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Open House

Saturday, February 8, 2025

Register for Open House 

*This is an on-ground, in-person event taking place at our University Campus location.

Join us for our Spring Open House event at Saint Leo University on February 8th. Page. Discover our vibrant community and innovative academic programs during this exciting event.

Students who attend Open House and have submitted their application by 11:59PM Sunday, February 9th, 2025, are eligible to receive a $250 Open House Microscholarship. Please Note: The Event Microscholarship can only be awarded once. Students who attended a Fall Open House will not be eligible for the scholarship again. 

 

Admitted Students Day

Saturday, March 22, 2025

Register for Admitted Students Day

*This is an on-ground, in-person event taking place at our University Campus location.

Join us at Saint Leo’s University Campus for our upcoming Admitted Students Days. 
 
Admitted Students Day provides admitted students and their families with the perfect opportunity to explore all that Saint Leo has to offer. Guests will be equipped with information that will assist them in making an informed college decision.

Students who attend Admitted Students Day are eligible to receive a $250 Admitted Students Day Microscholarship

General Campus Visit Information

Excited to get your college experience underway? Schedule a visit to see our campus for yourself. You can explore the grounds, talk to our students, as well as tour our classrooms and residence halls.

With sunny Florida skies, palm trees, and plenty of green space across our 186 acres, life on the Saint Leo University campus is pure bliss.

You can select a day for your visit below or call us at (800) 334-5532 or (352) 588-8283 to schedule a tour today!

Schedule Your Visit Now 

Take a Virtual Tour of Campus

Navigating Your Way 

From the North or South

Take Interstate 75 to Exit 285. Head east on State Road 52; about 1.2 miles. Turn left onto County Road 52. Follow County Road 52; about 2.4 miles to roundabout.  Using the first right, Saint Leo University will be on your left.  At the next traffic light, left at the main entrance onto Palm Boulevard.  The main entrance is across the street from the Abbey Golf Course.   At the next traffic light, left at the main entrance onto Palm Boulevard.  The main entrance is across the street from the Abbey Golf Course. 


From Orlando

Take Interstate 4 West to Interstate 75. Exit to the north, then take I-75 to Exit 285. Head east on State Road 52; about 1.2 miles. Turn left onto County Road 52.  Follow County Road 52; about 2.4 miles to roundabout. Using the first right, Saint Leo University will be on your left.  At the next traffic light, left at the main entrance onto Palm Boulevard.  The main entrance is across the street from the Abbey Golf Course.     The main entrance is across the street from the Abbey Golf Course.  The average drive time from Orlando is approximately 90 minutes.


From Tampa International Airport

Drive north on Interstate 275 through Tampa. I-275 North will merge with Interstate 75 North. Once on I-75 North, take it to Exit 285. Head east on State Road 52; about 1.2 miles. Turn left onto County Road 52.  Follow County Road 52; about 2.4 miles to roundabout.  Using the first right, Saint Leo University will be on your left.  At the next traffic light, left at the main entrance onto Palm Boulevard.  The main entrance is across the street from the Abbey Golf Course. The average drive time from the airport is approximately 45 minutes.

Tampa International Airport

Tampa International Airport is located just 45 minutes from Saint Leo University. The following airlines serve Tampa International Airport:

AeromexicoAir Canada
AirTranAlaska Airlines
American AirlinesAvelo Airlines
Breeze AirwaysBritish Airways
Cayman AirwaysCopa Airlines
Delta Air LinesDiscover Airlines
Edelweiss AirFrontier Airlines
Havana AirJetBlue Airways
Porter AirlinesSilver Airways
Sky KingSouthwest Airlines
Spirit AirlinesSun Country Airlines
United AirlinesUS Airways
Virgin AtlanticWestJet Airlines

The following car rental companies serve Tampa International Airport (located at the airport): 

AlamoEnterprise
AvisHertz
BudgetNational Car Rental
Dollar Car RentalThrifty Car Rental

Additional rental car companies are available near the airport. For more information, visit the Ground Transportation section on the Tampa International Airport website.

Discounts

Please ask for the Saint Leo special rate where indicated. The University works with our hotel partners to arrange for special discounts, but cannot guarantee the availability of these rates. Rate agreements are subject to change throughout the year. Please confirm discounted rate availability directly with the hotel when booking your reservation.

Hotels

Hampton Inn & Suites - Tampa/Wesley Chapel
2740 Cypress Ridge Blvd.
Wesley Chapel, FL 33543
Phone: (813) 973-2288
Details: Approx. 15 minutes from Saint Leo University. Rates $109-$124.

Hampton Inn - Dade City/Zephyrhills
13215 US-Hwy. 301
Dade City, FL 33525
Phone: (352) 567-5277
Details: Closest hotel to Saint Leo University! Approx. 10 minutes from campus. Discount available. Rates $139 all year.

Hilton Garden Inn Tampa- Wesley Chapel
26640 Silver Maple Pkwy
Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
Phone: (813) 591-6900
Details: Approx. 20 minutes from Saint Leo University. On-site restaurant and pool. Rates vary.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Tampa North/Wesley Chapel
2775 Cypress Ridge Blvd.
Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
Phone: (813) 803-7899
Details: Approx. 20 minutes from Saint Leo University. Ask for 20% Saint Leo University discount (includes hot buffet breakfast). Rates vary

Holiday Inn Express & Suites - New Tampa
8310 Galbraith 
Tampa, FL 33647
Phone: (813) 910-7171
Details: Approx. 20 minutes from Saint Leo University. Ask for 20% Saint Leo University discount (includes hot buffet breakfast). Rates vary.

