Consumer Information Disclosures
Institutional Information
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center – New Orleans (LSUHSC-NO) is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. LSUHSC-NO also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of LSUHSC-NO may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
This statement is published exclusively for accreditation-related purposes and not for inquiries regarding admissions or general educational policies or practices of the institution. LSUHSC-NO was last reviewed and reaffirmed by SACSCOC in 2015. The next scheduled review takes place in 2025.
For tuition and fee charges, please contact the Bursar’s Office
Tuition and Fee Information: https://www.lsuhsc.edu/tuition/
For estimated cost of attendance, including tuition and fees, books and supplies, room and board, and personal/miscellaneous expenses contact:
Office of Financial Aid
Student Financial Aid Office
LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans
433 Bolivar Street, Room 215
New Orleans, LA 70112-2223
Phone: 504-568-4820
For a listing of all academic programs, academic departments, faculty by department, and curricula information, visit the Registrar’s Programs of Study webpage: https://www.lsuhsc.edu/registrar/programcip.aspx
Facilities & Services for Disabled Students:
For information on facilities and services for disabled students contact:
Office of Disability Services
Leigh Smith-Vaniz, MA, CSAEd, CSAEd-SC
Director
504-568-2211
Resource Center Building
433 Bolivar St, Room 826A
New Orleans, LA 70221
Office of Disability Services https://www.lsuhsc.edu/administration/academic/ods/default.aspx
Information regarding the University’s policy on the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) can be found here. https://www.lsuhsc.edu/registrar/ferpa.aspx
Information on the University’s faculty and staff personnel is available from various schools/colleges. Visit the LSUHSC Directory for more information: https://www.lsuhsc.edu/directory/
A professional licensure disclosure is a regulation of the U. S. Department of Education requiring all colleges and university to communicate publicly and directly to prospective and current students about academic programs that will or will not fulfill educational requirements for a specific professional licensure that is required for employment in that field. The disclosure is required by the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations, specifically 34 CFR 668.43 (a) (5) (v) and 34 CFR 668.43 (c). The regulation requires institutions to make readily available to enrolled and prospective students information about whether programs leading to professional licensure or certification meet educational requirements.
LSUHSC offers several programs leading to professional licensure within the State
of Louisiana. States vary in what professions they require to be licensed and how
licensure functions. Some states require an individual to graduate from an approved
program. Other licensure or certification requirements may include professional examinations,
background checks, years of work experience, fingerprinting requirements, etc. Others
require an individual to “meet [the] certification
requirements of a national organization”.
LSUHSC is a member of the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity
Agreement (NC-SARA) which allows us to provide distance learning programs (both online
and in the form of supervised field experiences) and coursework to residents of states
other than Louisiana. NC-SARA membership, however, does not grant reciprocity or
exempt us from state professional licensing requirements. As a result, licensing
requirements in Louisiana may not be recognized as sufficient to obtain a license
in any other state. Students who are considering an academic program that may allow
them to pursue professional licensure outside of Louisiana are strongly encouraged
to contact the appropriate state or territory licensing agency to seek information
and additional guidance before beginning a program.
Licensure and certification information is reviewed and updated on this site annually.
Students who plan to pursue licensure or certification outside of Louisiana should
be aware that state licensure requirements are subject to changes. While a program
may originally meet the educational requirements for licensure, changes in requirements
could impact the program’s ability to meet any new educational requirements. Students
should always check with their state licensure board to confirm licensure requirements.
Relocating during the course of a program to another state may impact if the student
can remain in the program, meet the state licensure requirements and/or continue to
receive financial aid funding. Prior to considering relocation, please contact your
program to discuss authorization and licensure eligibility requirements.
Programs that customarily lead to licensure:
LSUHSC
is currently gathering information and at this time, a determination has not been
made as to whether the program leads to licensure in all states for those programs
that are not linked.
The federal government mandates that students who withdraw from all classes may only keep the financial aid (federal Title IV grant and loan assistance) they have earned up to the time of withdrawal. Funds that were disbursed in excess of the earned amount must be returned by the University and/or the student to the federal government.
Students receiving federal student aid should be aware that U.S. Department of Education regulations govern the refund and repayment of federal student aid when a student withdraws before completion of the semester for which federal student aid has been received.
Health and Safety
LSUHSC is committed to student security and safety. Please view the campus safety page for our annual reports.
Reports include:
Annual Security and Fire Report
Biannual Crime Statistics
Crime Logs
Biannual Report on Power Based Violence
Sex Crimes Report
Compliance and LSUHSC Disclosures
Each LSUHSC school has their own student handbook.
School of Nursing
Please note: Because of the nature of federal, state, and institutional guidelines affecting financial aid programs, the information contained in this website is subject to change.