Week of Welcome
The Fall 2026 Week of Welcome will take place from August 16th to August 25th. Browse this year's events below.
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday
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SUNDAY, AUGUST 16
Sunday Splash
Office of Student Involvement
Cool off in the sun on a giant inflatable waterslides and an epic super slick obstacle course!
Xavier North Yard | 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Student Mass
Dorothy Day Center for Faith and Justice
Celebrate Mass in community with peers. All are welcome at this weekly liturgy.
Bellarmine Chapel | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Common Ground Christian Worship Service
Dorothy Day Center for Faith and Justice
Join Campus Ministers and fellow students for a prayer service to kick off the first week of school. Join for prayer, music, and community. Meet fellow Christian students and learn about events coming up the first few weeks!
GSC Arrupe Overlook (first floor) | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Women's Soccer vs. Miami (OH)
Xavier Athletics, X-treme Fans
As the reigning BIG EAST Champions, Xavier Women's Soccer will take on Miami (OH) to kick-off another great season.
Corcoran Field | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Student Mass
Dorothy Day Center for Faith and Justice
Celebrate Mass in community with peers. All are welcome at this weekly liturgy.
Bellarmine Chapel | 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM
MONDAY, AUGUST 17
FDOC Doughnuts w/ Startlight Dougnut Lab
Office of Student Involvement
Start your first day of classes with a delicious free sample of Starlight Doughnut Lab. Get 'em while they're hot!
GSC Indoor Atrium (first floor) | 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Frame Your Year in Color
Gallagher Student Center
Get crafty with us as you create your very own colorful cling-on and picture frame to mount it.
GSC Ryan's Landing (Lower Level Atrium) | 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Where "Wheel" You Go?
Center for International Education
Learn more information about studying abroad and win prizes if you can correctly answer an international trivia question.
Xavier North Yard | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Rain location: GSC Ryan's Landing (Lower Level Atrium)
On-campus Student Employment Fair
Office of Student Employment
Check out campus offices hiring student workers this year! Browse numerous opportunities to find the right fit for you!
GSC Arrupe Overlook (First Floor) | 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Refresh w/ TRiO
TRiO Scholars Program, Student Support Services
Come refresh with TRiO by enjoying a cool beverage and great conversation as we welcome you back for an amazing semester!
TRiO Office (CLC 5th Floor Room 515 & 5th Floor Terrace) | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Styled By You: Charm Bar
Fashion Club
This is a fun, drop-in activity where you can create your own custom phone or bag charm in just a few minutes. Pick from colorful beads, cute charms, and cords to design something that matches your vibe, whether you're feeling Y2K, minimal, sporty, or a little extra. No experience needed and all materials are provided. Fashion Club members will be there to help you bring your idea to life or just vibe and create. Stop by, get creative, and leave with a cute accessory for your phone, keys, or backpack, made completely by you.
Alter Hall 104 | 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Meet the Greeks Cookout
Office of Student Involvement, National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)
Hang out with members of our sorority and fraternity community, grab a bite, and learn more about how you can participate in a Greek organization while at Xavier.
North Xavier Yard / Husman Stage | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Rain Location: GSC Outdoor Atrium
Manifest & Munch: Vision Boards w/ Alternative Breaks
Alternative Breaks
Join us to celebrate, discuss, and create a vision board for your upcoming semester! Snacks provided.
GSC Clocktower Lounge (Third Floor) | 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Pictures & Popcorn
Dorothy Day Center for Faith and Justice
Stop by to take a first day of school picture and make your own treat to go! Meet the CFJ staff and learn how to get connected! Get a ticket to win a prize at CFJ events next week.
GSC Outdoor Atrium | 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Rain Location: GSC Indoor Atrium (First Floor)
Tote Bag Decorating w/ APO!
Alpha Psi Omega - National Theatre Honor Society
Join Alpha Psi Omega to paint your own tote bag (all supplies provided)! Learn about our lineup of events for the rest of the year (karaoke, cabarets, play readings, and so much more)!
GSC Ryan's Landing (Lower Level Atrium) | 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Glow Night!
Office of Student Involvement
Silent Dis-glo, Glow putt-putt, glowing fowling, and glow sticks! Need we say more?
Xavier North Yard | 8:30 PM - 10:30 PM
TUESDAY, AUGUST 18
Grab 'n Go Commuter Breakfast
Office of Student Experience and Family Engagement
Start your day the commuter way! Stop by for a free grab-and-go breakfast, connect with fellow students, and learn about upcoming events and resources designed just for you.
