WELCOME TO AMU!
We are so happy you’re here. Over the next few years, you will be surrounded by a community that wants to see you succeed, excel, and grow closer to Christ. There will be challenges along the way—not everything will be easy—but you can trust in our devout community of professors, staff, alumni, donors, and peers who are ready to help you thrive at AMU.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PG. 5 | ACADEMICS
PG. 16 | CAREER SERVICES
PG. 24 | CAMPUS MINISTRY
PG. 32 | HEALTH AND WELLNESS
PG. 38 | RESIDENCE LIFE
PG. 44 | CAMPUS SAFETY
PG. 48 | ATHLETICS
PG. 54 | STUDENT LIFE
PG. 60 | MAPS
ORIENTATION SCHEDULE
See Campus Map on page 60 for locations.
Thursday, August 22
8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Thomas & Selby Prince Building Check-In and Move-In
7:00 p.m. | Golisano Field House | Welcome Address with AMU President Mark Middendorf
7:30 p.m. | Golisano Field House | Marian Culture at AMU
8:15 p.m. | O’Bryan Performance Hall, Thomas & Selby
Prince Building | Meet the Orientation Team
8:45 p.m. | O’Bryan Performance Hall, Thomas & Selby
Prince Building | Orientation Groups
9:15 p.m. | St. Maria Goretti Hall | Rosary Walk
9:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. | Ballroom, Bob Thomas Student Union Building | Welcome to AMU Luau
Friday, August 23
7:15 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. | Dining Hall, Bob Thomas Student Union Building | Breakfast with JPII Lead Groups
9:00 a.m. | Ave Maria Parish Church | Mass
10:00 a.m. | Various (check with JPII Lead) Group Discussion
10:30 a.m. | Residence Halls (for residents), The Daily Grind, Canizaro Library (for commuters) | Community and Coffee
11:45 a.m. | St. Scholastica Honor’s Lounge, Bob Thomas Student Union Building | Honor’s Student Luncheon
11:45 a.m. | Dining Hall, Bob Thomas Student Union Building | Lunch
1:00 p.m. | O’Bryan Performance Hall, Thomas & Selby
Prince Building | Your College Journey Begins
1:15 p.m. | O’Bryan Performance Hall, Thomas & Selby
Prince Building | Provost Welcome Address
2:00 p.m. | Demetree Lecture Hall, Henkels Academic Building | Thomas S. Monaghan Scholars Meeting
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | See Pg. 3 | Meet Your Academic Advisor
2:00 p.m. | Free Time! See Pg. 3 for breakout sessions
3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. | See Pg. 3 | Varsity Athlete Meetings
4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Canizaro Library 155 International Student Session
5:00 p.m. | Dining Hall, Bob Thomas Student Union Building Dinner and Ice Cream Social with Campus Ministry
6:15 p.m. | Various (check with JPII Lead) Group Discussion
6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | O’Bryan Performance Hall, Thomas & Selby Prince Building | Intro to Campus Ministry
7:45 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. | O’Bryan Performance Hall, Thomas & Selby Prince Building | Keynote Talk with Pete Burak
9:00 p.m. | St. Maria Goretti Hall | Rosary Walk
9:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. | Your Resident Hall | Hall Meetings
Saturday, August 24
7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. | Bob Thomas Student Union Building | Weight Room Is Open
9:00 a.m. | Ave Maria Parish Church | Mass
10:00 a.m. | Dining Hall, Bob Thomas Student Union Building | Brunch and Tours with JPII Lead
11:45 a.m. | O’Bryan Performance Hall, Thomas & Selby Prince Building | Keys to College Success
12:45 p.m. | Ballroom, Bob Thomas Student Union Building | Pizza Competition
2:00 p.m. | Free Time! See Pg. 4 for breakout sessions
5:00 p.m. | Dining Hall, Bob Thomas Student Union Building | Dinner
6:30 p.m. | O’Bryan Performance Hall, Thomas & Selby
Prince Building | Keynote Talk with Pete Burak
7:30 p.m. | Bob Thomas Student Union Building Swampfest Party
9:00 p.m. | St. Maria Goretti Hall | Rosary Walk
Sunday, August 25
Mass Times, 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:30 a.m. | Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel, St. Francis Xavier Hall
8:00 a.m. | Ave Maria Parish Church
9:00 a.m. | Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel, St. Francis Xavier Hall
10:00 a.m. | Ave Maria Parish Church
10:30 a.m. | Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel, St. Francis Xavier Hall
12:00 p.m. | Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel, St. Francis Xavier Hall
12:30 p.m. | LATIN MASS | Ave Maria Parish Church
5:00 p.m. | Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel, St. Francis Xavier Hall
5:00 p.m. | SPANISH MASS | Ave Maria Parish Church
7:30 p.m. | Ave Maria Parish Church
VARSITY ATHLETE MEETINGS
Friday, August 23 | 3:00 p.m.
