Saint Xavier University (SXU) is a four-year, coeducational institution of higher learning located on the southwest side of Chicago, Illinois, United States.

Saint Xavier University Graham School of Management (GSM) has established the BEST Mentoring Program to provide students with the opportunity to learn from highly successful and experienced executives while forging long-lasting, professional relationships.

Students must meet the following criteria in order to apply to be matched with an executive mentor:

Attend a BEST Mentoring Program Information Session.

Be currently enrolled in a GSM Degree Program with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Have at least a sophomore standing (30 credits) or greater.

Have at least 12 months from their anticipated graduation date, as we want a mentor to be able to work with a student for a year or more before he/she graduates.

Be prepared to engage in a professional relationship, one in which the student will be responsible for maintaining regular communication, willing to listen and learn, and take initiative.

University profile:
Type Private
Established 1846
Affiliation Roman Catholic (Sisters of Mercy)
President Laurie M. Joyner, Ph.D.
Vice-president Robert H. Fisher, MBA
Provost Kathleen Alaimo, Ph.D.
Academic staff 374
Students 3,949
Undergraduates 2,998
Postgraduates 951
Location Chicago, Illinois, 60655, USA
Campus Urban
Colors Scarlet and gray
Athletics NAIA – CCAC
Nickname Cougars
Affiliations CMHE
ACCU
NAICU
CIC
Mascot Cougar