Connections Before Classes
First-Year Commuter Pre-Orientation at Xavier University
Be part of a first-year experience created just for Xavier commuters.
Before the semester begins, step onto campus with confidence, connection, and a community already waiting for you. Connections Before Classes isn’t a typical orientation. It’s a dynamic, high-impact experience designed exclusively for first-year commuter students.
Why You Should Apply
This is your chance to start ahead of everyone else:
- Get your first Xavier swag before Welcome Week
- Make real connections early with other commuter students
- Meet your Commuter Peer Mentors (CPMs)
- Enjoy exclusive access to the Commuter Lounge
- Get a jump start on Manresa by meeting members of the Core Team
- Participate in a hands-on Makerspace experience
- Discover the best study spots, hangout spaces, and commuter-friendly resources
Spots are limited! This experience is intentionally small so you get meaningful connections and access.
RSVP Deadline: July 24, 2026
Event Details
Friday, August 7, 2026
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Gallagher Student Center (GSC)
Xavier University
What the Day Looks Like
This experience is designed to be interactive and connection driven—not a lecture.
- Arrival + Lounge Welcome → Meet your group and settle in
- Connection Activities → Break the ice and build your commuter community
- Makerspace Experience → Hands-on, creative collaboration
- Campus Exploration → Discover study spaces, the HUB, and commuter resources
- CPM Panel + Real Talk → Honest advice about commuting at Xavier
- Closing + Next Steps → Lock in your connections and plan your return
By the end of the day, you’ll know names, spaces, and your next step at Xavier.
Questions?
View the frequently asked questions or reach out to Erika Jay.
Erika Jay
Assistant Director, Commuter & Off-Campus Student Engagement
jaye@xavier.edu
513-745-3824
Final Thought
Most students wait until the semester starts to figure things out.
You don’t have to.
Start the year already connected, confident, and ahead.