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Emilie Lawrence
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Empeople Credit Union · NMLS #1686536
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The short answer
Plan the campus visit, documents and housing timeline before committing from a distance. This guide organizes 25 sourced questions for St. Ambrose University.
Prepare your next decision
- Identify the exact campus destination and check the actual trip from each home.
- Review source-dated residency, housing and transportation guidance for the applicable term.
- Verify the property, lease or purchase documents and local contact before sending funds.
What city and state should an out-of-state student plan around?
St. Ambrose University is in Davenport, Iowa.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
What official mailing address and main phone does SAU publish?
SAU lists 518 W. Locust St., Davenport, IA 52803 and 563-333-6000; it also lists 800-383-2627.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
Does SAU offer airport pickup for international arrivals?
International Student Services says it will arrange free airport pickup from Quad City International Airport (MLI) in Moline, Illinois.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
How far from SAU does the university place Quad City International Airport?
SAU describes MLI in Moline, Illinois, as about 20 minutes from SAU.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
What does SAU say about arriving via Chicago?
Students can fly to Chicago and use a shuttle service to campus at their own expense; SAU directs them to ACT II Transportation for arrangements.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
What parking rule applies to an international student driving to campus?
An international student may park in any campus lot until classes begin; once classes start, a student parking permit is required and parking is limited to student lots.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
How can a student ride Davenport city buses without buying a separate pass?
The student ID card is a free bus pass on any city bus.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
What does Zone 3 parking offer?
Zone 3 is free off campus at the St. Vincent Athletics Complex, about four blocks north; on-demand transportation to and from it is free via Campus Security.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
When can a prospective student schedule a campus visit?
SAU says visit scheduling allows a date between 9:30 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
Where is visitor parking available?
Visitor parking is available in lots east of Cosgrove Hall and designated spaces at the Rogalski Center; temporary permits are available from Security in the Rogalski Center second floor.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
Which nearby hotel does SAU list in Bettendorf?
SAU lists Cambria Hotel at 5061 Competition Dr., Bettendorf, phone 563-345-1660, with a preferred SAU visitor rate requested when booking.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
How does SAU describe the Quad Cities geography?
The Quad Cities are a Mississippi River metropolitan area where Illinois and Iowa meet, including Davenport and Bettendorf in Iowa and Moline and East Moline in Illinois.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
Which major interstate routes does SAU mention near the Quad Cities?
SAU says the region is right off Interstate 80 and is also served by interstates 280, 88, and 74.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
Which larger metros does SAU say are a few hours away?
SAU names Des Moines, Chicago, St. Louis, and Minneapolis as nearby major metropolitan areas.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
What public transportation service does SAU identify in Davenport?
SAU identifies DavenportCitiBus as a public transportation system with routes covering approximately 30 square miles.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
When is Student Health Services open?
The office is open 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, August 1 through May 31, in the Rogalski Center.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
Must domestic students show proof of health insurance?
No. SAU says it does not require proof of health insurance and does not provide student health insurance for domestic students.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
What health-insurance rule applies to international students?
SAU requires international students to show current health-insurance coverage each semester.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
What should a student do in a life-threatening medical emergency?
Call 911 from a cell phone, or 9-911 from a landline, and report the emergency to Student Health Services at 563-333-6423.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
How long does SAU say the international visa process can take?
SAU advises starting early because the visa process can take two days to six months.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
What documents does SAU say to prepare for a visa interview?
SAU says to prepare the acceptance letter, transcripts, proof of funding, English proficiency materials, and the I-20 or DS-2019 with required documents.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Explicitly stated source periods: 2019. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
What international merit scholarship amount does SAU advertise?
International students with outstanding academic records may be eligible for automatic International Merit Scholarships of up to $28,000; no application is needed.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
What room-and-board amount does SAU publish for international students?
For fall 2026–spring 2027, SAU lists room and board at $13,300 for both undergraduate and graduate international students.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Explicitly stated source periods: 2026, 2027. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
What housing help does SAU say International Student Services provides?
The office helps international students with housing and college life; SAU directs students to its on-campus housing options, each with different features.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
What does SAU charge for its Counseling Center services?
Counseling services have no fees for students; off-campus referrals may involve a cost or insurance co-pay.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
Sources & editorial context
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Get help with your next decision
Emilie Lawrence, REALTOR at Epique Realty, is the local real estate contact. Heather Egger, Empeople Credit Union, NMLS #1686536, is the financing contact.