Loyola University New Orleans

The Loyola University a private, Jesuit and co-ed campus environment, began as Loyola College in the year 1904. It gets its name from St. Ignatius of Loyola; a member of the Jesuits also called the Society of Jesus and is situated in New Orleans. In the year 1996, the college was given rights by the Association of Jesuits Colleges and Universities and became The Loyola University New Orleans.

Accreditation

The University is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC), and by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).

Courses Offered

The Loyola University New Orleans is an organized group of colleges each specialized and a specific field to cater to various needs. The colleges affiliated to this university are: College of Social Sciences, College of Humanities and Natural Sciences, College of Business, College of Music and fine arts, and the College of Law.

The University also hosts various other branches of knowledge like: Institute of Jazz performers, Environmental Communications, Study of Catholics in the south, Poverty law center, Jesuit Center, Social Research Institute, Community Literacy, Institute of Politics, Ministry, Nonprofit Communications, and Peace through Justice. With a variety of courses from 80 different undergraduate courses to 30 different graduate courses to choose from the university have more than 5000 undergraduates and graduates.

Online Courses

To help individuals who are aspiring to reach high academically at the same time continue working and making a career for themselves, Loyola University New Orleans helps one fulfill this need though its online courses. Right from information about the course offered, registration and payment of fees, to projects assignments, and various other updates are available online on the website, make it easy for its students to be able to access information at any given point of time and from anywhere. There is also a 24 hour technical team available to assist students when needed. The College also has a forum that helps students stay connected and updated with their classmates.

Career Development Centre

Unlike many universities Loyola University New Orleans has a career guidance unit or centre, that has specialized counselors and mentors who can work with students, provide one-on-one feedback and show them a path to a successful career. The centre hosts various professional training courses, have internship facilities, campus recruitments etc to accelerate its students' careers. This Jesuit University not only focuses on helping its students grow, intellectually, professionally and spiritually.