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Online students with learning, physical, or other disabilities may contact Disability Services for information on the services and accommodations that are available. Students may call the Disability Services office (504-865-2990) or may write to the director of Disability Services at: Loyola University New Orleans, Campus Box 41, 6363 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, Louisiana 70118; they may also e-mail the director at arc@loyno.edu. All contacts and information provided are confidential. In order to receive any reasonable special services or accommodations, students will be asked to provide documentation of the learning or physical disability. Copies of the university policy are available from Disability Services.
The Writing Across the Curriculum Center provides LIM online students with free assistance with writing assignments. The service gives online students the chance to confer with a trained writing consultant on all phases of the writing process. See the Writing Across the Curriculum Center's web page for online students. GO» Detailed information on the writing service is also found in the LIM Guide to Written Theological Reflection, a resource that is available to students registered in LIM online courses.
Loyola’s Distance Library Service provides research assistance and free article and book delivery. Students may learn about the library's Distance Learning Services online on the library's website or in the LIM Guide to Written Theological Reflection, a resource that is available to students registered in LIM online courses. Any online student may also come to Loyola University and use the catalogs, print and electronic indexes, and all other materials available for use by Loyola students. Borrowing privileges are the same for all students, and the circulation desk will issue bar codes for any students wishing to borrow materials from Loyola’s libraries. Students may contact Distance Library Services by email libref@loyno.edu or by dialing direct to 504-864-7152 or 504-864-7138; during business hours. When you email or call the library, please let them know you are a distance education student in the LIM online program.
Students who withdraw from the university or from a course may be entitled to a refund of a percentage of their tuition. Students who withdraw must return a completed withdrawal form to the Office of Student Records. Mere cessation of attendance does not constitute withdrawal. The date of receipt of the withdrawal notice by the Office of Student Records will determine the amount of tuition refunded. Refunds are a percentage of the tuition payable in the semester in which the student withdraws, not a percentage of the total amount billed. Only tuition is refundable. No refunds are made when a student is suspended or dismissed for academic, disciplinary, or financial reasons. Tuition refunds are made for the fall and spring semesters on the following basis:
Since special sessions, short sessions, and summer sessions vary in length, please refer to the academic calendar for those refund deadlines.
Course syllabi outline assignments for course sessions. Online dialogue among participants will take place by way of the course Discussion Board. A discussion board is an asynchronous or time-independent application. Each course’s instructor will set requirements for how many times during the week you must log into Blackboard. At those times you will be able to read the comments of your instructor and fellow students and you will be able to share your own comments as well.
Please view the Graduate Bulletin page regarding Admissions Policies.