New Student Guide - Spring 2022 by First-Year Experience

TULANE UNIVERSITY

NEW STUDENT GUIDE

SPRING 2022

WELCOME, NEW TULANE STUDENTS! On behalf of the entire Division of Student Affairs, I am so pleased to welcome you to the Tulane community and the city of New Orleans. You arrive on the heels of a global pandemic with continuing ambiguity about life in a post-COVID world, and you will undoubtedly create memories about life at Tulane in “the new normal” to share with family members in the decades to come. More than 200 Student Affairs staff members are here to support you through your academic journey at one of the nation’s top research universities. We hope you take time between classes, Zoom meetings, events, and homework to experience the natural beauty of Audubon Park, the architecture of the Garden District, the musical performances on the sidewalks, or any of the other magical aspects of New Orleans. Be safe, be well, take care of yourself and one another, make a difference for someone, and Roll Wave. Welcome home!

Dr. Dusty Porter Vice President of Student Affairs Tulane University Our Work Starts With You.

DEAR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS, Welcome to Tulane, and welcome to Newcomb-Tulane College! Newcomb-Tulane College is your academic home for the next four years. As the undergraduate degree granting body of Tulane University, we provide a comprehensive, flexible education that gives you the freedom to explore our curriculum, develop your critical thinking skills, and cultivate a spirit of intellectual inquiry. Whatever major you choose, whatever school you study in, you’re always a Newcomb-Tulane College student and we are here to guide you along the way. At Tulane, you get to chart your own academic pathway – but you don’t do that all by yourself. NewcombTulane College helps equip you with the resources you need to make good decisions. The college oversees a challenging, rewarding academic experience for all undergraduates, and we have many ways for you to connect with your faculty and your peers around academic topics. Throughout your first year, NTC’s First-Year Experience Office will oversee your academic and intellectual journey and help you build important intellectual connections with your peers and faculty. During your time at Tulane, you may apply for a grant to do research from our Office of Academic Enrichment, go to a workshop with the Center for Academic Equity, attend an alumni panel hosted by Career Services, and travel abroad thanks to the Office of Study Abroad – these are just a few of the many ways we will support you and help you take charge of your own academic journey. You might find yourself discussing knot theory with a professor and your fellow students one day, see a film about inequities in the healthcare system and participate in a Q&A with an expert another day, and have a faculty-led tour of an art gallery the third. At any time, you can get advice and mentoring from NTC staff in all our offices. The most important thing you can do to get connected with the Tulane community during your first semester is reach out – connect with your faculty by going to their office hours; attend a tutoring session before you think you need it (pro tip: we all need it!); meet with your academic advisor and a career counselor to start talking about how your interests, enthusiasms and strengths align and how you can direct your passions to a course of study that allows you to learn new skills and ways of understanding the world – and of changing it for the better. We here at Newcomb-Tulane College are ready and eager to help you get started on your journey. We can’t wait to see where you’ll go.

Lee Skinner Dean, Newcomb-Tulane College Tulane University

DEAR GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL STUDENTS, Thank you for accepting Tulane University’s offer to work towards your advanced degree. In a time where you have many choices, we are glad that you chose to study at Tulane. The 2020-2021 academic year was one like no other; yet you chose Tulane to continue your professional journal in the Spring of 2022. For that choice, we are thankful and look forward to working with you on the next phase of life. As the world faces the recovery from the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, life as a graduate or professional student brings new challenges and new opportunities. We are challenged by the fact that many of our initial meetings will still include physical distancing and heightened health/safety protocols. We simultaneously presented with new opportunities to learn, grown, and develop. Graduate education is the core of Tulane’s legacy, as it is the foundation on which the university was founded. Tulane University was founded in 1834 in a response to health challenges in southern region of the United States. Today, Tulane is still on the forefront in addressing critical health concerns. In fact, because of our centralized efforts, Tulane University was able to have a 2020-2021 academic year where there was rapid COVID-19 testing and surveillance tracing. This centralized effort made the campus safe for students to attend classes and interact with appropriate physical distancing. The 2021 academic year will be a new normal. While we plan to be back to “business as usual,” we will continue with some virtual events that make more sense in our “new normal.” Graduate education is decentralized at Tulane and each academic school is working on best practices to support grad and professional students. We have also expanded to be a top place to not only study health-related fields, but we are leaders in Arts, Social Sciences, basic and applied sciences, professional arenas, and many more areas. Our graduate programs are highly ranked and well sought after. Tulanians from our graduate and professional programs are leaders in their respective fields. You have joined a group of pacesetters and I look forward to learning about how your innovations during graduate studies and beyond will add to the rich legacies other Tulanians. Welcome to Tulane University and, for many, to New Orleans. There is no other place where you can get an internationally respected graduate degree in a world class city. You have come to work with world class faculty, dedicated staff members, extraordinary administrators, and exceptionally hardworking students. Good luck as you begin a new journey!

Michael Cunningham Associate Provost for Graduate Studies and Research Professor of Psychology and Africana Studies Suzanne and Stephen Weiss Presidential Fellow

ROLL WAVE WELCOME HOME

FINDING YOUR PLACE

A WO RD FRO M O U R PR E S I DE N T S

NE W ORLE ANS 1 01

56 L IV ING OFF C AM P US

TAL K I N G T U L ANE

59 FAVOR ITE STUDY SP OTS

This beautiful city is more than just beignets and Mardi Gras. Start learning about your new home.

What’s the difference between Richardson, Richardson, and Richardson? Find out here.

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F I N DI N G YO U R WAY Tips for navigating campus.

FINDING YOUR PEOPLE

From packing for move-in to living with roommates, we have you covered.

Fundamentals for students navigating the NOLA housing market.

Find the best coffee shops, quiet nooks, and outdoor classrooms. Student-tested, faculty-approved!

62 GET TING AROUND TOWN

Whether on foot, on bike, or by car, we can help you navigate your new city.

NE W ST U D E N T E S SE NT I ALS Just the basics.

L IV ING ON CAM P US

STAY R EADY

Safety is fundamental! A guide to the most important elements to student safety.

2 6 G E T T I N G I N VO LV E D 4 2 T RA N S F E R m a t i o n Advice for transfer students.

4 5 IN T E RN ATI O N AL ST U D E N T S Advice for international students.

4 6 G RA DUAT E ST U D E N T S

Advice from the Graduate and Professional Student Assocation (GAPSA).

4 8 FAC U LT Y R E FL ECT I O N S

Dr. John (Ray) Proctor III provides insight for your journey as a scholar.

Right, from top: Just outside Irby Residence Hall, a large phoenix canariensis palm tree commands the attention of passersby; Hibiscus bloom abundantly in the Louisiana Native Garden outside the Merryl and Sam Israel Jr. Environmental Sciences Building. Opposite, clockwise from top: A bird-of-paradise flower grows beneath the Newcomb Gate; The first week of spring is heralded by azaleas in full bloom in front of Howard-Tilton Memorial Library; Black-eyed Susans greet visitors to the Newcomb Pottery Garden in memory of Judith Henkin, dedicated in 2009 by the Glazer family to honor the artistic legacy of the Newcomb Pottery enterprise; A Southern magnolia blooms outside of Jones Hall.

LIVING YOUR BEST LIFE 66 N OURI S H YO U R M I N D, B O DY, A N D S PI R I T Figuring out how to to care for yourself is a challenge - let us help with a few tips.

