Xavier University School of Medicine: Sunny, safe, and fully accredited
One of the finest medical schools in the Caribbean is also a remarkable value, as it features small class sizes, a new residential campus, and high residency match rates—all at an affordable price.
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The best value of any Caribbean medical school.
There are only eight Caribbean medical schools that are fully accredited and approved by New York State. As you can see below, Xavier is the best value of them all.
Finance your future with great loans and scholarships.
Make the most of your experience with access to the MedInvest Private Student Loan Program and GI Bill. Additionally, interest-free payment plans are available for MD1—MD5 students.
Over 15 Scholarships Available
More than Half of Eligible Students Received Scholarships
in the Fall 2022
A practical and affordable path to your career as an MD
USMLE step 1
USMLE step 3
Pre-Clinical Clerkship
Core Rotations
USMLE Step 2
Elective Rotations
ARUBA
Clinical Affiliate
Hospitals in the U.S.
Clinical Affiliate
Hospitals in the U.S.
A practical and affordable path to your career as an MD
Xavier by the numbers
95%
First-time pass rate on Step 1 of the U.S. Medical Licensing Exam
92%
Retention Rate of Xavier Students
6:1
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
Top 10
Xavier was named one of the “Top 10 Caribbean Medical Schools” by Money Inc. Magazine (2019)
Accreditations
Xavier University School of Medicine (XUSOM) in Aruba is fully accredited by the Accreditation Commission on Colleges of Medicine (ACCM). Xavier’s accreditation from ACCM runs through December 31, 2028. ACCM granted Xavier its initial accreditation in 2015 and granted an extension of this accreditation through 2028. This is required for students to take USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 and obtain residency. This accreditation also makes Xavier compliant with the forthcoming new ECFMG rule regarding accreditation, which will go into effect in 2023.
Xavier Start Dates
Spring 2023 Semester
November 1, 2022: Scholarship applications due
November 15, 2022: Tuition due
January 9-10, 2023: New student move-in
January 11-13, 2023: New student orientation
January 12, 2023: First day of classes (returning students)
January 16, 2023: First day of classes (new students)
January 12, 2023: Last day of registration/withdrawal April 19-21, 2023: Final exams
April 21, 2023: Last day of classes
Summer 2023 Semester
March 1, 2023: Scholarship applications due
March 15, 2023: Tuition due
May 8-9, 2023: New student move-in
May 10-12, 2023: New student orientation
May 11, 2023: First day of classes (returning students)
May 15, 2023: First day of classes (new students)
May 11, 2023: Last day of registration/withdrawal
August 16-18, 2023: Final exams
August 18, 2023: Last day of classes
Fall 2023 Semester
July 1, 2023: Scholarship applications due
July 15, 2023: Tuition due
September 4-5, 2023: New student move-in
September 6-8, 2023: New student orientation
September 7, 2023: First day of classes (returning students)
September 8, 2023: White Coat Ceremony
September 11, 2023: First day of classes (new students)
September 7, 2023: Last day of registration/withdrawal
December 13-15, 2023: Final exams
December 15, 2023: Last day of classes
Spring 2024 Semester
November 1, 2023: Scholarship applications due
November 15, 2023: Tuition due
January 8-9, 2024: New student move-in
January 10-12, 2024: New student orientation
January 11, 2024: First day of classes (returning students)
January 15, 2024: First day of classes (new students)
January 11, 2024: Last day of registration/withdrawal
April 17-19, 2024: Final exams
April 19, 2024: Last day of classes
Summer 2024 Semester
March 1, 2024: Scholarship applications due
March 15, 2024: Tuition due
May 6-7, 2024: New student move-in
May 8-10, 2024: New student orientation
May 9, 2024: First day of classes (returning students)
May 13, 2024: First day of classes (new students)
May 9, 2024: Last day of registration/withdrawal
August 14-16, 2024: Final exams
August 16, 2024: Last day of classes
Our students speak for themselves
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