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 for noteworthy events, including specific educational sessions offered just for you!
8:00am - 12:30pm | Residential Student Move-In
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
12:30pm - 2:30pm | Campus Offices Open
- Office of Student Involvement – Gallagher Student Center 210
- Center for International Education – Gallagher Student Center 230
- Dorothy Day Center for Faith & Justice – Gallagher Student Center 310
- Residence Life – Musketeer Mezzanine
- Counseling Services – Health United Building 101
- Student Wellbeing Services – Health United Building 110 & 111
- Xavier Police Department – Flynn Hall
- Office of Advising & Learning Support – Conaton Learning Commons 5th floor
- Care & Support Services – Conaton Learning Commons 5th floor
- Experiential Learning at Xavier University – Conaton Learning Commons 530
1:45pm - 3:15pm | Parent & Family Sessions (Blocks 1 & 2) | Schiff Family Conference Center, Cintas Arena
- Parents as Partners| presented by Angie Kneflin, Associate Dean of Students and Maria Merrill, Director of Student Wellbeing Services: how to support your student through this pivotal transition.
- Staying Safe on Campus| presented by XUPD Chief Aaron Jones
- Preparing for the Professional World| presented by Terri Carr, Director of Career Development Services and Vicki Clary, Student Employment Manager: helping your student put their best foot forward professionally.
- Getting Involved!| presented by Dustin Lewis, Senior Associate Director for Student Involvement and David Wiley, Associate Director for Campus Recreation: learn how to point your student in the right direction to get engaged on campus!
3:45pm - 5:15pm | Presidential Mass of Welcome | Cintas Arena
5:15pm - 5:30pm | Parent & Family Farewell | Sedler Plaza outside Cintas Arena
5:30pm – 7pm | 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
THINGS TO DO WHILE YOU ARE IN THE AREA
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