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GUIDE TO AMU
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WELCOME
TO AMU!
When your student is considering going to college, it’s important to know what the options are, who the people are on campus, what academics are offered, and —most importantly—what the faith life and community are like. At AMU, we’re excited to share the many aspects of AMU that make it a great university, and a great place for your student to excel and grow.
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ACADEMICS
FORMING THE INTELLECT
At Ave Maria University, our academic programs are not only designed to foster a love of learning and a deep appreciation for the pursuit of truth, but also designed to provide a rigorous and challenging education.
Each of the 35 majors, 34 minors, and graduate programs build upon the core liberal arts curriculum. Students learn how to think, progressing through their time at AMU with a strong liberal arts foundation from which they pursue their relevant and in-demand majors.
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W hether your student is studying biology, psychology, or finance, the truths of the Catholic faith are interwoven throughout, so they never have to compromise between an excellent education and their faith. By understanding their chosen discipline through the Catholic faith, your child will graduate fully prepared to excel in their field and be a witness to Christ in that field and beyond.
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FIND OUT MORE: avemaria.edu/academics/majors-minors
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POST-UNDERGRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUR STUDENT
4+1 | GET YOUR UNDERGRAUATE AND MASTER’S DEGREES IN 5 YEARS
As one of AMU’s most popular programs, theology students have a special opportunity to get their Master of Arts (M.A.) following undergraduate studies. Theology students—upon completion of a four-year undergraduate degree—can seamlessly transition to the M.A. in Theology program and obtain their master’s in just one additional year! Many of our theology students take advantage of this incredible opportunity to dive deeper into their faith and expand on their undergraduate education.
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3+3 | GET YOUR UNDERGRADUATE AND JURIS DOCTORATE IN 6 YEARS
Ave Maria University offers a pre-law program that supports students from all majors in applying to law school. The program provides your child with tailored advising by the pre-law advisor, Dr. Seana McGuire, while benefiting from lectures and networking opportunities.
AMU maintains a strong relationship with Ave Maria School of Law (AMSOL) in Naples, Florida. The University and AMSOL have established a “3+3” partnership, allowing qualified students to complete both a baccalaureate degree from AMU and a juris doctorate degree from AMSOL in six years instead of seven. Recommended majors for this program include classics, communications, global affairs, history, humanities, literature, politics, philosophy, and theology.
STUDY ABROAD IN ITALY
AMU p artners with Thomas More College to send students to Rome for the fall and spring semesters. For just under three months, your student can live in a private, gated villa located in the heart of Rome, walking distance from the Vatican.
Five courses are offered while studying in Rome: literature, humanities, and art & architecture count as general electives, while theology and philosophy count toward the core curriculum. Classes meet four days a week to encourage independent travel around Rome, other parts of Italy, and nearby countries on long weekends.
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NEW!
SPEND YOUR SUMMER IN ITALY
Don’t want to miss out on a semester of fun? Your child can spend their summer abroad instead! In addition to the fall and spring semesters, AMU is now offering a summer study abroad program with all the same fun, adventure, and cultural enrichment as the trips during the school year. This option is ideal for University athletes or students who want to experience the fullness of AMU’s events, clubs, households, and campus community during the fall and spring.
Students can study abroad as early as their third semester (or first summer), with the sophomore year being the ideal time for most majors.
Did we mention 2025 is a Jubilee Year? Talk to your student today about studying abroad!
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FIND OUT MORE: avemaria.edu/study-abroad
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The n ew Institute at Ave Maria University provides professional formation and preparation to students from all disciplines. Through classes, hands-on experiences, mentorships, and more, the Institute prepares students to bring the light of Christ into contemporary society with excellence.
The world needs solidly Catholic men and women across all professions, such as scientists, teachers, parents, nurses, and coaches. And what’s better than a Catholic scientist? A wellformed, well-prepared Catholic scientist.
The Institute enables AMU graduates to more seamlessly enter their careers, building on internships and real-world experiences.
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The Institute’s four-year program includes classes and workshops in marketing, business, decorum, investing, the arts, leadership, sales, and project management, building these skills and experiences into internships and preparation for graduation.
AT A GLANCE:
There are 90+ students in the program.
