Manresa New Student Orientation

Manresa is our 4-day orientation program for all first year students. The name "Manresa" refers to the town in Spain where Saint Ignatius Loyola took time to reflect on his life - past, present, and future. Manresa will give you the opportunity to look back on your past, enjoy your present, and set goals for your future.

Manresa welcomes you as a member of the Xavier family and addresses any questions, concerns or curiosities you might have about the experiences Xavier has to offer.

You will experience Manresa with a small group of other new students and two upperclass student leaders. You can learn about your small group via the Road to Xavier website and will receive information from your group leaders before you arrive to campus.

Day 1: Getting Acquainted
Day 2: Social/Transitional Issues
Day 3: Xavier's Jesuit Tradition
Day 4: Academic Transition


 

Important Dates


Priority Registration Experience Program (PREP) allows students and their parents to begin their registration. If you have been accepted, and submitted your deposit to Xavier, register through the Road to Xavier and find out more about the PREP program.


Interlink supports international students in their transition. It takes place prior to Manresa on August 15th and 16th and is mandatory for students with F-1 and J-1 visas. Register on the Road to Xavier.

 Smooth Transitions offers first year students of color assistance with their transition and acclimation to Xavier in a three day cultural bridge and yearlong mentoring program. Smooth Transitions, from August 14th to August 17th, concluding in time for Manresa. Interested students may register by July 1st on Road to Xavier.