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Orientation Fall 2025

August 18-22, 2025

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Your New Community

Orientation is your official kick-off to life at 鶹ý—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 鶹ýone of a kind.

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

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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

·䰿ѷհ

Your New Community

Orientation is your official kick-off to life at 鶹ý—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 鶹ýone 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

Monday, August 18
Tuesday, August 19
Wednesday, August 20
Thursday, August 21
Saturday, August 23

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

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

Parent Resource Fair | Lobby - Thomas and Selby Prince Building

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

Winter / Spring Athlete Parent Meetings | Paul M. Henkels Academic Building Classroom - see insert

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

Orientation Welcome Mass | Ave Maria Parish

4:15 p.m.

Gyrene Gathering & Welcome | Tom Golisano Field House

4:30 p.m.

Welcome Address | Tom Golisano Field House

5:15 p.m.

Family Farewell | Tom Golisano Field House

5:30 p.m.

Parent Reception |Tom Golisano Field House

5:30 p.m.

Community Dinner | Bob Thomas Student Union Building

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

8:30 p.m.

Small Group Gathering #1 | Various Locations - see insert

9:00 p.m.

Rosary Walk by Candlelight | Rosary Wall

9:30 p.m. - 10:45 p.m.

Late Night Food & Fun | Bob Thomas Student Union Building Dining Hall, Ballroom, and Tepe's Teepee

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

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

Residence Halls and Student Park
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Café Connect
1:15 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Daily Grind (Canizaro Library)
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Parent Info Session

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

O'Bryan Performance Hall - Thomas and Selby Prince Building
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Parent Resource Fair
2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Lobby - Thomas and Selby Prince Building
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Athletic Meeting for Parents
2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Paul M. Henkels Academic Building Classrooms - see insert
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Opening Mass
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Ave Maria Parish
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Gyrene Gathering & Welcome
4:15 p.m.
Tom Golisano Field House
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Presidential & Provost Welcome Address
4:45 p.m.
Tom Golisano Field House
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Family Farewell
5:15 p.m.
Tom Golisano Field House
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Parent Reception
5:30 p.m.
Tom Golisano Field House
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Orientation Kickoff: Meet Your Orientation Team
6:30 p.m.
O'Bryan Performance Hall - Thomas and Selby Prince Building
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Battle of the Halls
7:30 p.m.
Canizaro Library
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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

7:00 - 8:15 a.m.

Breakfast | Bob Thomas Student Union Building Dining Hall

9:00 a.m.
Daily Mass | Ave Maria Parish
10:00 a.m.
Meet-Up on the Green | Academic Lawn
10:15 - 11:00 a.m.
Set Up for Success | Paul M. Henkels Academic Building Classrooms - see handout
11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Advisor Meet-Up | Paul M. Henkels Academic Building - See handout for list of advisors and offices
12:00 p.m.
Community Lunch | Bob Thomas Student Union Building Dining Hall
12:00 p.m.
FSP and Honors Luncheons | FSP: Daily Grind; Honors: Honors Lounge
1:00 - 2:35 p.m.
15-Minute Mini Sessions (Concurrent): Campus Ministry & Households | Paul M. Henkels Academic Building Classrooms - See handout for session locations
1:00 - 2:35 p.m.
15-Minute Mini Sessions (Concurrent): Intramural Sports & Clubs | Paul M. Henkels Academic Building Classrooms - See handout for session locations
1:00 - 2:35 p.m.
15-Minute Mini Sessions (Concurrent): Health & Wellness | Paul M. Henkels Academic Building Classrooms - See handout for session locations
1:00 - 2:35 p.m.
15-Minute Mini Sessions (Concurrent): The Institute & Career Services | Paul M. Henkels Academic Building Classrooms - See handout for session locations
1:00 - 2:35 p.m.
15-Minute Mini Sessions (Concurrent): Study Abroad & Pilgrimages | Paul M. Henkels Academic Building Classrooms - See handout for session locations
2:40 p.m.
Domino-tion: Pizza Showdown | Bob Thomas Student Union Ballroom
5:00 p.m.
Dinner and Ice Cream Social with Campus Ministry | Bob Thomas Student Union Dining Hall
6:15- 6:45 p.m.
Small Group Gathering #2 | Various Locations - see handout
6:45 p.m.
Aloha Ave Luau | Student Park, Pool
9:00 p.m.
Rosary Walk | Rosary Wall
9:30 - 10:45 p.m.
Late Night Food & Fun | Bob Thomas Student Union Building Dining Hall, Ballroom, and Tepe's Teepee

Mini Session Option 1: Campus Ministry & Households
1:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Henkels AB Classroom (see insert)
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Mini Session Option 2: Clubs & Intramural Sports

1:20 p.m. - 1:35 p.m.
Henkels AB Classroom (see insert)
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Mini Session Option 3: Health & Wellness
1:40 p.m. - 1:55 p.m.
Henkels AB Classroom (see insert)
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Mini Session Option 4: Graduate Programs & Career Services 

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

Henkels AB Classroom (see insert)
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Mini Session Option 5: Study Abroad & Pilgramages
2:20 p.m. - 2:35 p.m.
Henkels AB Classroom (see insert)
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Domino-tion: Pizza Showdown
2:40 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Bob Thomas Student Union Ballroom

7:00 - 8:15 a.m.

Breakfast | Bob Thomas Student Union Building Dining Hall

9:00 a.m.

Daily Mass | Ave Maria Parish

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

Dorms, Donuts, & Fellowship | Residence Halls

11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Small Group Gathering #3 | Various Locations - see handout

12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.

The Institute Lunch | Bob Thomas Student Union Building Ballroom

12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.

Community Lunch | Bob Thomas Student Union Building Dining Hall

1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Jax Fall Fair |Tom Golisano Field House

3:30 - 5:00 p.m.

Adoration & Confessions | Bob Thomas Student Union Building Ballroom

4:00-5:30 p.m.

Free Time

5:30- 7:30 p.m.

Community Dinner | Bob Thomas Student Union Building Dining Hall

9:00 p.m.

Rosary Walk by Candlelight | Rosary Wall

9:30 - 10:45 p.m.

Late Night Food & Fun | Bob Thomas Student Union Building Dining Hall, Ballroom, and Tepe's Teepee

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
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Dorms, Donuts, & Fellowship
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Residence Halls
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Jax Fall Fair
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Tom Golisano Field House
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Adoration & Confessions

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

Bob Thomas Student Union Building Ballroom
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Rosary Walk by Candlelight

9:00 p.m.
Rosary Wall

7:00 p.m.

All Hall Meetings | Respective Halls

8:00 - 10:00 p.m.

Welcome Back Bonfire | Student Park

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

7:00 - 10:00 p.m.

Swampfest: Party Under the Palms | Tom Golisano Field House

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

More Information

2024 Orientation Highlights

Contact

Have questions about Orientation? Please contact:

Admissions
(239) 280 - 2500 | Admissions@avemaria.edu
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Financial Aid
(239) 280-1669 | AMUFinancialAid@avemaria.edu
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Registrar
(239) 280-2565 | AMURegistrar@avemaria.edu
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Residence Life
ResidenceLife@avemaria.edu

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