Loyola University New Orleans 2025-2026 Bulletin

The University Bulletin is an annual publication of Loyola University New Orleans that itemizes academic policies, academic program requirements, and a catalog of course descriptions. Updates to academic regulations, policies, and procedures take place on an annual basis and cover these items for all students attending Loyola University.

 

About Loyola

University Mission Statement

Loyola University New Orleans, a Jesuit and Catholic institution of higher education, welcomes students of diverse backgrounds and prepares them to lead meaningful lives with and for others; to pursue truth, wisdom, and virtue; and to work for a more just world. Inspired by Ignatius of Loyola's vision of finding God in all things, the university is grounded in the liberal arts and sciences, while also offering opportunities for professional studies in undergraduate and selected graduate programs. Through teaching, research, creative activities, and service, the faculty, in cooperation with the staff, strives to educate the whole student and to benefit the larger community.

Vision Statement

As a Catholic, Jesuit University, Loyola University New Orleans is an academic community dedicated to the education of the whole person. By thinking critically and acting justly, students are to embody the Ignatian ideals of faith, truth, justice, and service. To meet these goals, the University will strive to become an increasingly selective university with outstanding liberal arts and sciences, professional, and graduate programs grounded in intellectual rigor and reflecting the more than 450-year Ignatian tradition.

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Accreditation

Loyola University New Orleans is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Loyola University New Orleans may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

Individual programs may seek programmatic-level accreditation. A current list of programmatic-level accreditation and other professional recognitions is available in the current University Fact Book. Such information may also be disclosed on individual college- or unit-level Bulletin pages as applicable.

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Bulletin Directory

The University Bulletin is an important document that details program requirements and academic regulations. Students are responsible for the degree program requirements listed in the bulletin at their time of matriculation. This bulletin is the official bulletin for students who begin their study in May 2025, June 2025,  July 2025, August 2025, October 2025, January 2026, and March 2026. For previous entry years, see the Bulletin Archive. The university reserves the right to make changes as required in course offerings, curricula, academic policies, and other rules and regulations affecting students.

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University Administrators

President's Office
President Xavier Cole, Ed.D.
Chief of Staff Desiree Rodriguez, M.B.A.
Vice President for Mission & Identity Fr. John Cunningham, S.J.
Vice President for University Advancement Stephanie Hotard, M.B.A
Vice President, General Counsel, and Director of Government Affairs Sharonda Williams, J.D.
Board of Trustees Full List of Officers, Members, & Trustee Emeriti
Academic Affairs
Provost & Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Thomas Chambers, Ph.D.
College of Arts & Sciences - Dean Leonard Kahn, D.Phil.
College of Business - Dean Robert "Bobby" Savoie, Ph.D.
College of Law - Dean Madeleine M. Landrieu, J.D.
College of Music & Media - Dean Sheryl Kennedy Haydel, Ph.D.
College of Nursing & Health - Dean Michelle Collins, Ph.D.
Online & City College - Dean Paul Cesarini, Ph.D.
University Library - Interim Dean Patricia Nugent, M.S.
Vice Provost for Institutional Research, Accreditation, & Academic Engagement Uriel Quesada, Ph.D.
Vice Provost for Teaching, Research, & Learning Erin Dupuis, Ph.D.
Assistant Provost, Student Success Elizabeth Rainey, Ed.D.
Enrollment Management
Vice President of Enrollment Management  Anthony Jones, M.Ed.
Finance & Administration
Vice President of Finance & Chief Financial Officer Stuart Gay, M.B.A.
Marketing & Communications
Vice President for Marketing and Communications Aariel Charbonnet, Ph.D.
Student Affairs
Vice President for Student Affairs  Alicia Bourque, Ph.D.

(Effective June 2025)

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