Xavier University, founded in the Roman Catholic Tradition, is committed to encouraging the personal faith life of its members. The University affirms the spirituality of its faculty, students, and staff members of varying religious backgrounds and persuasions. Xavier continues its primary religious institutional commitment to the Roman Catholic Church. The University prohibits any activity by other individuals or organizations which proselytize (to make converts of) members of the University community to a church or religious affiliation.

Guidelines

I . All activities of student organizations and groups on the campus of Xavier University must follow the regular requirements for organizations as defined in the Student Handbook and be duly recognized and registered through the Office of Student Services. In addition, all religious activities must be cleared by the Office of Campus Ministry.

2. When a religious-affiliated group becomes an officially chartered student organization, the Office of Campus Ministry guidelines supersede all others, including the Inter-Organizational Council.

3. The University reserves the right to limit or restrict the on-campus activity of any organization or individual whose purposes are directly contrary to the University's religious values and purposes as stated in the University Catalog, the Student Handbook and the Faculty Handbook.

This policy and these guidelines are not meant to discourage or inhibit the sharing and discussions of religious values or beliefs between members of the University community in the variety of contexts the education community provides.