Xavier University, as a Jesuit University, is committed to educating its students to lead and to serve.  XU promotes participation in community and the pursuit of social justice as an integral part of its mission.  Students are encouraged and supported in their efforts to meaningfully contribute to society and to make a difference by helping others through on-campus and community-based service.  There are many different forms of service opportunities available to students including one-time service, weekly service, and immersion-based service.  The Office of Student Involvement is a central location providing support for student service engagement and service resource materials.