University of New Orleans Student & Family Guide

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Welcome! I am pleased to welcome you to the University of New Orleans, a studentcentered research university located in one of the country’s most exciting, culturally diverse cities. UNO is a determined institution with a variety of outstanding academic programs that provide students with opportunities to engage in research and creative scholarship outside of the classroom. We offer a history of 60 years of academic excellence and an alumni network that stretches across the globe. Many of our most acclaimed programs take advantage of the University’s unique location. They include: Earth and Environmental Sciences; Music; Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Administration; Planning and Urban Studies;

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Transportation; and Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering. New Orleans is a burgeoning center for entrepreneurship, innovation, health care and technologybased fields. Our programs in Computer Science, Engineering, Fine Arts, Materials Science and Healthcare Administration capitalize on these industries. New Orleans is one of the most culturally distinctive cities in the United States, which means our students are prepared for a career in an environment of unprecedented creativity. Many academic classes at the University revolve around the visual arts, theatre, music, film, cultural tourism, arts education and creative writing. Visitors to the city can attend a vast array of

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