The Institute hosts immersive events like AMU’s Shark Tank, where each group of Institute students pitch a business plan to a panel of investors.
Small-group classes meet weekly with a faculty member.
The Institute’s four-year program complements AMU’s liberal arts core curriculum
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CAREER SERVICES
PREPARING FOR YOUR CHILD’S FUTURE
The Office of Career Services navigates your student’s career discernment and the challenges that arise with job searching, during and after college. From resume and cover letter workshops to career fairs, your child will receive support, tools, and resources to succeed in their future field.
Under the guidance of career services at AMU, students can cultivate skills and secure internships and job opportunities throughout their college education and graduate confident and prepared for their future careers.
CAREER FAIRS
The Office of Career Services offers multiple career fairs throughout the academic year, including fairs on business, Catholic careers, education, and all major programs. The evening before each fair, the Phi Kappa Phi chapter of AMU will hold an industry presentation, providing your student with additional opportunities to learn about different career pathways and connect with recruiters.
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ON-CAMPUS JOBS
At AMU, students can work part time in various departments on campus to prepare for their future career. These student jobs fall into three main categories:
Federal Work Study (FWS): a program designed to help students who show financial need so they can earn a portion of their educational expenses through meaningful employment on campus.
Florida Work Experience (FWEP): a need-based program providing eligible Florida students with work experience to complement and reinforce their educational and career goals.
Institutional Work Study: part-time employment for students who don’t qualify for FWS or FWEP within University departments such as marketing, advancement, athletics, student life, security, and campus ministry.
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Freshmen and sophomores can work up to 15 hours per week, while juniors and seniors can work up to 20 hours per week. These positions are a great way for students to gain realworld experience for a future career, build their skills, and earn some extra pocket money.
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STUDENT SUPPORT & ADAPTIVE SERVICES
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES is dedicated to helping AMU students become AMU graduates through a variety of programs, services, and activities, including:
Academic Advising and Counseling – Monitors students’ progress toward graduation and helps them perform at their highest academic potential
Early Warning System – Identifies struggling students and provides them with guidance and assistance to accomplish their academic goals
Tutoring Services – Provides peer tutors who help with various subjects, including embedded tutors in core classes
ADAPTIVE SERVICES works with students who have required documentation and provides access to various accommodations. These can be students who had a 504 plan or IEP in high school, or who have physical or psychological conditions that may require additional accommodation. Accommodations are offered on a case-by-case basis. FIND OUT MORE: avemaria.edu/support-services
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FIRST-YEAR EXPERIENCE
The First-Year Experience (FYE) program provides students with a clearer sense of how the mission of Ave Maria University is lived out through its students, faculty, and staff, with the means to flourish intellectually, morally, and spiritually.
During these short classes, freshmen partake in small group discussions guided by an AMU professor. Larger events throughout the semester feature our esteemed professors discussing subjects pertinent to these students’ lives. The course is structured to foster a sense of community among students while offering a systematic introduction to University offices, the core curriculum and major programs, career services, student clubs and households, and academic advising.
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CAMPUS MINISTRY
FOR THE SALVATION OF SOULS
Campus ministry offers many ways for your child to get involved and live out their Catholic faith, including a comprehensive campus-wide schedule of Masses, confessions, spiritual direction, Eucharistic Adoration, and other sacramental needs.
AT AMU, WE HAVE:
Nine weekend and six daily Masses
Daily confession
Student-led daily noon Angelus
Nightly Rosary walks
Marian processions for major feast days
Faith-centered events like Theology on Tap, Oremus (Eucharistic praise and worship), and the St. Joseph Men’s Group
Two on-campus retreats offered during the school year (one each semester)
Two off-campus retreats offered during the school year (one each semester)
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MARIAN PILLARS
Ave Maria University is consecrated entirely to Mary— Mother of Jesus and our universal spiritual Mother—and is fully committed to a Marian charism that sets it apart from any other university. The four pillars of this charism are:
1. MARIAN CONSECRATION
Marian consecration is a total gift of self to Our Lady so she can—through her powerful maternal intercession— unite us to Jesus and help us remain true to our baptismal promises. AMU formally provides a campus-wide Marian consecration program at least once per semester.
