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 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
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
4:45 p.m.
Presidential & Provost Welcome Address | Tom Golisano Field House
5:15 p.m.
Family Farewell | Tom Golisano Filed House
5:30 p.m.
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
9:00 a.m.
Daily Mass | Ave Maria Parish
10:00 a.m.
Meet-Up on the Green | Academic Lawn
10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
AMU's Blueprint for Student Success | Paul M. Henkels Academic Building Classrooms - see insert
11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Advisor Meet-Up | Paul M. Henkels Academic Building
2:30 p.m.
Domino-tion: Pizza Showdown | Bob Thomas Student Union Ballroom
6:45 p.m.
Aloha Ave Luau | Student Park, Pool
9:00 p.m.
Rosary Walk by Candlelight | Rosary Wall
Daily Mass
9:00 a.m.
Ave Maria Parish
Meet-Up on the Green
10:00 a.m.
Academic Lawn
AMU's Blueprint for Student Success
10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Paul M. Henkels Academic Building Classrooms - see insert
Advisor Meet-Up
11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Paul M. Henkels Academic Building
Domino-tion: Pizza Showdown
2:30 p.m.
Bob Thomas Student Union Ballroom
Aloha Ave Luau
6:45 p.m.
Student Park, Pool
Rosary Walk by Candlelight
9:00 p.m.
Rosary Wall
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
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Adoration & Confessions | Bob Thomas Student Union Building Ballroom
9:00 p.m.
Rosary Walk by Candlelight | Rosary Wall
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
7:00 p.m.
All Hall Meetings | Residence Halls
8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Welcome Back Bonfire | Student Park
All Hall Meetings
7:00 p.m.
Respective Halls
Welcome Back Bonfire
8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Student Park
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
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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
5050 Ave Maria Blvd., Ave Maria, FL 34142