W E A L L N E E D A L I T T L E H EL P F RO M OU R FR I E N D S All Tulanians are part of a vast support network. Learn how to care for yourself and others.

79 S U CC E S S !

Make your dreams reality with the help of Success Coaches and Peer Success Leaders.

80 F I R ST DAY O F SC H O O L V I BES From what to pack in your backpack to what to wear, we have your back for Day 1.

LAGNIAPPE 82

R ESOURCE HIGHL IGHTS

ES SENTIAL P ROGRAM S TO WATCH OUT FOR Mark your calendars!

WO RK I N G O N C AM P U S

A brief guide to student employment on campus.

88 R EFER ENCE: OFFICES & A B Cs 91

STAY CONNECTED

You don’t live in New Orleans, New Orleans lives in you. Start your NOLA journey with us.

Contributors RACHEL WEBER Editor EDITORIAL SUPPORT ANFERNEE MURRAY New Student & Leadership Programs DREW PEARSON New Student & Leadership Programs STAFF SUPPORT SIENNA ABDULAHAD Office of Multicultural Affairs TEL FRANCOIS BAILLIET Lavin-Bernick Center TRACEY BELLINA Campus Recreation ELAINE BROUSSARD Campus Health KATIE CANNELLA Lavin-Bernick Center AISHA CHAMPAGNE Newcomb Institute KIMBERLY CHARLESWORTH Student Success ANTHONY CILIBERTO Fraternity & Sorority Programs MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM Graduate Studies and Research GREG FEILING Lavin-Bernick Center DENISE FRAZIER Center for the Gulf South ANDRE HEBERT Housing and Residence Life KELSEY JANNERSON Goldman Center for Student Accessibility CHRISTIE KAHIL Academic Learning and Tutoring Center ALI LANGE Lavin-Bernick Center CRISTINA LAWSON Newcomb-Tulane College MICHELLE MIRPURI Campus Recreation COREY J. OLIVIER Religious Life Council DR. LAURA OSTEEN Campus Life PAT RANDOLPH Goldman Center for Student Accessibility PETEY PETERSON Office for Gender and Sexuality Diversity DR. DUSTY PORTER Student Affairs DR. JOHN (RAY) PROCTOR III Dept. of Theatre and Dance KELSEY ROSENBAUM Regional Campus Dietitian LIZ SCHAFER Fraternity & Sorority Programs HEATHER SEAMAN Lavin-Bernick Center LEE SKINNER Newcomb-Tulane College KATE SIMON Campus Services TOMIKA SMITH Center for Academic Equity MIRIAM TAYLOR Newcomb Art Museum CATHERINE TYNER Case Management & Victim Support Services LAUREN WETHERS Newcomb Institute PENNY WYATT Parent Programs ROSIE YATES Newcomb-Tulane College NEW STUDENT & LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS DR. KOURTNEY GRAY Director RACHEL WEBER Assistant Director ANDRES GONZALEZ Program Coordinator KATE MORANSKI Project Assistant, ’20 ANFERNEE MURRAY Project Assistant, ’19 DREW PEARSON Project Assistant, ’19 JO NAKIGGWE Project Assistant, ’21 JILLIAN GREENBERG Transfer Experience Intern, ’22 PHOENIX JACKSON First-Year Experience Intern, ’22 PATRICIA NOEL Leadership Intern, ’22 EMILY OH Marketing and Communications Intern, ’23

PHOTOGRAPHY SALLY ASHER Tulane Photographer PAULA BURCH-CELENTANO Tulane Photographer NATHAN TUCKER Nathan Tucker Photography STUDENT CONTRIBUTORS THEO MATHURIN ’23 STONE AGREN ’22 REAGAN MCKINNEY ’22 ASHER BANK ’22 RIMI MANDAL ’22 JACK BARRETT ’22 KENNEDY MOORE ’23 ANNIE BICEGO ’23 TRAN NGUYEN-PHUONG ’22 NICK BITONTI ’23 EVANGELINE BOWE ’22 GRACE PEARSON-THOMPSON ’23 JEWELL PRIM ’21 SYDNEY BROWN ’21 MAYA RAVAL ’23 CARISSA BRUTON ’23 JAMIE ROA ’22 RAYNA CARNER ’24 ELIZABETH ROMANTZ ’23 SUKI CHEUNG ’23 ERIC ROTHBART ’22 CHLOE COSTIGAN ’23 SOPHIA SCHLAGER ’21 KARINA DAVANZO ’23 MIA SCHNELLER ’22 SABRINA DILLON ’21 RACHEL SERFATY ’22 HELEN DOYLE ’23 ANNIKA SHAMACHAR ’22 LINDSEY DUBOSE ’22 ROGER SHEFFMAKER ’22 JACQUELINE EMA ’23 BEN SICHEL ’22 ZOE FRIESE ’24 SYDNEE SHERRICK ’23 NEL GANGULI ’23 TYLER SIMIEN ’23 ELISE GJERTSON ’22 KAY SO ’23 KAITLYN GOCAN ’22 IZZY SZYMURA ’23 MOLLY GRAHAM ’23 MARYAM TANVEER ’22 MADISON GREEN ’22 MAIYA TATE ’22 ORLY HIRSCH ’22 YIDING TIAN ’22 DONGZHU HONG ’22 MARY TYRRELL ’22 LINDSEY HOWELL ’22 JACQUELINE VAN SAVAGE ’23 PEYTON JERNIGAN ’22 ILLAHI VIRANI ’23 SHENU KATHYMOON ’21 KOBE WALKER ’22 JORDAN KIRSHLIV WEIK ’22 CLEMENCEAU ’23 MADI WYPYSKI ’23 ANNA LAIRD ’22 KENICHI YAMAGUCHI ’23 LAUREN LAKE ’22 JULIA ZACHMAN ’22 CHERISSA LINDSAY ’22 CUNKAI (LEO) ZHU ’22 JACQUELYNN MACKIE ’22 STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL STUDENT ASSOCIATION (GAPSA), RESIDENCE HALL ASSOCIATION (RHA), TULANE UNIVERSITY VIETNAMESE ASSOCIATION (TUVA), TULANE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS PROGRAMMING (TUCP), UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT GOVERNMENT (USG) CONTACT New Student & Leadership Programs Lavin-Bernick Center, Suite G11 6823 St. Charles Ave New Orleans, LA 70118-5645 orientation@tulane.edu 504-865-5180

A GUIDE TO THE GUIDE This guide has been designed to be a general introduction to Tulane. It is not comprehensive or exhaustive, but rather provides a general review of resources, information, and advice that may be helpful for new students. At the time of publication, all information in this guide is accurate to the best of our knowledge. All advice has come directly from students, faculty, and staff. None of the content in this guide is sponsored. Photos in the guide were taken 2013-2021. If you have questions or concerns about the guide, please contact the Office of New Student & Leadership Programs by email at orientation@tulane.edu.

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We asked hundreds of students for advice about all things Tulane, and they came through! As experts on the student experience, their tips are gold. You can find them throughout the guide. Tulane Student Class of ’21

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS Throughout this guide, look for boxes like this one listing student organizations by category or interest. Check out the full list at studentorgs.tulane.edu!

Check for links.like.this for more information about campus resources.

