Summer Session I
(click here for Summer I courses)
Registration - May 22, 2009
Location - University Gymnasium on May 22 only
Late Registration – May 25-26, 2009 (fee applies)
Classes Start - May 25, 2009
Last day to Add a Course – Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Last day to Drop a Course – Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Summer Session III
(click here for Summer III courses)
Registration - June 5, 2009
Late Registration – June 8-9, 2009 (fee applies)
Location – Contact the Registrar’s Office at (504) 520-6790
Classes Start – June 8, 2009
Last day to Add a Course – Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Last day to Drop a Course – Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Summer Session II
(click here for Summer II courses)
Registration - June 26, 2009
Location – University Ballroom on June 26 only
Late Registration – June 29-30, 2009 (fee applies)
Classes Start - June 29, 2009
Last day to Add a Course – Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Last day to Drop a Course – Wednesday, July 22, 2009

For more details, see the Summer Session 2009 Calendar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Registration:  Summer registration is online.  All students are expected to see their advisor or department’s summer chair before registering for a course.  Freshmen, Deciding, and English majors must obtain their alternate PIN from their advisor or department’s summer chair.
Summer I registration will be held on Friday May 22nd, Summer III registration is scheduled for Friday, June 5th, and Summer II registration is scheduled for Friday, June 26th. 
A late registration fee of $100 is charged to those students register after May 22nd.  The last day to register/add a course is May 26th for the 1st Summer Session, June 9th for the 3rd Summer Session, and June 30th for the 2nd Summer Session.

ADMISSIONS

Any student currently enrolled at Xavier may attend the summer session.  Freshmen who have been admitted to the University for the 2009-10 academic year are also eligible and encouraged to attend. 
New undergraduates as well as transfer students must apply for admission to the University.  Completed applications, with a $25.00 fee, must be submitted to the Admissions Office.  Additional information can be obtained by contacting the Office of Admissions at (504) 520-7388.
Students who are/were not enrolled in the University for the Spring 2009 semester must apply for readmission prior to summer session registration.  Undergraduate students enrolled at other universities who wish to take a summer course at Xavier must present a letter of good standing from their Dean or other authorized college official of their university to the Registrar at the time of registration. They also need to be health cleared.  Such students must pay an admission application fee of $25.00 at this time.
New graduate students seeking teacher certification or a graduate degree should request an application form and information concerning requirements for admission from the Graduate School Office.  Completed applications, with the $30.00 fee, MAT scores, passing score from appropriate PRAXIS exam, two references, and official transcripts of all prior undergraduate/graduate course work must be submitted to the Graduate School Office. (All folders must be completed by May 1st).

ADDING COURSES

Students who wish to add courses must do so online during the registration period.  All students are expected to see their advisor before making changes to their schedule.  Freshmen, Deciding, and English majors must obtain their alternate PIN from their advisor or department’s summer chair.

DROPPING COURSES

Students may drop courses online during the registration period.
If a student wishes to drop a course after the second day of class, then the following process should be followed:

• Obtain an Add/Drop Form from your department or the Registrar’s Office
• Complete the ADD/DROP form by obtaining both your advisor’s and instructor's signatures.
• Report to the cashier to pay the $10.00 Add/Drop fee.
• Take the form to the Registrar's Office.

The last day to drop a course is:

• 1st Summer Session – June 17, 2009
• 2nd and 3rd Summer Session – July 22, 2009

ACADEMIC POLICIES

• The University reserves the right to cancel any summer school course for which fewer than 10 students register.
• Undergraduate students are classified as full-time students in a summer session if they enroll for six (6) hours in a five-week session.
• Students who wish to enroll for more than seven semester hours in a summer session must obtain written permission from their department chairpersons.
• The grade of "I" (incomplete) is not normally assigned in any undergraduate course during the summer session.  Special circumstances which necessitate the above must be approved by the appropriate Dean.
• Your advisor must approve Withdrawals from courses. The grade of "W" will be assigned for withdrawals that occur between the third day of classes and Wednesday of the fourth week of classes in each of the five week sessions, and Wednesday of the sixth week of classes in the eight-week session.  After that time period, withdrawals from courses will not be permitted.
• Students who are registered for 1000 level course and miss more than 3 classes are eligible for the grade of "FE" (other than some math courses).
• Students who are registered for a 4 semester-hour math course and miss more than 5 classes are eligible for the grade of "FE".

COST INFORMATION

Tuition:
College of Arts and Sciences                $110 per credit hour
College of Pharmacy                             $190 per credit hour
Graduate School                                   $110 per credit hour
Institute for Black Catholic Studies        $150 per credit hour

Room and Board:
St. Martin dePorres Hall                       $200 per week (double occupancy)

TRANSCRIPTS

To receive a transcript for Summer Session course work, students must make a written request to the Registrar's Office.  The transcript fee is $2.00 for the first copy and $1.00 for each copy thereafter, if ordered at the same time. Students must have a zero balance to receive a transcript.

AUDITING

Auditing course work is defined as presence in the classroom without academic credit.  The auditor may take part in class discussion and take examinations, subject to agreement with the instructor.  Students who are permitted to register will be charged tuition at the regular rate.
To register, a student must first obtain permission from the instructor of the course to be audited, and then follow the normal procedure for registration and enrollment.  Auditing class members must be registered as "auditor" by the deadlines for adding or dropping a course.

FINANCIAL AID

Questions regarding Financial Aid should be directed to:
Office of Financial Aid
Xavier University of Louisiana
1 Drexel Drive, Box 40
New Orleans, LA  70125
(504) 520-7517

REFUND POLICY

In approved cases, refunds will be made to students who have fully paid tuition and fees on the following basis: during each five week session, students who withdraw between the first and second day of scheduled classes will receive a 75% refund of their tuition and fees; if students withdraw on the third through the0 fifth day of class, they will receive a 50% refund of tuition and fees.  No refunds are provided to students who withdraw after the fifth day of class in either of the five-week sessions.  (For exact dates, please see the 2009 Summer Session Academic Calendar).

