Saint Leo University

Founded in 1889 as Florida's first Catholic institution, Saint Leo University has a rich history of providing students with a transformative, values-centered education. With over 40 majors and minors to choose from, the university's core mission is to inspire students to become their best selves and lead the way for those who follow. Saint Leo truly is a university of international consequence. The global presence on Saint Leo’s campus has more than doubled over the past 10 years, and they are just getting started. Located in the rolling hills of Central Florida, Saint Leo is now home to more than 750 international students from around the world – that’s nearly one in four students on campus. Why Saint Leo University: Career Services: Career Services connects students to thousands of internships and job opportunities each year. They host over 60 companies on campus and over 1,000 positions and 4,000 internships posted annually on Handshake. Academic Opportunities: Students can enhance their academic journey with study abroad, ROTC, and on-campus employment. International education is a once-in-a-lifetime transformative experience integral to Saint Leo University's mission, and the university makes it easy and affordable, with options including a full semester abroad, shorter faculty-led trips, and service learning opportunities across the United States and the world. Campus Facilities and Resources: Saint Leo offers diverse dining options, faith-based experiences, and creative outlets such as theatre, radio, and a student-run newspaper. There are 4 different food venue locations on the campus, opportunities for Faith and Spirituality Experiences, Music and Theatre Productions, Saint Leo University Radio and Podcast Experiences, and The Lions’ Pride student-run newspaper. Community Engagement: Give back through meaningful service initiatives that strengthen leadership and social responsibility. The university's office has made a commitment to develop its students into servant leaders. They recognize the importance of civic engagement and believe the collegiate experience is maximized with community involvement. Health, Wellness, and Recreation: Get involved and make a difference in the community. Stay active with intramural sports, group fitness classes, an infinity pool, and a state-of-the-art wellness center. Whether for fun or fitness, there are plenty of ways to stay engaged at Saint Leo University. Student Organizations and Leadership: Join over 60+ student clubs and participate in 1,500+ annual events at Saint Leo. From leadership roles in Student Government to networking through the LEAD Scholars Program, there are endless ways to get involved.