Welcome to Student Affairs
The Division of Student Affairs is home to a dedicated team of professionals committed to educating, supporting, and empowering every student we serve. From University Campus to our regional centers and online Worldwide community, we are here for you, wherever your Lion journey takes you. We believe your education extends far beyond the classroom. Our offices, programs, and services are designed to help you thrive academically, socially, and personally, because we know that who you become here matters just as much as what you learn. We want you to love Saint Leo. We want you to feel a deep sense of pride in this community and in everything you contribute to it. Most importantly, we want you to be healthy, happy, and safe throughout your time with us. Get involved. Lead something. Show up. The organizations, events, and leadership opportunities available to you are not just additions to your experience, they are the experience. And the unique perspective, energy, and gifts you bring to this community make us better.
Take advantage of every resource available to you. We are here, and we are rooting for you.
Curtis Burton
Vice President, Student Affairs
Curtis.Burton@saintleo.edu
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Residence Life
The purpose of the Residence Life program is to work collaboratively with students, staff, and faculty in the creation of a caring living-learning environment. At Saint Leo University, resident students have a unique opportunity for personal growth within a supportive and safe environment.
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Office of Military Affairs and Services
The Office of Military Affairs and Services is dedicated to your success at Saint Leo University. We are here to assist you at every stage of your education experience. In addition to hosting Military Resource Centers at University Campus, the Tampa Center, Savannah, and other locales, OMAS provides programs, services, organizations, and opportunities that celebrate our nation’s heroes and support success for all military affiliated students.
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Career Services
Career Services assists students with all phases of career development from career guidance and job search training to resume advice, interview skills, and professional networking. With Be Leo Great, we help students build their employability through development of career competencies. We partner with hundreds of employers each year to provide opportunities for Saint Leo students and alumni to secure internships and part-and full-time jobs throughout the world. We serve Saint Leo University alumni for life!
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New Student Orientation
New Student Orientation (NSO) includes a variety of programs and events that will set students on the path toward academic and personal success at Saint Leo University. This multi-day experience acquaints students with our campus, support services, policies, staff and faculty, and is the beginning of their friendships with other new and returning students. In addition to virtual experiences for all students offered throughout the summer, distinct orientations are provided for international students, graduate students, and all new undergraduate students, first year and transfer.
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Office of Accessibility Services
The Office of Accessibility Services is to assist students with specific learning needs in achieving access to higher education and to promote their ongoing personal and educational success, as well as to increase the awareness and responsiveness of the campus community to students with disabilities.
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Health Services
The Health Center is committed to providing quality, professional medical care. We promote and advocate personal responsibility for choosing a lifestyle that leads to lifelong health. We provide full-time primary care services such as physicals, annual health promotion visits, immunizations, treatments for injuries, seasonal allergies, cold and flu treatment and more.
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University Safety
Saint Leo University Safety provides a safe and secure environment for our students, faculty, staff, and visitors. University Safety takes that statement seriously. Our team is staffed with trained and professional officers who are certified in their field by the State of Florida. They patrol the campus twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, on foot, mountain bikes, patrol car, and golf carts.
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Counseling and Prevention Services
Counseling Services provides for the emotional, psychological and spiritual needs of its students and campus personnel. Promoting education, prevention and intervention, the Counseling Center strives to aid individuals on their path toward academic, social, and personal growth.
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Violence Education and Prevention Program
The Violence Education and Prevention Program (VEPP) is an Office of Violence Against Women grant-funded program that strives to prevent dating & sexual violence before it occurs. Through implementing campus-wide interventions and awareness campaigns, VEPP engages students, faculty, staff, and community members across all levels.
Lions Prevention
Learn how Saint Leo University promotes student well-being and safety through its Lions Prevention Program. Explore resources, education, and support focused on hazing prevention, ethical leadership, and healthy student organization practices.
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Student Engagement and Leadership
The Office of Student Engagement and Leadership is committed to creating meaningful learning opportunities that inspire and challenge students to embrace lifelong learning, pursue personal excellence, live with integrity, celebrate the unique qualities and shared humanity of every individual, and foster a spirit of community and stewardship.
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Lions Care
Lions Care is a university-wide initiative that embraces our institutional Core Values, especially the values of Respect and Community. Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs, Lions Care provides resources for individuals who may need assistance.
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GoldRush Dance Team
The Goldrush Dance Team promotes and increases school spirit at Saint Leo University and within the greater campus community.
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Game Day Cheer Team
The Saint Leo University Game Day Cheer team represents the University at several community and campus events. You can also find your Saint Leo Game Day Cheer Team members on the sidelines at all our home men’s and women’s basketball games.
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Spirit Team
Our goal is simple: creating the ONE PRIDE feeling! The Spirit Team brings energy and excitement to campus by hosting halftime competitions and special sporting events, including Pink Out, Green Out, International Night, and Greek Night at home games. We also collaborate with Student Affairs to organize pep rallies and other activities that make campus life vibrant and unforgettable!
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Ice Hockey
Founded in 2022, the Saint Leo University Ice Hockey Club is a competitive team composed of student-athletes from across the United States and Canada. Since its founding, Lions Club Hockey has experienced rapid growth—evolving from a brand-new startup competing against top amateur A and B League teams in the Tampa-Lakeland area into a strong prospective contender poised for admission into the ACHA’s College Hockey South (CHS) conference. -
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