This publication supercedes all previous editions of the Student Handbook. The university reserves the right to change its policies, either by publicly promulgating the changes and/or by including the changes in future editions of the Student Handbook. Every student is held responsible for knowledge of the policies and procedures contained in this handbook and any special instructions and directives promulgated by the vice president for student affairs and associate provost or designee.
Academic policies, procedures, and requirements are published in the Loyola University New Orleans undergraduate, graduate, and law bulletins.
Student Right-to-Know Act: Of the first-time, full-time, degree-seeking undergraduate students who were enrolled in Loyola University New Orleans for the fall of 2003, 79.5% re-enrolled in the fall of 2004. Due to the university’s closure during the fall 2005 semester, these are the most recent official statistics.
Student Handbook
- Welcome from the President
- Philosophy of Loyola University New Orleans
- Chapter 1: Student Services
- Chapter 2: Policy on Student Rights, Freedoms, and Responsibilities
- Chapter 3: Policies Governing Student Behavior
- Chapter 4: Residential Life Policies
- Chapter 5: Joseph A. Danna Center Policies and Procedures
- Chapter 6: Policies Governing Student Organizations, University Events, and Activities
- Chapter 7: Recreational Sports Policies and Procedures
- Chapter 8: Intercollegiate Athletics Mission, Policies, and Procedures
- Chapter 9: Policies Governing Traffic and Parking
- Chapter 10: University Disciplinary Policies and Procedures
- Chapter 11: Policy and Procedure on Discrimination and Harassment
- Chapter 12: Policy on the Release of Student Information
Emergency Information
University Police—For ordinary assistance or information regarding security, dial 3434; for on-campus emergencies (security or fire), dial 911. The blue light emergency telephones, located throughout both campuses and in the parking garages, connects the caller directly to the university police office without the need to dial. When telephoning from off-campus, dial 865-3434.
Fire—In case of fire, dial 911 or telephone the New Orleans Fire Department, 581-3473, then notify University Police. Do not attempt to put out the fire before calling the Fire Department.
Emergency Cancellation of Classes—If it becomes necessary to cancel classes due to inclement weather, listen to local radio and TV stations and/or call the emergency information line at 865-2186 for a recorded message which will indicate if classes are cancelled.