The Commuter Lounge (GSC 320) | 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Koffee w/ KDP
Kappa Delta Pi
Come join Kappa Delta Pi (Xavier's Education Honorary Society) for coffee!
Husman Stage | 10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Rain Location: GSC Indoor Atrium (First Floor)
Scoop, There It Is!
Office of Graduate Student Success
Kick off the semester with a sweet start. Join us and build your own ice cream sundae. Stop by, connect, and treat yourself!
Health United Building 402 | 11:15 AM - 2:30 PM
Grad Programs Galore!
Office of The Graduate School
Discover Xavier's graduate degree programs in a low-stakes environment. Whether you are a first-year or a senior, this event is for you!
GSC Indoor Atrium (First Floor) | 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Grubhub Tabling
Xavier Eats
Come learn about how to mobile order on Grubhub for all your on-campus dining needs!
Justice Indoor Atrium | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Get It Poppin' w/ THR1VE!
THR1VE Center
Grab a bag of popcorn, create your own snow cone, and explore everything the THR1VE Center has to offer. From campus connections to engaging programs and resources, discover how THR1VE can help make your college experience a success.
THR1VE Center (GSC 280) | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Calm Kits w/ Care and Support Services
Care and Support Services
Make your very own "calm kit" filled with items meant to encourage, motivate, and relax you throughout the semester.
Husman Stage | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Rain Location: Arrupe Overlook (GSC First Floor)
Scoops & Snoots
4 Paws for Ability at XU
Sweet treats, wagging tails, and good vibes. Stop by for a build-your-own sundae or grab a popsicle and hang out with our campus pups!
GSC Ryan's Landing (Lower Level Atrium) | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Treat Yourself Tuesday: Petting Zoo
Office of Student Involvement
Come pet some animals and decompress at the start of the semester!
Health United Building (HUB) Yard | 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Snack Time w/ CJS
Criminal Justice Society
Stop by to meet our members, learn about everything we do (all things crime!), and grab a snack as you start the semester. See you there!
Xavier North Yard | 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Rain Location: Justice Atrium (first floor)
S'mores and Solidarity
Dorothy Day Center for Faith and Justice
Join the X-Change board for a s'more and a chance to hear more about our weekly service opportunities!
Husman Stage | 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Rain Location: GSC Ryan's Landing (Lower Level Atrium)
Rec Fest
Recreational Sports
Join us for the Group Fitness Class Sampler, a Slap Shot Contest, 3-Point Contest, Club Sports information table, and more.
Health United Building (HUB) Rec Center | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Pasta Dinner w/ Fr. Eric
Dorothy Day Center for Faith and Justice
Already craving a home-cooked meal? Join our University Chaplain for a pasta dinner, complete with salad and garlic bread made by students in Fr. Eric's apartment in Husman Hall. Enjoy a good meal before heading to Catholic Community Night.
Husman Hall 152 | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Catholic Community Night
Dorothy Day Center for Faith & Justice, Life After Sunday
Join us for our first Catholic Community Night. Adoration will begin at 5:30 PM, Confessions will begin at 7:00 PM, followed by Mass at 8:00 PM. After Mass, we will head to the CFJ (GSC 310) for Together in Christ (TIC) for more community building fun!
Bellarmine Chapel and CFJ (GSC 310) | 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19
GSC Poster Sale
Gallagher Student Center
Come peruse and decorate your space with a plethora of posters to purchase!
GSC Outdoor Amphitheatre | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Rain Location: GSC Indoor Atrium (First Floor)
Bagels & Books
University Library
Stop by the Library or CLC main entrance to grab a bagel and some library swag while you meet your library staff members!
Conaton Learning Commons (CLC) and McDonald Memorial Library entrances | 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Rain Location: Inside CLC and Library entrances
Xavier Temporary Tattoos
Office of Marketing and Communications
Show off your style with Xavier temporary tattoos!
GSC Outdoor Atrium | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Rain Location: GSC Indoor Atrium (First Floor)
ESA Ice Cream Social
Exceptional Student Assembly
Ice cream social for new/returning ESA members to get to know this years ProjectSEARCH interns!
Husman Stage | 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Rain Location: GSC Arrupe Overlook (First Floor)
Your Voice, Your Vote, Your Power
Office of Student Involvement, Women in Politics
Join the Office of Student Involvement and League of Women Voters as we register students to vote, share nonpartisan election information, and energize new and first-time voters ahead of Ohio's fall election.
