About the program
The Xavier University of Louisiana PA program is described in PAEA's published program data; full curriculum details, faculty, and admissions cycle specifics are maintained on the program's own website.
From the program's mission statement: "In the spirit of academic excellence, the mission of the Xavier University Physician Assistant Program is to educate physician assistants to become ethical, competent, and compassionate physician assistants who are dedicated to providing superior quality healthcare that contributes to the promotion of a more just and humane society by improving the healthcare of the diverse communities we serve."
Excellence in teaching the art of medicine; Partnership with clinical affiliates at Ochsner Health; a 28-month program that has a 12- consecutive month didactic phase, and a 16-month clinical phase which includes a Capstone Project; On campus Physical diagnosis lab space, Lab (wet) space, i.e. anatomy.
Matriculant data
Actual stats for students who enrolled in the most recently reported cohort, sourced from PAEA's published program data.
Admission policies
Out-of-state applicants are accepted. International applicants: yes, with exceptions. please visit the program's website. DACA status applicants are considered. Distance learning is not offered. Part-time enrollment is not available.
Prerequisite coursework
Recency: No Requirement · up to 4 outstanding at application
Program overview
Xavier University of Louisiana's current PAEA listing describes a 28 Months program. Its published start is January 2027. These listing details were retrieved October 13, 2026. Accreditation labels use the August 13, 2026 baseline; verify the current status with ARC-PA.
The listing publishes an application deadline of 08/01/2026. This is a cycle-specific date; a date that has passed does not establish the next cycle deadline.