Diversity


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Together, we are greater than the sum of our parts.

More than 7,000 people call Xavier home. We’re first-generation students, veterans and people of color. We speak different languages and worship as Catholics, Muslims, Hindus and more. We identify as LGBTQIA+, men, women and non-gender conforming. We’re people with disabilities, both visible and non-apparent. All of our experiences add up to strengthen our community and classrooms. 

Expanding Horizons

A Piece of the Puzzle

The Fabric of Who We Are

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Center for Diversity and Inclusion

The Center for Diversity and Inclusion (CDI) creates a diverse, inclusive and equitable campus for all students, especially for students of color, LGBTQIA+ students, first-generation college attendees and women. Offering more than 51 programs and trainings per year.

About the Center for Diversity and Inclusion
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The Center for Faith and Justice

The Center for Faith and Justice (CFJ) strengthens a sense of community among individuals of diverse faiths on campus. The Center offers prayer services and faith sharing groups, and is home to a full-time Muslim chaplain, Catholic chaplain, Rabbi and Protestant minister.

Center for Faith and Justice
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Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion

The Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion (OIDI) provides University-wide leadership to promote and support the development and success of diversity and inclusion initiatives that advance Xavier's Jesuit Catholic mission.

Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion
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International Student and Scholar Services

There are more than 150 international students at Xavier. International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) works closely with faculty, staff, campus organizations and community groups to ensure that international students achieve their academic and personal goals.

International Student and Scholar Services
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Student Involvement

There are more than 15 identity-based clubs and organizations on Xavier’s campus, including the LGBTQ Alliance, LatinX and the Black Student Association. These clubs unite underrepresented populations, students with similar ethnic background or a group of individuals identifying with a specific nationality or culture.

Clubs and Organizations

Unique Individuals Within One Community

Everyone has the chance to see the world though someone else's eyes and everyone has the opportunity to belong to something bigger than themselves.

21% Students of Color
48 Countries represented in the student population
15 Religions practiced on campus

ANNUAL GALA RETURNS TO RECOGNIZE BLACK STUDENTS

The 40th Antonio Johnson Leadership Award will be given to a Xavier student at the Antonio Johnson Gala on Friday, Feb. 24, at 7 p.m. in the Cintas Center. The award recognizes the excellence of Black and African American students at Xavier.

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