Applicants from other accredited colleges/universities may be considered for admission to Saint Xavier University if they present evidence of at least a 2.5/4.0 GPA in all college-level coursework. Students applying for admission to nursing are required to have a 3.75/4.0 cumulative GPA to be considered for admission. The Admission Committee will review all applicants with less than a 2.5 cumulative GPA in all college-level coursework. Transfer students are encouraged to call the Office of Admission to schedule an appointment for transfer evaluation and/or to request materials.
November 1 is the priority application deadline for transfer students who intend to major in nursing for the next school year. For example, November 1, 2009, is the priority deadline for applicants who wish to be considered for the 2010-2011 school year. Students must complete the entire application process by November 1 before being considered for admission. Students who complete the process by November 1, and are accepted, will receive a complete academic program plan, which includes the date nursing courses will begin.
Transfer students who apply after November 1 with the intent to major in nursing may still be considered for admission, if qualified. For these students, a program plan will be developed that includes a potential date for entry into nursing courses. These students may be placed on a wait list to begin clinical nursing courses and accommodated as space allows.
Application Procedures for Transfer Students
Applicants should submit the following to the Office of Admission:
- A completed SXU application for admission
- A non-refundable $25 application fee, unless applying for admission online
- An official transcript sent from each institution attended where college-level work has been completed
- An official high school transcript or GED score report if fewer than 30 semester-hours of college credit has been earned
- For transfer students under 23 years of age, with fewer than 30 semester-hours of transfer credit, an ACT or SAT score report is also required, if that information is not included on the high school transcript
- Transfer students declaring nursing or science majors must also submit a high school transcript unless college-level science courses have been taken
- A "personal statement" discussing past academic experiences and future plans for success at Saint Xavier University. . If applying to the nursing program, also include why you want to pursue a nursing degree.
After notification of admission, the transfer student will receive an evaluation of his/her previous work from the office of Records and Advising at Saint Xavier University. This evaluation will include the number of credits accepted in transfer and the extent to which the student has satisfied Saint Xavier University core requirements.
Saint Xavier University 2009-2010 Catalog
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