2. MARIAN CORD
Students receive a Marian cord after defending the “full truth about Mary” through Mariological study and formation in Marian spirituality; it is the highest recognition and concrete expression of Mariological excellence. These cords are awarded at graduation to St. John Paul II Fellows of Marian Culture after a year of Mariological study and Marian service.
3. MARIAN CULTURE
Marian culture refers to the concrete and practical lived experience of Marian consecration in all aspects of campus life, including intellectual, spiritual, social, and recreational dimensions. This is realized through prayer, the sacraments, Eucharistic Adoration, the Rosary, evangelization, study, and leisure.
4. MARIAN COMMUNITY
Intentional Marian community fosters and promotes the Catholic faith and love of Our Blessed Mother both at AMU and beyond. This is experienced through households, athletic teams, evangelization outreach, and service programs on campus.
MARY’S MARINES
Mary’s Marines are AMU students, staff, and faculty who commit to spending 15-60 minutes each day before the Blessed Sacrament—either in a tabernacle or monstrance—in any of our oncampus chapels or the parish church. Students who make this commitment are presented with five gifts:
A religious sister who will pray for them daily, by name
A leather-bound Bible in a Year
A copy of The Shadow of His Wings, the inspiring story of a German seminarian who became a priest after being commissioned into Hitler’s army
A Mass offered for their intentions
Special events throughout the year specifically for Mary’s Marines
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MOTHER TERESA PROJECT
The Mother Teresa Project (MTP) is the only college program of its kind in the world. Through four key pillars— local community service, mission trips, the Mother Teresa Museum, and the Mother Teresa Scholar program— students encounter the spirituality of St. Mother Teresa and the Missionaries of Charity (MC) in a deep and transformative way.
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Serve on a mission trip: Three times a year (Christmas break, spring break, and following graduation in May), students can spend a week working alongside the MC sisters to continue Mother Teresa’s mission in locations like Uganda, Peru, New York City, Chicago, and Washington, D.C.
Serve your community: MTP outreach programs support local agencies such as the Immokalee Soccer School, Habitat for Humanity, Naples Green Village, and the Missionaries of Charity in Miami.
Work for the Mother Teresa Museum: As the only museum in the U.S. dedicated to St. Teresa of Calcutta, people from all over the world visit AMU to learn about the extraordinary life of Mother through 30 story panels, original handwritten letters, stunning photographs, and priceless relics.
Become a Mother Teresa Scholar: The Scholar program is an opportunity for your student to engage in lectures and retreats focused on the spirituality and charism of Mother Teresa and the MCs. Scholars graduate with distinction and receive a plaque at graduation.
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PILGRIMAGES
In our international pilgrimages, you’ll experience sacred spaces that invite encounters with Christ and His Church.
With trips to Ireland, Medjugorje, France, and Spain, you can follow the steps of St. Patrick and St. Brigid through Lough Derg; journey to Apparition Hill and pray at the feet of Our Lady; travel the Way of St. James; visit the incorrupt body of St. Thérèse.
Travel to MEDJUGORJE with Dr. Mark Miravalle, the location of continuous apparitions from Our Lady. You’ll stay at the home of visionary Mirjana and also visit Sumanci, The Chapel of Divine Mercy.
Walk part of the WAY OF SAINT JAMES through Spain and soak in the incredible European scenery. Pray in awe-inspiring churches and build lasting friendships as you hike one of the most famous pilgrimages in the Catholic Church.
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Travel to IRELAND and become immersed in a country that has cherished and fought for its Catholic faith since the days of St. Patrick. Follow the way of the saints through Lough Derg, visit Our Lady’s apparition site at Knock, and climb the heights of Croagh Patrick.
Don’t feel like traveling overseas? Explore the beauty of our own country in MOAB, UTAH!
New this year, you can travel to the great West and explore the Arches and Canyonlands national parks, with their breathtaking red rock landscapes. This is a multi-adventure trip, so bring your hiking boots and get ready for a week of backpacking, repelling, and exploring Utah’s ultimate vacation destination.
