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Â鶹ӳ»­ is proud of its Catholic identity. We pledge to remain faithful to the teachings of the Catholic Church and to provide our students with the means of maintaining and thriving in their spiritual life, which is at the very core of our mission.

At Â鶹ӳ»­ we seek to develop the whole person. Our community life allows students to form friendships to strengthen the heart, build up the mind under the instruction of our distinguished faculty and grow in their relationship with Christ by frequenting the Sacraments.

Our stunning university campus in sunny Southwest Florida is home to our thriving Catholic culture. Learn, grow, discover your vocation and become the Catholic God calls you to be at Â鶹ӳ»­.

Â鶹ӳ»­ offers over 40 diverse student clubs and organizations to build upon your intellectual and spiritual formation. Academics, arts, athletics, faith and charitable works: They all find a place in our student clubs and organizations.

Many of our students take to the playing field representing the Ave Maria Gyrenes for both men's and women's athletics. Our student-athletes excel and grow in a number of sports, often going on to compete at the division, state and even national levels.

Our campus ministry is at the core of our Catholic Identity at Â鶹ӳ»­. We encourage students to nourish their spiritual life by attending our on-campus daily Mass, frequenting confession and spiritual direction, perpetual adoration and other Catholic devotions proven to make saints.

Come and visit our beautiful university campus nestled in sunny Southwest Florida. Form your mind, nourish your soul and discover your vocation at Â鶹ӳ»­.