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Experience for yourself

Experience what Ave Maria University is actually like. From the authentic, Catholic culture and rigorous academics to its joyful community life, experienceAMU for yourself.

The Ave Maria Experience is a two-day, fully immersive event that lets you live like an AMU student:

  • Stay overnight in the residence halls
  • Attend real classes alongside current students
  • Pray with us at daily Mass or Adoration
  • Make new friends from around the country
  • Experience the joy that sets AMU apart

During your visit, you can explore clubs, households, intramural sports, and campus events; learn about scholarship opportunities; and discover our 36 majors and 35 minors—all while enjoying our campus in sunny southwest Florida.

You may also qualify for Presidential Scholarship Weekend—an exclusive, invitation-only event where students compete for significant scholarships, including awards that cover full tuition, fees, room, and board. Find out if you quality here.  

The Ave Maria Experience is a two-day, fully immersive event that lets you live like an AMU student:

  • Stay overnight in the residence halls
  • Attend real classes alongside current students
  • Pray with us at daily Mass or Adoration
  • Make new friends from around the country
  • Experience the joy that sets AMU apart

During your visit, you can explore clubs, households, intramural sports, and campus events; learn about scholarship opportunities; and discover our 36 majors and 35 minors—all while enjoying our campus in sunny southwest Florida.

You may also qualify for Presidential Scholarship Weekend—an exclusive, invitation-only event where students compete for significant scholarships, including awards that cover full tuition, fees, room, and board. Find out if you qualify here.  

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The Ave Maria Experience (AME) is a two day, overnight group eventwith immersive and interactive activities for students who would liketo experience various aspects of life at Ave Maria University.Join other prospective students for an immersive day of campus life,interactive activities, and authentic AMU experiences.

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OTHER WAYS TO EXPERIENCE AMU

Summer Leadership Program

Experience AMU at our fourth Annual Summer Leadership Program June22-27, 2025! We re looking for rising high school juniors and seniors who areacademically driven and committed to growing in their faith to spend aweek with us on campus, exploring what life is like at Our Lady s University.Learn how AMU is committed to excellence of the mind, heart, and soul.