WELCOME HOME A F EW WO R D S F RO M O U R P RE S I D EN T S

Welcome to the Green Wave! Our names are Jamie Roa and Kobe Walker, and we are the Presidents of the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) and the Graduate and Professional Student Association (GAPSA), respectively. Our governing bodies collectively serve all undergraduate, graduate, and professional students to ensure that your student experience is the best that it can be. We are truly excited to have you join our student body and our wonderful Tulane community. Through collaborative efforts, USG and GAPSA aim to promote student engagement while maintaining health and safety. We aim to uplift the student voice while ensuring that you have opportunities to make memories at Tulane and in the city of New Orleans. If you ever have a question or concern, please feel free to reach out to us at usgpres@tulane.edu (Jamie) or gapsapres@tulane.edu (Kobe). We hope to see you out there! Roll Wave! JAMIE ROA (SHE/HER/HERS) Public Health and Political Science, Class of 2022 President Undergraduate Student Government KOBE WALKER (SHE/HER/HERS) MPH Health Policy, Class of 2022 President Graduate and Professional Student Association

N EW OR L EA NS 1 01 Falling in love with your new home HISTORY & CULTURE

Rather than a melting pot, New Orleans is a never-ending gumbo overflowing off the sides of the pot being served and shared across the table where everyone is welcome. To best describe a gumbo, one can imagine a stew served over rice featuring various meats, seafood, vegetables, and spices where all of the flavors are in conversation with one another. One ingredient is never featured heavily against another nor overpowers the meal entirely; rather, each complements and accentuates the next to heighten the taste even further. Similar to the origins of a gumbo, New Orleans takes everything offered and throws it together to make something beautiful when there was once nothing. It cannot be complete alone but needs to be shared in community. Our communities each have their stories to tell and have contributed to the beauty of the city as we know it today. New Orleans finds its roots in precolonial indigenous tribes such as the Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana, the Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana, the Jena Band of Choctaw Indians, and the Tunica-Biloxi Indian Tribe, whose land we stand upon and live within. From these roots grow stories of strength, celebration, hardship, hope, and love. The languages we speak, the shape of the city, the art that paints the city in bright colors and vivacious sounds, the meals and memories we share all trace histories to communities who found their home in the Big Easy: Indigenous, African, European, Latin American, Asian, Caribbean, and Creole. So, take your seat at the table and come hungry for all that New Orleans has to offer. We’ll make room!

HOPE & RES IL IEN C E

In New Orleans, we celebrate to remember to love life and not to take it for granted. As much warm sunlight and cool breezes we share, expect rainy days. New Orleans has known its share of hurricanes, tropical storms, pandemics, wars, man-made disasters, civil and social injustice, and loss. Tragedy is an unexpected expectation. Yet we find a way to not only survive but flourish and thrive. We find hope and strength in our neighbors and communities. Through each other’s support and compassion, we find new avenues to rebuild and come back stronger. We take lessons learned and remember what was lost. The city still heals from scars from decades of neglect and injustice only deepened by floods and trauma; yet there is still a refusal to surrender. Ask yourselves, during your time at Tulane, how will you be a part of New Orleans and spark this hope in yourself? How can you join a community of care to better support your neighbors and newfound friends? It can be as simple as asking, “How can I be of service?”

T E RMI NO LAGY PARISHES & WAR D S

Louisiana is comprised of 64 parishes (not counties); New Orleans is comprised of 17 wards (not districts). Tulane is located in Orleans parish, in the 14th ward.

N E UTRAL GROUND

Known elsewhere as a median, this is the grassy area between the paved areas on a boulevard. Named for the original Canal Street division between the American and Creole communities.

KR EWE

A Krewe is a social organization that puts on a parade or ball during Carnival season. Through all the glitter and beads, krewes also feel like community. Whether you parade or not, finding your krewe is essential.

TC H O U P I TOUL AS / C HO P AH TO O LAS /

Also known as Tchoup (“chop”), this road runs Uptown along the river.

C AL LIOP E / C AL EE O P E /

This street name rhymes with rope. If you ask for “Cal-lie-o-pea,” nobody will understand what street you’re looking for!

SHOTGUN

Usually part of a “double”--a single row house in which all rooms on one side are connected by a long single hallway-you can open the front door and shoot a gun straight through the back door, without hitting a single wall. The kitchen is situated in the rear to allow hot air and smoke to pass through without going through the rest of the house.

“WHO DAT? ”

A New Orleans Saints fan and a chant. “Who dat? Who dat? Who dat say dey gonna beat dem Saints?”

D R ES SED

Sandwiches served with lettuce, tomatoes and mayonnaise: “the works.”

P RALINE / P R AW’ LEEN /

Brown sugar pecan-filled candy patty. (Very sweet and so delicious you can’t eat just one!)

SNO BAL LS

You may have had snow cones before, but in New Orleans our sno balls are made of finely shaved ice and delicious cane syrup, making it the perfect summer treat. Figuring out your favorite sno ball flavor is essential. Luckily, there are sno ball stands within walking distance of campus!

BIG EASY

“The Big Easy” became the official nickname for New Orleans after a contest was run in the late 1960s. Historically, New Orleans has weathered difficult conditions, yellow fever, hurricanes, floods, wars, and just plain hard living. Being a survivor was something to celebrate. In addition, New Orleans is noted for an eclectic mix of cultures that have held onto their traditions and languages. If it’s fun, tastes good, and sounds right, then we’re all for it!

L AG N IAP P E / LAN YAP/ Something extra. A bonus or a gift.

MAPPIN G L AKE PONTCH ARTRAIN L AKEVIEW/ L AKEFRONT

NEW ORLE ANS E AST GENTILLY

METAIRIE

U P P ER N I N TH WARD

MID - CIT Y TREME

UPTOWN

M ARI GN Y/ BYWATER

LOWER NINTH WARD

CH FREN ER RT A U Q D OW N TOW N / CBD WA RE H O U S E ALGIER S D I ST RI CT G A RD E N D I ST RI CT

WEST B ANK

W EST BA NK There are two sides of the Mississippi River, but due to its curve and that it empties into the Gulf of Mexico it can be confusing to understand which side is which. Tulane and the Greater New Orleans (GNO) area is located on the East Bank (located on the eastern bank of the Mississippi). The West Bank is located on the western bank of the Mississippi, but on the east side of the city. The sun always rises on the West Bank. M ETA I RI E A suburb of New Orleans, Metairie includes the airport and lots of commercial business along Veterans Memorial Boulevard (also knows as “Vets”). Want to go to Target? Craving Chili’s? Hopping on a plane at MSY? You’ll be heading to Metairie. N ORTH SHOR E

Across the 23-mile Lake Ponchartrain Causeway (the longest continuous bridge over water in the world) sits Mandeville, also known as the Northshore.

N E I G H B O R H O O DS UP TOWN M ID - C IT Y L AKEV IEW GENTIL LY NEW OR L EANS EA ST NINTH WA RD G AR D EN D ISTRI CT D OWNTOWN / CB D WAR EHOUSE D ISTRI CT TR EM E FR ENCH QUA RTER M AR IGNY/ BYWATER ALGIER S

U N FATHOM ABL E CIT Y: A NEW OR L EANS ATLA S

Want to learn more about New Orleans space, history, and culture? Check out this collection of essays and maps by Rebecca Solnit and Rebecca Snecker, director of the New Orleans Center for the Gulf South at Tulane.

