
A Panhellenic sorority with a focus on sisterhood, philanthropy for breast cancer education and awareness, and personal growth.
Regular commitment
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Samford University Red Sea
The official student section for Samford Athletics, dedicated to creating an exciting and supportive atmosphere at sporting events.
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Campus rituals
Freshman and Senior Walk
A bookend tradition where freshmen walk up Centennial Walk to ring a bell at the library to start their journey, and seniors walk down in regalia to mark their graduation.
Open to all
Step Sing
One of Samford's most cherished traditions, a high-energy, student-produced musical showcase competition held annually since 1951.
Open to all
Resources & spaces
Academic Success Center
Provides academic resources including tutoring, academic coaching, and support for students for whom English is a second language.
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Life in Homewood for Samford University Students
Everything you need to know about living and studying in Homewood.
Timezone
Central Time (CT)
Median Rent
$1,113
Cost of Living Index
115
Student Population
6,000
City Transportation
Walkability
60
Bikeability
45
Public Transit
MAX Transit bus system
Nearest Airports
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
Climate Averages
Climate
Humid subtropical
Avg Annual Temp
64°F
Avg Snowfall
2 in
Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Samford University
Various dorm and housing options are available for students.
52 known dorm and housing options. The first 24 are shown below; the rest are available in the expandable list.
Alpha Delta Pi
Alpha Omicron Pi
Alpha Tau Omega
Barbara Drummond Thorne Hall
Capacity: 100
Barbara Drummond Throne Hall
Room types: not specified
Beeson Woods / Beeson-related housing (Orlean Beeson Hall listed in building list)
Beeson Woods Residence Halls
Room types: suite
Ben Brown Plaza
Room types: unknown
Building 100
Capacity: 100
Room types: not specified
Building 300
Capacity: 100
Chi Omega
Davis Library
Delta Delta Delta
Dwight Hall
Room types: not specified
Ethel Hall
Room types: not specified
Evergreen Hall
Room types: single, double
Gaston Residence Hall
Room types: unknown
Greek Housing Halls
Capacity: 140
Ingalls Hall
James Hall
Room types: not specified
John D. Pittman Hall (Pittman)
Room types: not specified
Lena Vail Davis Hall
Capacity: 400
Room types: double
Lucille Hall
Room types: not specified
Luther Hall
Room types: not specified
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Malcolm Hall
Room types: not specified
Mamie Mell Smith Hall (Smith)
Capacity: 200
Room types: double, suite
Mann Residence Hall
Room types: unknown
Marvin Hall
Room types: not specified
Mountainview
Room types: not specified
New Freshman Halls
Capacity: 513
New Hall
Room types: not specified
Odum Lane Apartments
Room types: apartment
Orlean
Room types: not specified
Orlean Beeson Hall
Phi Mu
Pi Kappa Phi
Pittman Residence Hall
Room types: unknown
Ralph
Room types: not specified
Rosa Hall
Room types: single, double
Russell Hall
Sigma Chi
Sigma Nu
Smith Hall
Capacity: 200
Room types: traditional
Student Apartments
Room types: not specified
Theta Alpha
Room types: not specified
Treetop
Room types: not specified
Vail Hall
Room types: traditional
Various Gerow Hodges Drive dorms (Dwight, James, Lucille, Luther, Malcolm, Marvin, Rosa referenced in building list)
Wesley
Room types: not specified
West Campus Residence Halls
Capacity: 140
Room types: mixed
West Village
Capacity: 300
Room types: mixed
Zeta Tau Alpha
Campus Details
Academic System
Semester
Email Domain
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Current Term: Summer III 2026
Start: June 1, 2026
End: August 11, 2026
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