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Admissions Process

Admission Requirements

  • Graduate Application
  • Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in the U.S. or a 4-year degree equivalent from a recognized institution of higher learning abroad, which reflects an overall minimum undergraduate grade point average of 2.5. 

NOTE: (GPA requirements can vary—per program.) The minimum undergraduate GPA for Speech Pathology is 3.0 overall with a preferred 3.2 in Communication Sciences and Disorders courses; and 2.75 for the Public Health program

  • Official college/university transcripts, including undergraduate and graduate work
  • (GRE) vary by graduate program – See Below
  • Masters in Speech/Language Pathology (Required): GRE 280
  • Theology (Required):  GRE 280
  • Master of Arts in Counseling (Required): GRE No Minimum Score
  • Master of Arts in Teaching (Required): GRE No Minimum Score
  • Master of Arts in Educational Leadership:  Test Optional
  • Master of Public Health in Health Equity: Test Optional
  • Letters of Recommendation very by graduate program – See Below
    • Masters in Speech/Language Pathology and Master of Public Health in Health Equity – Three Letters of Reference either professional and/or academic
    • Master of Arts in Counseling, Master of Arts in Educational Leadership, and Master of Arts in Teaching - Two  letters of professional confidential references from a former, or a current supervisor or instructor
    • Theology – Three Letters of Recommendation: Two letters from academic professors and one letter from a ministerial pastor or pastoral staff person
  • Statement of Interest

 

English Proficiency and Course Evaluation Requirements for International Students

In addition to the documents required for a specific program of interest; all College or University transcripts must be in English.  If educated in a non-English speaking college or university, a Course-by-Course evaluation of college or university work must be evaluated by a United States foreign credential evaluator from the  SPANTRAN is recommended. Applicants who utilize SPANTRAN via link will receive a 10% discount on the evaluation. Please access the evaluation application via SPANTRAN . 

English language proficiency is essential for success at Xavier. Applicants who have completed all or some high school or secondary school in a country where English was not the language of instruction will be required to demonstrate English proficiency by completing the  (TOEFL), or the  (IELTS). 

However, TOEFL and IELTS scores are not required for applicants with English as the native language. 

Minimum TOEFL or IELTS scores required for non- native English speakers: 

  • TOEFL: Paper – 550 
  • Internet-Based – 80 
  • IELTS: 7.0 

Lastly, a Xavier University Certificate of Financial Support (a notarized form indicating who will pay the cost of attendance) is also required.

 

 

2024 – 2025 Application Deadlines

Program Fall Spring
Masters in Speech/Language Pathology January 15 No Spring Admit
Doctorate in Educational Leadership

April 1 -Priority

May 1 - General

No Spring Admit
Master of Arts in Counseling

April 1 -Priority 

May 1 - General 

October 1 – Priority 

December 1 – General 

Master of Arts in Teaching

April 1 -Priority 

May 1 - General 

October 1 – Priority 

December 1 – General 

Master of Arts in Educational Leadership

April 1 -Priority 

May 1 - General 

October 1 – Priority 

December 1 – General 

Master of Public Health in Health Equity

April 1 -Priority 

May 1 - General 

October 1 – Priority 

December 1 – General 

Master of Science in Health Informatics 

April 1 -Priority 

May 1 - General 

 

October 1 – Priority 

December 1 – General