A Message from the Vice President of University Advancement 

We are honored to welcome delegates from various colleges, universities, and learned societies to Loyola University New Orleans on November 9 & 10 for the inauguration of Xavier Cole as the 18^th president of Loyola University New Orleans.

As you prepare to join us for this special event, the information below may be helpful.

Location/Map

Inauguration activities take place on Loyola’s main campus at 6363 St. Charles Avenue. 

Schedule of Events

Inaugural Missioning Mass

Thursday, November 9, 12:15 p.m.
Holy Name of Jesus Church

The entire Loyola community is invited to celebrate the missioning of Xavier Cole as the 18^th president of Loyola University New Orleans in a special Mass that will include his missioning by the Very Rev. Thomas P. Greene, S.J., Provincial Superior.

Please note that the Inaugural Missioning Mass will not feature an academic procession.

We are pleased to welcome guests to campus for events celebrating the inauguration of Xavier Cole as the 18th president of Loyola University New Orleans. 

If you have not already done so, you may RSVP for inauguration events by clicking here.

As you prepare to join us for this special occasion, the information below may be helpful.

Location/Map

Inauguration activities take place on Loyola’s main campus at 6363 St. Charles Avenue. 

Academic Attire

In keeping with academic tradition, all those participating in the inauguration ceremony academic procession on Friday, November 10 are to be attired in the appropriate regalia for their field of study and highest degree earned.

Note: The Inaugural Missioning Mass on Thursday, November 9 will not feature an academic procession.

Regalia Rental

The deadline to rent regalia for inauguration through the Loyola Bookstore has passed.

If you have placed an order with the bookstore, pick up and return information is below.