Tennis and Pickleball | Henkels Room 1011
Track & Field | Henkels Room 1014
Swimming | Henkels Room 1012
Golf | Henkels Room 1017
Softball | Henkels Room 1019
Lacrosse | Henkels Room 1023
Baseball | Henkels Room 1025
Ultimate Frisbee | Henkels Room 1026
Men’s Basketball | Henkels Room 1027
Dance | Henkels Room 1029
Women’s Basketball | Henkels Room 1030
Rugby | Henkels Room 2067
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Friday, August 23 | 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Henkels Academic Building 3036 Pre-Med Info Session
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Canizaro Library, Rm 214 Elementary Education Info Session
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Canizaro Library, 1st Fl computer area | Language Exams
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Thomas & Selby Prince Building Mother Teresa Museum
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Student Union Building Fitness Center & Weight Room
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | 5060 Annunciation Circle, Ste 105 | AMU Campus Store
24/7 | Martha J. Burke Adoration Chapel Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration
Saturday, August 24 | 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Thomas & Selby Prince Building Mother Teresa Museum
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Student Union Building Fitness Center & Weight Room
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | 5060 Annunciation Circle, Ste 105 AMU Campus Store
2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel, St. Francis Xavier Hall | Confession
4:00 p.m. | Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel, St. Francis Xavier Hall | Vigil Mass (21st Sunday in Ordinary Time)
24/7 | Martha J. Burke Adoration Chapel Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration
Scan the QR code for academic advisor meeting locations
ACADEMICS
FORMING THE INTELLECT
At Ave Maria University, our academic programs are designed to foster a love of learning, a deep appreciation for the pursuit of truth, and to provide a rigorous and challenging education.
2024-2025 ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Fall 2024
August 26 | First Day of Classes!
August 30 | 5:00 p.m. | Academic Convocation
September 2 | Last Day to Add Courses
September 4 | Last Day to Drop Courses
October 3 – 6 | NO CLASSES | Fall Break
October 28 – November 8 | Visit Your Academic Advisor
November 1 | NO CLASSES | All Saints’ Day
November 11 | Last Day to Withdraw from Courses with a “W”
November 12 – 15 | Register for Your Spring 2025 Classes
November 27 – December 1 | NO CLASSES
Thanksgiving Break
December 9 | Last Day of Classes!
December 10 – 14 | Final Exams
December 15 | Check-Out Before Noon; See Ya Next Semester!
Spring 2025
January 11 | Check-In After 9:00 a.m. Welcome Back!
January 13 | First Day of Classes!
January 20 | Last Day to Add Courses
January 22 | Last Day to Drop Courses
March 1 – 9 | NO CLASSES | Spring Break
March 17 – 28 | Visit Your Academic Advisor
March 25 | NO CLASSES | Solemnity of the Annunciation
April 1 – 4 | Register for Your Fall 2025 Classes
April 7 | Last Day to Withdraw from Courses with a “W”
April 17 – 21 | NO CLASSES | Easter Break
April 21 | Classes Resume at 5:30 p.m. on Easter Monday
May 1 | Last Day of Classes :(
May 2 | Reading Day; Study Up!
May 3 – 8 | Final Exams
May 9 | Check-Out Before Noon; Enjoy Your Summer and See Ya Next Fall!
HONOR CODE AND DRESS CODE
WHY THE HONOR CODE MATTERS
AMU has an Honor Code in place for all students, staff, and faculty. This code is meant to invite every member of our university community to strive for virtue in everything we do. It’s about calling each other higher in our work, personal lives, and relationships with God.
The Honor Code guides this mission. Violations using generative AI (ChatGPT, Grammarly, Scribe, etc.) are in direct disobedience with our Catholic faith, which teaches us to avoid stealing and bearing false witness. Things like plagiarism, paraphrasing without citations, and using website tools to “work” for you not only hinder your academic abilities, but also place a wedge between you and your relationships with God, family, friends, and classmates.
75 – 80% of Honor Code violations occur from procrastination. The best tool for avoiding possible Honor Code violations is to get started early and allow yourself the time to do your assignments properly, saving yourself from the stress of waiting until the last minute. This also allows you to have a healthy relationship with your academic work, studying a little bit each day.
DRESS CODE
The Catholic culture of Ave Maria University promotes modesty and chastity and encourages the pursuit of these virtues. AMU recognizes the dignity of each student as a son or daughter of God; as incarnate beings, self-presentation reveals the interior life of each person through behavior, speech, and dress.
The primary duty of those who attend AMU is that of a student. Attire around campus, especially during class, should reflect that responsibility. Since the formation of the intellect through education is a professional endeavor, students should seek to elevate their dress in the classroom.
The same is expected in chapels and churches. When in doubt always err on the side of more formal rather than less.
“To prepare for worthy reception of this sacrament, bodily demeanor (gestures, clothing) ought to convey the respect, solemnity, and joy of this moment when Christ becomes our guest.” —CCC 1387
If you have any questions about the Honor Code or Dress Code, please refer to the Student Handbook at student-handbook
CORE CURRICULUM AND ACADEMIC ADVISING
Our core curriculum is a foundation designed to help you gain a broad base of knowledge across a variety of subjects, while enhancing your chosen major. While each discipline is distinct, you'll learn the truth about God and His creation more completely through the interplay of all the liberal arts.
Core Curriculum Classes:
Theology
• Sacred Scripture
• Sacred Doctrine
• Moral Theology
Philosophy
• Metaphysics
• Nature and Person
• Ethics
History and Literature
• American Civilization
• Western Civilization and Culture (2 semesters)
• Foreign Language
• Rhetoric and Poetics (2 semesters)
Math and the Sciences
• Natural Science with Lab
• Mathematics
In your core classes, you’ll discover truth, beauty, and goodness through the integrated lens of our Catholic liberal arts tradition. Make sure to talk with your academic advisor about incorporating the core into your major program.
ACADEMIC ADVISING
Did you know you have a specific faculty advisor to guide you through your time at AMU? Your academic advisor is a handpicked member of our esteemed faculty, ready to help you achieve your goals at Ave Maria. Students meet with their advisors at least twice a year to schedule classes and
make sure they're on track to complete the core and their major and minor classes.
You can find your academic advisor on Self-Service and will have the opportunity to meet them during Orientation.
STUDENT SUPPORT AND 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 towards 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
“AMU’s
tutoring services ensured my success, especially during my first year of college. They helped me pass college algebra!”
