STUDENT LIFE

Nurturing the

WHOLE STUDENT

Ave Maria University is home to a beautiful campus and a thriving culture that’s young, vibrant and Catholic to the core. AMU provides a safe and edifying campus life so students can enjoy a complete formation of their intellectual, social and spiritual life. We seek to form the next generation of great Catholic saints!

RESIDENCE LIFE & HOUSING

Living in community is at the core of our educational mission at AMU. We commit to maintaining 90% on-campus residency for our students. As a student at Ave Maria University, you’ll build strong and lasting friendships, grow among your peers and learn from the example of more senior students. Additionally, our devoted staff of Residence Directors are on-site at all times to assist you with any academic, spiritual or social needs.

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CAMPUS MINISTRY

The Catholic life is the reason for our existence and is the very heart and soul of AMU. Our students benefit from a strong Catholic culture centered around daily devotions and sacramental life. You’ll have access to on-campus daily Mass, regular confession and spiritual direction, perpetual adoration, daily rosary walks and much more. It is our mission to help you integrate the practice of the Faith with a dynamic Catholic student life.

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IN THE SPIRIT OF RECREATION

Our intramural sports are geared towards restoring and refreshing the body and mind of our students while also strengthening our community life. Participation is open to all students, faculty and staff, and is completely free! With hundreds of students competing in a variety of sports, you’ll hardly find a better occasion for friendly and joyful competition at AMU.

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STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

We know that the struggles of university students can seem overwhelming at times. That’s why our dedicated support staff provides a wide range of services to help students overcome adversity and achieve academic excellence. From tutoring and developing good study habits to test prep and academic counseling, we are determined to help all AMU students become AMU graduates! All of our student services are offered free of charge; we also provide adaptive services for students with documented disabilities.

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AVE MARIA HOST FAMILY CLUB

Our Host Family Club takes our students’ formation beyond the University by connecting them with families and individuals from the local community. Families who enroll will have periodic meetings with one of our students over the course of a semester to give them a glimpse of life after graduation. A host family can contribute to the formation of our students by sharing a family meal, attending a sporting event or celebrating holidays.

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CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS

AMU boasts more than 40 clubs and organizations on campus, so you can pursue your passions or discover new ones as you build lasting friendships

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