SXU to Host 2024 Cougar Trax
Saint Xavier University (SXU) will host Cougar Trax, its annual two-day kickoff to students' academic careers, on Thursday, August 22, and Friday, August 23.
On Thursday, first-year students will be welcomed to Saint Xavier with New Student Induction, a ceremony that symbolizes their membership in the SXU community. The University president will lead the campus pledge along with faculty and staff who will commit to supporting students along their journeys. Students will walk through SXU's historic 49th Street Gateway Arch, symbolic of both the institution's longstanding history and its future success.
Before the ceremony, students will have a series of educational and breakout sessions. They'll also meet peers and learn about their Transitions course, which provides support and knowledge to new students, assisting them with their passage from high school to college.
On Friday, students will participate in First-Year Fest, take a class photo, learn about the University's mission and heritage, and get set up for success. At First-Year Fest, students will have an opportunity to win prizes and will receive a Class of 2028 SXU T-shirt.
"Cougar Trax is a unique opportunity for students to make their first mark in their educational journey at Saint Xavier University. We're incredibly excited to welcome our students to campus and affirm their decision to join the SXU community," said Mercedes Amador, executive director for Student Development.
To view the full Cougar Trax schedule, visit the SXU website.