Gabe (‘25)
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.
Interested in more information? Email the director of Adaptive Services to discuss your needs at adaptiveservices@avemaria.edu .
MEET THE STAFF DEDICATED TO SERVING YOUR NEEDS
Located on the 1st floor of the library
For questions or more information about Student Support and Adaptive Services, email the team at supportservices@avemaria.edu
FYE
The First-Year Experience (FYE) program provides you 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 faculty discussing subjects pertinent to your 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, clubs and households, and academic advising.
You can find all necessary FYE information in your Canvas account.
STUDY ABROAD IN ITALY
AMU partners with Thomas More College to send students to Rome for the fall and spring semesters. For just under three months, you live
New! Spend Your Summer in Italy
Don’t want to miss out on a semester of fun? Spend your 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.
You can study abroad as early as your third semester (or first summer), with sophomore year being the ideal time for most majors.
Interested in studying abroad for summer ‘25, fall ‘25, or spring ‘26? Visit www.avemaria.edu/ academics/study-abroad or email amuabroad@avemaria.edu
CAREER SERVICES
PREPARING FOR YOUR FUTURE
The Office of Career Services navigates your career discernment and the challenges that arise with job searching, during and after college. From resume and cover letter workshops to career fairs, you receive support, tools, and resources to succeed in your future field.
Under the guidance of career services at AMU, you can cultivate your skills and secure internships and job opportunities throughout your college education and graduate confidently, prepared for your future careers.
CAREER FAIRS
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 you with additional opportunities to learn about different career pathways and connect with recruiters.
For more information on career fairs and career services, email the director at john.spadaccini@avemaria.edu.
ON-CAMPUS JOBS
At AMU, you can work part-time in various departments on campus to prepare for your 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.
The University works directly with the AMU HR department and Handshake—a career management system—to connect students with part-time work on campus. All students have a Handshake account and can login by using your AMU email and password (the same as your WiFi login).
Freshmen and sophomores can work up to 15 hours per week, while juniors and seniors work up to 20 hours per week. These positions are a great way to get real-world experience for a future career, build your skills, and earn some extra pocket money!
For more information about oncampus job opportunities, email the director of career services at john.spadaccini@avemaria.edu.
EXPAND UPON YOUR UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
4+1 | GET YOUR UNDERGRADUATE AND MASTER’S DEGREE 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.
Interested in the 4+1 program? Reach out to Dr. T. Adam Van Wart.
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 you with tailored advising by the pre-law advisor, Dr. Seana Sugrue, 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.
Interested in the 3+3 program? Reach out to Dr. Seana Sugrue.
THE INSTITUTE
The Institute at Ave Maria University invites students with a proven record of academic and personal excellence to be formed into high-performing leaders in the workplace. Participants are set on an impactful career path and primed for accelerated growth in industry-leading companies following graduation.
JOIN AS A SCHOLAR
As a Scholar in the Institute, you will gain: Scholarships: Along with immediate acceptance into the Institute, you will receive academic aid and a scholarship for your undergraduate career at AMU. Skills and Work: You will be equipped with real-world skills—that build on the classroom—to form you personally and professionally and receive practical experience in your field through internship opportunities.
Support: Through our fellows, mentors, and awdvisors, you will have direct access to people who want to see you succeed as a wholly formed person and professional.
The Institute’s four-year program actively enhances your workplace skills through your education and guided work experience.
Interested in joining the Institute and kickstarting your career? Contact Daniel Schreck at daniel.schreck@avemaria.edu
CAMPUS MINISTRY
FOR THE SALVATION OF SOULS
Campus ministry offers many ways for you to get involved and live out your Catholic faith, including a comprehensive campus-wide schedule of Masses, confessions, spiritual direction, Eucharistic Adoration, and other sacramental needs.
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 campuswide 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 1560 minutes each day before the Blessed Sacrament—either in a tabernacle or monstrance—in any of our on-campus chapels or the parish church. Students who make this commitment are presented with five gifts:
• A religious sister who will pray for you 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 your intentions
• Special events throughout the year specifically for Mary’s Marines
Interested? Become a Mary’s Marine today at www.my.avemaria.edu/ marys-marines .
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.
With the MTP, you can ...
• 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 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 you 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.
Ready to follow in Mother’s footsteps? Email director James Stella at james.stella@avemaria.edu
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.
MEDJUGORJE
Summer | May 21 – 30, 2025
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.
Approximate Cost: $2,635
CAMINO
Summer | May 12 – 22, 2025
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.
Approximate Cost: $4,000
IRELAND
Spring Break | February 27 – March 7, 2025
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.
Approximate Cost: $2,400
New! MOAB DESERT MULTI-ADVENTURE TRIP
Spring Break | March 1 – 8, 2025
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.
Approximate Cost: $1,090 + airfare
To learn more about pilgrimages at AMU, contact Kim King at kimberly.king@avemaria.edu
CAMPUS MASS SCHEDULE
All campus Masses are in the Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel unless noted otherwise.
Daily Mass, Monday through Friday
• 6:30 a.m.
• 8:00 a.m.
• 10:30 a.m.
• 12:05 p.m.
• 5:30 p.m.
• 8:00 p.m.
Saturday Masses
• 8:00 a.m. | Daily Mass
• 10:00 a.m. | Daily Mass
• 4:00 p.m. | Sunday Vigil Mass
TIMES FOR CONFESSION
Sunday Masses
• 7:30 a.m.
• 9:00 a.m.
• 10:30 a.m.
• 12:00 p.m.
• 1:30 p.m.
• 5:00 p.m.
