Adult and Professional Education
Xavier’s transfer-friendly Adult and Professional Education (APEX) program offers more than 90 academic degrees focused on ensuring adult students can earn or complete the education they need to advance in their chosen career or vocation.
Program Options
Accelerated Degree Completion
Offers two degree options in accelerated, eight-week terms with classes in evening, online and weekend formats: The Bachelor of Liberal Arts degree is designed for adult transfer students who are interested in taking courses in a broad range of disciplines. Our new B. A. in Organizational Leadership prepares adult students as managers and leaders of people from small teams to large organizations – by developing skills in professional communication, ethical decision-making, and leadership.
Accelerated Degree Completion Details
B.A. in Organizational Leadership
Day or Evening
With traditional, semester-long classes during the day or evenings, choose from Xavier’s 90 undergraduate majors and 60 minors.
Non-Degree
Take courses to gain knowledge or prepare for a Master’s program without completing an entire degree.
Veterans
Xavier’s Student Veterans Center strives to help all Veteran and Military connected students transition to campus successfully and thrive both academically and professionally. As a Yellow Ribbon School, up to 100% of tuition is covered at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
An Inside Look
Watch this five-minute video to hear APEX students, alumni and faculty describe what they value about Xavier's program for adult students.
The Xavier Experience
I really wish I would have done it sooner. The fear of returning to school after being out for so long held me back, when in reality, the experience of the program—Xavier, the professors, and my peers—were nothing short of amazing.
Robin Hickey
Class of '18
If you’ve ever considered going to college as an adult, come to Xavier. I promise you’ll be supported as an APEX student and offered a multitude of services to ensure your success. You won’t regret your decision.
April Lane
Class of '21
The camaraderie in the APEX classes between professor and student is very different from traditional classes. The professors realize that you are most likely working full-time and/or have a family in addition to being a student.
Courtney Ellerbee
Class of '21
Personal Attention
Advising dedicated to adult students will help you achieve your academic goals efficiently. Small classes provide opportunities to interact with faculty and network with peers.
Flexible Scheduling
Evening, online, and weekend options, offered in accelerated 8-week or full-semester classes, provide flexibility to accommodate a range of adult schedules.
Affordable
Students in the Accelerated Degree Completion Program pay a per-credit hour rate, which is a substantial discount, and are considered for a Xavier grant upon admission. Students in the Day/Evening program follow the regular undergraduate tuition and fees schedule and may be eligible for a transfer scholarship.