CH ECK IT OUT ! THE F LY On the edge of the Mississippi River, this area to the south of campus is a great place to hang out with friends and enjoy a beautiful view! AUDUBON PAR K Whether you like to ride your bike, roller skate, run, jog, or walk, Audubon Park is the perfect place to spend the afternoon. FRE RE T STR E E T

You’ll find this street in the middle of the uptown campus. Follow it to the east to find coffee shops, boutiques, and lots of delicious restaurants. Take your time and look around - there are lots of cool murals along this street!

MA PL E ST R E E T

From the uptown campus, cross Broadway and head west to find lots of wonderful coffee shops and eateries!

OAK ST RE E T

Live music, bookstores, cute shops, and restaurants. What more could you want?!

ST. C HA RL E S AV E This iconic avenue is beloved by tourists and locals alike. During Halloween, take a stroll along St. Charles to see amazing decorated homes. CR E S C E N T PAR K

Want to get away from campus for a bit? Crescent Park runs along the river from the French Quarter to the Bywater and is a great spot to take a break, relax, and enjoy the scenery.

CI T Y PA RK Home to the oldest grove of mature live oak trees in the world, City Park is a beautiful breath of fresh air. Stop by to visit the New Orleans Botanical Garden, the New Orleans Museum of Art, City Putt, and so much more. Butterflies and beignets abound - don’t miss this gem! ART G A L L E R I E S & M U SE U M S

Amazing local art is all around us - from the lightboxes painted by Community Visions Unlimited to the murals across the city. Take time and explore small pop ups, galleries, and museums. Some favorites are Studio Be, the Ogden Museum of Southern Art, and the Contemporary Arts Center. Check out the monthly Art Market in Palmer Park and the annual Art for Art’s Sake event on Magazine Street in October.

YO UR FAVO R I T E SP OT Explore this big, beautiful city and find the places that feel best for you. Maybe that will be a bookstore in the Marigny, a museum in the Arts District, or a cozy coffee shop in Mid-City. Whether this is your first time in NOLA or have lived here your whole life, find the people and places that make New Orleans feel like home.

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PLEASE. GET. OFF. CAMPUS! You are in one of the most interesting and unique cities in this country, so make sure you venture out of this 1-mile bubble. Rachel Serfaty ’22

TA L K I NG T U LA NE GIB SON

A Building & A Portal In Gibson Hall you will find the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. On gibson. tulane.edu, you will find all things Tulane. From your class schedule to your Splash Card balance, you will find it here!

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RIPT IDE

Our beloved mascot Frequently seen at athletic events and major Tulane events, Riptide is not only our mascot but also a campus celebrity. Everyone needs a selfie with this particular pelican before they graduate - be on the look out for your moment with Riptide!

TH E T UL AN E HUL L ABALOO The Eyes and Ears of the Tulane Community

Check out the campus newspaper by picking up a copy or visiting tulanehullabaloo.com.

S PL AS H C ARD Your Tulane ID

Your Splash Card is essential! Keep it with you at all times, even if you think you won’t need it. You will use it to pay for meals, to get into residence halls, to print documents on campus, and get into Tulane events. If you ever lose you card, deactivate it online by logging into Gibson (see left!) to make sure no one can find it and use all your Splash Cash.

CANVAS

Your Class Website This is the online portal for academic work. You will find syllabi, take quizzes, and submit assignments on your class’ Canvas page.

HIGH PRIO RIT Y PERIOD And Conduct Consequences

During certain times of the year, like move-in and emergency closures, the university will be in a High Priority period. If you choose to engage in behavior that violates the Code of Student Conduct during any High Priority time, the consequences will be more severe. Your hearing will be expedited and you will face an additional charge for failing to comply. If you are found responsible for conduct violations, you will be placed on disciplinary probation, which may preclude you from serving in a leadership position in a student organization, participating in sorority or fraternity recruitment, or studying abroad. You should always follow the Code of Student Conduct, but be extra mindful during High Priority times!

MONEY, P LE A S E ! MEA L SW I P E S

Also called “swipes,” these can be used at the Commons, Commons To Go, Drawing Board To Go, and all three Tulane Food Trucks. (Pro tip: the food trucks are delicious! Roulez, Viet-Nomie’s and Global Mobile are go-tos for hungry students on the go.)

WAVE BU C K $

These are on-campus retail dollars that can be spent like cash at any Tulane Dining Services retail location, including the LBC Food Court, the Drawing Board Cafe, PJ’s Coffee, and the food trucks. Want to get some fries from WOW? You’ll use Wavebuck$.

NO L A B UC K $

These can be spent like cash at specific off-campus locations. Check out diningservices.tulane.edu for a complete list of locations. Want to get a pizza from Domino’s? You’ll use NOLAbuck$.

SP LA S H C A SH

Your Splash Cash can be used like a debit card on campus and all NOLAbuck$ locations. You’ll use Splash Cash to print after you used your printing allowance and can use it at Tulane vendors like the LBC Food Court, Tulane Bookstore, and Technology Connection.

PR I N T C RED I T

To print on campus, you will need print credits or Splash Cash. Each semester, undergraduate students receive a $25.00 printing allowance. If you need to print more, add Splash Cash to your card. Black and white copies are $0.10/ page; color copies are $0.70.

F IN DI N G YO U R WAY I NTE RACTIVE M AP

For the first few weeks on campus, you might struggle to find your way around. Between the three Richardson buildings, two Woldenbergs, and the confusion that is the A-quad, it’s totally normal to feel a bit lost. Luckily, the campus Interactive Map is here to help get you back on track! Just go to admission.tulane.edu/map and you’ll be on your way in no time! (You might want to bookmark this one.)

Rue Orleans

Orleans U P TOWN

F RE R E T Running through the middle of campus, Freret separates the academic quad (A-Quad) from the more residential part of campus. Along Freret you will find the Rohr Chabad Jewish Student Center, the Navy ROTC building, and many restaurants and coffee shops. BROADWAY

On the western end of the Uptown campus behind Newcomb Hall, Broadway is home to the Goldie and Morris Mintz Center for Jewish Life, Tulane Hillel, and many fraternity and sorority houses.

W I L LOW Running perpendicular to Broadway, Willow is known for the PJ’s Coffee near Décou-Labat Residences and is a common spot for ride-share pick ups. Between Willow and Claiborne you will find many athletic facilities, including the Reily Student Recreation Center, Brown Field, Yulman Stadium, Turchin Stadium, and more! ST. C H AR L E S To the south of the academic quad, St. Charles separates the uptown campus from Audubon Park. Head here to visit Gibson Hall, catch the streetcar, or take a stroll down the avenue to see beautiful old homes. C L AI B O R N E On the northern end of the Uptown campus, you will follow this road to get on I-10, head to Elmwood, or go downtown. Be careful when trying to cross this six-lane speedway! Mc AL I ST E R

This is the main pedestrian walkway that runs between the LBC and the business school, up to Freret. Here you will find student organizations tabling and will inevitably run into friends. Stop and say hi!

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C AN AL ST. This is not only an iconic street in New Orleans, but is also the northern boundary of the downtown campus. You can find here the New Orleans BioInnovation Center, the University Medical Center, the Tidewater building and the streetcar line. T UL AN E AV E . Stroll along this street and you’ll find the Tulane Medical Center, the JBJ Health & Environmenal Research Building, and much more! POY D RAS

The southern boundary of downtown campus, everything can be found between here and Canal!

