Manresa for Parents and Families

What Manresa Offers Your Student

Welcome to Xavier! We are so excited you and your student are joining our community. Manresa is designed to help guide you and your new student through the college transition. Whether the college transition is new or familiar for you, Manresa's purpose is to make the transition into Xavier as fun, informative, and worry-free as possible. Please do not hesitate to call the Office of Student Involvement at 513-745-3662 with any questions you or your student may have.

PARENT and Family Schedule

Parents, families, and loved ones are welcome to attend Thursday programming up until students meet their small groups. Please see below the draft schedule of events, including specific educational sessions offered just for you!

8:00am - 12:30pm | Residential Student Move-In

8:30am - 5:00pm | Campuses Offices Open

11:00am - 2:00pm | Presidential Lunch for New Students & Families | Hoff Dining

12:00pm - 2:30pm | Commuter Student and Family Meet & Greet | GSC Arrupe Overlook

1:00pm - 2:30pm | Parent & Family Sessions (Blocks 1 & 2) | Schiff Family Conference Center, Cintas Arena

3:00pm - 4:15pm | Presidential Mass of Welcome | Cintas Arena

4:15pm - 4:30pm | Parent & Family Farewell | Sedler Plaza outside Cintas Arena

4:30pm – 6pm | Parent & Family Reception | Cintas Banquet Room

Hotel Information

If you are planning on staying overnight during the Manresa program, make sure to ask for a Xavier rate.

View a list of area hotels that offer a discounted Xavier rate

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