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Midwestern University, Saint Xavier University Expand Educational Opportunities for Students

New articulation agreement offers qualified students enhanced admissions opportunities for select Midwestern University programs

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.

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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.

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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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