January 2025
A New Parent and Family Hub Launches Today!
We are excited to launch our brand new Parent and Family Hub. Connect with us through this communications portal, designed to enhance your experience as a parent or family member of a Xavier student. The Parent and Family Hub was created to equip you with the news and information needed to support your student through their Xavier journey. The Parent and Family Hub is your place for:
- Access to relevant Xavier University news, updates and deadlines
- Timely announcements from University staff
- Insight into what's happening around campus and with our students
Use your Parent Road to Xavier account to sign it or create a new account online.
Winter Week of Welcome
Get your student ready to connect and engage with 60+ student organizations and offices – all with opportunities to join, participate in events and grow into leadership roles this spring! Winter Club Day takes place on Wednesday, January 15 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Gallagher Student Center. Be sure to tell your Musketeer to save the date! View the full list of Week of Welcome events below.
The 2025 All for One Application is Now Open!
The 2025 All for One Application, or OneApp, is your student's one stop shop for applying to many of the leadership opportunities available at Xavier. As students return to campus, please encourage them to take a look and apply to the positions of interest to them:
- BRAVE Peer Educators
- Commuter Peer Mentors
- Emerging Leaders Retreat Team Leads
- International Peer Mentors
- Manresa Orientation Team – closes 1/31
- Peer Career Coaches
- Student Wellness Advocacy Group members
- Transfer Orientation Leaders
- Smooth Transitions Leaders – closes 2/1
- Center for Faith & Justice Leadership positions
Apart from Manresa and Smooth, applications are due by Monday, 3/17. Students can learn more and access the OneApp online.
Residence Life News
Spring Move-In Reminders
- Spring move-in will occur on the dates and times below. Students are asked to sign up for a return time in Housing Self-Service.
- Saturday, January 11: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Sunday, January 12: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- Meal plans become active on Sunday and Hoff Dining will reopen for dinner on Sunday.
Resident Assistant Application Closes Soon
The Office of Residence Life is looking for students interested in becoming a Resident Assistant (RA) for the 2025-2026 academic year. This is an incredible opportunity for students to gain valuable experience while contributing to the well-being of their peers. Applications are due by Friday, January 17.
For more information, please visit: xavier.edu/residence-life/ra-selection/.
Career Development Opportunities
Career Fair Reminders
- Get ready to network with top employers at our Spring Career Fair on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the Cintas Center. This is the perfect chance for your student to connect with recruiters, learn about exciting job/internship opportunities and gain valuable career advice. More information about the Spring Career Fair can be found online.
- The Southwest Ohio/Northern Kentucky Education Career Fair is the chance for your student to connect with top school districts and healthcare organizations across the region. This collaborative event, hosted by Xavier University and other local universities, will take place April 8, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. More information about the event can be found online.
The Xavier Professional Mentor Program: Enhance Your Student's Future with the Xavier Professional Mentor Program!
Is your student seeking career guidance and support? Encourage them to join the Xavier Professional Mentor Program (PMP) this spring!
The PMP connects current Xavier students with experienced industry professionals who have at least three years of expertise. Through long-term, personalized, one-on-one mentoring, students will:
- Develop and achieve their personal and professional goals
- Gain valuable, job-market ready skills
- Build meaningful, career-enhancing connections
- Explore their intended career path and/or industry
Eligible students: Sophomores, juniors and first-year graduate students (minimum 2.25 GPA). Open to students of all majors! More information about the program and how to apply can be found online.
Flash Mentoring: Career Advice in a Flash!
Flash Mentoring allows students to connect with professionals for one-time, individual conversations and provides students with the opportunity to:
- Build knowledge of their desired field, job function, organization or graduate program
- Become better prepared to represent Xavier in the workforce
There is no long-term commitment and all students are eligible to apply. Encourage your student to take advantage of this invaluable resource this spring! More information about the program and how to apply can be found online.
Student Employment Information
Students who are interested in applying for Xavier student employee positions should be aware that openings are posted year-round in Handshake. However, the bulk of 2025 Spring, Summer and/or Fall position openings will be posted starting now and continuing through mid-April. It is suggested that students check Handshake at least once a week for any new postings.
When a student is hired, they must complete onboarding (if they haven’t already worked in a Xavier position) which includes bringing to campus with them acceptable original documents for their I-9 Verification appointment. Documents must be original, no copies allowed. Most students bring either a passport OR a combination of a driver’s license AND a social security card. The newly hired student can’t start training or work in their position until they’ve completed this process.
Reach out to student employment at claryv@xavier.edu with any questions.
Connect with the Center for International Education
- The Center for International Education welcomes all students to attend International Coffee Hour on Wednesdays from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the GSC 2nd floor, Faces of the World Lounge for community, coffee and conversation.
- The Education Abroad team hosts their Spring Study Abroad Fair on Friday, January 31 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Gallagher Student Center (1st floor). 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! Students considering programs in Summer 2025, Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 should attend.
- Summer 2025 study abroad applications are due February 1, 2025 and Fall 2025 study abroad applications are due March 1, 2025. Applications for Spring 2026 become available in April 2025 and are due September 1, 2025.
Summer Course Tuition Reduction
It is not too early to begin thinking about summer plans! Taking a summer course or two is a great opportunity for students to catch up or work ahead on their degree.
This year, Xavier's summer tuition will be 25% off the fall and spring per credit rate, or $750 per credit hour. The summer schedule is available for students to view now on Self-Service, and registration begins March 31. Courses are primarily online, and classes have one of three date ranges:
- May 12 to 23
- May 19 to June 27
- June 30 to August 8
May 2025 Commencement Information
As a reminder, be sure to check the commencement website for all details related to the May 2025 Commencement Ceremony information. If you have questions, please contact our Commencement Team at commencement@xavier.edu.
BankMoblie Phishing Attempt
Over the weekend, we identified a second large-scale phishing campaign targeted at BankMobile and financial aid. This email was sent from a compromised Xavier student email account. If your student interacted with the email, please share the following guidance:- Change Your Password Immediately – If you entered your Xavier credentials or other personal information on the phishing form, please change your Xavier password right away.
- Contact BankMobile for Support – If you believe your BankMobile account was compromised, contact BankMobile’s BMTX Resolution Team for assistance with securing your account and navigating the ACH claims process:
- Phone: 855-398-7260
Spring Academic Support Resources
Tutoring and Supplemental Instruction (SI) will begin on Tuesday, January 21 for the Spring semester. Students can schedule tutoring sessions and view the study group schedule online. Please encourage students to connect with Stephanie Daniels, Director of the Office of Academic Support, with questions at danielss3@xavier.edu or 513-745-3214.2025-2026 FAFSA Form is Now Open
Any student who wants to be considered for federal and state aid should file the Free Application for Federal Aid (FAFSA). The results of the application will be used to determine student eligibility for grants, scholarships, work-study funds and loans. File the 2025-2026 FAFSA form at fafsa.gov to apply for federal and state aid for Summer 2025, Fall 2025 and Spring 2026.
- January 13 – Spring Semester 2025 Classes Begin
- January 13 to 19 – Course Add/Drop Period
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January 19 – Last day to drop Spring full-term classes and receive 100% refund
- January 20 – Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday (University Closed)
- January 24 – Deadline for all students to file degree/walker application for May Commencement Ceremony
- February 17 – Midterm Grading Open
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