Admission & Info Sessions

MHSA student classroom Spring 2024-4

Our students come from a variety of academic backgrounds including health services, psychology, business, natural sciences and general studies. We are pleased to consider applications from students who hold a baccalaureate degree from any accredited college or university.

Your application to the Xavier University MHSA program is carefully reviewed by our admissions committee. We consider each student's application on a case-by-case basis with personal attention given to all your application materials.

See Application Deadlines & Instructions, below.

FOR APPLICATION QUESTIONS, CONTACT:

Bobby Rue
Assistant Director for Recruitment
MHSA & EMHSA Programs
ruer@xavier.edu
Office: 513-745-3649

Access your application

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Our FREE application is through Xavier, not an expensive third party. Instructions for document uploads, references, and transcripts are in the application. Applications may close at any time once programs fill, and late applicants may be placed on a waitlist or deferred to the next available start term. Apply early!

Specific admission criteria:

INFORMATION SESSIONS

Attending an Info Session is an excellent way to hear from faculty and current students about our program. You can also get insight on the application process. Click the date below to be taken to the respective registration page. Login info will be sent within 24 hours of the start of the event.

MHSA & MHSA/MBA DUAL DEGREE ONLINE INFO SESSIONS: Fall 2026 Term (Full time, Campus-based program)

EXECUTIVE MHSA ONLINE INFO SESSIONS: Fall 2025 & Spring 2026 Terms (Part time, Online program)

To learn more or to schedule a personal visit, please contact Bobby Rue at 513-745-3649 or ruer@xavier.edu.

APPLICATION DEADLINES

Complete an information request form (button at the bottom of the page) to receive application openings, deadlines, and other program updates.

Xavier's application is internal, with all materials being sent to Xavier through our FREE ONLINE APPLICATION. To create an equitable application process, we do not use expensive third-party application services.

Applications may close once all seats are filled and deadlines are subject to change at any time. Apply early!

EXECUTIVE MHSA (Part time, online) - Admits in Fall and Spring each year

Fall 2025 Executive MHSA Deadlines

August 1, 2025: All application materials must be received
August 8, 2025: Interview must be completed

Spring 2026 Executive MHSA Deadlines

November 1, 2025: All application materials must be received
December 1, 2025: Interview must be completed

**RESIDENTIAL MHSA & MHSA/MBA Dual Degree* (Full time, on campus) - Admits in Fall each year**

All admitted FULL-TIME MHSA students will receive at least $8,000 in MHSA departmental funding for their first year of study (2025-26 year). APPLY EARLY!

The Fall 2025 application is currently open and will close once all seats fill. Should the application close early, all in-progress applicants will be given a two-week notice to complete their applications. All documents must received by the end of the two-week notice.

*MHSA/MBA Dual Degree applicants should first complete the MHSA application. Once processed, complete the MBA application. Both applications are free of charge and available in the Xavier University graduate application.

Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Quality and Process Improvement - Admits Fall

Seats in the HQPI Certificate are limited. The application will close once all seats are filled and will close no later than July 1, 2025.

Fall 2025 Deadline: July 1, 2025
- All application materials due

CONFIRMATION DEADLINES

FALL 2025:
- Full-time MHSA & MHSA/MBA Dual Degree
  - Students offered admission from the first-round decision (those who achieved the Priority Funding Deadline) will have until April 1, 2025 to secure their seat and funding in the program
  - Students offered admission after the first-round will have two weeks to secure their seat and funding
- Executive MHSA & HQPI Certificate
  - Students must confirm their acceptance within two weeks of the release of their acceptance

Scholarships and Financial Aid

Guild Tuition & Fee Reimbursement
Guild is a third party who contracts with specific employers, such as Cincinnati Children's Hospital, to administer tuition benefit reimbursement. Applicants whose employers work with Guild for employee tuition benefits: Visit the Guild FAQs page for help, as well as your employer's HR and/or benefits departments.