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
MIND, BODY, AND SOUL
The health and wellness of our community is a top priority at AMU. Our THRIVE wellness programs support this mission by offering a variety of services, including a fitness center and weight room, fitness classes, wellness initiatives, and various programs and events that focus on balance, nutrition, fitness, and health of mind, body, and soul.
PADRE PIO CAMPUS HEALTH CLINIC
The Padre Pio Campus Health Clinic is free to all students needing medical care. It is operated by our campus nurse in partnership with a Naples internal medicine doctor. The nurse works closely with our counselors and adaptive services to meet the needs of your child or provide appropriate referrals. Appointments, screening visits, and medical emergency planning are available for students on weekdays at no cost. Clinic hours may vary between semesters based on nurse and physician availability.
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MATER DEI CLINIC AND TELEMEDICINE
AVE MARIA MATER DEI CLINIC
Ave Maria also has a small health clinic located in the town circle, next to The Bean coffee shop. Mater Dei takes most insurance and is another option for health services when the campus nurse is full.
TELEMEDICINE
AMU offers access to telemedicine services either for free or at a nominal fee, providing healthcare access from the comfort of their dorm room. These services include virtual consultations and prescription services for common illnesses and medical conditions.
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COUNSELING A ND SPIRITUAL DIRECTION
COUNSELING
Counseling services are available to students free of charge. Our counselors utilize the best practices in mental health treatment—firmly rooted in Christian principles—to support your child as they pursue their education.
Common concerns students often bring to therapy include life adjustments, stress and time management, alcohol and/or drugs, anxiety, depression, conflict resolution, eating disorders, grief and/or loss, and relationship issues.
All information is kept confidential as stipulated by law.
Services Offered Include:
Individual personal counseling
Mental health consultation
Crisis intervention
Medical and psychiatric referrals
Workshops, discussion groups, and video screenings
Group counseling for specific needs (grief and social skills)
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SPIRITUAL DIRECTION
All Christians are called to be holy (cf. 1 Pet. 1:15; Matt. 5:48; Lumen Gentium, 39-41), and on our path to holiness, it helps to have a guide to discern the promptings of the Holy Spirit. This is what spiritual direction is for. At AMU we have priests available to help our students, faculty, and staff respond to the Church’s universal call to holiness.
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RESIDENCE LIFE
A PLACE TO CALL HOME
Whether your student is excited about spreading their wings or apprehensive about leaving home, we’re here to help and support their collegiate journey.
Ave Maria University places a strong emphasis on living as a truly Catholic community. Your child can expect a rewarding campus experience centered around the Catholic faith, mutual respect, and fraternal charity. This is why 90% of our undergrads live in our residence halls.
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OUR RESIDENCE STAFF
Our residence directors (RDs) and resident assistants (RAs) strive to form a relationship with every student under their care. These dedicated residence life employees assist with any academic, spiritual, or social need your child may have, and ensure AMU standards are upheld so students and their peers enjoy a safe, healthy, and Catholic living environment. Each hall has two RAs per floor, and one RD per building. The RD on call number is a 24/7 line for emergencies.
MEAL PLANS
We believe in the importance of sharing meals as a community, which is why all students residing on campus participate in the meal plan program. Luckily, there are two great options for the fall and spring semesters.
MEAL PLAN OPTIONS FOR RESIDENTIAL STUDENTS
Unlimited Meal Plan
Unlimited meal swipes per week
Three meal exchanges per day
14-Meal Plan
14 meal swipes per week
Two meal exchanges per day
For both meal plans, daily meal exchanges apply to express meals in the Café, late night in the Dining Hall, or express at The Daily Grind. The Daily Grind swipe includes coffee and a bakery item.
Students may also purchase a meal at the door or bring their own food from home.
KEY TERMS
Meal Swipe: Students swipe their ID card at the Dining Hall for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Meal Exchange: Students swipe their ID card at the University Café or coffee shop— instead of the Dining Hall—to get an express breakfast, lunch, or late-night option.
Flex Dollars: Money added to student ID cards that can be used in AMU’s Café, coffee shop, and certain locations in town—these are not the same as a meal swipe and don’t count toward the number of swipes per day.
