Saint Xavier University reviews applications for admission throughout the year. Freshman, transfer and adult students are encouraged to fill out the online application for admission.
Once a student has completed the application, they must submit required documents in order for their application to be reviewed. Incoming freshmen should refer to the freshman student application procedure to determine necessary documents to send for review. Transfer and adult students should refer to the transfer student admission section detailing required documents for submission.
When the application process is complete, the Admission Committee will review the student's application and submitted documents and make an admission decision. The decision will be to admit, defer, deny or admit on probation. (See Disclaimer below.) Applicants who are deferred generally are required to submit additional academic information. Denied applicants are not allowed to register at Saint Xavier University. Students admitted on probation may be required to participate in skill-building or college preparation activities.
All freshman, transfer and adult applicants for admission are notified of this decision on a rolling basis as their applications are completed. Saint Xavier University subscribes to the Candidate's Reply Date Agreement stating the student should accept or reject the offer of admission by May 1. Saint Xavier University continues to accept inquiries, applications and deposits until the beginning of the fall, spring and summer semesters.
To secure a place, the accepted student should submit an enrollment deposit of $100, which will be applied toward tuition. It may be submitted online, by mail, by phone and in-person.
To meet regulatory standards for institutional eligibility, Saint Xavier University admits regular students who meet one of the following criteria:
- Have a high school diploma (including those from foreign schools, if equivalent to a U.S. high school diploma).
- Have the recognized equivalent of a high school diploma, such as a General Educational Development (GED) certificate.
- Have completed secondary school education through homeschooling.
- Are older than the age required for school attendance in Illinois (17 years old).
Saint Xavier University is committed to ensuring the integrity of its admissions process. In alignment with federal regulations, the University has established procedures to evaluate the validity of a student's high school completion if there is reason to believe that the high school diploma submitted is not valid or was not obtained from an entity that provides secondary school education.
If concerns arise regarding the validity of a high school diploma, the Office of Admission will:
- Request additional documentation or verification from the student, such as transcripts, evidence of accreditation of the issuing institution, or other supporting materials.
- Use the College Board's database of CEEB codes to verify the legitimacy of the high school and ensure it is recognized as an institution providing secondary school education.
- Conduct additional research into the issuing institution to confirm compliance with secondary education standards, if necessary.
The Director of Enrollment Operations and CRM is responsible for overseeing and managing this process to ensure compliance with institutional and regulatory requirements. Admission decisions may be delayed or rescinded if the diploma cannot be verified as valid. This policy ensures that all enrolled students meet the academic qualifications required for admission to Saint Xavier University.
Disclaimer: Applicants to Saint Xavier University certify that the information submitted is complete and correct to the best of their knowledge and understand and acknowledge that the submission of false or incomplete information is grounds for denial of the application, withdrawal of any offer of acceptance, cancellation of enrollment or any appropriate disciplinary action. Additionally, the University reserves the right to deny or rescind admission if it learns at any time that the applicant has engaged in disrespectful, dishonest, or unethical behavior inconsistent with the University's Core Values.