Xavier Yard - Bellarmine Circle | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Rain Location: Justice Atrium
Don't Miss a Beat, Claim Your Seat! - Registration Drop-in
Office of Advising & Learning Support
Need help with your fall schedule? We are here to help you with registration questions!
GSC Indoor Atrium (First Floor) | 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Summer Reading Bingo
Clocktower Review, English Department, Book Club
One of the best parts of English class is getting to talk about cool books, ideas, and media, but in the summer reading can become a lonely endeavor. Join us to win prizes and make new friends by sharing your best reads from the summer. Snacks provided!
Hinkle Hall Faculty Lounge | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
International Coffee Hour Kickoff
Center for International Education
Join us for the first International Coffee Hour of the semester! This is a weekly time of food, fun, and fellowship co-hosted by different departments, offices, and Student Organizations every Wednesday!
GSC Faces of the World Lounge (Second Floor) | 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Scoop, There It Is!
Office of Graduate Student Success
Kick off the semester with a sweet start. Join the Office of Graduate Student Success and build your own ice cream sundaes. Stop by, connect, and treat yourself!
Graduate Student Lounge in Hailstones Hall | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
People, Places, & Pop
Citizens of the World
Come out to enjoy refreshing international sodas, and share your stories of places you've been around the world, or even here in the United States.
GSC Clocktower Lounge (3rd Floor) | 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Taste of Cincinnati
Office of Student Involvement
Savor some Cincinnati flavor. Come for the food, stay for the fun, games, and music!
Xavier North and South Yard | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Rain Location: GSC Ryan's Landing (Lower Level Atrium)
Swim 1922
Sigma Gamma Rho, Sorority, Inc.
Collaborate with the Swim Team to provide a fun, hands-on clinic where children and students can improve their swimming abilities, build confidence in the water, and learn important water safety skills.
Heidt Family Champions Center at the O'Connor Sports Complex | 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Name That Tune
A caBellas
Can you name that tune? We are a soprano/alto a capella group. This event is open to anyone, and we encourage all who are interested in auditioning to attend! This is a fun game and way to get to know the members in the group and ask any questions. We hope to see you there!
GSC Arrupe Overlook (First Floor) | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Dogs on the Yard
The Salt Company of Xavier University
Come grab a freshly grilled hot dog. We can't wait to connect with you. Come hungry!
Kuhlman Hall Rear Lawn | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Rain Location: GSC Indoor Atrium (First Floor)
Trivia w/ Xavier Newswire
Xavier Newswire
Test your Cincinnati and Xavier knowledge with the Newswire staff and win prizes. Meet our members and learn more about what your campus newspaper does each week!
GSC Clocktower Lounge (Third Floor) | 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM
Yard Games w/ the Navigators
Navigators/CCO
Come play Spikeball, cornhole, and various other yard games and meet the Navigators! We are a campus ministry whose mission is to know Christ, make Him known, and help others do the same. We would love to meet you!
Xavier North Yard | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Rain Location: Health United Building Multi Sport Court
Try Desserts w/ Tri Deltas
Tri Delta Sorority, Office of Student Involvement
Join Xavier's newest sorority (Tri Delta) for our dessert bar. Hang out and meet some of the women of Tri Delta (both alumnae and collegiates from UC) and learn more about the latest organization launching at Xavier.
Xavier South Yard | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Xplore Cincy: FCC vs. NYC FC
Office of Student Involvement
Join us for Xavier Night at TQL Stadium and cheer on our hometown MLS Soccer team against the New York City Football Club. RSVP on EngageXU. Limted to the first 90 students. Transportation provided.
Currito | 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20
GSC Poster Sale
Gallagher Student Center
Come peruse and decorate your space with a plethora of posters to purchase!
GSC Outdoor Amphitheatre | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Rain Location: GSC Indoor Atrium (First Floor)
Scavenger Hunt!
Office of Student Experience and Family Engagement
Do you know your way around Xavier? Here's your chance to go on a quest to find the hidden treasures located strategically across campus.
Gallagher Student Center 330 | 11:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Flapjacks & Fun Facts
Counseling Services
Join us for free pancakes and learn about the mental health resources on campus, or just come for the pancakes - because getting support should be as easy as grabbing breakfast.
Health United Building (HUB) Spine, 102/103 | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Scoop, There It Is!
Office of Graduate Student Success
Kick off the semester with a sweet start. Join the Office of Graduate Student Success and build your own ice cream sundaes. Stop by, connect, and treat yourself!
