Message From The President

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Dr. Horatius Jackie Williams

President and Chancellor

Welcome to Cavalla International University (CIU), and congratulations on your decision to explore membership in our distinguished international community of students and faculty. We are honored by your interest in joining an academic institution dedicated to intellectual rigor, global engagement, and student success.

At CIU, we are guided by an unwavering commitment to academic excellence, inclusivity, and accessibility. We welcome learners from diverse backgrounds and regions across the world, and we take great pride in supporting each student’s pursuit of meaningful academic and professional achievement. Our mission is to provide high-quality, flexible, and affordable American-style education that is accessible globally. Through an innovative academic model, CIU delivers rigorous instruction supported by three accelerated program pathways designed to promote timely degree completion and earlier career advancement.

Our academic programs are carefully structured to combine depth of knowledge with practical application. We are committed to ensuring that graduates develop intellectual confidence, critical-thinking ability, and the professional competencies necessary to excel in their chosen fields. CIU graduates are prepared not only for employment, but also for leadership, innovation, and lifelong learning in an increasingly interconnected world.

The University is comprised of three academic schools and a School of Law: The School of Graduate Studies, the School of Undergraduate Studies, the College of Continuing Education & Professional Studies, and the Barclay College of Law. Across these academic divisions, CIU offers structured, research-informed programs supported by accelerated semester options that enable qualified students to complete their degrees within a reduced timeframe. This model enhances academic efficiency while allowing students to enter the workforce or advance professionally sooner than traditional academic pathways typically permit.

CIU is also proud to offer world-class academic and research programs that emphasize advanced scholarly inquiry and professional development. These programs are designed to cultivate independent thought, analytical precision, and research expertise. We encourage prospective students to review the academic catalog carefully, paying particular attention to their fields of interest and the detailed course descriptions provided.

We commend your interest in Cavalla International University and are confident that your academic journey with us will be both transformative and empowering. Through rigorous scholarship, professional preparation, and a supportive international learning environment, CIU seeks to equip students with the knowledge, discipline, and confidence necessary to excel in every dimension of professional and personal life.

We look forward to formally welcoming you into our international academic community, introducing you to our distinguished faculty, and assisting you in designing an academic pathway aligned with your educational aspirations and long-term career goals.

Cavalla International University of America is an academic institution registered in the State of Louisiana to conduct legal business and it is approved by the Board of Trustees and the Executive Leadership of the university to grant professional and academic degrees. The University adheres to the educational standards and requirements of the U.S. Department of Education and complies with the rules and regulations of the Louisiana State board of regents (department of education) regarding educational integrity and recruiting requirements for hiring qualified professors with the right academic qualification to teach.