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RICH A RDS ON, R I C H AR D S O N, & R IC HAR D SON

The Richardson building is located in the middle of the academic quad and is home to the Center for Intercultural Life and the Center for Academic Equity. The Richardson Memorial building is also on the academic quad and is home to the School of Architecture and the Drawing Board cafe. The Caroline Richardson building is located next to the Student Health Center, across from Warren Residence Hall. It is practically inevitable that you will go to the wrong building at some point - bond with your classmates over the collective confusion.

HOW I E-T & T I LTO N M E M O R I AL

Howie-T is the nickname for the Howard Tilton Memorial Library (also occasionally known as HTML). Tilton Memorial Hall is home to the Amistad Research Center and is a classroom building on the academic quad, located next to Gibson Hall. Double check your class schedule to make sure you go to the right building!

NE WCOMB, N E WCO M B, NE WCOM B!

Newcomb-Tulane College (NTC) is the home of the undergraduate academic experience - regardless of their program, all Tulane students start at NTC. Newcomb Institute focuses on gender equity in the 21st century, building on the legacy of Newcomb College. Newcomb Hall is #44 an academic building close to JL and Greenbaum residence halls. In front of Newcomb Hall is the Newcomb Quad and to its side is the beautiful Newcomb Art Museum.

Irby House

NOR M A N M AY E R & M AY E R R ESID ENC E HAL L The former is an academic building; the latter is, of course, a residence hall.

HEB E RT I S P RO N O U N C E D E Y- BEAR

Please don’t ask upperclassmen how long it took them to figure this out.

Residence Hall Housing and Residence Life Office

TULANE TUNES SIDE A

CAMPUS SOUNDTRACK CHECK OUT THE NEWCOMB DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC FOR ACADEMIC AND PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES

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TUMB Spirit of the Green Wave

THE HULLABALOO CHEER

A ONE, A T WO, A H ELLU VA H UL L AB ALO O A H U LL A BA LO O R AY R AY A H U LL A BA LO O R AY R AY HOORAY- H O O R AY VA R S VAR S T E E AY TEE AY, TEE AY VA R S VAR S T E E AY TU L A N E!

ALMA MATER

We p ra i s e t h ee f o r t h y p a st, O Alma Mate r ! Th y h a nd h a t h d o n e i t s wor k fu ll fai th fu lly. Th e i n cen s e o f t h y s pi ri t h as asce n de d A n d f i lled Am eri c a f rom se a to se a! Ol ive G reen a n d B lue! We love t h e e ! P led g e we n ow o ur fe alt y tr u e W h ere t h e t rees a re e ve r gre e n e st, W h ere t h e s k i es a re pu re st blu e . H ea r us n ow, O Tula n e , h e ar u s, As we p ro ud ly s i n g to th e e ! Ta ke f ro m us o ur h ea r t s’ de vot i on, Th i n e we a re a n d t h i n e sh all be !

FIGHT SONG

Gre e n Wa ve G reen Wa ve, Ha t s o f f to t h ee. We ’re o ut to Figh t f i g h t f i g h t Fo r o u r v i c to r y. S h o u t to t h e s k i es Our G re e n Wa ve w a r c ri es .

Th e brave st we ’ll de fy. Hold t h at li n e for O li ve an d B lu e . We w i ll che e r for you . S o Fi gh t, fi gh t, old Tu lane Fi ght on to v i ctor y.

TULANE MARCHING BAND

From f ootba l l ga m es to M a rd i G ras p a ra d e s a n d b e yon d , th e Tula ne Un iver sit y M a rc h in g Ba n d b r i n g s t h e s e s on g s and more to l if e. Lea r n m o re a t tu la n eb a n d.o rg / t u m b .

N EW ST U DEN T E S SE NT IA LS ORI E NTATI O N

First-time first-year and transfer students will attend Spring Orientation during January 2022! During the time between move-in and the first day of class, you will attend campus programs that will help you adjust to Tulane, learn more about campus, and get to know your classmates. Make the most of this time before classes start to really show up, connect with the people around you, and start off your Tulane career right. Your Spring Wave Leader is a returning student who will guide you through Orientation and support you through your first few weeks on campus - they are an awesome go-to person for all your questions! Graduate and professional students: Your academic programs coordinate their own, personalized orientations - connect with your graduate advisor for more information.

R E ADI NG PROJECT

Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi is the NTC Reading Project selection for the incoming Class of 2025. Transcendent Kingdom is a beautifully written narrative centered around a family of Ghanaian immigrants living in the contemporary South. The novel follows the main character, Gifty, a PhD candidate studying neuroscience, on her quest to make sense of the hardships she sees in her daily life through her own academic pursuits. Transcendent Kingdom tells a story of resilience and self-authorship, all while speaking to larger themes of race, mental health and wellbeing, family, spirituality, academic scholarship, and loss, largely within the context of higher education. Gyasi’s approach enthralls readers and inspires us all to consider what drives our own pursuits in life. Bring your copy of Transcendent Kingdom to Spring Orientation for the Reading Project discussion!

Visit orientation.tulane.edu for the full Spring Orientation schedule and New Student Checklist.

ICEBRE AKER RE ADINES S

new student checklist

SUBMIT IMPORTANT RECORDS COMPLETE LEARNING MODULES ENROLL IN OR OPT OUT OF HEALTH INSURANCE SIGN UP FOR DINING PLAN REVIEW MOVE-IN GUIDE UPLOAD SPLASH CARD PHOTO

& MORE!! A RO W GE T YO UR DU CK S IN cklis t at Check out the full New Student Che t-checklists orientation.tulane.edu/new-studen

During the first few weeks of school you will be asked to participate in ice breaker activities to get to know everyone better. Whether you relish or dread these moments to talk about yourself, they will be a staple of your college experience. Lean into the discomfort and take a few minutes to prepare your answers:

FUN FACTS

Have at least three fun facts at the ready.

T WO TRUTH S & A LI E

This game has you share three items two that are true, one that is a lie - and challenges the group to determine which is the lie. Make sure your delivery doesn’t give it away!

A FOOD WITH TH E SAM E FIR ST LET TER AS YOUR NAME

A classic name game. Are you Avocado Ashley? Roti Rachel? Hotdog Henry?

AN ADJ ECTI VE WI TH THE SAM E FI R ST L ET TER AS YO UR NAM E

See above. Are you Creative Cathy? Cool Curtis? Casual Cornelius?

FAVOR ITE TH I N GS

Be ready to share (and perhaps defend) your favorite: color, book, movie, TV show, thing about New Orleans, etc.

WHY TUL A N E?

A go-to ice breaker question!

SA Y MY NAME

MY NAME Y SA

A DD YOUR CHOSE N N AM E AN D PRON OUN S TO GIB S O N

Log in to Gibson Online at gibson.tulane.edu. Click on the student tab and select the link, Update Chosen Name and/or chosen Pronoun, on the left side of the page under Records. Learn more about names and pronouns at registrar.tulane.edu/chosen-name-and-pronoun.

TOP TI PS

Remember to have a positive mindset! The transition to college can be challenging for some but having a good outlook on this new phase in your life is crucial. Remind yourself that you are not alone- everyone is new and in the same boat! Get excited! You are about to embark on this new journey in your life at an amazing school in a great city!

FOR SPRING STUDENTS

Advice from Rimi Mandal (’22), Cherissa Lindsay (’22), and other spring students.

