Admission
Important
Have questions about how the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) situation will affect your admission? View the Admission Response to COVID-19 page for details on operations during this time as well as resources available to learn more about SXU.
There will be no spring break period during the spring 2021 semester. View our Academic Calendar page for updated spring 2021 dates.
What Type of Student Are You?
Freshman
The freshman experience at SXU is full of opportunities for intellectual, personal and social growth.
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Graduate
Saint Xavier University is for students who want more out of their future, and at SXU, a rigorous and interactive graduate curriculum will help you advance in your career.
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Transfer
As a transfer student, you'll have access to a transfer admission counselor to help you navigate transfer scholarships, credit evaluations, semester schedules and more.
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International
As an international student at SXU, you'll receive the opportunity to broaden your educational, social and cultural experiences.
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Veterans
As a Best College for Veterans and Military Friendly® institution, Saint Xavier offers many resources for its veteran students.
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Visiting
SXU welcomes all visiting students and prepares them to get ahead in their studies and career development.
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Saint Xavier University is pleased to offer a wide variety of high quality academic programs to a diverse and talented student body. Saint Xavier University strives to provide its learning community with a solid foundation in liberal arts and professional education, establishing well-rounded members of society.
Explore Majors and ProgramsWhy SXU?
High-Quality Programs
School of Nursing and Health Sciences
NURSING PROGRAMS
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Affordability
Most Affordable Catholic University in Illinois
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DIVERSITY
One of the
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COLLEGE-TO-Career Pathways
Preparing Underserved Students for Career Success
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Excellence In Athletics
2017, 2018 and 2019
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Quick Facts
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24Average Class Size
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3,430Students Enrolled*
*Spring 2021
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15:1Student-Faculty Ratio
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100%Undergraduates received an academic scholarship**
**2019-2020
Meet Your Admission Counselor
Jeannette Castillo
Graduate Admission Counselor
Phone: 773-298-3062
Email: castillo@sxu.edu
Brian Condon
Assistant Director of Graduate Admission
Phone: 773-298-3058
Email: condon@sxu.edu
Lysette Huerta
Transfer Admission Counselor
L - Z
Phone: 773-298-3060
Email: lhuerta@sxu.edu
Leslie Moreira
Transfer Admission Counselor
A - K
Phone: 773-298-3077
Email: moreira@sxu.edu
Plan a Visit
We'd love to see you on campus! A visit to SXU is a great opportunity for you to meet with an admission counselor to discuss your academic background and interests and to take a tour of the campus.
- Daily Visits and Campus Tours
- Virtual Visits
- Virtual Visit Week
- RN to BSN Virtual Open House (For current registered nurses)
- Transfer Day
- Special Group Visits
- College Visit Schedule
- High School Visit and Fair Calendar
- Summer Campus Preview Day
- Undergrad Transfer Nursing Information Sessions
- Open Houses and Information Sessions
Contact the Office of Admission
- 773-298-3050
- Toll Free: 844-GOTO-SXU (844-468-6798)
- Fax: 773-298-3076
- Email: admission@sxu.edu
- M-T: 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
F: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
S: 9 a.m. - Noon
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Colleges of Distinction
Saint Xavier University is nationally recognized as a College of Distinction for supporting
and maintaining an environment of engaged students, excellent teaching and academic
offerings, and successful outcomes for our students with experiential learning, leadership
and service opportunities, all within a vibrant and diverse community.
For more information, visit the Colleges of Distinction website.