• 7:30 p.m. (AMU Student Mass at the Ave Maria Catholic Church)
• 9:00 p.m.
All confessions are in the Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel unless noted otherwise.
Monday
7:00 a.m. – 7:50 a.m.
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Campus Ministry Lounge)
7:00 p.m. – 7:50 p.m.
Tuesday
7:00 a.m. – 7:50 a.m.
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Campus Ministry Lounge)
6:30 p.m. – 7:50 p.m.
Wednesday
7:00 a.m. – 7:50 a.m.
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Campus Ministry Lounge)
6:30 p.m. – 7:50 p.m.
Thursday
7:00 a.m. – 7:50 a.m.
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Campus Ministry Lounge)
7:00 p.m. – 7:50 p.m.
Friday
7:00 a.m. – 7:50 a.m.
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Campus Ministry Lounge)
7:00 p.m. – 7:50 p.m.
Saturday
7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
3:15 p.m. – 3:50 p.m.
Mass and confession times are subject to change during semester breaks.
More Ways to Get Involved with Campus Ministry
• Host a Bible Study
• Run a Book Study
• Join the Campus Ministry Team
• Join the Music Ministry Team
• Join the Marian Culture Team
• Join the Intercessory Prayer Team
• Become an Altar Server, Lector, or Sacristan at Campus Masses
• Sign up for a Holy Hour at our Perpetual Adoration Chapel
Interested in helping? Reach out to Fr. Joseph at fr.joseph.lugalambi@avemaria.edu.
2024-2025 HOLY DAYS
OF OBLIGATION
• November 1, 2024 | Solemnity of All Saints
• December 25, 2024 | The Nativity of Our Lord
• January 1, 2025 | The Solemnity of Mary Mother of God
2024-2025 MARIAN SOLEMNITIES (PERTINENT TO AMU)
• December 9, 2024 | Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
• March 25, 2025 | The Feast of the Annunciation (pertinent to AMU)
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 Dr. Anthony D’Agostino, a Naples internal medicine doctor. The nurse works closely with our counselors and adaptive services to meet your needs 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.
The clinic is in Xavier Hall, Room 151. To schedule an appointment, email campusnurse@avemaria.edu or go to www.avemaria.edu/campus-life/ campus-health.
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. To schedule an appointment, call (239) 867-4395.
Telemedicine
AMU offers access to telemedicine services either for free or at a nominal fee, providing healthcare access from the comfort of your dorm room. These services include virtual consultations and prescription services for common illnesses and medical conditions.
We currently have two options for telemedicine, both offer expert care and guidance.
Lee Telemedicine | $59 & self-pay | www.leehealth.org/our-services/telemedicine/lee-telehealthon-demand-video-visits
NCH Telemedicine | Free with code NCHVC | www.onlinevirtualvisit.com/nch-virtual-care
COUNSELING AND SPIRITUAL DIRECTION
COUNSELING
Counseling services are available to you free of charge. Our counselors utilize the best practices in mental health treatment—firmly rooted in Christian principles—to support you as you pursue your 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.
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)
All information is kept confidential as stipulated by law.
To schedule an appointment, visit www.avemaria.edu/current-students/ counseling-services
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.
AMU has seven priests available for spiritual direction ...
• Fr. Joseph Lugalambi, Ph.D.
• Fr. Leandro Fernandez
• Fr. Paul Tarabay
• Fr. Tharcisse Onema
• Fr. Richard Mugisha
• Fr. Guy Mansini, O.S.B.
• Fr. Romanus Cessario, O.P.
You can book an appointment for spiritual direction by heading to www.my.avemaria. edu/campus-ministry.
RESIDENCE LIFE
A PLACE TO CALL HOME
Whether you’re excited about spreading your wings or apprehensive about leaving home, we’re here to help and support your collegiate journey.
Ave Maria University places a strong emphasis on living as a truly Catholic community. You 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.
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 you may have, and ensure AMU standards are upheld so you and your 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.
We’re here to help! Put this number in your phone for quick access.
RD on Call — (239) 280-7344
Looking for a specific hall? Our RDs would love to hear from you.
St. Mother Teresa Men’s Hall — Chad Smith, chad.t.smith@avemaria.edu
St. Joseph Men’s Hall — Jarvis McGarrah, jarvis.mcgarrah@avemaria.edu
St. Sebastian Men’s Hall — Savohn Hunt, savohn.hunt@avemaria.edu
St. John Paul II Women’s Hall — Katelyn Sherman, katelyn.j.sherman@avemaria.edu
St. Francis Xavier Women’s Hall — Lauren Lahr, lauren.lahr@avemaria.edu
St. Maria Goretti Women’s Hall — Julia Davis, julia.davis@avemaria.edu
DORM POLICIES
All University residence life policies are listed in the Code of Student Conduct within the University’s Student Handbook.
These policies are in place to provide clear expectations of behavior for you, our students, and promote your physical, mental, and spiritual well-being at AMU.
The Student Handbook is updated every year and is available on the University website at www.avemaria.edu/student-handbook.
VISITORS OF THE OPPOSITE SEX
Students can host visitors of the opposite sex in their dorm rooms during visiting hours only . Mature, responsible social behavior in accordance with Catholic moral teaching is expected of all students and visitors. These visitors must be registered by the “hall clerk” in the residence hall lobby and escorted by their host or hostess throughout their visit. For eight-person suites, visitors are permitted only within the main common area. Doors must always be fully propped during visiting hours—when a visitor is present—and a light must be on.
Visiting hours for members of the opposite sex are Wednesday through Sunday evenings, 7:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. The wishes of a roommate requesting privacy within their dorm room should generally prevail over your desire to entertain visitors.