Take the time to meet other Spring Scholars. Everyone in the cohort is new to college and has the same fears of meeting friends and joining clubs. Reach out to your fellow Spring Scholars! It is helpful to have familiar faces before stepping onto campus second semester. You can find people who are doing similar things as you first semester, whether that is going abroad, taking a gap semester, or staying at home. This way you can find someone in the same boat as you and can relate with each other on your experiences. Don’t be afraid that you will not find friends. Tulane has a wide range of people with different cutures, interests, and ideas. You will find the people that you get along with. The people that you become friends with your first year will not necesarily be around until your senior year. But you will find the people that stick around for a lifetime.

Check your emails often about Spring Scholar information. The emails sent are super informative and provided me with helpful information about my transition to college. I felt prepared coming to college thanks to these emails. Know that you are cared about here!

The person you come as is not the same person you leave as. You grow, learn, become more responsible, educated, and well-versed for the things that you are going to do in the future. Not only will you change and become better but your interests may change such as your major/minors. Do not let this get you down. Many people find their interests by taking a class and realizing it is a great fit for them and what they want to do in the future. Don't believe everything on social media. Everyone has had to transition to Tulane and transitions aren't always perfect.

You deserve to be at Tulane and remember, Tulane chose you for a reason!

Look into activities, organizations, or clubs you are interested in joining when coming to campus. This will allow you to become involved right away. WaveSync is a great resource to utilize to find out what each organization has to offer. Joining clubs made me feel more immersed in the Tulane community.

Get involved as soon as you arrive! The Spring activities expo will take place a few weeks into the new semester, be sure to join clubs and learn about different organizations that you would be interested in joining.

Don't get too hung up on meeting your best friend. Take this semester to get settled in at the University, explore New Orleans, and find what your interests are! You'll meet so many amazing people during your time at Tulane.

Use Orientation as a time to meet potential roommates. I know that you just arrived on campus but room selection for the upcoming school year is coming up!

GET TING INVOLVED Tips for starting a successful year A WO RD O F ADVICE

There are tons of ways to get involved at Tulane, but the best way is your way. You can dive in immediately by signing up for clubs that interest you at the Student Activities Expo, go it slow by reaching out to a few choice organizations on studentorgs.tulane.edu, connect with academics by reaching out to professors to learn about potential research opportunities, or focus on social organizations like Greek Life or affinity groups. Choose your own adventure. It might not look like your roommate’s or friend’s, but it will be yours. And remember: involvement is a journey. You don’t have to do forever what you do first. Check out some wise words from current Tulane students on what makes their campus involvement special.

5 THINGS TU KNOW

about getting involved

1 it takes time to find your fit! keep exploring new clubs and 2 opportunities throughout your time on campus. sometimes the best things are found in the most unexpected 3 places! experiment and explore - you might just strike gold. all you have to do is show up! you don’t have to be president 4 of an organization to be a campus leader. the best way is your way! there is no right way to get 5 involved. follow your heart and chart your own path. your peers are here to help! ask your wave leader, resident advisor, peer mentor, and friends for advice.

STU D ENT ORG A N IZ AT IO N S There are over 300 Registered Student Organizations on campus! Review the full list on studentorgs.tulane.edu and check out WaveSync for more information about each organization.

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Go to the Activities Expo in the beginning of each semester so you can see all the clubs and sign up for anything that interests you. You’ll get emails about their events and then you can pick and choose your clubs later on. But only stick to, like, 3-4 after a trial period, otherwise you’ll be overwhelmed. Suki Cheung ’23

I recommend taking advantage of all the opportunities that student organizations offer in the fall to get involved on campus and in the greater New Orleans community. These are great ways to meet new people who share common interests and expand your horizons. Elizabeth Romantz ’23 Get involved in as much as you can early on, you can always pick the ones you feel most passionate about and stick with those later! Julia Zachman ’22

STUDENT ACTIVITIES EXPO

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 6 WAVESYN C This is the online portal for student activities. Student organizations and campus offices have pages you can join and there are always tons of events happening on campus. Browsing WaveSync is a great way to find events or organizations that you may want to join.

EVEN TS.TUL AN E . E D U Check out campus events all in one place!

GEAUX VOT E !

Political involvement in NOLA and at home Your voice matters! Whether you are registered to vote here or at home, getting involved in your community is an important part of being a global citizen. Visit GeauxVote.com to register online, view polling information, find out what ward you are in, see a sample ballot, and more. Want to get involved in on-campus organizing? Check out studentorgs.tulane.edu for student organizations and events!

UNDE RGRADUAT E ST UDEN T G OV ERN M EN T

USG serves all undergraduate students to make their time at Tulane the best it can be. We advocate on behalf of the student body and strive to constantly improve the undergraduate experience for all Tulanians. Further, USG communicates the will of the student body to the University administration and to the greater Tulane community. The Undergraduate Student Government consists of an Executive Board, Cabinet, Council Chairs, Liaisons, and elected Senators, each elected by their school’s constituents. Want to get involved? Join a committee: Academic Affairs Campus Services Constitution and Bylaw Review Diversity, Inclusivity, and Equity Finance Public Affairs Student Safety Student Body Administrative Council Civic Engagement Student Life Student Health and Wellness Sustainability Sexual Violence Prevention and Response COVID-19 Response

STUDENT GOVERNANCE A.B. FREEMAN STUDENT GOVERNMENT ARCHITECTURE STUDENT GOVERNMENT PUBLIC HEALTH UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT GOVERNMENT SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS GOVERNMENT SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING STUDENT GOVERNMENT UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT GOVERNMENT GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL STUDENT ASSOCIATION

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PUBLIC SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS COMMUNITY SUPPORT

ALPHA PHI OMEGA BEST BUDDIES BRIDGING GENERATIONS CACTUS ACADEMY CIRCLE-K CLUB OF TULANE (TCK) FOOD JUSTICE ADVOCATES FOOD RECOVERY NETWORK GREEN CLUB HABITAT FOR HUMANITY HEARTS FOR THE HOMELESS NEW ORLEANS PROJECT HEAL ROTARACT TULANE STRONG CITY NOLA TRASH TO TREASURE TULANE ALTERNATIVE BREAKS TULANE FOR UNICEF TULANE SPECIAL OLYMPICS TULANE UNITED FOR AUTISM TULANE UNIVERISTY DANCE MARATHON (TUDM) TULANE UNIVERSITY SERVICE-DOG TRAINING AND EDUCATION PROGRAM (TUSTEP) TULANE UNIVERSITY SCIENTIFIC VOLUNTEERING AND RESEARCH INITIATIVE WAVES FOR WARRIORS

YOUTH

ACEING AUTISM AFTER-SCHOOL NEWCOMB TUTORING AFTER SCHOOL ALLIES (ASA) ELEMENTARY OUTREACH CLUB (ELMO) ROOTS OF MUSIC ACADEMIC TUTORING SWIM 4 SUCCESS

HEALTH

BE THE MATCH TULANE FOUNDATION FOR INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL RELIEF OF CHILDREN NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS (NAMI) TULANE GIFT OF LIFE TULANE ORGAN DONORS ASSOCATION

P U B L I C S E RV I C E Public service is central to the Tulane experience. Since 2006, Tulane students have contributed over 2.5 million hours to community engagement initiatives in New Orleans and around the world. Whether you are fulfilling your Service Learning Requirement, getting involved in a campus organization focused on service, or joining a local group to engage with greater New Orleans, public service will be a big part of life as a Tulanian. The Center for Public Service has incredible resources and opportunites for students to get connected. Want to get involved? Check out the Community Action Council of Tulane University Students (CACTUS). As Tulane University’s oldest and largest community service organization, CACTUS facilitates all service projects and organizations on campus in addition to sponsoring campus-wide service events. Check out the organizations within the CACTUS umbrella!

