Undergraduate Programs in Nursing

The School of Nursing offers a baccalaureate degree in nursing to pre-licensure, licensed practical nurse and registered nurse students. The curriculum is designed to prepare the graduate to practice as a generalist, independently or collaboratively with other health professionals in the promotion, restoration, and maintenance of health. Through study and clinical practice, students expand nursing skills and knowledge, enabling them to provide quality health care and to qualify for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nursing (NCLEX-RN). The curriculum is subject to change to meet standards congruent with the Illinois Nursing Act and its Rules for Administration. The program is open to both freshman and transfer students who meet University admission requirements.

University Admission Requirements

  • The priority deadline for admission of incoming Freshmen to the nursing major is May 1.
  • Transfer Students: November 1 is the priority application deadline for transfer students to apply for admission to the University as a pre-clinical nursing major. 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 clinical nursing courses will begin. If the student follows the academic plan as written, there will be a space reserved for that student in the clinical nursing courses.
  • 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 clinical nursing courses. These students may be placed on a waitlist to begin clinical nursing courses and accommodated as space allows. Transfer students accepted under the post-November 1 conditions will wait no more than one academic year before beginning clinical nursing courses.
  • Admission deadlines do not apply to the RN-BSN completion program.
  • Completed applications must be submitted by the deadline dates in order to be considered for admission.
  • Nursing courses are offered twice a year.
  • The nursing major is 55 credit hours.
  • A 2.75/4.0 cumulative GPA is required for transfer students to be considered for admission.
  • Current Saint Xavier students must have a 2.75/4.0 cumulative GPA in core & support courses to begin the nursing curriculum.

For further information, contact the Office of Admission at 773-298-3050 or complete a free online application. You may also request more information by using the SXU online inquiry form.

The School of Nursing 773-298-3701.

Associate Dean: Phyllis Baker
Room: E206
Phone: 773-298-3707
Fax: 773-298-3704
Email: Baker@sxu.edu