College of Arts and Sciences
Scholarship, research, and service
The College of Arts and Sciences offers academic programs that teach students how to think, how to write, how to research, and how to learn.
At Loyola, you can prepare to become a certified secondary teacher in Classical Studies, English, Foreign Language, Mathematics, Science, or Social Studies. You can study pre-law, and pre-health programs with professional advisors, and benefit from professional and student tutors in the Student Success Center, Language Lab, and Math Lab.
Academics
Graduates of our programs have been awarded prestigious Rhodes, British Marshall, Mellon, Davies-Jackson and Fulbright scholarships. Learn more about our academic programs »
Research
Students in the College of Arts and Sciences have distinguished themselves in undergraduate research. Learn more about current research projects »
Contact Information
Contact the College of Arts and Sciences:
Phone: (504) 865-3244| Fax: (504) 865-2059 | Location: Bobet 202
Mailing Address: 6363 St. Charles Ave., Campus Box 3, New Orleans, LA 70118.
Programs of Study
- Adult Programs
- Biological Sciences
- Chemistry and Biochemistry
- Classical Studies
- Criminology & Justice
- Economics
- English
- Environment
- History
- Interdisciplinary Programs
- Languages & Cultures
- Mathematics and Computer Science
- Neuroscience
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Political Science
- Pre-Health
- Psychological Sciences
- Public Health
- Religious Studies
- Sociology
- Teacher Education
Faculty Success

Dr. Allyn Schoeffler receives $89,000 to support undergraduate research in biochemistry
Dr. Allyn Schoeffler, assistant professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Earl and Gertrude Vicknair Distinguished Professor of Chemistry, received $89,000 from the Louisiana Board of Regents' Research Competitiveness Subprogram that will support undergraduate research in biochemistry for three years. Her project, "Molecular Determinants of Specialization in Bacterial Topoisomerases from Extreme Environments," will study adaptations in enzymes controlling DNA topology.
Student Success

Pre-health student Tomi John reigns as 2021 Homecoming Queen
Congratulations to Pre-Health student Tomi John, who was recently crowned Homecoming Queen of 2021 and was awarded the Alumni Association Graduation Award and Grace of Ignatius Award!
Showcase

University Honors Program
The Honors program is open to qualified students of all majors.