Xavier Next
Xavier Next caters to students who are passionate about a specific career, not just a major.
The Xavier Next program is designed to give students a better understanding of what profession they intend to pursue after graduation and want as much experience in that field as possible. Driven by experiential learning, Next offers students a broad array of opportunities related to a specific career. These co-curricular activities are designed to expand beyond that which can be offered in traditional courses.
Applications for the 2026-2027 school year are now closed. Please check back in the Spring to apply for 2027-2028.
PROGRAM TRACKS
The Next program is not department specific, rather, it is career-specific. Tracks are developed based on the careers most in demand by students and the market.
Tracks are open to students from any major across the university. Accepted Next applicants choose a track at the time of entering the program.
Participants in the Next program will be offered the following benefits:
- Exposure to career-specific learning experiences via guest speakers, conferences, field trips, workshops, study abroad, etc.
- Exclusive experiential learning opportunities that help them become highly competitive job candidates who are beyond ready for their first day at work
- Networking with professionals related to the career or industry they intend to pursue
- Opportunities to compete regionally and nationally in job skill-related competitions
Recognizing that this type of immersion may lead to a realization that this is not a career they want to pursue, students are allowed to leave the program and re-apply for a new track at any time.