Manresa Schedule
Manresa, Xavier's New Student Orientation, takes place Wednesday, August 12 - Saturday, August 15, 2026.
ALL incoming first-year students (commuter and residential) should anticipate being on campus and fully available to participate in orientation activities during the entirety of the period. Classes begin on Monday, August 17. We will share additional information via the Road to Xavier platform and Xavier email addresses.
Should you have any questions, please reach out to orientation@xavier.edu.
Planning is in process for Manresa 2026. Click here to view the draft new student schedule of events!
2026 Manresa Schedule
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. University Offices Open, Various Locations
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Residential Student Move-In, Assigned Residence Halls
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Residential Student Manresa Check-in, Main Entrance, Cintas
8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Residential Student Move-In, Assigned Residence Halls
8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Residential Student Manresa Check-In, Main Entrance, Cintas
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. University Offices Open, Various Locations
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Accessibility and Disability Resources New Student Orientation, GSC Clocktower Lounge
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Commuter Student Arrival & Manresa Check-in, Main Entrance, Cintas
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Presidential Lunch for New Students & Families, Hoff Dining Hall
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Commuter Student and Family Meet & Greet, Arrupe Overlook, GSC
12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Campus Offices Open House, Various Locations
3:45 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. Mass of Welcome & Presidential Greeting, Cintas Arena
5:15 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Parent, Family, & Student Farewell, Sedler’s Plaza
5:30 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. Class of 2029 Photo, Ignatian Steps
5:45 p.m. Students Meet Small Groups, Xavier Yard / Academic Mall
5:45 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. Dinner, Small Group #1 Rotation
7:45 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Residential Student Wing Meetings, Various Locations
7:45 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Commuter Student Meeting, Arrupe Overlook
8:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Combined Group #1
9:15 p.m. – 10:45 p.m. Connect XU, Health United Building
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Breakfast, Hoff Dining Hall
9:00 a.m. – 9:50 a.m. Small Group #2, Small Group Locations
10:00 a.m. – 10:50 a.m. Faculty Discussions, Various Locations
11:00 a.m. – 11:50 a.m. Academic Department Meetings, Various Locations
12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Lunch, Break, Small Group #3 Rotation
12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Open Academic Advising Hours, Various Locations
*During this time, you will be able to see an academic advisor if you need to make specific schedule changes.*
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. eXplore Sessions, Various Locations
Session 1 block: 3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Session 2 block: 4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Dinner, Combined Group #2, eXplore the Rec Rotation
8:00 p.m. – 8:50 p.m. Community Spaces, Various Locations
9:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. All For One: Student Section 101, Cintas Arena
9:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Illusionist Craig Karges, Cintas Arena
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Breakfast, Hoff Dining Hall
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Small Group #4, Small Group Locations
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Guided Class Schedule Tour, Various Locations
11:00 a.m. – 11:50 a.m. Community Spaces, Various Locations
12:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Lunch, Break, Small Group #5 Rotation
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. The Real World: Xavier, Cintas Arena
3:30 p.m. – 4:50 p.m. Small Group #6, Small Group Locations
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Dinner, Break, Combined Group #3 Rotation
8:15 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Ignite Closing Ceremony, Cintas Arena
9:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Saturday Social, Xavier Yard & Hoff Dining
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Guided Class Schedule Tours, Meet at Bellarmine Circle
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Guided Textbook Pick-up, Meet at Bellarmine Circle