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ATHLETICS
YOUR STUDENT CAN BECOME A POWERFUL PART OF OUR TEAM
The Athletics Department at AMU prepares your child to be an outstanding competitor and powerful disciple of Christ.
Gyrene athletic teams play in the highly competitive NAIA Sun Conference, consisting of 240 colleges and universities.
WOMENS | VARSITY 14
Basketball
Beach Volleyball
Cross Country
Dance
Golf
Indoor Track & Field
Lacrosse
Outdoor Track & Field
MENS | VARSITY 13
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Indoor Track & Field
Pickleball
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Outdoor Track & Field Pickleball
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INTRAMURAL SPORTS AND CLUB SPORTS
Our year-round intramural sports are open to all students, faculty, and staff. Each semester, you have the chance to join a team and compete in various sports with your classmates (and sometimes your professors!). With hundreds of students participating each year, AMU’s intramurals are one of the best ways to have fun, show your skills, and build new friendships!
INTRAMURAL SPORTS
Co-Ed Volleyball
Co-Ed Kickball
Co-Ed Soccer
Men’s Flag Football
Women’s Flag Football
Co-Ed Pickleball
Men’s Basketball
Women’s Basketball
CLUB SPORTS
Cheerleading
Equestrian
Women’s Rugby
Shotgun Shooting
Women’s Ultimate Frisbee
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STUDENT LIFE
YOUR STUDENT WILL NEVER BE BORED AT AMU
We’re proud to be a place where new students are welcomed and included rather than lost in the crowd.
Whether it’s a roommate becoming a lifelong friend, a professor becoming a mentor, or a study partner becoming the love of their life, there’s something special about the connections your child will make at AMU. Our Department of Student Life is committed to helping your student feel welcomed, accepted, and engaged at Ave Maria.
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The Student Activities Board (SAB) is a student-run programming organization that plans and hosts campus-wide social events throughout the year.
The Student Government Association (SGA) is a student organization of elected executive council members and class representatives. They help the growth and development of campus culture by working closely with faculty and staff to advance student ideas and initiatives.
CLUBS ON CAMPUS
Whether you prefer sports, swing dancing, snorkeling, literature, or debating, AMU has a club for you!
ART AND CULTURE
Art Club
Drama Club
Jazz Club
Chess Club
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
Waltzing Club
St. Cecilia
Chamber Music
Swing Dance Club
RECREATION
Life Runners
Snorkel & Scuba Club
Fumus et Ratio
SOCIAL ISSUES
Ave for Life (Pro-Life Club)
Model United Nations
ACADEMICS
Biochemistry Club
Flannery O’Connor
Literature Club
Future Teachers Club
Nursing Club
Philosophy Club
Pre-Health Club
The Ave Maria University
ACM Chapter
Thomistic Institute
AMU Chapter
Wojtyla Society (Psychology Club)
SERVICE-ORIENTED
Keepers of His House (Environmental Club)
Campus Care
Turning Point USA at Ave Maria
Young Americans for Freedom
DEVOTIONAL
Legion of Mary
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HOUSEHOLDS
Households are single-gender faith-based groups of five or more students who come together for intentional Catholic community. They’re a great way for your child to get involved on campus while forming lifelong friendships.
Household members commit to weekly community prayer, Mass, and fidelity to specific virtues through the intercession of their household patrons.
GET TING STARTED WITH HOUSEHOLDS
There are two Household Fairs at the beginning of each semester. This is a great opportunity for students to hear about each household and their open meeting dates. There are 19 households on campus, 10 for women and nine for men.
WOMEN’S HOUSEHOLDS
Rosa Mystica
Verso il Cielo
Theotokos
Daughters of God
Talitha Koum
Sisterhood of Mary Magdalene
Vessels of Mercy
Fiat Voluntas Tua
Stella Maris
Totus Tuus
MEN’S HOUSEHOLDS
Praecursores Verbi
Lions of Judah
Immaculata Vincet
Ardens Virtus
Filii in Filio
Alethes Arete
Fishers of Men
Esse Bonus Vir
Knights of Sebaste
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CAMPUS SAFETY
KEEPING YOUR STUDENT SAFE
We are blessed to be based in one of the safest counties in Florida. The Ave Maria University Department of Campus Safety and Security exists to ensure a safe educational environment for the students, faculty, staff, and visitors who make up our campus community.
