Midwestern University and Saint Xavier University (SXU) 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.
The agreement expands opportunities for Saint Xavier University students to continue their education at Midwestern University and pursue careers across a range of healthcare professions.
Students can review complete eligibility and program-specific requirements on Midwestern University's Articulation Agreement webpage.
MWU Programs Included in the Agreement
| Program/Degree | College |
| Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) | College of Pharmacy, Downers Grove |
| Optometry (O.D.) | Chicago College of Optometry |
| Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.) | College of Health Sciences - Downers Grove |
| Physician Assistant Studies (M.M.S.) | College of Health Sciences - Downers Grove |
| Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) | College of Health Sciences - Downers Grove |
| Occupational Therapy(O.T.D.) | College of Health Sciences - Downers Grove |
| Biomedical Sciences (M.A.) Biomedical Sciences (M.B.S.) | College of Graduate Studies |
| Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) | College of Graduate Studies |
| Master of Science in Precision Medicine (M.S.) | College of Graduate Studies |
| Post-Graduate Certificate in Precision Medicine | College of Graduate Studies |
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