January 2024
Happy New Year, Xavier Families!
I hope you and your students had a wonderful holiday season together. I don’t know about you all, but I’m ready for some normalcy in my life again. I am excited for all your students to start classes and to bring life back to campus - it’s been quiet around here!
As we start the new year, I’m thrilled to share a new project I've been working on just for YOU. It’s been a long six months of planning, but I’m finally ready to share the first two episodes of my new podcast- Extended Family Podcast. Our new parent and family podcast is your backstage pass to insider stories, invaluable tips and exclusive conversations with Xavier faculty, staff and families.
I hope you will take some time to listen in. I have several great episodes I’ll be releasing over the next few months but would love to hear from you about episode ideas!
Listen to the Extended Family Podcast
Go X!
Abbie Hopperton
Director of Parent and Family Engagement
families@xavier.edu
Winter Week of Welcome
The Winter Week of Welcome (WoW) is a week of FREE events welcoming back returning students and welcoming new students to Xavier University. Winter Week of Welcome is coordinated and promoted by the Office of Student Involvement, Gallagher Student Center and Commuter Services along with our partnering offices across campus. More information regarding the schedule of events can be found online.
Upcoming Education Abroad Events
Connect with the Education Abroad team in 2024! First, we will host Where "Wheel" You Go on Thursday, January 11th from 11:00am to 1:00pm on the 1st floor of Gallagher Student Center. Students can spin the wheel, learn about our programs and upcoming events, and win prizes!
Additionally, students considering study abroad in 2024-2025 should mark their calendar for the Spring Study Abroad Fair. The Fair will take place on Friday, Feb. 2 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m, on the 1st floor of GSC.
A Message from the Office of Student Financial Services
The 2024-2025 FAFSA is now available. Please note, you may encounter pauses due to site maintenance and/or technical updates as you navigate the form. Once you submit your 24-25 FAFSA, Xavier will not have access to your application data until late January or early February. Please feel free to reach out with any questions at xufinaid@xavier.edu.A Message from the Office of Residence Life
- Residential facilities reopen on Saturday, January 6 and Sunday, January 7. Students should select a move in appointment on Housing Self-Service for their return. Instructions for how to do so were shared in several emails prior to break.
- If your student is interested in applying to be a RA for next school year, the application deadline is approaching at noon on Friday, Jan. 12. They may learn more about the process online.
- Students in their first year at Xavier will begin the housing selection process for next school year in the coming weeks. All information will be shared with students’ through their Xavier email. Please encourage your student to be checking for this information.
A Message from Auxiliary Services
- Musketeer Meal Share Program – Xavier students shared over 200 meals with their fellow Musketeers in the Fall during our pilot program. This will allow us to fulfill meal requests throughout the Spring for students facing food insecurity. Thank you to everyone who participated.
- Spring Parking Passes are currently available online. The Spring Semester rate is a reduced cost from the full year pass.
- All cars must have a valid in year pass to park on campus (this includes visitors).
- Block meal plans for apartment and off-campus students are still available for the Spring starting at 25 meals with $200 dining dollars included. Meal plan changes are completed through the student housing portal and changes for the Spring can only be made up until the first Friday of the semester.
- Copy and print funds will renew in the beginning of the spring semester.
- Day One Book pickup for the Spring will begin when students return in January. Digital textbooks will be available to download before students return.
Fall Athletic Season Recap
- Xavier men's soccer won their first ever Big East Championship and hosted an NCAA Round I tournament game vs. Kentucky at Corcoran Field.
- Xavier women's soccer won the Big East regular season and hosted Tennessee at Corcoran field in Round 1 of the NCAA tournament.
- Junior Trevor Nolan of men's cross country broke the school record in the 10K race with a time of 31:05.00 at the NCAA Great Lakes Regional. The previous record was held by Tommy Kauffmann (31:10.00 back in 2010).
- January 6- Residence Halls Re-open
- January 8- First Day of Spring 2024 classes
- January 15- Martin Luther King Day - University Closed
- January 19- Deadline for all students to file degree/walker application for May Graduation
- February 12- Midterm Grading Open
23 in '23: Top Musketeer moments from this year
