AVE MARIA EXPERIENCE

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

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.

AVE MARIA EXPERIENCE

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

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 with our top professors
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 34 minors—all while enjoying our campus in sunny southwest Florida.

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Schedule

9:00 - 10:00 a.m.

Check-In, Activity Fair, & Breakfast | Student Union Building (SUB) and Ballroom

10:00 - 10:15 a.m.

Welcome Address | SUB Ballroom

10:15 - 11:45 a.m.

Campus Tours | Depart from SUB and end at Academic Lawn

12:00 - 12:45 p.m.

Daily Mass (Optional) | Ave Maria Parish

1:00 - 1:15 p.m.

Lunch & Settling In | SUB Ballroom

1:15 - 1:35 p.m.

Presidential Welcome & Opening Remarks | SUB Ballroom

2:00 - 4:30 p.m.


Students (Mock Classes) | Academic Building
Parents (Parent Tracks) | Prince Building

4:30 - 5:00 p.m.

Host Introductions & Parent Departure
Female students | SUB Ballroom
Male students | Prince Building
Parents | depart campus after meeting host

5:00 p.m.

Fall Festival

7:30 p.m.

Household Bonfire

7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

Breakfast | Student Union Building

9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Family Mass | Ave Maria Parish

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Parents Reception | Parents are invited to enjoy light brunch and fellowship with President Mark Middendorf & University leadership!

12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Mother Teresa Museum & Campus Tours

2:00 p.m.

Volleyball Game | Tom Golisano Field House

4:00 p.m.

Games | Academic Lawn

5:00 p.m.

Vigil Mass | Ave Maria Parish

6:00 p.m.

Dinner | TBA

7:00 p.m.

Soccer Game | Gyrene Field