Transfer Partnerships
Saint Xavier University (SXU) and select community colleges are thrilled to offer transfer partnership agreements, referred to as the Guaranteed Admission Transfer Partnership, or the Dual Degree Partnership Agreement which is offered to Prairie State College (PSC) students.
SXU and community colleges see this as a means of increasing access to and success in educational programs for all students. The purpose of these transfer agreements is to provide full-time students an clear and supportive pathway to earn quality, accessible and affordable associate and bachelor's degrees. There is a strong commitment between SXU and community colleges to facilitate the transfer and degree completion of students. Students who participate in the Guaranteed Admission Transfer Partnership or the Dual Degree Partnership Agreement have nothing to lose and everything to gain.
To qualify for the transfer partnership agreement, you must be a full-time student who has completed 12-45 credit hours and is in good academic standing at one of our partner community colleges. Students who in enroll in the transfer partnership agreement are encouraged to complete an associate degree at their community college and then transfer to SXU. These students will be able to take advantage of many program benefits, including the following:
- Admission to SXU will be guaranteed. Although Nursing majors do not qualify for this partnership agreement, you can still benefit from direct guidance from your SXU contact.
- Students will receive on-campus access to SXU transfer resources including personalized advising to develop a plan to complete your degrees in the shortest amount of time possible.
- Students will be given every consideration for financial assistance and be eligible for one or more scholarships at SXU. Those participating in the transfer partnership agreement will be awarded the Preferred Partnership Scholarship and have the opportunity to apply for the Full-Tuition Scholarship.
- Students will be invited to special events and workshops in support of their college transition and academic success.
- Nursing, Education and Communication Science Disorder students may need to transfer prior to degree completion to ensure progression in the major.
How to Join
Students interested in being part of a transfer partnership and receiving guaranteed
admission to SXU should submit a Guaranteed Admission Participation Form. Forms for
each transfer partner institution can be found below by clicking on your current institution's
hyperlink under the "Guaranteed Admission and Dual Degree Partnerships" heading. Students
looking to begin at SXU in the fall semester should complete the form by December
1, and students looking to begin at SXU in the spring semester should complete the
form by August 1.
If you're interested in learning more about the Guaranteed Admission Transfer Partnership
or the Dual Degree Partnership Agreement, please contact the Office of Admission at
844-GOTO-SXU (844-468-6798) or admissionFREESXU.
Guaranteed Admission and Dual Degree Partnerships
- City Colleges of Chicago and SXU Guaranteed Admission Transfer Partnership
- Joliet Junior College and SXU Guaranteed Admission Transfer Partnership
- Moraine Valley Community College and SXU Guaranteed Admission Transfer Partnership
- Prairie State College and SXU Dual Degree Transfer Partnership
- South Suburban College and Saint Xavier University Guaranteed Admission Transfer Partnership
- Triton College and Saint Xavier University Guaranteed Admission Transfer Partnership
Transfer Partnership Scholarship Opportunity
The following schools have partnered with Saint Xavier to offer an additional scholarship for those who see the benefits of enrolling in the Guaranteed Admission Transfer Partnership or the Dual Degree Partnership Agreement.
Saint Xavier University also offers a Full-Tuition Scholarship for incoming transfer students that have been accepted into the Guaranteed Admission or Dual Degree partnership program. The Full-Tuition Scholarship covers the remainder of undergraduate tuition after merit awards/financial aid are applied. The scholarship is available for three consecutive years provided the recipient maintains full-time enrollment and remains in good academic and disciplinary standing. This scholarship does not cover associated undergraduate fees. A recipient is selected for the fall and spring semester. Applications for incoming summer/fall semester students are due April 1, and incoming spring semester students are due December 1. For more information about the Full-Tuition Scholarship, please contact the Office of Admission at 844-GOTO-SXU (844-468-6798) or admissionFREESXU.