September 2023
Hello, Xavier Families!
If you can believe it, summer is officially over—not that you would know that by the way the weather has been here lately. It has been so fun to see your students around campus again. It brings the life back into this place.
As the semester starts to pick up, I would expect that most of your students are starting to feel it. This can be overwhelming, so remind them to lean into the support they have here at Xavier.
We have some exciting things going on this month and I hope you and your students will take full advantage of it all!
All for one!
Abbie Hopperton
Director of Parent and Family Engagement
families@xavier.edu
Family Weekend Registration is Now Open
Come see for yourself what the Xavier experience is really like for your student and spend a weekend with them this fall. Family Weekend is a time to reconnect for a weekend of fun activities and events for the whole family to enjoy. Activities include brunch at the Hoff, bingo night, theatre performances and Fall Fest. Family Weekend is Friday, October 20 - Sunday, October 22, 2023.
Student Success Center Changes
The Student Success Center is excited to announce that starting this fall all undergraduate students will have a success coach. This means each student will have the support of an academic advisor, career coach, financial aid counselor and success coach for all four years. We understand that students face different challenges throughout their college experience, and this change allows us to meet the needs of all our students.
The Student Success Center coaches and connects students to resources and collaborates with campus partners to ensure every student has the tools to reach their goals. We create space for students to ask for help, to make mistakes, and to figure out a plan to get back on track. Our support takes different forms, tailored to the individual student and includes things like time management, study skills and goal setting. Your student’s success coach will also share important information throughout the semester, so please encourage your student to regularly check their email.
If your student needs a reminder about who their success coach is, they can email success@xavier.edu for more information.
Fall Career Fair Information
Over 100 organizations will be in attendance during the Fall Career Fair on Tuesday, September 26 from 2-5 PM. These organizations will be recruiting for internships, full-time positions, and graduate programs. All students regardless of major and year are encouraged to attend!
Interested students are also encouraged to attend one of our prep sessions: Career Fair Hacks: Tips & Tricks to Stand Out & Get Noticed. Sessions will be on September 12 from 12:00-1:30 PM via Zoom and September 13 starting at 4:00-5:30 PM in the CLC 5th Floor Atrium.
Upcoming Career Development Events
- September 6: 2:00-4:00 PM Accounting Meet the Firms at Cintas Center
- September 10: 3:00-6:00 PM JCPenney Suit Up Event at Eastgate
- September 20: 4:00-6:00 PM Inclusive Networking Event at the HUB
For more information about these opportunities, please encourage your student to log into Handshake.
Professional Mentor Program Information Sessions
Information sessions will be held for Sophomores & First-Semester Juniors on the following dates:
- September 19: 2:30-3:00 PM - CLC 405
- September 27: 3:00-3:30 PM - SMH 249
- October 2: 1:00-1:30 PM via Zoom
- October 3: 4:00-4:30 PM - HUB 302
- October 9: 12:00-12:30 PM via Zoom
The program is open to all majors! For more information and the Zoom link, your student should send a message to mentor@xavier.edu.
Office of Residence Life Reminders
- As the semester gets underway, your student will be working on their roommate agreement. This tool is used to help roommates set shared expectations for living together and their RA is available to help guide this conversation.
- For those planning ahead, all important dates related to breaks and the end of each semester can be found on the Residence Life website.
- Upper class housing selection for rising juniors and seniors will occur in the fall semester and more information will be shared to current residents in the weeks ahead.
Important Reminders from the Office of Education Abroad
- Winter Break and Spring Break study abroad applications are now available. The following study abroad programs are being offered during this time: Costa Rica, the Holy Land, and Antarctica. The deadline to apply for these opportunities is Sunday, October 1, 2023.
- Students without a valid passport and thinking of studying abroad this summer should apply for a passport as soon as possible as processing can take up to 13 weeks.
If your student is considering studying abroad, our upcoming Study Abroad Fair is a great time to explore their options. The fair will take place on Friday, September 8 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM on the Academic Mall.
New 2024-2025 FAFSA Webpage
As many of you are aware, there are significant changes coming to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) starting with the upcoming application for 2024-2025. To help you better understand how these changes will impact the application process, and potentially impact your student’s financial aid award in future years, our Office of Student Financial Services has created a webpage dedicated to the 2024-2025 FAFSA updates. Find the latest information on the Office of Student Financial Services webpage.
September 25 - Mid-term Grading Opens
September 25 - Yom Kippur - University classes held (Some students will be observing Yom Kippur and are not expected to attend classes; some faculty will not be holding classes).
September 28 - Mass of the Holy Spirit. No Classes 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM. **
October 5-6 - Fall Break, no classes except evening one day a week lecture classes.**