Saint Xavier University, Midwestern University Expand Educational Opportunities for Students
Saint Xavier University (SXU) and Midwestern University have entered into a new articulation agreement that creates expanded pathways for qualified Saint Xavier University students pursuing graduate and professional education in the health sciences.
Beginning with students matriculating at Midwestern University in fall 2027, qualified Saint Xavier University applicants will be eligible for guaranteed interview opportunities for select programs in Midwestern University's College of Pharmacy, Chicago College of Optometry, and College of Health Sciences on the Downers Grove Campus. Qualified applicants to select programs in the College of Graduate Studies will be eligible for guaranteed acceptance
Programs offering guaranteed interviews include the Doctor of Pharmacy, Doctor of Optometry, Physician Assistant, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Clinical Psychology programs.
The agreement also provides guaranteed acceptance for qualified Saint Xavier University applicants to select College of Graduate Studies programs, including Biomedical Sciences, Public Health, and Precision Medicine programs.
To qualify for the opportunities outlined in the agreement, Saint Xavier University students must meet program-specific academic and admissions requirements, including applicable grade point averages, prerequisite coursework, application requirements, and other criteria established by Midwestern University.
"This agreement reflects Saint Xavier University's deep commitment to preparing students for lives of purpose, service and professional impact. Grounded in our Mercy mission, SXU strives to educate compassionate, career-ready individuals who are prepared to meet the needs of others. Through this partnership with Midwestern University, our students will have expanded opportunities to continue their education in vital health sciences fields and pursue careers across a range of healthcare professions that improve lives and strengthen communities," said Megan Pet, DNP, Interim Dean of SXU's School of Nursing and Health Sciences.
Students can review complete eligibility and program-specific requirements on Saint Xavier University's Articulation Agreement webpage and can find additional information on Midwestern University’s Articulation Agreement webpage.
About Midwestern University
Midwestern University is a private, not-for-profit graduate and postgraduate institution specializing in the health sciences. The University serves more than 6,800 students across two campuses. The 105-acre Downers Grove Campus in Illinois includes seven colleges: the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine; the College of Pharmacy, Downers Grove; the College of Health Sciences–Downers Grove Campus; the College of Dental Medicine–Illinois; the Chicago College of Optometry; the Proposed College of Veterinary Medicine–Illinois; and the College of Graduate Studies. The University also operates an 11-acre clinical campus that includes the Midwestern University Multispecialty Clinic and the future Companion Animal Clinic. The 134-acre Glendale Campus in Arizona includes eight colleges: the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine; the College of Pharmacy, Glendale; the College of Health Sciences–Glendale Campus; the College of Dental Medicine–Arizona; the Arizona College of Optometry; the College of Veterinary Medicine-Arizona; the College of Graduate Studies; and the Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine. The campus also features five community clinics on a 40-acre clinical campus: the Midwestern University Multispecialty Clinic, Dental Institute, Eye Institute, Animal Health Institute, and Therapy Institute.
Midwestern University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. For more information, visit https://www.midwestern.edu or call (623) 572-3215. To learn more about Midwestern University Clinics, visit https://www.mwuclinics.com.