ALCOHOL ON CAMPUS
Students of legal age are encouraged to enjoy alcohol responsibly; alcohol is often provided at large University events throughout the year. AMU upholds all state, federal, and local laws on alcohol.
Alcohol is allowed on campus and in the residence halls for those 21 or older. If students under 21 are present, the alcohol must be in the possession of legal age students only
Students 21 and older who wish to drink alcohol in the residence halls outside their dorm room (lobby or common room) are asked to contact the RD on call for permission beforehand.
Alcohol should not be consumed outside, except when provided at official University events. Students under 21 who violate any aspect of the University’s alcohol policy in the Student Handbook will face disciplinary action.
DECORATING YOUR DORM
We encourage you to add personal furniture if it doesn’t create a health or fire hazard or damage the dorm room. All large personal furniture (couches, chairs, tables, etc.) must be removed at the end of the spring semester and cannot be thrown in the University dumpsters or stored on campus. Tapestries and other large pieces of material cannot be hung from light fixtures, sprinklers, or smoke detectors and must be fire retardant. Lights cannot be covered or tampered with.
Please do not use duct tape, large nails, screws, pins, cellophane tape, double-sided mounting tape, or stickers on walls or doors. Adhesive material should not be used to hang items in the shower or bathroom. Any damage to the dorm room will result in a monetary fine at the end of the semester as determined by residence life staff.
ROOM CHECKS
Items Not Permitted in Residence Halls
Please refrain from bringing these things into the residence halls:
• Anything the University deems sacrilegious or in opposition with the doctrine of the Catholic Church: Ouija boards, tarot cards, demonic figurines, or anything referencing Satanic material.
• Anything that would cause permanent damage to the drywall, paint, or shower wall/ceiling: Nails, excessive groups of thumb tacks, drywall anchors, dart boards, nonremoveable adhesive strips, or inwall shelving.
Room checks are conducted three times per semester by AMU’s residence life staff to ensure cleanliness and basic sanitation in dorm rooms and promote maintenance of campus property. If you are unable to attend a room check, please reschedule with your RD. Failure to comply with a room check will result in a fine for all residents of the room.
FYI: We have a lot of humidity throughout the year in Southwest Florida. This means mildew in bathrooms, showers, and other damp places is very common. Don’t worry though! Mildew is harmless, easy to clean, and even easier to prevent. For tips on preventing mildew in your dorm bathroom and shower, check out your Student Handbook at www.avemaria. edu/student-handbook.
For more information about residence life, email Brady Fehringer at brady.fehringer@avemaria.edu .
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
$50 flex dollars per semester
14-Meal Plan
14 meal swipes per week
Two meal exchanges per day
$150 flex dollars per semester
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.
For commuting students, meal cards are sold for $72 + tax at the cashier stand in the main Dining Hall and include 10 meal punches. 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 your swipes per day.
MAILROOM, IT, AND PARKING
MAILROOM
The mailroom is on the first floor of the Student Union, just past the entrance to the Ballroom, and is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Each student receives a key for a mailbox to the right of the mailroom for letters and small packages. Large packages should be picked up during business hours at the mailroom desk; you will be notified by email if you receive a package.
When you come to the mailroom, ring the bell for service. Services are payable by cash or check only. Packages can be distributed only by mailroom personnel. Envelopes and stamps are available for purchase if you wish to send letter mail.
If you wish to send a package, please bring your own box; the mailroom has limited boxes available (this does not apply for FedEx or Priority Mail shipments).
For additional questions, please visit the mailroom during hours of operation.
IT
The IT department is a team that establishes, monitors, and maintains information technology systems and services. IT involves several related fields including the AMU Helpdesk, systems engineering/administration, network engineering/administration, application management, and cyber security.
Our Helpdesk is open to all students, faculty, and staff seeking assistance with their technology. The team addresses a wide range of questions and issues that could arise during your time at AMU. These services include:
• WiFi password resets
• Account assistance and troubleshooting
• Assistance with AMU web services like email, Canvas, Self Service/Cashnet, Financial Aid, etc.
• Assistance with software used by AMU students like Lockdown Browser and the Microsoft Office suite
• General device support (resolving hardware and software issues for your computer, tablet, and peripherals)
• WiFi access and troubleshooting
• Printing setup and support
• Device security and virus protection
Odds are, if it involves a computer, we've gotten a question about it! Please don’t hesitate to reach out about subjects not on this list.
The IT team is available for in-person visits on the western side of the Canizaro Library or by phone at (239) 280-2585. You can also submit a ticket online at www.support.avemaria.edu.
PARKING
AMU has virtual parking permits that are directly linked to your license plate. Please make sure your vehicle information stays up to date in the parking portal.
To ensure our safety and security team can accurately monitor campus, please adhere to the following regulations regarding AMU parking:
• Park “plate out” to ensure your license plate is visible to campus security: Vehicles with a state-issued front license plate or disability parking pass are exempt.
• You must have a permit to park on campus: This includes all University lots and the parallel spots along the dorms.
• Encourage visitors to park in the Prince Building lot: All parallel parking spots along Ave Maria Blvd. are also available for free parking.
If any of these regulations are ignored, you may receive a citation. For more information on parking, visit www.my.avemaria.edu/parking-information.
CAMPUS SAFETY
KEEPING YOU 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.
EMERGENCY NUMBERS AND LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT
Emergencies, disasters, accidents, injuries, and crimes can occur without warning at any time.
The Collier County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) patrols our town daily, and the new Fire Control District Headquarters and Fire Station 32 are located less than one mile from the AMU campus.
