Xavier University

Xavier University requires a minimum of 120 semester hours to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

There is no accelarated degree program at X, but students who wish to save money or graduate early can look into transferring in credits. X accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, X has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 75% of students who start college at X complete all the credits required within six years.

X offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options	Yes	No
Accelerated Degree Program		X
Transfer Credits Accepted	√
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted	√
Summer Classes Available	√
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: X may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

What Classes Do I Have To Take At X?

X has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are required to fulfill a language requirement

Students are not required to take a computer class to graduate.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	Yes
Math	true
Science	true
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with X directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at X

When choosing a major, X students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at X.

Student Designed Majors

Students must choose one of the majors offered by the college. Self-designed majors are not allowed.

Senior Projects

X does not require a senior project for all students.

Double Majoring at X

X offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Double majoring may mean taking more courses, but it can provide a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Xavier University

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Does X Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ X does offer services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does X Have An Online Program?

✅ X has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does X Offer AP Credit?

✅ X offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does X Have An Honors Program?

✅ X offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, but does not offer a Freshman Honors College.

Does X Require Internships?

❌ X does not require an internship for any students.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job. While X does not require internships for students of any major, internships are a great way to get work experience, discover career paths that might fit you, or rule out ones that don't.

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Additional Information About Xavier University

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Xavier University Library

The main library on campus is the Xavier University Library and there is one other library on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at X

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.

X offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in forestry with Duke University

•Environmental management, accounting, occupational therapy

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does X have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every university. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

X has an Army ROTC program and an Air Force ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at X include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

•an Air Force ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

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