Xavier University of Louisiana

Xavier University of Louisiana requires a minimum of 128 semester hours to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

If students would like to graduate in less time than normal, they can choose the accelerated degree program. Xavier University of Louisiana accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP creditbut not IB credits. Additionally, Xavier University of Louisiana has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 48% of students who start college at Xavier University of Louisiana graduate within six years.

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

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

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

Which Courses Will I Take At Xavier University of Louisiana?

Xavier University of Louisiana 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 required to take a computer class to fufill the graduation requirements for Xavier University of Louisiana.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	Yes
Math	true
Science	true
Computer	Yes

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

Majors at Xavier University of Louisiana

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

Student Designed Majors

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

Senior Projects

Xavier University of Louisiana does not require a senior project for all students.

Double Majoring at Xavier University of Louisiana

Xavier University of Louisiana 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: Declaring a double major may mean taking more courses, but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Xavier University of Louisiana

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Does Xavier University of Louisiana Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ Xavier University of Louisiana 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 Xavier University of Louisiana Offer Online Classes?

✅ Xavier University of Louisiana has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Xavier University of Louisiana Give Credit for AP Classes?

✅ Xavier University of Louisiana 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 Xavier University of Louisiana Have An Honors Program?

✅ Xavier University of Louisiana offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, and offers a Freshman Honors College. The Freshman Honors college provides a rich curriculum for highly-motivated first-year students. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Xavier University of Louisiana.

Does Xavier University of Louisiana Require Internships?

❌ Xavier University of Louisiana studets are not required to complete an internship.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About Xavier University of Louisiana

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Xavier University of Louisiana Library

The main library on campus is the Xavier Library.

Dual Degree Programs at Xavier University of Louisiana

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.

Xavier University of Louisiana offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in engineering in partnership with Tulane University, University of Maryland, University of New Orleans, Georgia Institute of Technology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Morgan State University and Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College

•3-2 dual degree program in business administration with Tulane University

•Biostatistics with Louisiana State University Medical Center

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 Xavier University of Louisiana have any ROTC programs?

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

Xavier University of Louisiana has an Army ROTC program, an Air Force ROTC program and a Navy 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 Xavier University of Louisiana include:

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

•a Navy ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

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

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