Best Western - Wesley Chapel
5639 Oakley Blvd.
Wesley Chapel, FL 33543
Phone: (813) 345-2000
Details: >Approx. 15 minutes from Saint Leo University. Ask for 10% Saint Leo University discount (includes continental breakfast).

SPOT X Hotel Tampa Bay
5703 Oakley Blvd.
Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
Phone: (937) 249-5557
Details: Approx. 10 minutes from Saint Leo University. Ask for 15% discount for Saint Leo University guests.

Rodeway Inn Wesley Chapel
5642 Oakley Blvd.
Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
Phone: (813) 991-4600
Details: Approx. 10 minutes from Saint Leo University. Ask for Saint Leo University discount: 10 percent off the current rate at time of booking. Use “ST.LEO” as the rate code when booking a reservation. Saint Leo University ID or proof of association required.

Lake Jovita Golf & Country Club
12900 Lake Jovita Blvd. 
Dade City, FL 33525
Phone: (866) 588-3149
Details: Nestled right next to the university, Lake Jovita offers three-bedroom, two-bath villas with full kitchen, living and dining room. For reservations please contact Sharon Gebhart. Ask for Saint Leo University discount.

Microtel Inn & Suites
7839 Gall Blvd.
Zephyrhills, FL 33541
Phone: (813) 783-2211
Details: Approx. 10 minutes from Saint Leo University. Ask for the 15% Saint Leo University discount. Rates $69.99 per night.

Microtel Inn & Suites
6298 Nature Coast Blvd.
Brooksville, FL 34602
Phone: (352) 593-3024
Details: Approx. 25 minutes from Saint Leo University. Ask for Saint Leo University discount:
$74 single-queen; $84 double-queen.

Ramada Inn
6815 Gall Blvd.
Zephyrhills, FL 33541
Phone: (813) 762-2000
Details: Approx. 15 minutes from Saint Leo University. Ask for 25% Saint Leo University discount (includes hot buffet breakfast). 

Residence Inn by Marriott: Tampa Suncoast Parkway at NorthPointe Village
2101 Northpointe Parkway
Lutz, FL 33558
Phone: (813) 792-8400
Details: Approx. 20 minutes from Saint Leo University. Ask for Saint Leo University discount: $109 all year. Rates vary, May-Dec (1-4 nights, $124)

Saddlebrook Resort Tampa (Interstate 75, Exit 279 on State Road 54)
5700 Saddlebrook Way
Wesley Chapel, FL 33543
Phone: (800) 729-8383
Details: Approx.15 minutes from Saint Leo University.

Springhill Suites by Marriott
5396 Primrose Lake Circle
Tampa, FL 33647
Phone: (813) 558-0300
Details: Approx. 20 minutes from Saint Leo University. Ask for 15% Saint Leo University discount.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Saint Leo University has designated accessible parking spaces clearly labeled throughout its campuses. All students and guests who require the use of an accessible parking space must clearly display the appropriate, state-issued parking permit (e.g., hanging mirror tag, license plate, sticker, etc.). Information about Florida’s Disabled Person Parking Permits can be found on the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles website. Students and guests at centers outside of Florida and those traveling to Florida locations from other states should reference guidelines specific to their state of residence. It is important to note that any applicable Saint Leo parking permits still apply to those utilizing accessible parking.

Students and guests with disabilities who require campus safety transportation as an accommodation should contact the Office of Accessibility Services at (352) 588-8464 or adaoffice@saintleo.edu to discuss their needs.

FOR GENERAL VISITORS: General visitors should enter campus through the main gate, proceed 3/4 around the traffic circle and turn right onto West Way, then make an immediate left into the visitor parking lot at University Saftey and Emergency Management. Visitors should park in spaces marked "Visitor Parking" and check in at University Safety to receive a visitor's pass.

FOR UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION/DAY PROGRAM DAILY INFO SESSIONS: Guests coming to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions from Interstate 75 should enter campus through the first entrance off of County Road 52 and make an immediate right onto Abbey Road. The Visit Center is the first building on the left. Guest parking is located in front of the building.

If entering through the main entrance, proceed 3/4 of the way around the traffic circle, then exit to the right onto West Way. Continue straight until the road turns left and proceed down Abbey Road. The Visit Center is located on your right, about halfway up the hill. Guest parking is located in front of the building.

FOR ADULT LEARNER (GRADUATE & UNDERGRADUATE) INFO SESSIONS: Guests should enter campus through the main gate, proceed 3/4 around the traffic circle and turn right onto West Way, then make an immediate left into the visitor parking lot. Visitors should park in spaces marked "Visitor Parking."

FOR MAJOR EVENT/ATHLETICS PARKING: For major campus events and parking for athletic events, guests should park in the parking garage located under the Turf Stadium. Entering campus from the main entrance, proceed 1/4 of the way around the traffic circle, exiting to the right onto East Way. Follow the road until it ends and turn left onto Lions Street. The entrance to the parking garage is just past the Turf Stadium on your right.

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Launch Experience
Campus map updated 9/10/2024

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The university welcomes persons from diverse and varied backgrounds. If you are in need of a disability-related accommodation to attend or participate in the event, please contact the university at least two weeks prior to the event by emailing:  Section504@saintleo.edu  Your email should include the name of the individual in need of the accommodation, a contact email and phone number, the title of the event, the date and time of the event, and the type of accommodation requested. The university will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations. The university can make no guarantee for reasonable accommodations without reasonable notification. University students who require accommodations should contact the university’s Accessibility Office of Accessibility Services. University employees who require accommodations should contact Human Resources.