ATHLETICS AND RECREATIONAL SPORTS

As part of the overall development of its students, Xavier provides an outstanding athletics program. Xavier has intercollegiate varsity teams in basketball, tennis and cross-country for men and women. The mascot for the men’s teams is Gold Rush and Gold Nuggets for women’s teams. The university also offers Campus Recreational Sports programs in intramural or club sports, fitness and informal recreation. These programs vary in skill to attract and involve students, faculty and staff with differing interests and abilities. The balanced athletic and recreational sports program is an important educational experience and provides excellent training for students in all departments of the university.

CAMPUS ACTIVITIES AND STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

The Office of Campus Activities provides a comprehensive co-curricular program that encourages the personal development of students and enhances their educational experience through student life activities. Social, cultural and entertainment programs are designed to provide personal growth and development for students outside the classroom. This unit also coordinates and supervises the development of guidelines and procedures for University recognized student clubs and organizations; it also provides programs that enable and empower leadership and life skills through activities such as retreats, conferences and workshops. `

CAMPUS MINISTRY

Xavier University is a Roman Catholic institution and through the Office of Campus Ministry offers religious programs and activities for the entire University community, regardless of religious affiliation. Opportunities are provided for students, faculty and staff to meet with the OCM staff to plan and prepare spiritual activities that will meet the current needs of the Xavier community. These activities fall into several areas which include: spirituality, fellowship, and community outreach. Campus Ministry programs strive to enhance spirituality and foster development of moral values, leadership and service. All activities of a religious nature must be in accord with the “Policy on Religious Activities.” The OCM is located on the first floor of the Administration Building in Room 101A, next to the University Chapel. 

RESIDENCE LIFE

Residence hall living allows students to meet and learn from a variety of interesting people and be in the heart of campus life. Resident students at Xavier are close to the library, university center, classes, dining halls, and all the facilities, programs, and people to help students adjust and prosper at college. With over 1,600 students residing on campus, resident students will never be at a loss for people to meet and things to do.

Currently, Xavier offers six facilities for students interested in campus residence. All rooms in Xavier's various residence halls come furnished with beds, desks, dressers, and wardrobes. Also, included are basic cable service, laundry facilities, Internet access through a direct link to the campus network, mini computer labs and telephone jacks that provide on-campus and local telephone service.

New students should apply for residence through the Admissions office. Returning students apply for residence through the annual re-application process each spring for the upcoming fall. All residents who re-apply and have cleared their fiscal accounts with the university receive their residence assignment at the end of the spring semester. Those students who do not immediately receive assignments are usually assigned over the summer. Transfer students are housed on a space available basis. All residents must complete a housing contract for the academic year. Freshmen residents are not permitted to register and park automobiles on campus. The University reserves the right to use residence halls between semesters and during summer breaks. Storage is not available. All inquiries regarding housing should be addressed to the Office of Housing and Residence Life.