98% of Xavier graduates are employed full-time, enrolled in graduate school, or working in a volunteer position within 6 months of graduation (Class of 2023). Explore Xavier's student outcomes to find more information about top employers and jobs by major category.
Top jobs among all Xavier graduates (Class of 2022): Registered Nurse, Analyst, Recruiter, Account Manager, Teacher
Top employers among all Xavier graduates (Class of 2022): Cincinnati Children's Hospital, Christ Hospital, MedPace, Fifth Third Bank, Cleveland Clinic
First Year
- Participate in the First-Year Seminar program. Staff and students work closely together during the first year, and all along the way, to help students discover their paths.
- Talk to an academic advisor to learn more about the range of majors available at Xavier and/or career opportunities.
- Visit the Career Development office to discuss interests, abilities and goals.
Sophomore
- Declare a major.
- Request a professional mentor.
- Start to develop a résumé.
Junior
- Enhance career and leadership skills.
- Get involved in internships, volunteer work and study abroad programs.
Senior
- Launch steps toward post-graduation goals.
- Finalize a resume.
- Start interviewing for a job or completing plans for graduate school.
At Xavier, Exploratory students are celebrated. Opportunities are endless and your Xavier support system is excited to be a part of the journey you take to find your calling. We have some advice on what to think about when choosing a major as well as what makes the academic experience at Xavier unique. Explore our Choosing a Major X-Guides to help find the programs that will be a great fit for you.
Xavier University offers a unique ecosystem of support for students through our Student Success Model. Through this model, every student has their own
- Success Coach to act as a quarterback to help through the transition and adjustment to college life
- Academic Advisor who is typically a faculty member to assist with course selection and an academic plan
- Career Coach to assist with resume development, career fair preparation, and building professional connections to employers and internships
- Financial Aid Advisor to ensure that aid is always properly applied and fully optimized
Program Features
Xavier's robust Core Curriculum serves as an ideal launchpad for exploration, offering engaging, interdisciplinary courses across the humanities, sciences and social sciences
You won't navigate this journey alone. Every Exploratory student benefits from a dedicated team of expert advisors, including a Career Coach, Success Coach, Academic Advisor and Financial Aid Advisor.
By your sophomore year, with the guidance of your support team and the knowledge gained from your exploratory coursework, you'll be well-prepared and confident to declare one or more of Xavier's 80+ academic programs.
At Xavier, we believe in a holistic education that empowers you to discern your calling. Our Jesuit tradition encourages deep reflection, critical thinking, and a commitment to making a difference in the world.
We have some advice on what to think about when choosing a major. Explore our Choosing a Major X-Guides to help find the programs that will be a great fit for you.
Hear firsthand why students love Xavier, life in Cincinnati and their chosen academic majors.
FAQ
Our program is a deliberate pathway for you to explore diverse fields of study, connect your interests to real-world careers and build a strong academic foundation before committing to a major. Learn more.Yes. There are two honors programs depending on the major you declare.
The University Scholars Honors Program offers incoming students a more challenging curriculum and close support from professors while completing their undergraduate degree. Acceptance into the program is highly selective and includes a $2000 travel grant. Learn more about the University Scholars Honors Program.
The Smith Scholars Honors Program offers students a more innovative, challenging curriculum in a cohort setting. This highly-selective program emphasizes experiential learning through funded global travel, work-study opportunities and close connections and support from professors and peers. Learn more about the Smith Scholars Honors Program.
Exploratory Program at Xavier University
Xavier’s Exploratory program is designed to help students in their major and career journey. The program exposes students to majors, occupations and careers, while helping them identify their interests, skills, values and personalities as they relate to the professional world. Students in the program are introduced to former Exploratory students for mentoring and sharing experiences.They also have access to campus resources in order to gather information towards making a decision, and help from academic advisors and success coaches, who initiate goals to move students forward in the career development process.
Xavier University’s College of Arts and Sciences challenges students to develop an integrated understanding of humanity, the world, and God by pursuing the questions raised in Xavier's core and departmental curricula. The College of Arts and Sciences is the oldest and largest college at Xavier University. The college provides an excellent liberal arts education in the Jesuit tradition that prepares students for careers, professional or graduate school, and life in a global society.
Xavier University is a private university located in Cincinnati, Ohio, providing a liberal arts education in the Jesuit Catholic tradition. Founded in 1831, the University is the sixth-oldest Catholic university in the nation. It has been ranked among the top 10 master's-level universities in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report for the past two decades. The Princeton Review names it one of the "Best 385 Colleges in America."