Chartered in 1912, Loyola University New Orleans is one among 28 Jesuit colleges and universities in the USA. The university is open to students of all faiths. Much of Loyola University New Orleans’ colorful history can be seen in its distinguished alumni who have gone on to become city leaders, scientists, teachers, attorneys, musicians, pharmacists, and business executives. Students of the university learn to harness the power of creative thinking to influence the world, amid the unique and vibrant setting of New Orleans. The university offers more than one hundred student organizations and clubs, catering to a variety of student interests, be it cultures and languages to mathematics, music, swing dancing, and even quidditch. The Office of Academic Affairs at the university oversees all colleges, libraries, intercollegiate programs, and academic and administrative support at Loyola University New Orleans.