Transfer into Nursing
The 2013 spring semester deadline is October 1, 2012.
The 2012 fall semester deadline of February 15, 2012 has passed.
Students must complete the entire application process by the deadline before being considered for admission. In order to complete an application, all students must complete the following steps:
- Complete an online application.
- Submit an in-depth essay that discusses why you want to become a nurse and why you are interested in pursuing your nursing degree at Saint Xavier. The essay is an integral part of your nursing application.
- Submit official transcripts from all colleges and universities that you have attended.
- TEAS V (Test of Essential Academic Skills) scores.
The TEAS V test, administered through ATI Testing, is a requirement of all students interested in applying to Saint Xavier University's School of Nursing. Only the TEAS V will be accepted, any student who has taken a previous version must take the TEAS V exam. For more information, students should review the following information:
- Exam information (PDF) from ATI.
- TEAS V testing information, including study guides and practice exams.
- Registration for the TEAS V exam is available on our Saint Xavier University's testing page. Students may also contact their local community colleges to see if the TEAS V test is administered at those locations.
- Saint Xavier University applicants can take the TEAS V exam at Saint Xavier University on the following dates:
- Wednesday, May 9 at 11:00 a.m. at the Orland Park Campus (Room 106)
- Thursday, May 10 at 9:00 a.m. at the Main Campus (Room ACC-104)
- Friday, May 11 at 9:00 a.m. at the Main Campus (Room L-109A)
- Tuesday, May 15 at 3:00 p.m. at the Main Campus (Room L-109A)
- Friday, May 25 at 9:00 a.m. at the Main Campus (Room L-109A)
- Tuesday, May 29 at 3:00 p.m. at the Main Campus (Room L-109A)
- Wednesday, May 30 at 11:00 a.m. at the Orland Park Campus (Room 106)
- Thursday, May 31 at 9:00 a.m. at the Chicago Campus (Room L-109A)
- Tuesday, June 5 at 3:00 p.m. at the Chicago Campus (Room L-109A)
- Tuesay, June 12 at 3:00 p.m. at the Chicago Campus (Room L-109A)
- Saturday, June 23 at 8:00 a.m. at the Chicago Campus (Room L-109A)
- Tuesday, June 26 at 3:00 p.m. at the Chicago Campus (Room L-109A)
- Tuesday, July 3 at 3:00 p.m. at the Chicago Campus (Room L-109A)
Completed applications must be submitted by the deadline in order to be considered for admission for the 2012 fall semester. Any incomplete applications received after this date will be automatically moved to the 2013 spring semester.
Admission Requirements
- A 2.75/4.0 cumulative GPA is required for transfer students to be considered for admission.
- An in-depth essay on why the applicant wants to be a nurse and why he or she has chosen Saint Xavier University.
- A proficient TEAS V test score is required for consideration of admission into the SXU School of Nursing.
- A college biology and a college chemistry class before applying (recommended).
- A minimum of 12 credit hours at Saint Xavier while maintaining a cumulative 2.75 GPA must be satisfied by the transfer nursing student before he or she can begin the nursing curriculum.
Students who are interested in finding out more information, and have additional questions are encouraged to sign up for a Nursing Information Session held several times a month by the Office of Admission. You may also request more information.
Students are also encouraged to review the following links for more information:
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