Elet Hall Outdoor Picnic Tables | 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Rain Location: Elet 107 Office Suite
Buffalo's Best Wings
The Buffalo Club
Buffalo's Best Wings, Cincinnati's local food truck, will be parked and ready to serve their famous buffalo wings. Whether you like them mild, hot, or somewhere in between, there's a flavor for everyone. Swing by and grab a free order of wings on us while they last!
Scales of Justice | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tote Bags w/ C.A.B.
Commuter Activities Board
Come make a tote bag with campus commuters! All are welcome to get crafty.
Husman Stage | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Rain Location: GSC Ryan's Landing (Lower Level Atrium)
Zine Making
Xavier Coalition of Black Revolutionary Artists
What do you want your Xavier story to be? Join X-COBRA in zine-making to establish your goals for your time at Xavier creatively.
GSC Ryan's Landing (Lower Level Atrium) | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Root Beer & Rosary
Life After Sunday
This event brings together the Catholic Community to enjoy rootbeer floats and craft your own rosary. All are welcome to come hang out and enjoy! This event is followed by Mass in the Kuhlman Chapel (Second Floor) at 7:30 PM!
Xavier North Yard | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Rain Location: GSC Outdoor Atrium
Men's Soccer vs. Purdue Fort Wayne
Xavier Athletics, X-treme Fans
Check out Men's Soccer in action as they compete against Purdue Fort Wayne in this heated match.
Corcoran Field | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Game Night: Bingo on the Yard
Office of Student Involvement
Join us for Bingo on the Yard to win awesome prizes and make new friends. Feeling lucky?
Husman Stage | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Rain Location: GSC Ryan's Landing (Lower Level Atrium)
Sand Volleyball!
The Salt Company of Xavier University
Come join The Salt Company for pizza and sand volleyball!
Sand Volleyball Courts | 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
FRIDAY, AUGUST 21
GSC Poster Sale
Gallagher Student Center
Come peruse and decorate your space with a plethora of posters to purchase!
GSC Outdoor Amphitheatre | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Rain Location: GSC Indoor Atrium (First Floor)
Ice Cream Social
American Marketing Association
AMA is hosting an ice cream social where students can build a free sundae, meet and network with AMA board members, and connect with other students. Attendees will also have the chance to learn more about AMA and hear about our upcoming events for the fall semester.
Smith Atrium | 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Birthday Bakery
Xavier Eats
Is it your birhday this week? Got a friend whose birthday is this week? Come grab a birthday treat from father B's Bakery, whether it's your b-day or not!
GSC Arrupe Overlook (First Floor) | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Wear Your Why!
Institute for Healthcare Improvement Chapter
Join us for a hands-on, inspiring event where you can customize t-shirts, bracelets, and drawstring bags with what drives you to pursue a challenging major and a career dedicated to helping others. Share your story, connect with others, and wear your purpose proudly.
Xavier North Yard | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Rain Location: GSC Ryan's Landing (Lower Level Atrium)
Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream Social
Alchemyst Club
Chill out with the Alchemyst Club! Join us for a cool demonstration where we'll be making ice cream using liquid nitrogen provided by the Chemistry Department. Come watch the science in action, enjoy some freshly made ice cream, and hang out with friends and Chemistry faculty.
Outside of Logan Hall on the Academic Mall | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Rain Location: Inside Logan Hall
Overnight Oats & Grocery Totes
Student Wellbeing & Anti-Violence Education (SWAVE)
Join the SWAVE Peer Educators in making your own overnight oats. Try out a variety of toppings and learn about this grab-and-go breakfast option! The first 30 participants will receive a free grocery tote.
Across from Gallagher Student Center | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Rain Location: GSC Ryan's Landing (Lower Level Atrium)
Colorful Welcome Back
LGBTQ+ Alliance
Free LGBTQ+ Alliance Shirts and Tie Dye! Come meet the new board and make your own tie dye shirt!
Husman Stage | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Ballin' w/ the Betas (3v3 Bball Tourney)
Beta Theta Pi Fraternity, Office of Student Involvement
Meet members of Beta Theta Pi Fraternity on the court and play in our 3v3 tournament. Learn more about the Betas and have fun meeting new people.
Health United Building (HUB) Basketball Courts | 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
ASA Cookout
African Student Association
This annual Week of Welcome tradition brings delicious boba teas for you to sample on campus. Never tried one? Here's your chance!
Xavier South Yard | 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Rain Location: GSC Arrupe Overlook (First Floor)
Boba Time
Asian & American Students In Action (ASIA)
This annual Week of Welcome tradition brings delicious boba teas for you to sample on campus. Never tried one? Here's your chance!