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CAMPUS SECURITY
AMU SECURITY
Security patrols campus 24/7, and the department provides professional direction and support in matters of physical security, safety, fire prevention, emergency response, and investigation into violations of both University policy and the law.
AMU’S SECURITY DEPARTMENT
Patrol team consisting of both experienced staff members and trained student officers
Customer service/dispatch officer
Trained staf f in First Aid, CPR, AED, and Stop- the-Bleed applications
CAMPUS SAFETY AND SECURITY RESOURCES
Indoor and outdoor security cameras across campus
Controlled building access systems
Emergency callboxes to a 911 dispatch
Mass communications/notification system
Mass notification outdoor sirens
Fire safety equipment
Trained sta ff members with emergency management experience
EMERGENCIES, LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT, & HURRICANE PROTOCOLS
At Ave Maria University, we take seriously the safety of each student and work hard to ensure a safe and joyful community. We are grateful for the relationships we have with the local sheriff’s department and first responders, so that when accidents or injuires occur, we can get help quickly.
The Collier County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) patrols our town daily, and the Fire Control District Headquarters and Fire Station 32 are located less than one mile from the AMU campus.
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HURRICANE PROTOCOLS
AMU is ideally situated to withstand hurricanes, which can be a part of life in Florida. Our campus is more than 20 miles from the Gulf of Mexico—out of the range of a storm surge that may impact coastal areas—and not in a flood-prone zone. Additionally, our buildings are rated to withstand category 4 storms.
AMU has hurricane protocols in place to ensure the safety of our students, faculty, staff, and campus. Our Emergency Management Team monitors tropical storms and other weather phenomena that may impact our campus.
Should a storm threaten our area, we will communicate weather changes to students, parents, faculty, and staff along with updates to class schedules (which may shift to online only), activities, travel advisories, and more.
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VISIT AVE MARIA
EXPERIENCE FOR YOURSELF
Experience what Ave Maria University is actually like. From the authentic, Catholic culture and rigorous academics to its joyful community life, experience AMU for yourself.
GROUP VISIT DAYS | The Ave Maria Experience
The Ave Maria Experience (AME) is an all-day group event, with immersive and interactive activities for students who would like to experience various aspects of life at Ave Maria University.
PERSONALIZED VISITS | One-on-one visits
Personal visits are offered all year round and provide a way for you and your family to visit at a time that is convenient for you. Your visit will include a studentled campus tour, a meeting with an admissions counselor, and, depending on the time of year, opportunities to meet with a professor, sit in on a class, or eat in the cafeteria.
VIRTUAL CAMPUS TOUR | Interactive Campus Map
Explore our beautiful campus online! Navigate through residences, academic buildings, and athletic fields. Complete with 360° photos.
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FACULTY ZOOM WEBINARS
Prospective students can engage with faculty members in our exclusive webinars. Our professors will explain the majors and related programs and how they are unique at AMU, and then take your questions. Each webinar is about 30 minutes. You can attend one webinar or multiple, depending on your interests.
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ATHLETICS THIS WAY
Football Stadium
Golisano Field House
Beach Volleyball Courts
Baseball & Softball Fields
Tennis Courts
Pickleball Courts
Fastest Growing Community in SWFL
Shopping
Cafes
Restaurants
Fitness Center
Dining Hall
Cafe with Lanai
Ballroom
Mail Service
Classrooms
Performance Hall
Black Box Shakespeare Theater
Mother Teresa Museum
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CAMPUS
CAMPUS MAP
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24/7 ADORATION
The Daily Grind Coffee Shop Quiet Study Areas
Art Exhibits
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HENKELS ACADEMIC BUILDING Classrooms Laboratories
MEN’S & WOMEN’S RESIDENCE HALLS
3 All-Male and 3 All-Female Dorms with Private Bathrooms Chapel in Each Dorm
Judi’s Gym: Outdoor Intramural Basketball Courts
Restaurants
Shopping
Health
Other
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NAILS PUBLIX GROCERY AND PHARMACY BANK
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THE BLUE BOUTIQUE CONSIGNMENT SHOP