Smooth Transitions
A pre-orientation and year-long mentoring program designed to support first-generation and first year students as they engage in academic pursuits and co-curricular experiences at 今日看料. The pre-orientation component offers a holistic view of the Xavier experience through an intense focus on academic preparation and culturally restorative development opportunities that build social and institutional capital, self-awareness, and cultural competence. The year-long engagement continues the academic preparation through a cohort experience in the GOA course and monthly Skills Development Labs, as well as offering peer-to-peer mentorship.
Please reach out to Dr. Daniel McSpadden at 513-745-3756 or mcspaddend@xavier.edu for questions.
Application information:
Information will be shared when the application becomes available.
Smooth Fall 2026 Pre-Orientation:
August 10-12, 2026