Visit cps.tulane.edu to learn more about the Center for Public Service.

S E RV I C E LEA RN IN G Tulane places a large emphasis on being able to give back to the community that is home to our institution. Through service learning courses, students can apply what they learn in classes to the way they serve the greater New Orleans community. Students find avenues to complete their service learning projects through a variety of courses and sites around the city. Learn more about service learning courses and requirements at cps.tulane.edu/academics/service-learning-course

S USTAI NA BI LIT Y ON CAMP US

Sustainability matters to Tulanians. We get only one planet, and we have to treat it kindly. That’s why offices like Dining Services and the Office of Sustainability work every day to reduce our emissions, source foods and materials thoughtfully, promote recycling, and more. The Tulane Climate Action Plan is working toward carbon neutrality by 2050 - check out some of things that help us get there.

REU SAB LE B AGS & B OT T L ES

Thanks to student advocacy, all Tulane University dining and bookstore locations charge $0.15 for single-use bags and encourage us to consider how daily actions impact our environmental footprint. Bring your own reusable bag or opt not to use a bag when you can. Revenue collected from this charge goes towards university sustainability initiatives. As you move around campus, you will find many filtered water bottle filling stations. Carry a reusable bottle and enjoy unlimited filtered water from hands-free water bottle filling stations!

REC YC L IN G & WAST E REDUCTIO N

Uptown and downtown campuses recycle the following materials: aluminum cans, plastic bottles (#1 and #2), paper, and cardboard. Whether you are in a residence hall, dining area, or academic building, recycling bins are nearby. There are even special bins during Mardi Gras season to recycle beads! Recyclable: Metal cans, flattened cardboard, paper, plastic bottles (#1, #2) NOT Recyclable: Plastic and syrofoam containers, plastic bags, pizza boxes Not on campus? Check out this guide to recycling in New Orleans.

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LO CALLY SOURCE D A N D S USTAIN ABL E DIN IN G

Dining Services works closely with local produce distributors to maximize the fruits and vegetables purchased from local farms. 90% of the resident dining food is created from scratch and made in-house. Fresh produce served across campus comes directly from local farmers in Louisiana and Mississippi. All seafood served across campus is sustainably sourced with a focus on supporting seasonal Louisiana Seafood. All deli meats served in the Dining Room at the Commons, The Drawing Board Cafe, and Pickles are hormone, gluten- and antibiotic-free. They only use Louisiana Legacy Beef which is locally sourced from Louisiana and utilizes only local dairy farms who do not use any rBST, recombinant bovine somatotropin, a type of artificial growth hormone that increases milk production. Tulane Dining is also pivoting towards more plant-based options, with a vegan or vegetarian dish offered at every station in the Commons.

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

STU DENT INITATIVES

Through the Undergraduate Student Government Sustainability Committee, various student organizations focused on environmental activism, or other projects, students are actively working to improve sustainability on campus. Current initiatives include bringing solar panels to campus and implementing a composting program.

Check out The Office of Sustainability for more resources, including the Student Green Guide.

FOOD JUSTICE ADVOCATES FOOD RECOVERY NETWORK GREEN CLUB RAGS TO RESOURCES SUNRISE MOVEMENT TULANE TRASH TO TREASURE TULANE GREEN MEDICINE INITIATIVE VEGGIE CLUB

l e ad er sh ip f rame w o rk

At Tulane, we know that every student has the potential to be a leader. Leadership is a process through which you can develop your capacity to become an ethical and effective agent of change. As a student, you will move through this process building competencies and practicing skills to create positive social change. Leadership development on campus emphasizes the following tenets:

A S E N SE O F P O S SIBIL IT Y

Ethical and effective leadership requires a commitment to living in a state of possibility, where there is a healthy sense of one’s personal power to effect positive change.

SE L F-AWAR E NES S

Ethical and effective leadership requires an awareness of one’s self, one’s identities, one’s values, and one’s place in the world.

SO C I AL CO NSCIOUSNES S & C IV IC M IND ED NES S

Ethical and effective leadership requires a commitment to the welfare of others and an understanding of how power, privilege, and structural inequality operate in local and global contexts.

E M PAT H I C & REC IP ROCAL R EL ATIONSHIP S

Ethical and effective leadership requires a commitment to fostering empathy in one’s self and others as a means of developing meaningful, inclusive, and reciprocal relationships in one’s sphere of influence.

V I SI O N

Ethical and effective leadership requires a commitment to fostering creative, collaborative, and synergistic visions that will promote positive social change.

ACT I O N AB L E P L ANS

Ethical and effective leadership requires a commitment to collaboratively developing action-plans that are thoughtfully carried out in community.

R E FL ECT I O N & AS SES SM ENT

Ethical and effective leadership requires a commitment to engaging in both selfreflection of one’s growth and assessment of one’s progress and work. Evolution occurs through the application of self-reflection and assessment to enhancing and further developing one’s leadership capacity.

RESOURCE HIGHLIGHT

THE C A RO LY N B AR BER PI ERR E CEN T ER FO R I NTE RCU LT U RA L L IF E Welcome to the Carolyn Barber Pierre Center for Intercultural Life. Our mission is to successfully retain underrepresented students throughout their time at the university. Our work goes beyond simply appreciating diversity and increasing awareness. We actively center the experiences and voices of those who have been marginalized, while promoting accountability that changes the campus culture transforming Tulane into a place where all students can thrive. Our Center includes The Office of Multicultural Affairs, The Office for Gender & Sexual Diversity and Religious Life at Tulane and is located in the Richardson Building in suite 101. The Carolyn Barber Pierre Center for Intercultural Life (CIL): Serves as a safe haven that was designed for you to be seen, heard, radically loved, and nurtured. Consistently advocates for your concerns, wants, and needs while helping you navigate challenges you may face Provides opportunities to demonstrate that Tulane values your identities and contributions as individuals as you share your identities with the world Engages the entire campus community to invest in a culture of inclusion and equity Promotes a sense of purpose, personal conviction, and meaningful ways to understand and situate yourself in connection with others in the world Consults with academic and administrative departments in implementing anti-racist, socially just and equitable policies, programs, and practices transforming Tulane into a place where all students can thrive. Through our legacy of demonstrated intentional engagement on campus and throughout the New Orleans community, The Carolyn Barber Pierre Center for Intercultural Life will be a key contributor to sustaining equity at Tulane and beyond. Through the collective work of our offices, we will empower all students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community partners in their pursuit of mutual liberation that counters the effects of anti-Black racism and other forms of oppression in our lives, for the sake of our own humanity.

MAKE YOU R S E LF AT H O M E

Take up space and know you will be grounded and centered.

STOP BY RICHARDSON

The Carolyn Barber Pierre Center for Intercultural Life is a comfortable space on the first floor of the Richardson Building (Academic Quad) that has a lounge for students to drop in and relax any time. There you will also find the staff of the Office for Gender and Sexual Diversity (OGSD), the Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA), and Religious Life. Students may reserve the multipurpose room for meetings. We are currently located on the first floor of the Richardson Building on the academic quad in suite 105.

