President’s Message University Catalog 2020-2021

Dear University of Holy Cross Community:

Welcome to a university community that cares for individual students. As the President of University of Holy Cross (UHC) and also an alumnus, I thank you for your decision to pursue your educational dreams and ambitions with us. We share a vision of hope and lifelong learning. Even during these extraordinary times with the COVID-19 pandemic, we remain fully committed to living our University Mission and Core Values in ways that keep you safe and, at the same time, provide the quality education for which the University of Holy Cross is so well known.

This Catalog contains essential information for both current and future students, such as the history of the University and the Marianite tradition, as well as the academic programs, policies, and services offered at UHC. In these pages, you will learn more about our quality programs; our highly accessible, outstanding faculty and staff; and our deeply-rooted University Mission, which is fully integrated with both intellectual and practical resources.

The rich Marianite tradition has guided Holy Cross since its inception in 1916. This tradition, linked with our Mission to educate the heart and the mind, is as relevant today as it was one hundred years ago. The University is committed to educating the minds and hearts of students through freedom of inquiry, the pursuit of truth, and compassionate care for all. University of Holy Cross continues to be a place where students are prepared for both the present and the future.

Our faculty, staff, and administration are committed to your success and are here to help you reach your full potential. Please do not hesitate to call upon us if you have any questions.

Sincerely,

Stanton F. McNeely, III, Ed.D. President

Stanton F. McNeely, III, Ed.D. President

ACCREDITATIONS Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), Committee on Accreditation for Education in Neurodiagnostic Technology (CoA-NDT)
Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP)
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE)
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
APPROVALS Louisiana State Board of Nursing Louisiana State Department of Education
AFFILIATIONS The CODOFIL Consortium of Louisiana Colleges and Universities Gulf Coast Research Laboratory
Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium
AGREEMENTS Aquinas Institute of Theology and Catholic Studies
Delgado Community College
Federal University of Espirito Santo, Vitoria, Brazil Fletcher Technical and Community College Jazzmen Rice, Inc.
Louisiana Community and Technical College System Louisiana Course Choice
Louisiana Restaurant Foundation ProStart Program
National Restaurant Association Educational ProStart Program The Newman Idea Northshore Technical Community College Notre Dame Seminary
Nunez Community College
Tulane University Senior Reserve Officer’s Training Corps
CONSORTIAL Council on Academic Libraries Liaison (CALL) LOUIS: The Louisiana Library Network LYRASIS
Service Members Opportunity College Network
U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force R.O.T.C.
MEMBERSHIPS Algiers Economic Development Foundation
American Association of Colleges of Nursing
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy American Counseling Association
Association of American Colleges and Universities Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities Association of College Registrars and Admissions Officers
Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges Association of Title IX Administrators
College and University Professional Association for Human Resources Council on Collegiate Education of Nursing
Council for Higher Education Accreditation International Assembly for Collegiate Business Louisiana Association of Colleges for Teacher Education
Louisiana Association for Independent Colleges and Universities Louisiana Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers Louisiana Association of Financial Aid Administrators
National Association of College Admissions Counselors
National Association of College and University Business Officers National Association of Independent College and Universities National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators National Association of Student Personnel Administrators National Board of Certified Counselors
National Student Clearing House New Orleans Chamber of Commerce National League for Nursing Peregrine Academic Services
Service Members Opportunity Network
Southern Association for Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers Southern Association of College and University Business Officers Southern Regional Education Board