OpenFieldLAICU · Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States
The Louisiana Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (LAICU) represents Louisiana's ten non-profit independent higher education institutions—including Tulane University, Loyola University New Orleans, Xavier University of Louisiana, Dillard University, and Centenary College. Conducting groundbreaking research in tropical infectious diseases, environmental coastal law, pharmacy, and jazz composition, LAICU institutions confer over 20% of all bachelor's degrees and 35% of all professional medical/law degrees in Louisiana.
Baton Rouge · Statewide Consortium of Ten Independent Higher Education Institutions. The Louisiana Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (LAICU) represents Louisiana's ten non-profit independent higher education institutions—including Tulane University, Loyola University New Orleans, Xavier University of Louisiana, Dillard University, and Centenary College. Conducting groundbreaking research in tropical infectious diseases, environmental coastal law, pharmacy, and jazz composition, LAICU institutions confer over 20% of all bachelor's degrees and 35% of all professional medical/law degrees in Louisiana.
Applications processed through member independent universities (Tulane, Loyola, Xavier, Dillard, Centenary, Franciscan Missionaries, etc.). Holistic review of high school GPA and secondary achievements. TOEFL iBT 80+ or IELTS 6.5+ (100+ Tulane) for international candidates. Early action priority deadline November 15, 2026; Regular decision deadline January 15, 2027.
Pioneering doctoral program in vector-borne diseases, parasitology, malaria transmission-blocking vaccines, arboviral genetics, and Chagas disease ecology.
Nationally acclaimed HBCU pharmacy program ranking #1 nationally in graduating African American pharmacists, featuring clinical oncology and hospital pharmacotherapy training.
Specialized legal training along the Mississippi River in offshore oil regulation, Clean Water Act litigation, coastal wetland restoration, and admiralty law.
Historic music conservatory in the birthplace of jazz, teaching jazz improvisation, contemporary recording technology, orchestration, and brass performance.
Consortium-supported grant program helping eligible Louisiana high school graduates transfer state TOPS awards to attend member private colleges and universities.
Rigorous undergraduate program with an 85%+ medical school acceptance rate, offering early clinical shadowing at Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport.
President and Executive Director of LAICU
LAICU Executive Office
Dr. Larry Tremblay leads LAICU, directing state and federal higher education policy advocacy, independent college transfer articulation, and private university ...
View researcher profile ↗President of Tulane University and Professor of Law
Office of the President and School of Law
Dr. Michael A. Fitts is a legal scholar specializing in administrative law, constitutional federalism, political parties regulation, and cross-disciplinary univ...
View researcher profile ↗President of Xavier University of Louisiana and Professor of Chemistry
Office of the President and Department of Chemistry
Dr. Reynold Verret is a biochemist researching immunology, cytotoxic T-cell surface antigens, health disparities in underserved communities, and minority partic...
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