Xavier University of Louisiana
Department of Political Science
Division of social and Behavioral Sciences
1 Drexel Drive
New Orleans, LA 70125
Main: 504-520-7581 Fax: 504-520-7938
Dear Student:
Greetings and Welcome!! Your interest in Xavier University and, especially in the Political
Science/PreLaw department, is very important to us. Please take a few moments to read the
list of opportunities we can offer you in our department and in the broader community:
 A friendly, caring, family atmosphere
 Small, exciting, interactive classes with a focus on Pre-Law, Public Policy and
Administration, International Affairs, Comparative Politics, and Political
Thought.
 Internships and Summer Research opportunities
 Study Abroad opportunities
 Opportunity to showcase your research and performance skills
 Participation in peer mentorship programs
 And, leadership through our Pre-Law, Public Policy, and Gender Equity
Clubs as well as membership support of the Phi Alpha Delta Law society.
We are very proud of our success record and would be happy to share examples of what our
graduates have accomplished over the last decade. We hope you would be as inspired by
their achievements as we are.
We would be happy to chat with you whenever you need to talk to us, be it on the phone or
via email, to answer any additional questions you may have. Please call or email me, if we
have failed to mention your particular area of interest in this introductory letter.
Dr. Pamela Waldron-Moore
504-520-7405; pnmoore@xula.edu
We are eagerly looking forward to assisting you as you begin your academic career at Xavier
in the Department of Political Science and PreLaw.
Sincerely,
Dr. Pamela Waldron-Moore
Professor and Department Head