October 2023
Hello, Xavier Families!
It is officially Fall Break! I can only imagine how much your students need this break. I am hopeful many of them can take the time to rest and relax as they gear up for the last half of the semester. If you’re able to catch a moment with your student here’s a list of things I would recommend checking in on:
- Classes- Midterm grading period ends on October 16, which means hopefully your students have started to receive feedback on midterms. Check in with your student on how classes are going and recommend any appropriate resources- Success Coach meetings, tutoring, Math Lab, or the Writing Center.
- Administrative Registration Holds- Registration is coming up in a month and holds can impede their ability to register. These can range from Bursar Holds, Academic Advising Holds, and Disciplinary Holds.
- Academic Advising- Registration takes place in about a month. Encourage your students to begin thinking about classes for next semester and to be on the lookout for academic advising appointment requests from their academic advisor.
- Emotional Wellbeing- This time of year can be extremely stressful so make sure they are taking care of themselves, and getting the support they need. Our Counseling Services team is always ready to help!
I hope your students have a wonderful and safe break!
All for One!
Abbie Hopperton
Director of Parent and Family Engagement
families@xavier.edu
Family Weekend Registration is Still Open!
See for yourself what the Xavier experience is really like for your student and spend a weekend with them this fall. Family Weekend is Friday, October 20 - Sunday, October 22, 2023.
For more information about Family Weekend events, please visit our website.
Fall Semester Break Information from Residence Life
- Residential areas will remain open for the fall break period.
- For Thanksgiving Break, residential areas will remain open as well. Students will be asked to register after fall break so we know who will be on campus. Hoff Dining will close after dinner the Wednesday before Thanksgiving.
- Residential areas close for Winter Break at 5 PM on Friday, December 15th. More information will be shared with students as the semester draws to a close.
- Rising juniors and seniors living on campus received information about the active Upper-class Housing Selection process for the 2024-2025 academic year to their Xavier email. If your future junior/senior plans to live on campus next year, please have them review the sent information.
Important Residence Life Dates
Auxiliary Services Reminders
- Fall Break is a great opportunity to ask your student to check their dining dollar and block meal plan balances. Additional dining dollars can be added online. Block meal plans can be replenished by contacting the Auxiliary Services Office at 513-745-4281.
- For those with students staying on-campus during Fall break, dining offerings may have time adjustments which can be found on the Dine on Campus website.
Office of the Bursar Reminders
Bursar Holds will be posted to student accounts on Friday, October 13. Please encourage your student to check their Bursar Account on Self-Service to avoid a registration hold. More information about the billing schedule and payment information can be found online.Important Reminders from the Office of Education Abroad
The Office of Education Abroad in the Center for International Education is currently accepting summer 2024 study abroad applications. Students interested in learning more about our summer programs, the application process, and scholarships are welcome to request an appointment through our website. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until programs fill; the last day to submit is February 1.
Is Your Student Ready to Vote?
The deadline to register to vote in Ohio is Tuesday, October 10th. The state of Ohio does allow college students living in the state for school to register to vote! Ohio residents can update their voting address online. Out-of-state students will need to register to vote by Tuesday, October 10th – more information on how to register can be found online.Help Your Student Find Connections
Consider talking with your student about whether they're using EngageXU and the CampusGroups mobile app to explore the nearly 700 campus activities and events still to come this fall. Here is another helpful tool to talk about how to make connections and to choose their own path!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.
Operation Scholarship Success
Encourage your student to join us at the Veteran and Military Family Center on October 18th from 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM for a lunch and learn session tailored to military-affiliated students seeking additional funding opportunities. We will explore exclusive scholarships for children of veterans, active-duty, National Guard, and reservists and share insights into eligibility, criteria, and application tips. If your student plans to be enrolled in either an undergrad or graduate program in the next academic year, this session will provide scholarship resources that will be beneficial for them.
The Loyal Musketeer Scholarship
Is your student considering Graduate School? The Loyal Musketeer Scholarship makes it more attainable than ever! The Loyal Musketeer Scholarship reduces the graduate tuition rate by 25% and is available to all Xavier alumni enrolling as degree-seeking graduate students. Contact us at xugrad@xavier.edu to learn more!
- October 5-6 - Fall Break, no classes except evening one day a week lecture classes**
- October 16 - Deadline for faculty submission of Fall 2023 midterm grades
- October 16 - Spring 2024 academic advising begins
- November 6-10 - Spring 2024 Priority Registration for all currently enrolled students
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