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Student Housing

Campus life: living, dining, community, and safety

Campus life isn't just about where you sleep. It includes all your day-to-day needs and activities, and it's where you'll meet people from all walks of life. In other words, your community.

Benefits of life on St. Ambrose's campus

Living on campus while earning your degree provides a strong sense of community, easy access to academic resources and support, and the ability to participate in extracurricular activities.

Connect with diverse communities

Make friends and build lasting relationships with people from all walks of life

Convenient access to classes

Enjoy convenient access to classes and resources

Supportive tutors and advisors

Access tutors, study groups, and academic advisors to support you

Explore interests with student orgs

Join student organizations to explore your interests and develop new skills

Develop life skills and confidence

Learn life skills, develop self-reliance, and gain confidence in your abilities

Secure living with 24/7 support

Rely on 24/7 security, weekly housekeeping, and Resident Advisors on each floor

Discover the different options for campus living

Freshman housing

Two dorms are devoted to first-year students: Franklin and Cosgrove Halls. Find the right housing option for you.

Explore freshman housing options

Upperclassmen housing

Numerous options exist for upperclassmen, including townhouses, campus houses and apartment-style residences along with off-campus housing.

Find the best housing option for you

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Dining and meal plans on campus

There's something for every appetite and dietary preference on campus. Locations include the Cosgrove Cafeteria, Rogalski Food Court, and the Beehive Coffee Shop. Stay nourished for optimum learning.

Explore campus dining options
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Find community with activities

Explore new and existing interests by joining clubs for academics, arts, culture, and sports. Meet new friends at social gatherings and cultural celebrations on campus and in the residence halls.

Find activities and clubs
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Campus safety is a top priority

At St. Ambrose University, our campus housing prioritizes comprehensive safety measures, from well-lit pathways to 24/7 security patrols, we maintain a commitment to total campus safety and security.

Learn about safety practices

News & Events at SAU

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McMullen Awards

Join us April 9 to honor McMullen Award recipients who exemplify wisdom, courage, justice, and service at Mass and a reception on campus.

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Mount Mercy University names Todd Olson, PhD, campus president following completion of integration with St. Ambrose University

Mount Mercy University is building for the future, announcing an important leadership update to advance its Catholic and Mercy mission.

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St. Ambrose creates unique path to orthopaedic specialization in physical therapy

St. Ambrose University is giving future physical therapists a rare opportunity to specialize early in their careers – without leaving the state.

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Find your hive at SAU

SAU is not just a school, it's a community. Join the Fighting Bees, find your hive, and become who you're meant to be.