1. Xavier University
New Orleans, LA

2. Brochure Talk
Located in the heart of New Orleans, minutes away from the city's business, cultural, government and recreational facilities
Founded by Saint Katharine Drexel and the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament in 1915, it has the distinction of being the only historically Black and Catholic university in the western hemisphere. However, its doors have always been open to students of all races and religious creeds.
Enrollment
College of Arts and Sciences is approximately 2,500 students
College of Pharmacy is approximately students
Graduate School is approximately  students

3. Freshmen Admissions Information
Completion of 16 academic units which include 4 years of English, 1 year of algebra, 1 year of geometry recommended, 1 year of national science, and 1 year of social science.
The 3 major criteria reviewed by the Admissions Committee are as follows:
High School Transcript
ACT or SAT Scores
High School Counselor’s Recommendation

4. New Student Orientation/First Year Experience
Become an Xavierite!
New Student Orientation
Athletics
Recreational Sports
Campus Activities
Campus Ministry
Center for Student Leadership & Service
Counseling and Wellness Program
Health Services
Family and Community Life Center
University Center

5. Rebuilding New Orleans Initiatives
Join Xavier students in helping to rebuild New Orleans!

6. Campus Activities Retreats, conferences, and workshops
Campus Ministry (Mass every Sunday, “Red Beans and Ricely Yours” monthly dinners)
Music Department
Student Government
The official representative of students in University policy-making and administration. It is the party responsible for providing open forums for student issues and concerns; improving student life and providing leadership experience.

7. More Student Organizations
Social and Professional Sororities and Fraternities
Student Life Council
Pharmacy Student Association
Residence Hall Association
Commuter/Off-Campus Student Network
African American Studies Club
Biology Club
Psychology Club
Speech and Debate
Student Art Organization
Honor Societies
Special Interest Organizations

8. Let’s Take a Virtual Tour
Remember! It’s a great idea to visit the schools you are interested in attending.
Xavier is located on Carrollton Ave. right off I-10

9. Athletics and Performing Groups
Gold Rush Men’s Basketball
Gold Nuggets Women’s Basketball
Gold Rush Men’s Tennis
Gold Nuggets Women’s Tennis
Cross Country
Performing Groups
Cheerleading Squad
Gold Star Dance Team
Gold Girls Pom Squad
Symphonic Band
Jazz Ensemble
University Chorus
Concert Choir
Opera Workshop

10. College of Arts and Sciences
Bachelor of Arts degrees:
Art
Biology
Education
English
Foreign Language: French and Spanish
History
Language Education
Mass Communications
Music
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Sociology
Theology
Bachelor of Music degrees:
Performance
Music Education
Bachelor of Science degrees:
Accounting
Biochemistry
Biology
Business
Chemistry
Communication Information Systems
Computer Science
Health and Physical Education
Mathematics
Microbiology
Physics
Psychology
Speech Pathology
Statistics

11. Pre-Professional Degrees
Pre-Med
Pre-Law
Pre-Pharmacy
Pre-Engineering
Still Deciding on a Major?
You can spend 2-3 semesters in school before deciding on a major if you still aren’t sure want you want to major in when you enroll.

12. Career Services
Helps you identify and develop a career path just for you!
Individual advising, career development programs, internships, career exploration resources
Job Fairs

13. Tuition and Costs
Full Time Student (12-18 hours): $7,250 per semester ($650 per semester hour)
Room and Board (on campus): $3,400-$4,750 per semester depending on dorm
Tuition and Costs Worksheet
You can pay in installments! You don’t have to pay all at once!

14. Financial Aid The money is there is you apply for it!
Remember to fill out the FAFSA!
Other sources of financial aid:
Grants (means you do not have to pay them back!)
Federal Pell Grant
Federal Supplemental Opportunity Grants (FSEOG)
Loans:
Federal Perkins Loans, Federal Direct Student Loans, and Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans, Federal Subsidized Student Loans, Federal Unsubsidized Loans, the Federal Parent Loans (PLUS), Federal Direct PLUS Loans, work aid, Leveraging Education Assistance Partnerships (LEAP)
When to apply for financial aid: as soon as possible after January 1st

15. Application Information
Application Deadlines:
Fall Semester: March 1st ( school year)
What you need:
Completed application and counselor’s recommendation
ACT or SAT scores
High School Transcript
Application Fee
Online Application

16. Exit Ticket
Write down 3 things you learned about Xavier University.