GSC Outdoor Atrium | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Rain Location: GSC Indoor Atrium (First Floor)
Chic Shabbat Supper w/ JLX
Dorothy Day Center for Faith and Justice, Jewish Life at Xavier (JLX) Program
Craving Challah? Join CFJ's Rabbi Jen and JLX (Jewish Life at Xavier) for a fun community Shabbat (Jewish Sabbath) experience.
Gallagher Student Center 330 | 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Food Truck Friday: Ice Cream Floats
Office of Student Involvement
Come for a taste of local flavor and fun at Food Truck Friday! Cool down with a free ice cream float. Limited to the first 200 students!
Scales of Justice | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Rain Location: GSC Outdoor Amphitheatre
Grow on Your Journey w/ Black Care Club
Black Care Club
Join us and learn more about the impact we make on campus while exploring how you can be a part of our journey. Grab a plant pot, enjoy some music, and take time to relax while building a positive mindset for the new school year.
Upper Xavier Yard | 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Rain Location: Health United Building 402
Open Mac Night
Xavier Singers
This event is open karaoke where people can get to know members of the club, have fun, enjoy some mac and cheese, and make new friends.
GSC Ryan's Landing (Lower Level Atrium) | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Rain Location: Health United Building 402
OSI Movie on the Yard: "The Devil Wears Prada 2"
Office of Student Involvement, Xavier Eats
Come watch Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Stanley Tucci, and Emily Blunt back on the big screen. Bring a blanket and join us for some popcorn and an instant classic!
Xavier North Yard | 8:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Rain Location: GSC Arrupe Overlook (First Floor)
SATURDAY, AUGUST 22
Xplore Cincy: Findlay Market and Artisanfest
Office of Student Involvement
Come Xplore Cincy and get to know Cincinnati's historic Over-the-Rhine neighborhood. Explore Washington Park and browse Artisanfest, or visit Findlay Market to grab a bite, shop local vendors, and discover the area. The first 100 students will receive a $10 voucher to use at Findlay Market. Looping shuttles will be running.
Justice Hall Steps near Currito | 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
X Games
Office of Student Involvement
Get ready for the ultimate yard sports challenge. Bring a friend and compete in several games of skill on the yard!
Xavier South Yard | 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
BSA Cookout: Family Reunion
Black Student Association
This is an annual celebration that brings together students, faculty, and community members to honor Black culture, unity, and excellence. This vibrant event features free food, music, games, and performances that highlight the richness of the Black experience. All are welcome to attend and join in the fun!
Xavier North Yard | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Rain Location: GSC Arrupe Overlook (First Floor)
SUNDAY, AUGUST 23
Sunday Shopping Shuttle
Office of Student Involvement
Welcome back! Now, it's time to stock up! Shuttles will be running between Xavier and Oakley Station every 30 minutes. Enjoy easy access to shops, restaurants, and entertainment in the Oakley neighborhood including Kroger, Target, Raising Cane's, Cava, and Cinemark.
Justice Hall Steps near Currito | 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Cappy's Cookout
Office of Student Experience and Family Engagement
Join the off-campus community for a cookout at Cappy's. This event is sure to provide a relaxing afternoon of food, drinks, and fun at a local favorite spot.
Cappy's | 3:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Student Mass
Dorothy Day Center for Faith and Justice
Celebrate Mass in community with peers. All are welcome at this weekly liturgy.
Bellarmine Chapel | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Pasta w/ the Jesuits
Dorothy Day Center for Faith and Justice
Join Catholic Ministry Team for this annual tradition with the Jesuits! We'll serve homemade pasta and garlic bread following the 4 PM Mass (gluten free will be available). Come meet new friends and hang out with the awesome Jesuits who live on campus.
Xavier North Yard Outside of Bellarmine Chapel | 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Rain Location: GSC Ryan's Landing (Lower Level Atrium)
Bubble Soccer w/ Phi Delt
Phi Delta Theta Fraternity
Come meet the men of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity while playing an awesome game unlike any other.
Xavier North Yard | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Rain Location: Health United Building Multi Sport Court
Sunday Slush & Sports
Recreational Sports, Xavier Eats, Sunday Slush & Sports
Cool off with some frozen treats outside and compete with friends in some outdoor games! Get 'em while they're cold.
Outdoor Sand Volleyball and Basketball Courts | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Rain Location: Health United Building Basketball Courts | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Student Mass
Dorothy Day Center for Faith and Justice
Celebrate Mass in community with peers. All are welcome at this weekly liturgy.
