Current Students
What makes me a freshman, sophomore, etc. by credits?
Undergraduate Class Standings by Earned Credit Hours (earned means you have completed the course successfully):
- Freshman: a student who has earned 0 through 23.99 credit hours
- Sophomore: a student who has earned 24 through 54.99 credit hours
- Junior: a student who has earned 55 through 89.99 credit hours
- Senior: a student who has earned a minimum of 90 credit hours
Other Classifications:
- Non-degree seeking: a student who has not declared themselves a candidate for a degree at Xavier
- Visiting (transient): a student from another college or university taking courses as a non-degree student at Xavier for transfer back to their home institution
- Auditor: a student taking courses but not for college credit
Source: Xavier Undergraduate Catalog, Undergraduate Academic Policies and Regulations
Planning template
Completing this template before your advising appointment will help you prepare for a meeting with your academic advisor. This completed ttemplate can serve as a guide during your advising meeting, allowing you to focus on receiving the guidance you need to plan your next steps.
This link should be available for anyone to view.
Online Schedule View
There are multiple ways to view your schedule for the current semester. These instructions provide a step-by-step overview on how you can view your schedule.
Find my Academic Advisor
Click on Contacts on the Student Hub to find your assigned academic advisor. If you have any questions about who your academic advisor, email the Office of Advising and Learning Support: oals@xavier.edu
Advice for Families
Encourage Advisor Engagement: Support your student in seeking guidance from their academic advisor when making decisions about course selection and registration. Advisors are a valuable resource who can help clarify academic options, but final choices about courses are up to the student. Remind your student to reach out to their advisor for advice if they’re uncertain about their academic direction.
Promote Independence: Encourage your student to communicate directly with professors and advisors, using tools like Canvas to track progress.
Support Exploration: Remind your student that changing majors or exploring career paths is okay, and Xavier supports this process. We encourage students to check out our Career Development Office for support in the exploration process.
Let Them Lead: Trust your student to take ownership of their academic decisions, offering support when needed.
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