The University of New Orleans

Privateer Pathways

Privateer Pathways is designed for students who, because of their ACT or SAT scores, need additional support in mathematics or English. Skills will be developed through the strategic delivery of academic support to students.

We envision that all Privateer Pathways students exit the program feeling more confident and capable both academically and personally in order to successfully persist through their degree programs and earn a college degree.

The mission of the Privateer Pathways program is to provide students with academic support, programming, and strategies to help them be successful college students. To help students reach success, Privateer Pathways does the following: provides learning communities and co-curricular coursework that emphasizes student-centered teaching, offers personal mentoring and advising, and assists with getting students connected to resources on campus.

About the Program

The programs cover aspects such as time management, academic honesty, and financial aid. These workshops are in place to assist students during their transition into college. There is also Success Coaching available to students which allows them to meet with a First Year Experience team member bi-weekly. The meetings will cover aspects such as transitions, success skills, time management, and resources for courses.

Each student will be individually evaluated for program eligibility based on high school transcripts and test scores. Participants will receive academic advising on courses required as part of the Pathways program.

Key Features

English: The Chair of the First-Year Writing Program closely monitors the progress of students in both courses.
Mathematics: The department conducts special review sessions during the semester as well to help students prepare for the tests and final exam.
UNIV: The faculty and staff members who teach UNIV 1001 are dedicated to supporting and encouraging students as they make the transition from high school to college.

Contact Us

Have questions about the Privateer Pathways Program?

Dr. Jade O'Dell

Learning Resource Center

504-280-4716

jjodell@uno.edu