September 2024

Hello, Xavier Families!

These first few weeks of school have been a whirlwind of activity with classes, Welcome Week and Club Day. It’s been so fun watching your students outside the Gallagher Student Center, on the Yard, and all around campus, soaking up every moment of this gorgeous weather. Thankfully, your tired students got their first break. I hope they all took full advantage of the long weekend to either unwind or explore the city during Riverfest. 

Go X!

Abbie Hopperton 
Director of Parent and Family Engagement 
families@xavier.edu

Join us for Family Weekend 

Family Weekend (Oct. 18-20) is an exciting opportunity to connect with other families, explore campus and celebrate your student's achievements. Enjoy engaging activities, delicious food and special events designed to create lasting memories. We can't wait to see you there!

Upcoming Student Involvement Opportunities

The Office of Student Involvement is hosting a number of regularly occurring events throughout the semester. Encourage your students to attend one or all of the events! More information can be found at EngageXU.

• Treat Yourself Tuesday – Every Tuesday we will have a rotation of "make and take" (build your own or DIY) crafts, animal encounters (petting zoos, goat yoga, etc), and pop-up vendor shopping with exclusive deals and discounts for students. 
• GSC Live – Every Thursday afternoon we will feature acoustic artists playing a noontime lunch concert in the student center to entertain students while they eat, study, and hang out with friends. 
• Game Night Series – Every Thursday evening we will offer a rotation of Bingo, Last Call Trivia, and other competition events for individuals and groups to connect, play, and win prizes.   
• Food Truck Friday Series – Every Friday we will feature free local and authentic flavors from around the city. 
• Friday Night Fall Flix – Friday nights will include new movies on the big screen under the stars on the Xavier Yard.   
• Xplore Cincy Series – Saturday afternoon we will offer your student the opportunity to get off campus to explore the city and attend major events happening in and around Cincinnati

Sunday Shuttle 

There will be a Sunday Shopping Shuttle which provides affordable and convenient rides for shopping needs. Learn more about the Sunday Shopping Shuttle. 

Metro Free Pass Program Extended to 60 days!

Metro is now offering Xavier students 2 free 30-day bus passes for the start of the fall semester. That's 60 days of free rides downtown for internships, across town for social events, and uptown for shopping and restaurants. This is a limited time, pilot opportunity for students to access the Metro for free! There is no long-term commitment, just free rides for 60 days. 

In order to get access to a free pass, students need to follow a 3-step process:

• Download the Transit app and create an account using your Xavier email address.
• Add the EZ Fare Ticketing option to your account in the Transit app.
• Confirm your registration by completing the Xavier form on EngageXU.

Multicultural Welcome (Back)
Friday, September, 6 from 12:30-2 p.m. on the Xavier Yard

Join the CDI on the Xavier Yard as we host our 3rd Annual Multicultural Welcome (Back) event. The event will include a CDI Student Organization Fair, delicious desserts, games, music, and more! Participating students will receive their "Ahoma-Cadena"--our CDI Belonging Bond.

Contact cdi@xavier.edu with questions. Register today.

Career Development Office Events

Career Fair
Wednesday, September 11, 1:30-4:30 p.m., Cintas Center

120+ employers are expected to recruit at the Career Fair, offering opportunities for students of all class levels and all majors to connect with representatives to learn about internship and full time job opportunities conveniently on Xavier's campus. Graduate programs will also be in attendance. A full list of employers can be found on the Handshake event registration page.

Career Fair Prep Events have begun! Career Development offers a variety of opportunities to prepare for the Fair, including virtual/daytime and in-person/evening career fair hacks workshops and extended career coaching drop-ins. All information can be found at Xavier.edu/careerfair.

JC Penny Suit Up Event
Sunday, September 8th, 3:00-6:00 p.m. at the Eastgate Mall JCPenney 

With the Fall recruiting events coming up soon, JCPenney and the Career Development Office want to help you suit-up! Shop career dress apparel - everything you need to finish your look for the Fall Career Fair - including suit separates, dresses, shoes, ties, and more. Just text "GOXU" to 67292 and you'll receive an additional 30% off your purchase of professional clothing at JCPenney!

Join us in-person on Sunday, September 8th, 3-6 p.m. at the Eastgate JCPenney, or shop online anytime.

Auxiliary Services News

Upcoming Opportunities to Explore Student Employment

• It’s not too late for a voluntary meal plan. Apartments and off-campus residents can still opt in to a voluntary meal plan by navigating to their Housing Self-Service profile. Voluntary meal plans provide convenience and flexibility to a busy student’s day, as well as socialization opportunities. Give us a call at 513-745-4281 for assistance.
• Custom dessert ordering from Father B’s Bakery is live! Celebrate your student’s birthday or special occasion by sending them a custom cake or dessert from Xavier Eats.
• Parking passes are still available for purchase online at xavier.edu/parkingpermit. All vehicles parking on campus must have a valid parking permit. Permits are valid in specific lots based on permit type.
• By now, your student should have picked up their textbooks from the Day One Book Depot. In the event they have not, or if they have a book which was backordered, the Book Depot is open M-F from10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Fall is nearly upon us. Stock up on all your Xavier essential hoodies, sweatpants, sweatshirts and more at the All For One Shops.

A Message from the Office of Residence Life 

• Students are currently working with their Residential Assistants to facilitate roommate agreements which are helpful tools in setting up shared expectations for living with one another.
• Residential areas will remain open for the fall break period. Dining offerings may have time adjustments which can be found on the Dine on Campus website.
• For Thanksgiving break, residential areas will remain open as well. Students will be asked to register starting in early November so we know who will be on campus. Hoff Dining will not be open during Thanksgiving Break.
• Residential areas close for Winter Break at 5 PM on Friday, December 13th. More information will be shared with students as break gets closer.
• Rising juniors and seniors living on campus will receive information about the upper-class Housing Selection process for the 2025-2026 academic year to their Xavier email later in September. If your future junior/senior plans to live on campus next year, please have them be on the lookout for this information later in the month.

Important Education Abroad Reminders

Fall Study Abroad Fair
Friday, September 13 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Academic Mall.

Students interested in learning about our various program options will have the opportunity to meet with faculty leaders and program and university representatives. All majors welcome!  

Chi Alpha Sigma National Student-Athlete Honor Society Induction

Xavier Athletics hosted their inaugural Chi Alpha Sigma National Student-Athlete Honor Society induction on Friday August 23, 2024. To be inducted, a student-athlete must be a current returning Junior or Senior with a 3.5 or above cumulative GPA. There were 65 new inductees with representation from all 19 Xavier sports.

Learn more about TRiO Scholars Student Support Services with Dr. Daniel McSpadden

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WELCOME, MUSKETEERS

From Move-in to Manresa to Week of Welcome, Xavier students kicked off the 2024-25 academic year with a bang.

• September 9 – Mass of the Holy Spirit. No Classes 3:00-4:15 p.m. Clinicals, practicums, student teaching, once a week classes, and internships may still meet in-person during this time.
• September 13 – Deadline to submit application for graduation for Fall 2024.
• September 23 – Midterm grading opens 
• October 3-4 – Fall Break, no classes except evening one day a week lecture classes. Please check your class syllabus. Offices are open.