PREPARING FOR POTENTIAL INCIDENTS
Regarding active shooters and other violent events, Ave Maria University adheres to the “Run, Hide, Fight” protocol as recommended by both the Collier County Sheriff’s Office and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Campus safety and security communicates this strategy both in writing and personal training. The department speaks to every incoming class during orientation regarding these guidelines, which are also published in the Emergency Management Plan. The department has also utilized the resources offered by Collier County to provide on-site Active Shooter training, Stop-the-Bleed training, and fire extinguisher training on campus.
Emergency Numbers
In the event of a life-threatening situation, always dial 911 first AMU Security — (239) 280-6289
Non-Emergency Police Line — (239) 252-9300
SECURITY AND HURRICANE PROTOCOLS
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 staff 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 staff members with emergency management experience
HURRICANE PROTOCOLS
Hurricanes are a significant weather concern in Florida. It’s important you and your family are aware of AMU’s Hurricane Protocols.
Hurricanes typically begin as tropical depressions, allowing several days to plan an appropriate response. Because the AMU campus is reinforced to withstand hurricane winds up to category four and beyond, our main concern is not potential structural damage, but an extended loss of electrical power. AMU is not a “shelterin-place” facility for category hurricanes. The University has protocols in place to ensure the well-being of our students, faculty, and staff.
In the Case of a Hurricane ...
Our Emergency Management Team monitors each storm carefully from its beginning, following the AMU protocol to wait, watch, and declare whether there will be an evacuation order.
If an incoming storm has potential to result in the loss of power over an extensive period, an evacuation order will be declared no less than 72 hours (about three days) before hurricane impact to allow ample time for safe departure.
In the event of an evacuation order, everyone who can leave campus and seek shelter elsewhere must do so. As soon as an order is issued, classes will shift to an online format and continue without interruption until in-person classes resume.
Each AMU student must make their own decisions regarding when and how to evacuate. We encourage you to discuss and make plans with your families in case of an evacuation order.
ATHLETICS
BECOME A POWERFUL PART
OF OUR TEAM
The Athletic Department at AMU prepares you 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.
GYRENE FALL HOME GAMES
August 2024
Men’s Soccer | 8/12, 1:30 p.m. | Gyrene Field
Men’s Soccer | 8/15, 7:00 p.m. | Gyrene Field
Women’s Soccer | 8/24, 7:00 p.m. | Gyrene Field
September 2024
Men’s Soccer | 9/3, 6:00 p.m. | Gyrene Field
Volleyball | 9/5, 6:00 p.m. | Golisano Field House
Men’s Soccer | 9/10, 7:00 p.m. | Gyrene Field
Volleyball | 9/11, 7:00 p.m. | Golisano Field House
Women’s Soccer | 9/14, 1:00 p.m. | Gyrene Field
Volleyball | 9/14, 2:00 p.m. | Golisano Field House
Football | 9/14, 7:00 p.m. | Gyrene Field
Men’s Soccer | 9/18, 7:00 p.m. | Gyrene Field
Women’s Soccer | 9/21, 7:00 p.m. | Gyrene Field
Men’s Soccer | 9/25, 7:00 p.m. | Gyrene Field
Volleyball | 9/26, 6:00 p.m. | Golisano Field House
Men’s Soccer | 9/28, 7:00 p.m. | Gyrene Field
October 2024
Volleyball | 10/2, 7:00 p.m. | Golisano Field House
Cross Country | 10/5 | AMU Campus
Women's Soccer | 10/5, 11:00 a.m. | Gyrene Field
Volleyball | 10/5, 2:00 p.m. | Golisano Field House
Football | 10/5, 7:00 p.m. | Gyrene Field
Men’s Soccer | 10/9, 7:00 p.m. | Gyrene Field
Volleyball | 10/12, 2:00 p.m. | Golisano Field House
Men’s Soccer | 10/12, 7:00 p.m. | Gyrene Field
Women's Soccer | 10/16, 7:00 p.m. | Gyrene Field
Women's Soccer | 10/19, 11:00 a.m. | Gyrene Field
Football | 10/19, 7:00 p.m. | Gyrene Field
Men’s Soccer | 10/24, 4:00 p.m. | Gyrene Field
Volleyball | 10/26, 2:00 p.m. | Golisano Field House
Men’s Soccer | 10/30, 4:00 p.m. | Gyrene Field
Volleyball | 10/30, 7:00 p.m. | Golisano Field House
Women’s Soccer | 10/30, 7:00 p.m. | Gyrene Field
November 2024
Women’s Basketball | 11/1, 1:00 p.m. | Golisano Field House
Women’s Basketball | 11/2, 11:00 a.m. | Golisano Field House
Football | 11/2, 7:00 p.m. | Gyrene Field
Women’s Basketball | 11/9, 12:30 p.m. | Golisano Field House
Football | 11/9, 7:00 p.m. | Gyrene Field
Men’s Basketball | 11/12, 7:30 p.m. | Golisano Field House
Women’s Basketball | 11/20, 5:30 p.m. | Golisano Field House
Men’s Basketball | 11/20, 7:30 p.m. | Golisano Field House
Women’s Basketball | 11/23, 2:00 p.m. | Golisano Field House
Men’s Basketball | 11/23, 4:00 p.m. | Golisano Field House
Women’s Basketball | 11/26, 5:00 p.m. | Golisano Field House
December 2024
Women’s Basketball | 12/6, 5:00 p.m. | Golisano Field House
Women’s Basketball | 12/15, 12:00 p.m. | Golisano Field House
Men’s Basketball | 12/16, 7:30 p.m. | Golisano Field House
Women’s Basketball | 12/17, 3:00 p.m. | Golisano Field House
Men’s Basketball | 12/17, 7:30 p.m. | Golisano Field House
Women’s Basketball | 12/18, 2:00 p.m. | Golisano Field House
Women’s Basketball | 12/19, 2:00 p.m. | Golisano Field House
Women’s Basketball | 12/21, 12:00 p.m. | Golisano Field House
Women’s Basketball | 12/30, 1:00 p.m. | Golisano Field House
Women’s Basketball | 12/31, 1:00 p.m. | Golisano Field House
Explore spring semester games and stay up to date with all AMU Athletics on www.my.avemaria.edu.
