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FALL 2008

  • Freshman Move-In - Friday, August 22
    Freshman students move into the residence halls, part of Manresa Orientation program.
  • Manresa Orientation - Friday, August 22 to Monday, August 25 - Web site
    Orientation program for first-year students.
  • Upperclassman Move-In - Sunday, August 24
    Upperclass students (sophomores, juniors, and seniors) move into residence halls and University apartments and houses.
  • First Day of Classes - Monday, August 25
    Classes begin at 4:00 pm, except labs.
  • Final Registration Date - Sunday, August 31
    Last day to register or change registration for full-term Fall 2008 classes.
  • Labor Day Holiday - Monday, September 1
    Labor Day holiday, no classes.
  • Spirit Celebration - Sunday, September 7
    Xavier University community Mass to celebrate the new academic year.
  • Club Day on the Mall - Monday, September 8 - Web site
    Opportunity for students to learn about and sign up for student clubs and organizations.
  • Fall Break - Thursday, October 9 and Friday, October 10
    No day classes, except 4:00 pm and later non-lab classes do meet. University housing remains open.
  • Family Weekend - Friday, October 17 and Saturday, October 18 - Web site
    Two day celebration bringing students and their families together for fun activities.
  • Academic Day - Tuesday, October 21
    Celebration of Xavier's academic achievements. No day classes, except 4:00 pm and later non-lab classes do meet.
  • First Home Men's Basketball Game - TBA - Web site
    First men's basketball home game in the Cintas Center.
  • Upperclass Housing Lottery - TBA
    Housing selection for upperclass apartments.
  • Final Day to Drop Classes - Monday, November 24
    Final day for withdrawal from full-term classes for Undergraduate students.
  • Thanksgiving Holiday - Wednesday, November 26 to Friday, November 28
    Thanksgiving holiday, no classes. University housing remains open.
  • Crosstown Shootout - TBA - Web site
    Annual men's basketball game against the University of Cincinnati.
  • Final Day of Classes - Friday, December 12
    Last day of full-term classes.
  • Final Exam Week - Tuesday, December 16 to Friday, December 19
    Final examinations.
  • Last Day of Fall Semester - Friday, December 19
    Official Fall 2008 graduation date.
  • Residence Halls Close - Saturday, December 20
    Residence halls close at noon. University apartments remain open.

SPRING 2009

  • Residence Halls Re-Open - Saturday, January 10
    Residence halls re-open at 10:00 am.
  • First Day of Classes - Monday, January 12
    Classes begin at 8:30 am.
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday - Monday, January 19
    Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, no classes.
  • Parents' Basketball Game - Saturday, February 14
    Tickets to the Xavier-Fordham basketball game (4:00 p.m.) are made available to parents through the Office of Parent Relations.
  • Spring Break - Monday, March 2 to Friday, March 6
    No classes, except once a week 4:00 pm and later non-lab classes do meet. University housing remains open.
  • Easter Holiday - Thursday, April 9 to Monday, April 13
    No classes. University housing remains open.
  • Final Day to Drop Classes - Tuesday, April 14
    Final day for withdrawal from full-term classes for Undergraduate students.
  • All Honors Day - TBA
    Celebration of achievements in academics, leadership, and service.
  • Final Day of Classes - Friday, May 1
    Last day of full-term classes.
  • Final Exam Week - Tuesday, May 5 to Friday, May 8
    Final examinations.
  • Last Day of Spring Semester - Friday, May 8
    Official Spring 2009 graduation date.
  • Residence Halls and Apartments Close - Saturday, May 9
    Residence halls and apartments for all non-graduating students close at noon.
  • Senior Week - Monday, May 11 to Friday, May 15
    Seniors may remain in University apartments and houses.
  • Baccalaureate Mass - Friday, May 15
    Mass at St. Peter in Chains Cathedral downtown.
  • Commencement - Saturday, May 16 - Web site
    Commencement exercises in the Cintas Center.
  • Senior Housing Closes - Sunday, May 17
    University apartments close to graduating students at noon.

SUMMER 2009

  • Summer sessions begin - Monday, May 18
  • PREP Program #1 - Saturday, May 23
  • PREP Program #2 - Friday, May 29
  • PREP Program #3 - Saturday, June 6
  • PREP Program #4 - Friday, June 12
  • PREP Program #5 - Saturday, June 20
  • Memorial Day Holiday - Monday, May 25
    Memorial Day holiday, no classes.

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