Alabama State University is a public university at 915 South Jackson Street in Montgomery, Alabama. For a campus visit, reserve a weekday walking tour or follow one of the university’s self-guided routes focused on its history and landmarks.
- Address: 915 South Jackson Street, Montgomery, Alabama 36104
- Guided tour: Weekdays except university holidays; approximately one hour of walking
- Tour groups: Individual and family tours for up to 9 people; separate weekday slots for groups of 10 or more
- Before the tour: Arrive 15 minutes early and follow the university’s parking and check-in instructions
Finding Alabama State University
Alabama State University is at 915 South Jackson Street in Montgomery. Use the street address to locate the campus, then confirm your route and parking arrangements before setting out.
If you are driving to campus and expect to park, the university’s student handbook instructs visitors to report to the Department of Public Safety for a visitor’s permit. Tour registrants receive separate parking directions for the tour meeting point, so use those instructions when attending a guided visit.
Campus visits and visitor information
You can visit Alabama State University on a guided weekday walking tour, but reserve a slot and wait for confirmation before making travel plans.
The university offers individual and family tours for groups of 9 or fewer on weekdays, except university holidays. Available slots are 10:00–11:00 a.m., 12:00–1:00 p.m. and 2:00–3:00 p.m. Central Time.
For a group of 10 or more, the weekday options are 9:00–10:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. and 3:00–4:30 p.m.; these group tours must be booked at least 72 hours ahead.
To reserve, select a date and time on the university’s tour calendar. The guided walk focuses mainly on the central campus around the Quad and takes approximately one hour of walking. The university describes the campus as a walking campus, and its registration form lets you request accommodations for a physical disability.
For tour parking, the university directs visitors to the lot in front of the Dunn-Oliver Acadome, directly in front of the John Garrick Student Center. Enter the John Garrick Hardy Center at the circular driveway, turn left at the information desk, and wait in the seating area. Arrive 15 minutes before your tour.
Before you go, check the official site for tour availability, confirmation and current visitor instructions.
What to see around the campus
Alabama State University’s self-guided walking tours offer a way to explore campus history at your own pace. The Center for Civil Rights provides routes on the ASU Historic District, student activism at ASU, and campus monuments and memorials.
The university also identifies its campus bookstore and Levi Watkins Learning Center as open to the public. Many cultural and athletic events at university facilities are open to the public as well, though access and event arrangements can vary.
If you are planning a broader day in Montgomery, a one-day route through Montgomery’s history connects downtown with Old Alabama Town.
Getting to campus from the I-85 area
Days Inn by Wyndham Montgomery I-85 is about 29 minutes by car from Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) Airport. The two-star hotel in Montgomery is one accommodation option for a campus visit; verify the drive route and timing before you leave.
If you are arriving by air, the guide to getting from Montgomery Airport to the I-85 hotel area covers that part of the trip. For visitors traveling from Atlanta on I-85, the Montgomery tourism board directs drivers to take Exit 1, Union Street. The city’s transit system, The M, serves locations throughout Montgomery.
FAQs
How long is the Alabama State University campus tour?
The guided walking tour takes approximately one hour and focuses mainly on the central campus around the Quad.
How do you reserve an Alabama State University campus tour?
Select a date and time on the university’s tour calendar. The university recommends receiving tour confirmation before making travel plans.
Can you visit Alabama State University without a guided tour?
The Center for Civil Rights provides self-guided campus walks on the ASU Historic District, student activism, and campus monuments and memorials.
Where do guided tour visitors park and meet?
Tour instructions direct visitors to the lot in front of the Dunn-Oliver Acadome and the John Garrick Student Center, then to the John Garrick Hardy Center for check-in.