St. Ambrose University 518 West Locust Davenport Iowa 52803 admit

General Information
Student Life and
Support Services
The purpose of student life and support services
is to augment academic life by encouraging
growth in the non-academic areas so students
may enjoy the total educational process. All student
services are based on the Catholic-Christian
character of the University.
Resources are available to help meet students’
various needs—whether informational, health,
psychological, financial, vocational, academic,
social, or spiritual.
Detailed information on student life, student
rights and responsibilities and the following student
services is available in the Student Services
Office, in the Professional Development Center,
and in the Student Handbook.
Academic Advising
Students are assigned a faculty or staff advisor
who will assist in the selection of courses leading
to the chosen degree or certificate. Advisors are
interested in the student as an individual, and
will help the student in meeting educational
goals. Academic counseling also is available on
an ongoing basis to help students determine their
progress in fulfilling their academic course
requirements. Students may also receive assistance
in selecting or changing an academic major.
First year students are assigned a mentor, who
is an advisor committed to helping them succeed
academically and adjust to the University environment.
At the end of the first year, students
transfer from the mentor to an advisor in their
major.
Athletics
The athletic program is widely varied, with varsity
and intramural activities for men and women.
Activities are centered around the multi-purpose
Physical Education Center which opened in
1983. Recreational facilities include the gymnasium,
racquetball courts, tennis court, indoor
track, weight-lifting rooms, and the swimming
pool. St. Ambrose is a member of the National
Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). It
sponsors men’s teams in football, basketball,
baseball, golf, tennis, cross country and track,
volleyball, and soccer and women’s teams in basketball,
volleyball, soccer, softball, tennis, cross
country and track, dance and golf.
Bookstore and Coffee House
The campus Bookstore and Coffee House is
located at the southeast corner of the campus on
Harrison Street. In addition to supplying new
and used textbooks, the bookstore carries a wide
range of school supplies, magazines, newspapers,
gifts, sundries and University memorabilia. Book
buy backs are held during finals week each
semester. The coffee house serves light meals,
bagels, sweet rolls, ice cream, desserts, and a
wide assortment of regular and flavored coffees.
Campus Ministry
St. Ambrose offers a religious environment
emphasizing the values, attitudes, and goals of
the Catholic heritage. Academic disciplines in
theology and philosophy explore the religious
and spiritual dimensions of human life. The
University chaplain, the director of the Campus
Ministry Program, and diocesan priests are available
for religious and personal counseling.
Regular masses and religious services are offered
during the academic year in Christ the King
Chapel on campus. One daily mass is said
Monday through Friday, and two masses are
scheduled for Sunday. Times are posted each
semester in the Chapel. Campus Ministry also
publishes a weekly bulletin which includes religious
activities.
Career Development Center
The Career Development Center offers part-time
and full-time job listings and career information.
Services include career counseling and planning
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