04/24/2026
XAVIER COLLEGE IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR ADVANCED PLACEMENT INTO THE PRE-LICENSURE REGISTERED NURSING PROGRAM IN MAY. (LVN to RN only) This is for the class beginning in February 2027.
Please note this is for LVNs applying for advanced placement into the RN program only. Applications for non-LVNs will take place in June and more information about that will be posted at a later time.
Beginning on May 4, 2026 though May 29, 2026 we will accept applications for advanced placement into our RN prelicensure associate degree program. Applications will be accepted BY APPOINTMENT ONLY! Please read the information below about what is required to apply and email [email protected] to make an appointment to submit your application. We will not accept walk-ins for applications. You MUST schedule an appointment.
Immediately after the application period ends, you will be required to take the ATI TEAS exam, and you must score 65% or higher in EACH of the 4 categories. (we DO NOT go by overall score) You will pay the testing vendor directly before your exam. Currently the fee is $70 but is subject to change.
Please be aware that financial aid is limited to federal student aid, which does not cover the full tuition.
All communication after passing the test will be by electronic messages from or to the school.
REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANTS WHO ARE LVNs:
1. ___ Completed application form and fee of $100 in cash or money order only. (application form is located on our website on the admissions page)
2. ___ Proof of Identity (Drivers License Or Passport) and copy to be retained in the applicant’s file.
3. ___ Proof of High School Education (Sealed Official Transcript) For international transcripts, submit official report of academic review for U.S. equivalency.
4. ___ Official Vocational Nursing Transcript – sealed
5. ___ Active and current LVN license
6. ___ Official, sealed transcripts for all required prerequisites, completed with minimum grade of “C”. Course descriptions must be submitted.
a. Anatomy & Physiology: Total 9 units (may accept credits for Chemistry or Biology, if total for A&P is less than 9).
b. Microbiology: 4 units
c. English Reading & Comprehension: 3 units
d. English Communication (or Speech): 3 units
e. Algebra (Intermediate or College): 3 units
f. Psychology: 3 units
7. ___ Proof of 6 months employment as an LVN.
8. ___ References: Two professional and one personal with wet signatures, not electronic or digital signatures.
We cannot accept credits from non-accredited institutions.
Please note that passing TEAS exam with the required score does not guarantee you admission into the February 2027 start date. Upon passing the TEAS exam, there will also be a required LVN to RN transition class to attend and is tentatively scheduled for August 2026. If there are more qualified applicants than there are available spots, some may be waitlisted to a future start date.
Founded by a registered nurse in 2005, Xavier College is approved by the Bureau of Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE) to operate as an accredited