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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. Applicants are prioritized who will be first-generation college students, but all Orleans Parish students who fit the qualifications should apply. 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.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. Minimum requirements:
Spring 2027 - Enrollment open now! Preferred application deadline: Monday, November 23, 2026 Students enroll in 1 course that meets 2 days a week in-person on Xavier’s campus, Monday and Wednesday from 4:15–5:30 pm. Spring 2027 Potential Courses:(courses will be finalized at a later date) ENGL 1020, English Composition and Literature (English Composition II) PSCI 1010, Introduction to Political ScienceSummer II 2027 – Enrollment open now! Preferred application deadline: Thursday, April 1, 2027 Students enroll in 2 college courses that meet in person on Xavier’s campus. Classes follow Xavier’s Summer II academic calendar, June 21 – July 24, 2027 (courses are scheduled Monday–Friday). Summer II 2027 Courses:(courses will be finalized at a later date) Mathematics Course Second credit-bearing course: TBD Placement: To enroll in the mathematics course, students need an ACT Math score of 20 or higher or an SAT Math score of 520 or higher. Students without qualifying scores may take a placement test at Xavier. Summer placement testing dates will be announced. Contact achievedualenrollment@xula.edu as soon as possible.Before you begin the application, please gather your documents:
1. High School Transcripts (unofficial is fine for the application; official transcripts must be sent to achievedualenrollment@xula.edu to complete your application) All applicants are reviewed holistically; however, students with a high school GPA below a 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) are ineligible for Achieve at this time.
2. Name and contact information of your high school counselor 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 the Student Success Office at 504-520-7210, achievedualenrollment@xula.edu.
Please upload your (official or unofficial) high school transcripts, if you have them - this helps us process your application faster.
Official high school transcripts must be sent to achievedualenrollment@xula.edu to complete your application - please request official transcripts to be sent from your high school right away.