Mission Statement

The Chemistry Department at Xavier University of Louisiana shares the University's Mission and supports it by preparing students to create a more just and humane society through careers in pharmacy, medicine, education, biomedical and chemical sciences, and related areas. As a Department, our goal is to prepare Xavier students for careers that are impactful through leadership and service. By promoting scientific knowledge, understanding of the scientific process, professional development, critical and analytical thinking, and quantitative reasoning, we prepare Xavier students to enter the scientific workforce or pursue graduate and professional studies.