GAME-DAY POLICIES
The AMU community is a core strength of our campus culture, from the classroom to the court. One of our student-athletes' favorite things about playing for Our Lady’s team is having the full support of both the University and the town of Ave Maria when they play. Now, you can be a part of that community!
Admission to all AMU athletic events is free for students; just show your student ID and cheer on your classmates!
For football games, students are free to tailgate with their own vehicles, but must pay $10 and use the entrance off Owens Way. The University strongly encourages all students not tailgating to either walk to the athletic fields and courts or park in the parallel spots off Ave Maria Blvd. to save parking for AMU parents, families, donors, and supporters.
INTRAMURAL AND CLUB SPORTS
Whether varsity, club, or intramural, everyone can be on a team at AMU.
INTRAMURAL 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
Club Sports
Club sports give you the ability to play a sport at AMU without the added commitment of the varsity level. Most club sports are walk-on (meaning you can join at any time in the semester), and all are rich in team comradery and healthy competition. Make sure to check them out at the Activities Fair this year!
• Cheerleading
• Equestrian
• Women’s Rugby
• Shotgun Shooting
• Women’s Ultimate Frisbee
STUDENT AND ATHLETIC WEIGHT ROOM
Student Weight Room | Student Union Building, First Floor
The student weight room is on the first floor, just past the Dining Hall in the Student Union. The gym is open to all University students, staff, and faculty, and can be accessed by using your keycard.
Headphones must be worn when playing music, and students must check in with the weight room attendant upon entering. We ask that you re-rack your weights along with any kettlebells, bands, or other equipment, and sanitize after each use. Doors to the canal side entrance should never be propped and athletic footwear must be worn. Broken or damaged equipment must be reported to the attendant or relevant staff member immediately.
The student weight room is open the following times:
Monday – Friday
7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday | 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday | 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Athletic Weight Room
Tom Golisano Field House
The Tom Golisano Field House is open for non-varsity students to use certain times throughout the week. The practice courts and weight room are open Monday through Friday, 8:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., and Sunday 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Additionally, on Saturdays that don’t host home football games, the practice courts and weight room are open 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
STUDENT LIFE
There’s Always Something to Do 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 your life, there’s something special about the connections you make at AMU. Our Department of Student Life is committed to helping you feel welcomed, accepted, and engaged at Ave Maria.
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.
HOUSEHOLDS
Households are single-gender faithbased groups of five or more students who come together for intentional Catholic community. They're a great way for you 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.
Getting Started with Households
There are two Household Fairs at the beginning of each semester. This is a great opportunity to hear more 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
To learn more about household life at AMU, email Fr. Joseph at fr.joseph.lugalambi@avemaria.edu.
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
• Turning Point USA at Ave Maria
• Young Americans for Freedom
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 (volunteer services for pregnant and parenting students)
• Ave Maria Best Buddies
Devotional
• Legion of Mary
Students start new clubs all year long at AMU! Check out the clubs page on My.Ave to contact club leaders, or email Hannah Baalman for more information at hannah.r.baalman@avemaria.edu
All this information can be a bit overwhelming, but don’t worry, we have My.AveMaria!
My.Ave is an online platform for all University events and information. Find upcoming events, announcements about what’s going on around campus, and information on clubs, Mass times, the cafeteria menu, and important links. It’s a “one-stop-shop” to find out what’s happening around campus.
Well, what are you waiting for? Add My.AveMaria to your home screen!
1. On your phone, go to my.avemaria.edu
2. Select “Share” at the bottom of the browser window
3. Scroll down and click “Add to Home Screen”
4. Name your shortcut
5. Enjoy instant access to everything happening on campus
Add My.AveMaria to your homescreen. Start now! my.avemaria.edu
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
FALL SEMESTER EVENTS
August
8/27 | Introduction to Handshake / On Campus and Off Campus Employment
8/29 | Theology on Tap
8/30 | Welcome Back Bonfire
8/31 | Annual Dodge Ball Tournament
September
9/6 | Fall Activities Fair
9/11 - 9/13 | Mother Teresa Project Information Week
9/11 | Professors and Cigars
9/11 | Part-Time Job Fair
9/16 - 9/21 | Fall Household Week
9/17 | Cover Letter and Resume Workshop
9/19 | Theology on Tap
9/21 | Annual Sock Hop Dance
9/24 | LinkedIn Workshop
9/26 | Etiquette Dinner
9/29 | Women's Brunch
October
10/1 | Interviewing 101 Workshop
10/1 | Angelology by Dr. Mark Miravalle
10/7 | Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary Celebration
10/9 | Whiskey, Cigars, and Professors
10/9 | Business Career Expo
10/10 | Blessed Carlo Acutis Celebration
10/11 - 10/13 | Fall Women’s Off Campus Retreat
10/16 | Graduate and Professional School Fair
10/17 | Theology on Tap
10/22 | Feast of Pope St. John Paul II Celebration
10/26 | Annual Sadie Hawkins Dance
10/27 | Women's Brunch
10/30 | Catholic Career Expo
November
11/1 - 11/3 | Homecoming, Parents Weekend
11/1 | Phi Kappa Phi Induction Ceremony
11/1 | Alumni Homecoming Career Panel
11/1 | All Saints’ Day Feast
11/5 | Interviewing 101 Workshop
11/6 | Whiskey, Cigars, and Professors
11/7 | Theology on Tap
11/12 | Resume vs. Curriculum Vitae: What Is the Difference
11/13 | Mock Interviews
11/15 - 11/17 | Drama Club Fall Production
11/21 | Book Discussion: Come Be My Light
11/22 - 11/24 | On Campus Fall Retreat
11/24 | Women's Brunch
December
12/7 | Snow Ball Dance
Explore more event details, updates, and spring semester events on My.Ave!
