About Xavier University - Ateneo de Cagayan
Xavier University - Ateneo de Cagayan is a comprehensive educational institution located in Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines. Founded as a Jesuit university, it offers a wide range of academic programs across multiple levels, including preschool, basic education (grade school, junior high school, senior high school), undergraduate colleges, and professional graduate schools. The university operates several campuses, notably the Masterson Campus and Manresa Town, and maintains facilities like the College of Agriculture farm laboratory in El Gaucho, Puerto. It emphasizes environmental stewardship through initiatives such as the XU Atiman Kinaiyahan tree-growing program, watershed adoption, and projects like calamansi planting in Bukidnon. The institution is actively engaged in strategic planning as it approaches its centennial milestone, focusing on institutional discernment and future development. It fosters global academic collaborations, hosting international experts and participating in programs like the Young Banatao Learning Lab for technopreneurship. The university also demonstrates commitment to social development through activities like PinasXUhan gift-giving for staff, gender equality advocacy via the Gender and Development Office, and partnerships with local government units for community initiatives. Academic offerings span fields such as agriculture, arts and sciences, business, computer studies, engineering, law, medicine, nursing, and education, with accreditation and a dean's list system in place. The university provides scholarships, financial aid options, and supports student and faculty wellness programs.