The campus has its roots in extension courses offered at Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery during the 1950's. A separate Troy State College teaching center was established at Maxwell in 1965, which led to the creation of the present-day Montgomery Campus. In 1982, the Montgomery and Dothan campuses were granted independent accreditation, and the Troy State University System was formed. In April 2004, "State" was dropped from the University's name to reflect the institution's new, broader focus. In August 2005, all Troy campuses were reunified under one accreditation.
Academics
For several years in a row, the Princeton Review named the university to its "Best in the Southeast" list due to excellence in academic programs and institutional data collected from the university. In 2017, the U.S. News & World Report ranked the university as the #14 Most Innovative School, as well as the #27-ranked Top Public School among South regional universities.
Structure
Troy University at Montgomery offers 3 associate degree programs, 15 bachelor's degree programs, 10 master's degree programs, and one doctoral program. The school also offers 2 education specialist programs. In addition to the nontraditional programs and courses offered on the Montgomery Campus, students are also given access to all the degree programs and courses offered at other Troy University campuses. All degree programs can also work in conjunction with Troy University's other campuses, allowing students to take additional classes at different Troy campuses at the same time if necessary.
Classes
The majority of the classes offered on the Montgomery campus are evening classes. All of the degrees offered by the campus can be completed entirely through evening classes. There are also classes offered online through in conjunction with military students at Maxwell Air Force Base. Additional weekend, television, and online courses are also available.
Schools/Colleges
The university is composed of five academic colleges, a graduate school, and a division of general studies:
Since 1950, Troy University has been proud to work with military service members, veterans and their families as they pursue advanced education under the G.I. Bill, the Tuition Assistance Program, the MyCAA initiative, private funding and other financing options. Troy University is an educational partner with the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard, providing military-specific scholarships and support centers to military-affiliated students and veterans. The University proudly counts some 60 flag officers among the ranks of its alumni, has a presence on or near over 30 military installations worldwide and participates in online learning programs with all service branches. For generations, Troy University has understood the needs of the military student and has built a military inclusive institution offering a broad range of high quality, very affordable undergraduate and graduate academic programs supported by outstanding student services. Troy currently offers an educational support site for military personnel at nearby Maxwell Air Force Base.
Troy University-Montgomery has a well-facilitated campus with extensive support services for students. The campus is located in downtown Montgomery, where it houses the historic Davis Theater for the Performing Arts, the Rosa Parks Museum and Library, and the W. A. Gayle Planetarium. The campus also consists of Whitley Hall, portions of the historic Bell Building, the Bartlett building, building 136, and the School of Nursing building. The Gene Elrod Success Center provides a congenial learning environment where students are given academic tutoring and counseling. Career guidance and study skill workshops are among the other services offered by this center. The university library offers abundant resources and reference materials for students, both online and offline. The campus also features a Barnes & Noble College Bookstore on the first floor of Whitley Hall, as well as the Trojan Cafe.
