Orientation Fall 2025

August 18-22, 2025

WELCOME TO

Your New Community

Orientation is your official kick-off to life at Ave Maria University—and we’re here 
to make it unforgettable! Over five packed days, you’ll move into your new home, meet your classmates, explore campus, and dive into all the things that make AMU one of a kind.


From small groups and campus adventures to Mass and late-night events, Orientation is where memories are made, your faith journey deepens, and your AMU story begins.


At Orientation, you’re becoming part of a joyful, faith-filled Catholic community where you can grow spiritually, academically, and personally. This week sets the tone for the incredible 
years ahead—and we can’t wait to welcome you!

“For I know the plans I have for you — to give you a future and a hope.”  —Jeremiah 29:11

Orientation Fall 2025

August 18-22, 2025

WELCOME TO

Your New Community

Orientation is your official kick-off to life at Ave Maria University—and we’re here to make it unforgettable! Over five packed days, you’ll move into your new home, meet your classmates, explore campus, and dive into all the things that make AMU one of a kind.

“For I know the plans I have for you —  to give you a future and a hope.”  —Jeremiah 29:11

Schedule of Events

8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

One Stop Shop | Thomas and Selby Prince Building Lobby, 114, 115, 116

8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Unpack & Unwind | Residence Halls and Student Park

1:15 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Café Connect | Daily Grind (Canizaro Library)

1:15 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Parent Session | O'Bryan Performance Hall - Thomas and Selby Prince Building

2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.

Resource Fair | Lobby - Thomas and Selby Prince Building

2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Athletic Meeting for Parents | Paul M. Henkels Academic Building Classroom - see insert

3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Opening Mass | Ave Maria Parish

4:15 p.m.

Gyrene Gathering & Welcome | Tom Golisano Field House

4:30 p.m.

Presidential & Provost Welcome Address | Tom Golisano Field House

5:15 p.m.

Family Farewell | Tom Golisano Filed House

Parent Reception | Tom Golisano Field House

6:30 p.m.

Orientation Kickoff:  Meet Your Orientation Team | O'Bryan Performance Hall - Thomas and Selby Prince Building

7:30 p.m.

Battle of the Halls | Canizaro Library Lawn

9:00 p.m.

Rosary Walk by Candlelight | Rosary Wall

Orientation One-Stop Shop
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Thomas and Selby Prince Building Lobby, 114, 115, 116

Unpack & Unwind
8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Residence Halls and Student Park

Café Connect
1:15 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Daily Grind (Canizaro Library)

Parent Info Session

1:15 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

O'Bryan Performance Hall - Thomas and Selby Prince Building

Parent Resource Fair
2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Lobby - Thomas and Selby Prince Building

Athletic Meeting for Parents
2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Paul M. Henkels Academic Building Classrooms - see insert

Opening Mass
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Ave Maria Parish

Gyrene Gathering & Welcome
4:15 p.m.
Tom Golisano Field House

Presidential & Provost Welcome Address
4:45 p.m.
Tom Golisano Field House

Family Farewell
5:15 p.m.
Tom Golisano Field House

Parent Reception
5:30 p.m.
Tom Golisano Field House

Orientation Kickoff: Meet Your Orientation Team
6:30 p.m.
O'Bryan Performance Hall - Thomas and Selby Prince Building

Battle of the Halls
7:30 p.m.
Canizaro Library

Rosary Walk by Candlelight
9:00 p.m.
Rosary Wall

Mini Sessions Group Rotation Assignment (Group A, B, C, D, or E) is listed on your student name badgeSee insert for Group Rotation Schedule

1:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m

Mini Session Option 1:  Campus Ministry & Households Henkels AB Classrooms (see insert)

1:20 p.m. - 1:35 p.m

Mini Session Option 2:  Clubs & Intramural Sports Henkels AB Classrooms (see insert)

1:40 p.m. - 1:55 p.m.

Mini Session Option 3:  Health & Wellness Henkels AB Classrooms (see insert)

2:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.

Mini Session Option 4:  Graduate Programs & Career Services Henkels AB Classrooms (see

2:20 p.m. - 2:35 p.m.

Mini Session Option 5: Study Abroad & Pilgrimages Henkels AB Classrooms (see insert)

2:40 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Domino-tion:  Pizza Showdown Bob Thomas Student Union Ballroom

Mini Session Option 1: Campus Ministry & Households
1:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Henkels AB Classroom (see insert)

Mini Session Option 2: Clubs & Intramural Sports
1:20 p.m. - 1:35 p.m.
Henkels AB Classroom (see insert)

Mini Session Option 3: Health & Wellness
1:40 p.m. - 1:55 p.m.
Henkels AB Classroom (see insert)

Mini Session Option 4: Graduate Programs & Career Services 

2:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.

Henkels AB Classroom (see insert)

Mini Session Option 5: Study Abroad & Pilgramages
2:20 p.m. - 2:35 p.m.
Henkels AB Classroom (see insert)

Domino-tion: Pizza Showdown
2:40 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Bob Thomas Student Union Ballroom

9:00 a.m.

Daily Mass | Ave Maria Parish

9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Dorms, Donuts, & Fellowship | Residence Halls

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Jax Fall Fair | Tom Golisano Field House

3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Adoration & Confessions | Bob Thomas Student Union Building Ballroom

9:00 p.m.

Rosary Walk by Candlelight | Rosary Wall

Mini Sessions Group Rotation Assignment (Group A, B, C, D, or E) is listed on your student name badgeSee insert for Group Rotation Schedule

Daily Mass
9:00 a.m.
Ave Maria Parish

Dorms, Donuts, & Fellowship
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Residence Halls

Jax Fall Fair
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Tom Golisano Field House

Adoration & Confessions

3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Bob Thomas Student Union Building Ballroom

Rosary Walk by Candlelight
9:00 p.m.
Rosary Wall

Freshman Men (Non-Fall Athlete) | Residence Life All Hall Meeting
Demitri Lecture Hall
6:00-7:00 p.m.

Returning Men (Non-Fall Athlete) | Residence Life All Hall Meeting Demitri Lecture Hall

Demitri Lecture Hall
7:00-8:00 p.m.

Freshman Women (Non-Fall Athlete) | Residence Life All Hall Meeting
O'Brien Performance Hall Prince
6:00-7:00 p.m.

Returning Women (Non-Fall Athlete) | Residence Life All Hall Meeting
O'Brien Performance Hall Prince
7:00-8:00 p.m.

6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Freshman Men (Non-Fall Athlete) | Residence Life All Hall Meeting Demitri Lecture Hall

7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Returning Men (Non-Fall Athlete) | Residence Life All Hall Meeting Demitri Lecture Hall

6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Freshman Women (Non-Fall Athlete) | Residence Life All Hall Meeting O'Brien Performance Hall Prince

7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Returning Women (Non-Fall Athlete) | Residence Life All Hall Meeting O'Brien Performance Hall Prince

7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Swampfest: Party Under the Palms | Tom Golisano Fieldhouse or Bob Thomas Student Union Lawn Amphitheater and Cafe Patio

Swampfest: Party Under the Palms
7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Fieldhouse or Bob Thomas Student Union Lawn Amphitheater and Cafe Patio

2024 Orientation Highlights

Contact

Have questions about Orientation? Please contact:
 
Admissions
(239) 280 - 2500 | Admissions@avemaria.edu

Financial Aid
(239) 280-1669 | AMUFinancialAid@avemaria.edu

Registrar
(239) 280-2565 | AMURegistrar@avemaria.edu

Residence Life
ResidenceLife@avemaria.edu