HOUSING

Rooms are available on a double occupancy basis and board is automatically included.  All residence halls are air-conditioned. Students must supply their own pillows, linen, towels, mattress covers, and light blankets.  Room and board is available for each five-week session.  Residence will be open for occupancy at 9:00 a.m. on May 21st.  Check the Housing and Residence Life calendar for more detailed information.
Students interested in obtaining summer housing may address correspondence to:
Director of Housing
Xavier University
1 Drexel Drive
New Orleans, LA 70125
(504) 520-7321
reslife@xula.edu

IDENTIFICATION (I.D.) CARDS

Identification cards for summer school students previously enrolled at Xavier during the Spring 2009 semester will be activated electronically once they are fiscally cleared. (Replacement cards can be purchased for $10.00 in the Campus Card Office, University Center, Room 122-G). Students who are attending Xavier only during the summer session(s) will receive an Xcard on registration day. For more information please visit www.xula.edu/xcard.

CASHIER'S OFFICE

The Cashier's Office is located at Xavier South, Room 300. Regular hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  The phone number is (504) 520-5226 or 520-6773.  Students with a valid Xavier University I.D. card may cash checks for amounts up to $25.00 per day, if available.  No third party checks will be accepted and there is a $30.00 service charge for returned checks.

COUNSELING & WELLNESS CENTER

All students may obtain professional, individual and group counseling through this office.  Students are assisted by the counselors in exploring: feelings, attitudes, motivation, academic abilities, study habits, time management, test taking and stress coping skills or whatever areas designated by the student. The Counseling & Wellness Center is located between Katherine Drexel and St. Joseph dormitories.  Appointments can be made Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (504) 520-7315.

HEALTH SERVICES

Student Health Services at Xavier University is available to all enrolled students at the university. Emergency services are available to minor students attending summer programs. Appropriate consents for minors are required prior to provision of service.  The University Health Service is staffed by physicians, a nurse practitioner, nurses and appropriate support staff. Referral services are available to appropriate agencies/healthcare providers off campus. The university has secured a sick/accident policy which is available to any enrolled student who may not have any other primary insurance. Insurance enrollment is not available for "summer only." A health clearance is required of all students prior to registration at the university.
The Health Service Center is located at 4910 Drexel Drive, and is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information, contact the Health Service Office by calling (504) 520-7396.

LIBRARY

The University Library contains over 100,000 volumes and subscribes to over 650 current periodicals as well as audio visual materials and archival holdings.  The Library has an open stack policy, conducive to scholarly research and leisure reading.  Some 100,000 microfilm holdings and associated readers and printers are provided for students and faculty.  Your University I.D. card is used to check out library materials.
Xavier's Library specializes in Catholic and Black collections.  It is particularly rich in manuscript holdings in the Reconstruction Period.  The Library is able to borrow materials and obtain photocopies from libraries throughout the country.  The Library is also a member of CALL (Council on Academic Libraries Liaison).  Through this affiliation, Xavier faculty members and graduate students can obtain various materials from eight libraries in the City of New Orleans.
The following summer library hours are subject to change.  For current hours, you can contact the Library at (504) 520-7311.
May 6 – May 24          7:30 AM – 5:00PM (Monday – Friday)

May 25 – June 28        7:30 AM – 9:00 PM (Monday – Thursday)
7:30 AM – 5:00 PM (Friday)
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Saturday)

June 29 - July 18          7:30 AM – 10:00 PM (Monday – Thursday)
7:30 AM – 8:00 PM (Friday)
8:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Saturday)
2:00 PM – 10:00 PM   (Sunday)

July 19 - Aug. 2            7:30 AM – 9:00 PM     (Monday – Thursday)
7:30 AM – 5:00 PM (Friday)
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Saturday)

Aug. 4                          8 AM - 5 PM   (Saturday)

August 3 –August 23    7:30AM -5:00PM (Monday – Friday)
(No weekend operation)

*** The library will be closed Saturday, July 4, Independence Day***

BOOKSTORE

The University Bookstore is located in the University Center, Room 214.  It carries required textbooks for all Summer Studies courses, as well as a variety of other hardback and paperback books.  Bookstore hours are Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  For information call the Bookstore (504) 520-7300.

DINING SERVICES

The Xavier University Dining facility provides 19 meals per week, according to the following schedule. (Hours subject to change)
Monday through Friday
Breakfast:                         7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Lunch:                            11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Dinner:                            5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday
Brunch:                            11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Dinner:                            4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
The Dining facility is open for campus residents during the breakfast, lunch and dinner hours.  Lunch is open for students and program participants starting at 11:00 a.m.  Campus residents must purchase the meal plan. Additional information about the Dining Service may be obtained by contacting the Dining Service Office at (504) 520-7573

PARKING

Parking on campus during the summer session is particularly congested due to the vast amount of special programs held during the summer.  Parking in the University lots is available for the summer session in accordance with the standard university parking regulations. Students designated areas for students, faculty designated areas for faculty, and staff designated areas for staff. It will be necessary to obtain a parking permit from the Office of University Police in order to park on any of the university lots.
The Office of University Police is located at S. Carrollton Avenue and Drexel Drive. Enforcement of all parking regulations will continue throughout the summer sessions. Parking in Reserved, Handicapped, Faculty or Staff designated areas will result in parking tickets and/or booting of vehicles.  All rules and regulations regarding parking are explained in the Parking Regulation Booklet issued by the Office of University Police. For more information, contact the Office of University Police at (504) 520-7490.