Academic

Eighth Grade Initiative
As a collaborative with the TRiO programs, the
Dillard University Pre-Collegiate: Eighth Grade Initiative
is a cutting edge, pre-collegiate program designed
to encourage students from various backgrounds to
successfully matriculate through middle/high school and
enroll in college. The students remain in the program
until their matriculation into Dillard University.
The following services are provided to participants.
• Career Exploration
• College preparation seminars
• Mentoring
• Parent Workshops
• Personal Counseling and Support
• Standardized test preparation
• Tutorial Services in reading, writing, math and
science
• Test-taking and study skills workshops
For additional information regarding the Pre-Collegiate
Emerging Scholar Program, call (504) 816-4306 or
(504) 816-4714.
Office of Public Safety
The Office of Public Safety provides a staff of armed
officers who monitor and patrol the campus 24 hours
a day. The primary responsibility of these officers is to
protect the life and property of students, faculty, staff and
visitors. The Office of Public Safety is also responsible
for enhancing student’s educational experiences by
providing information sessions and workshops on
safety, security and emergency preparedness that will
assist them on and off the campus. The campus is a
closed campus with guarded entrances 24 hours a day.
Persons needing assistance may contact the office at
504-816-4911.
Parking Enforcement
Parking enforcement regulations are enforced from
7 am to 7 pm, Monday through Friday. In addition,
handicapped parking regulations are enforced 24
hours a day, 7 days a week.
Student Affairs
Judicial Affairs
Judicial Affairs strives to make Dillard a just and positive
community that focuses on conflict resolution. The
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University believes that one’s actions demonstrate
one’s commitment to respecting differences and
individuals must be responsible for their behavior and
accountable for their actions. Everyone who chooses
to participate in and or visit the Dillard community
must abide by the policies and practices designed to
ensure a safe, educational and comfortable existence.
Dillard students are governed by the University’s
Student Code of Conduct as well as University
policies and procedures. Each student is responsible
for reading the Dillard University Student Handbook
and the University Catalog and for abiding by the
University’s, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Recreation, Health and Wellness
The mission of Recreation, Health and Wellness is to
enhance the quality of life for the Dillard University
family and its community members by providing active
and passive recreational, educational, and cultural
activities. RHW’s objective is to provide recreational
activities and facilities that are safe, accessible, and
aesthetically pleasing to the entire Dillard family,
including:
• Aquatics
• Club Sports
• Group and Individual Fitness
• Intramural and Extramural Sports
Residential Life
The mission of the Office of Residential Life is to
provide a safe, secure, and healthy living environment
for students that enhance learning and development
through community service, quality programming, and
academic support. The office provides oversight of:
• Residence Halls
• Residence Hall Association (RHA)
• Resident Assistants
Student Engagement and Leadership
Development
The Office of Student Engagement and Leadership
Development is committed to learning beyond
the classroom by providing students opportunities
to actively engage in orientation and leadership
development programs, student governance, and clubs
and organizations.