Cougar Trax and New Student Induction
Welcome, new Cougars!
Your academic career officially begins with Cougar Trax. This one-day program, required for students, features sessions critical to success in your first year, opportunities for fun and social gathering, and the New Student Induction. Dress for Thursday is business casual, but comfortable.
More About the New Student Induction
At the New Student Induction, students are greeted by President of the University, Keith Elder, Ph.D., and other members of the University community. The event includes a student speaker who will discuss Saint Xavier's Mercy heritage and enduring mission. During the Induction students are presented with a Saint Xavier Medallion to symbolize their membership in the SXU community and the beginning of their academic career.
New Student Induction
We witness to Mercy when we reverence the dignity of each person, create a spirit of hospitality, and pursue integrity of word and deed in our lives.
All new students are invited to join us for this unique celebration of your entrance into the Saint Xavier community. At the ceremony you will be greeted by the University president, members of the cabinet, deans, and the faculty and staff of the University. Led by the student president of the Saint Xavier Council, you will recite the new student pledge and be presented with a Saint Xavier medallion to symbolize your new membership in the SXU community.
Cougar Trax Schedule
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Thursday, August 21, 2025 |
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DATE/TIME |
ACTIVITY |
LOCATION |
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| 8:30 a.m. | Check-In | Shannon Convocation and Athletic Center, Lobby |
| 9 a.m. | Welcome Remarks | Shannon Convocation and Athletic Center, Main Arena |
| 9:30 a.m. | Educational Session: Rotation 1 | Various |
| 10:45 a.m. | Educational Session: Rotation 2 | Various |
| 11:45 a.m. | Lunch | SXU Diner |
| 12:30 p.m. | Educational Session: Rotation 3 | Various |
| 2 p.m. | First-Year Fest | |
| 3:30 p.m. | New Student Induction Line-Up and Procession | SXU Diner |
| 4 p.m. | New Student Induction Ceremony | Shannon Convocation and Athletic Center, Main Arena |
| Immediately Following Ceremony | Dismissal | |
For accessibility-related accommodations, contact the Center for Accessibility Resources at 773-298-3956 or disabilityservicesFREESXU.
For questions or concerns, contact roarFREESXU or 773-298-3670.
New Student Pledge
As a new student of Saint Xavier University, I dedicate myself to academic study, personal development and to the University community.
I embrace the University's commitment to truth, scholarship, and wisdom. I will strive to live the University's core values and to improve my community through active participation. I will follow the Code of Student Conduct. I will challenge myself to embody, through my words and actions, the qualities of Mercy, honoring the dignity and essential worth of all individuals. I will respect the diversity of opinions, ideas, and backgrounds, which are vital to University life.
Further, I accept the obligation of academic honesty, which is essential to honor the work of others and to fulfill the fundamental goals of the University. I accept, as well, the responsibilities of a future graduate: lifelong commitment to my community, my alma mater, and my own quest for wisdom.
All new students, including first-years, transfer, graduate and adult students, are invited and will receive a letter of invitation in early August. Parents or immediate family members are also invited to attend the New Student Induction Ceremony. For more information, contact Student Life at 773-298-3123.