Achieve - Dual Enrollment

Achieve Dual Enrollment is a program for current high school juniors and seniors who attend school and/or live in Orleans Parish to earn college credit. Students eligible for Achieve will be first generation college students and/or are from low-income backgrounds. Students attend class in-person on Xavier's campus and learn from Xavier faculty in Xavier classrooms, supported by Xavier undergraduate student mentors. Students receive academic advising and college preparation workshops from Xavier staff.

Achieve is offered in the fall, spring, and summer semesters.

Eligible students must go to school and/or live in Orleans Parish and meet criteria for demonstrated financial need.

Students interested in participating must first contact their high school counselor to indicate interest in taking college courses with XULA Achieve and discuss eligibility requirements. Counselors or principals must confirm student eligibility prior to enrollment in the program. Eligible students must complete an application for admission and provide supporting documentation as outlined by the Office of Admissions. After a student’s application is processed and accepted by the university, students can enroll in college courses according to the schedule agreed by their high school and XULA Achieve.

Fall 2025 - Enrolling now! Apply soon, applications close in early August.
Students enroll in 1 course that meets 2 days a week in-person on Xavier's campus, typically Monday and Wednesday from 4:00-5:15.

Tentative Fall 2025 Courses:
(courses will be finalized at a later date)
ENGL 1000, Intensive Composition and Rhetoric
ENGL 1020, Composition and Literature

Spring 2025 - Enrolling now!
Students enroll in 1 course that meets 2 days a week in-person on Xavier's campus, typically Monday and Wednesday from 4:00-5:15.

Tentative Spring 2025 Courses:
(courses will be finalized at a later date)
ENGL 1000, Intensive Composition and Rhetoric
ENGL 1020, Composition and Literature

Before you begin the application, please gather your documents:

1. High School Transcripts (unofficial is fine)

2. Name and contact information of your high school counselor

3. Financial Assistance: Documents for verification of income, like 2024 tax transcript, tax returns, W-2, and/or 3 recent pay stubs.

You will not be able to save your progress and return later.

We do not review incomplete applications - supporting documents for financial assistance must be attached to your application.

Questions? Contact Mavia Marsalis, Achieve Program Manager: 504-520-7018 or achievedualenrollment@xula.edu