Fontbonne University • In the Heart of It All

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In the Heart of It All St. Louis + Missouri


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You have a lot of factors to consider in choosing a college. Location is an important one. Fontbonne University makes its home in the very heart of the St. Louis metropolitan area. You can find green space, culture, ethnic diversity, amazing food, sports, internship opportunities, eclectic neighborhoods and more.

Neighborhood

Griffin Nation lives and learns in St. Louis. Explore our city.

Diversity

Fontbonne University is located in the city of Clayton, one of the safest and arguably most picturesque areas in St. Louis. The surrounding neighborhoods appreciate the large number of college students who call St. Louis home and offer plenty of benefits and perks.

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www.fontbonne.edu/stlouis

MAPLEWOOD

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(2 5 miles from campus)

­­• Coffee shops & good eats. ­•­ Pinball, donuts & more!


FOREST PARK ­­• ­•­ ­•­ ­•­ ­•­

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(0 7 miles from campus)

Saint Louis Art Museum Missouri History Museum Saint Louis Zoo Cycling, running & walking paths. 1,371 acres (Larger than New York’s Central Park!).

SOULARD

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(8 8 miles from campus)

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DOWNTOWN CLAYTON

Live music. Homegrown restaurants. Lively nightlife. Mardi Gras rules. One of the area’s biggest farmer’s markets!

CENTRAL WEST END

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(3 9 miles from campus)

­•­ Blocks & blocks of restaurants.

­­• People watching! ­•­ Historic homes. ­•­ Fun nightlife.

(2 miles from campus)

­­• High-end boutiques & cool art galleries. ­•­ Restaurants for special occasions. ­•­ St. Louis Art Fair

THE DELMAR LOOP

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(1 8 miles from campus)

­­• Funky boutiques & shops. ­•­ Sample a variety of cuisines. ­•­ Live music.

DOWNTOWN ST. LOUIS (8 miles from campus) ­­• ­•­ ­•­ ­•­

City Museum Gateway Arch Ballpark Village Restaurants, clubs, and more.


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The City for Sports St. Louisans are passionate about their sports teams. Even if you remain loyal to your hometown heroes, you might also end up cheering for St. Louis!

BLUES HOCKEY

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MISSOURI BOTANICAL GARDEN

Outdoor

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From hiking to biking to camping and more, St. Louis has tons of outdoor activities to satisfy your inner nature enthusiast.


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Fontbonne and St. Louis make for the perfect college combination – you get personal attention and a meaningful education with the chance to immerse yourself in a variety of cultural opportunities.

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Not only is St. Louis home to some pretty amazing restaurants, we also have a few eats you’ll rarely find anywhere else.


St. Louis

Extracurriculars

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St. Louis has a number of annual festivals and events that celebrate the city’s arts and culture.

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SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL

Internships

Abound

St. Louis is home to a variety of businesses and nonprofits. As a result, Fontbonne students have plenty of internship opportunities to explore. Our students have participated in internships at organizations such as Anheuser-Busch, Brown Shoe, RubinBrown LLP, Saint Louis Science Center, Habitat for Humanity and many more.

www.fontbonne.edu/stlouis


www.fontbonne.edu/stlouis

Office of Admission 6800 Wydown Boulevard St. Louis, MO 63105


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