Bellarmine Chapel | 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM
MONDAY, AUGUST 24
Grab 'n Go Commuter Breakfast
Office of Student Experience and Family Engagement
Start your day the commuter way! Stop by the Commuter Lounge for a free grab-and-go breakfast, connect with fellow students, and learn about upcoming events and resources designed just for you. Share your feedback, grab some food, and fuel up for the semester ahead!
The Commuter Lounge (GSC 320) | 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Fur Your Wellbeing
Student Wellbeing Services
Stop by Student Wellbeing Services to meet Nari, Xavier's new facility dog! Grab a Nari sticker, learn about our office programs and services, and enjoy some puppy love.
Student Wellbeing Services Office in Health United Building (HUB) | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Paint & Plant Propagation
Xavier Student Sustainability
Come join XSS to paint a pot and plant a succulent! These plants are an easy great addition to your room!
GSC Outdoor Amphitheatre | 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Rain Location: GSC Ryan's Landing (Lower Level Atrium)
Peace, Love, & Professionalism: A Career Kickoff
Career Development
Come meet a Career Coach, take a professional headshot, and activate your Handshake account. Peace, Love, & Little Donuts will be served.
CLC 5th Floor Atrium | 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Cornhole & Conversations w/ LaRosa's Pizza
Student Government Association
Stop by, play a quick round of cornhole, grab a slice of local pizza, and have a casual conversation with SGA members about what you are excited for this semester and what issues you believe matter most to students.
Xavier North Yard | 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Rain Location: GSC Ryan's Landing (Lower Level Atrium)
Eco-Trivia Party
Laudato si' Action Platform, Center for Mission and Identity
Join us for food, fun, and trivia! Learn how to engage with sustainability on campus and win fabulous prizes.
GSC Arrupe Overlook (First Floor) | 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Comedy Hypnotist Show
Office of Student Involvement
See the hilarious Reed Tate as he works his "magic" and will have you laughing at this outrageous comedy hypnosis show!
GSC Theater (Lower Level) | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sunset Yoga
SWEAT
Come join us for Sunset Yoga! We will provide mats, so all you have to bring is yourself!
Husman Stage | 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
TUESDAY, AUGUST 25
Lemonade Bar
Xavier Eats
Refresh with a cool glass of lemonade, brough to you by campus dining.
Justice Indoor Atrium | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Treat Yourself Tuesday: Stuff-a-Plush
Office of Student Involvement
Treat yourself to a not-to-be-missed program, where you can create your very own stuffed animal! Limited to the first 200 students.
GSC Ryan's Landing (Lower Level Atrium) | 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Sitting Pretty & Eating S'Mores
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Come together to relax, enjoy freshly made smores, and connect in a welcoming atmosphere. The event is designed to encourage conversation, build community, and provide a fun and laid-back space to unwind.
Xavier North Yard/Husman Stage | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Rain Location: GSC Clocktower Lounge (Third Floor)
Catholic Community Night
Dorothy Day Center for Faith and Justice, Life After Sunday
Join the CFJ and Life After Sunday for our first Catholic Community Night. Adoration will begin at 5:30 PM in Bellarmine Chapel, Confessions will begin at 7:00 PM, followed by Mass at 8:00 PM. After Mass, we will head to the CFJ (GSC 310) for Together in Christ (TIC) for more community building fun!
Bellarmine Chapel | 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Shark Tank: Xavier Edition
Minorities in Business
Think you have the next billion-dollar idea? Or just a hilariously terrible one? Join us for a fun and interactive competition where students pitch creative, funny, or innovative business ideas to a panel of judges. Whether it's solving a campus problem, creating the next viral app, or pitching the most ridiculous startup imaginable, this event is all about creativity, confidence, and community. Come watch the pitches, support your friends, and enjoy a night full of laughs, networking, and friendly competition.
GSC Arrupe Overlook (First Floor) | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Men's Soccer vs. Bellarmine
Xavier Athletics, X-treme Fans
Check out Men's Soccer in action as they compete against Bellarmine in this spritied contest.
Corcoran Field | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
CIE Movie on the Yard: "Paddington in Peru"
Center for International Education
Join us for a movie night on the Yard! Popcorn, study abroad info, and more will be shared before the movie begins.
Xavier North Yard | 8:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Rain Location: GSC Arrupe Overlook (First Floor)
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26
Club Day
Office of Student Involvement
Check out over 140 Clubs and offices on full display with food trucks and music, too!
Xavier North and South Yard | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM