International Students and Scholars Information
GREETINGS INTERNATIONAL
STUDENTS AND SCHOLARS!
We welcome you to Xavier
University (XULA); New Orleans, Louisiana; and to the United
States. Regardless of your native land, once you enroll or join our
research faculty, you become a valued member of the XULA Community. The Center
for Intercultural and International Programs exists to make your experience a
positive one by providing comprehensive support to international students and
foreign scholars. As international students and scholars, you play a
valuable role in our goal to expand XULA’s borders beyond the United States. We
encourage you to take full advantage of opportunities to participate in XULA
and New Orleans activities. Your involvement contributes to the rich diversity
of the community and enhances the development of greater appreciation for
different cultures and peoples. Orientation activities are scheduled
at the beginning of each semester to ease your adjustment to the XULA way of
life. Should you have questions or need assistance, the office staff is here to
serve you. Use this website to obtain valuable information. We are located in St. Joseph Resource Center, Room 312.
ADMISSION
The Center for
Intercultural and International Programs (CIIP) works with the Undergraduate
and Graduate Offices of Admission to provide assistance to prospective
international students planning to study at Xavier University.
The Offices of Admission collects all the required application documents, makes
admissions decisions, evaluates foreign transcripts, issues immigration
documents and sends out acceptance packages.
International Students study on the F-1 Student Visa at XULA. The Associate Director of the Center for Intercultural
and International Programs is the Primary Designated School Official (PDSO) for
the F-1 Student Visa Program and is the primary contact once international students
arrive on campus. In addition, CIIP and
the Office of Admission also work together to develop and coordinate marketing,
advertising and recruitment activities with a goal of attracting more
international students to the university.
For application information please visit:
International
Undergraduate Admission at http://www.xula.edu/admissions/index.php#
International
Graduate Admission at http://www.xula.edu/graduate-school/
INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARS and RESEARCHERS
Xavier University of
Louisiana (XULA) invites international researchers and scholars from
many countries of the world to observe, teach, and conduct research. Xavier
University of Louisiana continues to attract internationally known researchers
and scholars to this region and state. The Associate Director, Karen Lee for the Center for
Intercultural and International Programs is the Responsible Officer (RO) for
the university’s J-1
Scholar/Research Program. We look
forward to interacting with you in the years to come and trust that you will
find your association with Xavier to be rewarding.