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
CAMPUS
THOMAS & SELBY PRINCE BUILDING
BOB THOMAS STUDENT UNION
CAMPUS MAP
24/7 ADORATION
The Daily Grind Coffee Shop Quiet Study Areas
Art Exhibits
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
CANIZARO LIBRARY
Restaurants
Shopping
Health
Other
TOWN
THE PUB & GRILL AT AVE MARIA THE BEAN OF AVE MARIA
D’MARIA
MARIA DENTISTRY MATER DEI CLINIC
AMU CAMPUS STORE
TOWN MAP
NAILS
PUBLIX GROCERY AND PHARMACY
BANK
THE BLUE BOUTIQUE CONSIGNMENT SHOP
OASIS KITCHEN LOUNGE
TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
VICKY’S BAKERY
MELTZ ICE CREAM
BLUE AGAVE MEXICAN RESTAURANT
AVE MARIA PARISH OFFICE
AVE MARIA RELIGIOUS GIFTS
KEY TOUCHPOINTS IN NAPLES, FL
We love our community in Ave Maria, but sometimes it’s fun to go into Naples and explore! Here are some key touchpoints to note in Naples that you might need throughout the year.
Grocery Stores and Shopping
• Walgreens — 20 miles | 15295 Collier Blvd.
• Aldi — 20 miles | 8660 Addison Place Circle
• Target — 23 miles | 2415 Tarpon Bay Blvd.
• Walmart Supercenter — 24 miles | 5420 Juliet Blvd.
• Seed to Table — 24 miles | 4835 Immokalee Rd.
• Costco — 29 miles | 6275 Naples Blvd.
• Whole Foods Market — 29 miles | 9101 Strada Pl.
• Coastland Center Mall — 34 miles | 1900 Tamiami Trail N.
Food and Restaurants
• McDonald’s — 14 miles | 13811 Immokalee Rd.
• Dunkin Donuts — 14 miles | 13600 Immokalee Rd.
• Chick-fil-A — 20 miles | 8610 Addison Place Circle
• Starbucks — 20 miles | 8867 Immokalee Rd.
• Culvers — 20 miles | 8940 Sage Ave.
• Hibachi of Japan (AMU favorite) — 20 miles 15215 Collier Blvd.
• Five Guys — 22 miles | 7211 Vanderbilt Beach Rd.
• Panera Bread — 23 miles | 2415 Tarpon Bay Blvd.
• Chipotle — 28 miles | 9100 Strada Pl.
Entertainment
• Vanderbilt Beach Park — 25 miles | 100 Vanderbilt Beach Rd.
• Mercato Shopping Plaza (shopping, restaurants, and movie theater) — 29 miles 9110 Strada Pl.
• Paragon Pavilion Movie Theater — 30 miles 833 Vanderbilt Beach Rd.
• Regal Naples IMAX & 4DX Movie Theater 30 miles | 6006 Hollywood Drive
• Lowdermilk Beach Park — 36 miles | 1301 Gulf Shore Blvd. N.
• 5th Avenue South (shopping, restaurants, beach access) — 37 miles | Fifth Ave S.
• Naples Pier Beach — 38 miles | 25 12th Ave. S.
Health Services and Emergency Centers
• Collier Urgent Care — 20 miles | 8845 Founders Square Dr.
• North Naples Hospital (NCH) — 26 miles 11190 Health Park Blvd.
FYI: IMPORTANT THINGS TO HAVE AT YOUR FINGERTIPS ...
NO CLASSES | October 3 – 6, Fall Break
REGISTER FOR YOUR SPRING 2025 CLASSES | November 12 – 15
NO CLASSES | November 27 – December 1, Thanksgiving Break
NO CLASSES | March 1 – 9, Spring Break
REGISTER FOR YOUR FALL 2025 CLASSES | April 1 – 4
NO CLASSES | April 17 – 21, Easter Break
Daily Mass (Mon.-Fri.)
• 6:30 a.m.
• 8:00 a.m.
• 10:30 a.m.
• 12:05 p.m.
• 5:30 p.m.
• 8:00 p.m.
Daily Confession (Mon.-Fri.)
• 7:00 a.m. – 7:50 a.m.
• 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Campus Ministry Lounge)
• 6:30 p.m. – 7:50 p.m. (Tues.-Wed.)
• 7:00 p.m. – 7:50 p.m. (Mon., Wed., Fri.)
Full confession schedule on pg. 30
2024-2025 Holy Days of Obligation
• November 1, 2024 | Solemnity of All Saints
• December 25, 2024 | The Nativity of Our Lord
• January 1, 2025 | The Solemnity of Mary Mother of God 2024-2025 Marian Solemnities (pertinent to AMU)
• December 9, 2024 | Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
• March 25, 2025 | Solemnity of the Annunciation
Campus Nurse: (239) 304-7970
Ave Maria Urgent Care (Mater Dei Clinic): (239) 867-4395
RD on Call: (239) 280-7344
AMU Security: (239) 280-6289
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