University of New Orleans

FIRST-YEAR EXPERIENCE
First-Year Experience (FYE) at the University of New Orleans provides a broad network of support services and programs that address the academic, personal, and social needs of first-year students. To promote all students’ success, FYE offers outreach and interventions to those who are experiencing academic and social difficulties. FYE actively encourages students to engage in the university community to promote critical thinking and lifelong learning.

All first-year students must take UNIV 1001, a course that helps students develop skills to manage time, well-being, and personal resources. It teaches learning strategies to manage the college academic environment and provides information about campus resources that support academic growth and development. Altogether, the course offers information on career exploration, community service, wellness, and involvement.

FIRST-YEAR WRITING PROGRAM
The First-Year Writing Program offers two writing-intensive courses as part of the larger process of academic inquiry: asking questions, looking for answers, engaging with different viewpoints, and reflecting on what one has learned. Instructors foster intellectual curiosity and open-mindedness, encouraging students to value writing as a necessary part of learning and communicating both in the classroom and in the world at large. Because classes are limited to 25 students, students are able to collaborate through discussion and peer review while also receiving one-on-one feedback via student-teacher conferencing.

In English 1157, students are introduced to three different genres of writing and their conventions in order to understand how audience and purpose govern the content, scope, organization, and expression of their own ideas. Students in English 1158 then focus on argumentative writing, employing a range of research methods, integrating others’ ideas, and applying appropriate rhetorical strategies to express their ideas.

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Many of the University’s most well-known programs are those that are tied to its location. They include: hotel, restaurant, and tourism administration; film; music; planning and urban studies; civil engineering; earth and environmental sciences; educational leadership; and one of the few naval architecture and marine engineering programs in the nation. Naval architecture and marine engineering students take advantage of the region’s only tow tank, a 125-foot-long tank that allows for in-water testing of model boats and marine structures.

SPECIAL STUDY OPTIONS
Programs available at this institution.
Accelerated program
Cooperative education program
Cross-registration
Distance learning
Double major
Dual enrollment
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Exchange student program (domestic)
Honors Program
Independent study
Internships
Study abroad
Teacher certification program

STUDENT ACTIVITIES
With more than 130 registered student organizations on campus, students can get involved to pursue their passions, connect with peers, and improve their leadership skills. The University also hosts hundreds of student events on campus throughout the year.

JAZZ AT THE SANDBAR
Now in its 29th season, Jazz at the Sandbar is one of the University’s most well-known and beloved traditions. Established in 1990 by faculty member Ellis Marsalis, this live music performance series pairs UNO jazz studies students with professional musicians in front of an audience at a first-class on-campus venue.

AFFINITY HOUSING
The University of New Orleans offers eight affinity housing wings in its residence halls. This allows students with common interests to build bonds with like-minded individuals and explore their passions in a supportive and respectful environment. The affinity wings are:

• New Orleans Culture
• Science and Sustainability Society
• Transfer Students
• Leadership and Involvement
• Arts and Technology
• Service-Learning and Institutional Community Engagement
• Greek Life
• Honors

SCHOOL LOCATION
The University of New Orleans is located along the shores of Lake Pontchartrain in a quiet residential section of New Orleans. It is a 15-minute drive from the French Quarter and downtown New Orleans. New Orleans is a one-of-a-kind destination with world-renowned food, music, culture, architecture, and festivals.

ATHLETICS
The University of New Orleans Privateers compete in NCAA Division I as a member of the Southland Conference. 

Men’s sports: baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, tennis, and track and field
Women’s sports: basketball, cross country, volleyball, beach volleyball, tennis, and track and field

RESIDENCE LIFE
Percent of students living on campus.
First-time, first-year (freshman) students: 25%
Undergraduates: 9%

Campus housing options.
Coed dorms
Apartments for married students
Cooperative housing
Wellness housing
Graduate Student Housing

SERVICE-LEARNING AND INSTITUTIONAL COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
University of New Orleans students and faculty engage in four major community initiatives including: Spotlight on Music, Arts and Culture; The Quality of Life Project; Recovery and Renaissance; and Global Community Impact. Students connect research, teaching, and community to address social justice issues, including youth and education, homelessness and housing, and food insecurity.

Students have the opportunity to mentor New Orleans youth or assist teachers in after-school programs within New Orleans’ schools; teach workshops on financial literacy, art, or engineering; work with international nongovernmental organizations; create documentary films for nonprofits; conduct oral history interviews and public history projects; compile road conditions, blight, and crime data for the City of New Orleans; or complete marketing analysis for local organizations.

The Office of Service-Learning and Institutional Community Engagement (SLICE) works with students, faculty, and community organizations to match a student’s academic pursuits and classroom curriculum to the needs of community organizations. Making a true impact, students apply academic theories and course content to real-world challenges as they work with faculty to engage in high-impact community-based research.

CAREER SERVICES
The University’s Office of Career Services offers resources to students with a focus on career advising, career preparation, and career events. The office helps match students with off-campus employers in sectors that are aligned with students’ academic majors or career aspirations. The office also arranges job shadowing experiences, which allow students to spend time in a professional setting to gain a deeper understanding of a particular field. The economy of New Orleans and South Louisiana allows for internship and career opportunities in fields such as technology, financial services, energy, environmental science, transportation, hospitality, engineering, computer science, and the arts.

Admission

ADMISSIONS FACTORS
Very Important
Academic GPA | Standardized test scores

FRESHMAN PROFILE
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th Percentile: 540 | 75th Percentile: 640
SAT Math
25th Percentile: 510 | 75th Percentile: 620
ACT Composite
25th Percentile: 19 | 75th Percentile: 25
ACT Math
25th Percentile: 19 | 75th Percentile: 25
ACT English
25th Percentile: 21 | 75th Percentile: 27

Tuition & Cost

Tuition (in-state): $9,354
Tuition (out-of-state): $14,190
Room: $5,545
Board: $3,700

Aid

More than $41 million in financial aid and scholarships are awarded annually to University of New Orleans students.

Gulf State Resident
Criteria: Residency in MS, TX, AL, and FL
2019 Academic Year Amount: $4,836.00
4 Year Total Amount*:  $19,344. (No time limit)

President Scholarship
Criteria: 30 ACT, 1360 SAT, 3.0 GPA
2019 Academic Year Amount: $6,000
4 Year Total Amount (Starting 2019): $20,000

Homer Hitt Scholarship
Criteria: 32 ACT, 1420 SAT, 3.5 GPA
2019 Academic Year Amount: $16,429.00
4 Year Total Amount (Starting 2019): $65,716.00