February 2024
Hello, Xavier Families!
If you can believe it - it's already February! The semester is fully underway and hopefully your student has settled into classes. As we gear up for mid-terms and advising season, check on your students. The stress of the semester is likely setting in, and they may need a little extra support right now. If they are feeling stressed encourage them to reach out for support.
We have a lot going on this month on-campus and I am excited to share updates with you. Don’t forget to check out our latest Extended Family Podcast episodes featuring an episode all about Parent and Family Support!
Listen to the Extended Family Podcast
Go X!
Abbie Hopperton
Director of Parent and Family Engagement
families@xavier.edu
Proxy Access Update
As a reminder, an important update recently occurred in our Self-Service system. As a result of the update, the Proxy Access system will be impacted. In order to avoid any disruption in your access, your student(s) will need to re-establish any prior authorizations. Additional information about Proxy Access can be found online.
Commencement 2024 Information
Congratulations on reaching this monumental moment for you and your student! To ensure your student is prepared for commencement, below is a list of helpful items for them to complete:
- Apply For Graduation – The deadline to apply for Graduation was Friday, January 19, 2024. Applications submitted after the deadline incur a $50 late fee. An application must be submitted in order to award your degree, whether or not you plan to participate in the ceremony.
- Update their Contact Information – Let us know how to keep in touch after graduation. Note that your Xavier email account is deactivated 1 year after graduation. Be sure to unlink any accounts that are tied to your email.
- Order Regalia – To pick up your regalia at the Grad Fair, you will need to place your order by February 22, 2024. Any order placed after February 22nd will need to be placed before April 26th to guarantee that your regalia will be in hand by Commencement.
The Grad Fair takes place on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, in the Cintas Center. Students are able to pick up their pre-ordered regalia, shop alumni swag via the All for One Shop, participate in the filming of the graduation video, and much more!
Our ceremonies are scheduled for Saturday, May 11, 2024, in the Cintas Center. The undergraduate ceremony starts at 9:00 a.m., and the graduate ceremony is at 2:30 p.m. Students who graduate in August and December are invited to participate in the May ceremonies. There are no additional ceremonies in August or December. Tickets are not required, but any accommodation requests should be sent to commencement@xavier.edu in advance.
We cannot wait to celebrate their accomplishments. For additional questions or concerns, please reach out to our Commencement Committee and a member of the Committee will be happy to respond.
A Message from Student Financial Services
As a reminder, the 2024-2025 FAFSA is available for students and families to complete. Due to the scope of changes made to create a simplified FAFSA, you may encounter periods where access to a new or saved FAFSA application is unavailable; we simply ask that you complete your FAFSA as soon as you are able. Schools expect to start having access to individual FAFSA data during the first half of March. As always, please reach out to our office with questions at xufinaid@xavier.edu.Professional Mentor Program
The Professional Mentor Program invites students of all majors to join and gain an advantage in the workforce. Students will be paired with a career professional who will help them network, learn, and grow. The mission of the program is to “connect, educate, and empower”, providing coaching and practical guidance for students.
Students must attend an information session and apply to the program to be considered for acceptance. Additional details can be found on Handshake or students can contact mentor@xavier.edu. Information Session details follow:
Upcoming Information Sessions:- Wednesday, February 7- from 3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. located in Smith Hall, 252
- Tuesday, February 13 - from 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. located in HUB, 302
- Thursday, February 15 - from 2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. located in CLC, 405
- Monday, February 19 - 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. via Zoom
Spring Career Fair Information
Students are invited to connect with employers representing a variety of corporate, non-profit and government organizations, as well as graduate schools promoting their programs at the Spring Career Fair. The fair will take place on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 from 2:00-5:00 p.m. in the Cintas Center. The fair is open to all Xavier students and alumni seeking full-time employment, internship experience, or exploring graduate programs. More information about the fair and opportunities to prep for the event can be found online.Study Abroad Fair Information
The Study Abroad Fair will take place, tomorrow, Friday, February 2nd from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. in GSC 1st Floor/Arrupe Overlook.
Below are some helpful reminders about studying abroad:
- All students, no matter their major, can study abroad.
- Students can study abroad during winter, spring, and summer breaks, or for the fall/spring semester and an entire academic year.
- We have 80+ program for you to choose from that are located all over the world.
- Many program options also have experiential learning components such as internships and service learning abroad.
The deadline for summer 2024 applications has been extended to February 7. There's still time to find a summer program!
One Application for Leadership Opportunities
Applying for leadership positions on campus is super simple with our One for All Application, or OneApp. The OneApp only needs to be completed once per academic year and allows your student to apply for multiple positions through the process. View information for OneApp.
Musketeer Meal Share Program
Students can now request or donate a meal through the Transact Mobile Ordering app! Shared meals go directly to fellow Musketeers without meal plans and experiencing food insecurity. If a student requires more than 3 passes per semester, they are encouraged to either visit The Store or connect with Auxiliary Services for personalized assistance.
- To qualify, students may not currently have a meal plan and must have less than $100 in Dining Dollars.
- A student can use this meal exchange 3 times a semester.
- A meal may take up to 12 hours to transfer to a student.
- When students use the meal exchange, they swipe into The Caf the same way as everyone else.
A Message from the Office of Residence Life
- Residential areas remain open for Spring Break which will occur March 2nd through the 10th. Students staying are asked to complete the Spring Break housing registration on Housing Self-Service. Hoff Dining will be closed over spring break and other dining and retail hours may vary.
- Residential facilities will close at the end of the semester at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 3rd. For graduating students, they will close at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, May 12th. Review all the important semester dates on the Res Life website.
- The Rising Sophomore Housing Selection process is underway. Please encourage your student to review all the information shared about the process, particularly upcoming deadlines and steps to complete. View additional information.
A Message from the Veteran and Military Center
- On February 10th, we will be hosting our annual Military Appreciation game here at the Cintas Center as Xavier takes on DePaul. On the court during halftime, we will once again have the honor of enlisting 25-30 young men and women representing all five branches of the military, each of whom has made the commitment to serve our nation!
- On January 25th, the Veteran and Military Family Center hosted a “Welcome Back” luncheon for all of our military-affiliated students returning for Spring semester. The event was organized by our Student Success Coach, Dr. Rochelle Garner, with the goal of continuing to build community among our Veteran, Dependent and currently serving Military students.
- Each month we host a Lunch and Learn here at the Center, focused primarily on future career opportunities for our students.
Spring Break in Cincinnati Opportunity
If your student will be on campus over Spring Break, encourage them to join Fr. Eric Sundrup, SJ to explore their true calling. The retreat- Vocation Vocation! - will take place from March 4-6, 2024. Transportation, meals and rooms are included. The retreat is open to all majors and faith backgrounds. More information can be found on EngageXU.
- February 12 - Midterm Grading Open
- March 4-8 - Spring Break. No day or evening classes. Offices are open.
- March 28 - April 1 - Easter Holiday. No Classes March 28 - April 1, with the exception of Monday once-a-week classes which meet after 4:00 p.m. on April 1.
'See you, Saint': Al Bischoff, S.J., retires from duties at Xavier