RELAXATION AND MEDITATION LOUNGE

The Relaxation Suite is located next to the Office on the first floor of the Richardson Building in the Center for Intercultural Life (Suite 105). The space is available to anyone who needs a quiet space to reflect, pray, meditate, or just be. On Thursdays the space is reserved for self-care massages from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Feel free to drop in during normal business hours. If you would like to access the room for prayer please send your name and Splash Card number to sabdulahad@tulane.edu to be added to the list of approved users and you can tap in anytime you need to.

MOSAIC LOUNGE

The Mosaic Lounge is located on the ground floor of Warren Hall, beside Weatherhead Hall and is a designated safe space for LGBTQ+ students. Inside the Mosaic Lounge you will find safer sex supplies, internet access, a TV, DVD player, movies, games, books, information, and much more. Student organizations often hold meetings and study breaks here. LGBTQ+ students may request card access by emailing ogsd@tulane.edu.

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The Center for Intercultural Life is here for you to help you do your best on this campus. Don’t be afraid to go there and make use of the resources that they have. Theo Mathurin ’23

PE ER MEN TO R S & AM BA S S A D OR S Spaces for coalition building and affirmation.

REQUEST A PEER MENTOR

The Peer Mentor Program is a student-led, peer-advisor program that provides support for interested first- year and transfer students at Tulane University. Request a mentor today.

MEET THE AMBASSADORS

The Ambassadors program is designed to help students explore the benefits of integrating academic excellence, professional development, and intercultural competence into their lives. Ambassadors also staff the Center for Intercultural Life and support programming that centers BIPOC and QT communities on campus. They serve as the blueprint for thriving in an inclusive environment on the Tulane University campus. Each Ambassador demonstrates their holistic development through advocacy and practical service, to blaze a path for future Tulanians seeking a similar experience. By integrating academic interests and a commitment to social justice and inclusion, Ambassadors will design programs and projects to engage with current students, faculty, staff, alumni and members of the New Orleans community. There are currently 10 positions available to serve in OMA and OGSD. Ambassadors also staff the Center for Intercultural Life and support programming that centers BIPOC and QT communities on campus. Stop by the Center to meet Ambassadors or email them to learn more about the program.

Visit intercultural.tulane.edu for more information about the Center for Intercultural Life.

O F F I C E OF M U LT I C U LT U RA L A F FA IR S ( O M A) OUR MISSION

The Office of Multicultural Affairs works to employ critical race theory, student development theories, and a social justice framework. We use a trauma-informed lens infused with radical love to counter the effects of oppression and empower students to thrive. In order to achieve our vision we value trust, care, quality, equity, and authenticity. OMA models being an environment where students, faculty, staff and alumni can collaborate to co-create and sustain an engaged and equitable learning community.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

We believe that building and sustaining community is a central part of the college experience for all students. For students who have been historically marginalized, it was finding community that helped them persist, graduate, and become part of an active community of engaged alumni.

DECOLONIZED LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

We believe that the labor of leadership should not rest on the efforts of a few students, but a larger collective of horizontal leaders with common goals. Our aspiration for all students to develop as strong leaders is rooted in building coalitions, resisting internalized oppression, and working collectively for sustainable change in our society.

ADVOCACY

Advocacy is central to our mission and we work with students individually and collectively to address issues of bias, discrimination, and marginalization at all levels of the university. We also build and maintain partnerships with various campus departments to advocate with all students.

CULTURAL IDENTITY DEVELOPMENT

Our worldviews are shaped by our lived experiences and cultural connections. Many students have been socialized by their own families and communities and an aspect of that socialization is cultural. Our office seeks to affirm the cultural identity development of students to help them stay grounded and empower them to thrive holistically.

SOCIAL JUSTICE EDUCATION

The entire campus community must work to build and sustain an environment that was designed for the success of all students. This work begins with understanding social justice, racial justice, and liberation. We offer spaces to learn common language and terminology, engage in intergroup dialogue, and explore resources that include the work of subject matter experts who create theory and best practices through lived experience as well as research.

WEDNESDAYS WITH THE O 12 PM | RICHARDSON BUILDING EVERY WEDNESDAY

for the culture. for the community. Food is one of the many ways people come together, share their culture, and build community. Get a taste of NOLA’s global cuisine and learn about food from local vendors. We serve diverse cuisine from a variety of local entrepreneurs. One week you may try something you may have never tasted. The next you may see your favorite comfort food on the menu!

INTERCULTURAL LEADERSHIP RETREAT

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As a freshman, The Leadership Retreat was one of my first major experiences with The Center. The trip helped me solidify many friendships as well as mentorships with people from Tulane. I felt that I could relate to so many people on the retreat but I also learned about our differences and how they are just as beautiful. The Retreat was refreshing but it also motivated me to succeed here at Tulane, especially with the help of the support system I gained from The Leadership Retreat. Jewell Prim ’21

O F FICE FOR GE NDE R AN D S E XUA L D I V E R S IT Y ( O GSD ) OUR MISSION

The Office for Gender & Sexual Diversity strives for Queer & Trans Liberation rooted in anti-racism, accessibility, and decolonization. We serve students, faculty, staff, alumni and are accountable to the Queer and Trans communities in New Orleans. We do this by: Fostering Community (Tulane and broader communities): OGSD works to create a community that is sustained by honoring our diverse values, contributions, and experiences while centering those who hold multiple marginalized identities in the LGBTQ+ community. Accountability: OGSD believes part of personal growth and creating deep connections requires accountability to yourself, your peers, and your community especially in how you reflect on and navigate your privileged identities. Identity Exploration: OGSD provides resources, programs, and spaces for students, faculty, staff, and alumni to explore their identities in community where we can unlearn the internalized messaging of homophobia, transphobia, and sexism. Advocacy: OGSD advocates for Queer and Trans liberation at Tulane University through educational workshops, LGBTQ+ programs, and improving university policy and processes for LGBTQ+ students, faculty, and staff.

TRANS@TU

Through OGSD, Tulane facilitates a welcoming space for students who are exploring their gender identity or who identify as transgender, gender non-conforming, genderqueer, non-binary, or gender fluid to connect with social, cultural, spiritual, academic, and health resources. Check out resources on our Trans@TU page and connect with our office if you have any questions!

OGSD AFFINITY NETWORKS - FIND YOUR QMUNNITY

If you or someone you know is questioning, seeking community, or looking for resources, check out the OGSD Affinity Networks. Affinity networks are opportunities for Tulane students to come together around a shared identity and/or interest they hold. Affinity networks provide an affirming and brave space for individuals to discuss their needs, challenges, and successes. These groups are free and open to Tulane undergraduate and graduate students. Groups meet on campus and are peer and/or faculty and/or staff-facilitated. For more information regarding the specific affinity groups that are offered or if you would like to help start an affinity group, contact Office for Gender & Sexual Diversity Senior Program Coordinator Renee Bradley (she/they) at rbradley2@tulane.edu.

G ET INVOLV E D Stop by our office to get connected and make new friends! Stay tuned for our regular programs, like Wednesdays with the O, the BBQueer, the Intercultural Life Leadership Retreat, the Fall Harvest Festival, and much, much more! Follow us on Instagram @ogsdtulane and @tulaneoma to meet our team and make sure you don’t miss our awesome events.

GENDER & SEXUALITY ADVISORY COUNCIL STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

The Gender and Sexuality Advisory Council (GSAC) is a subset of the Undergraduate Student Government which works closely with the Office for Gender and Sexual Diversity to serve the needs of and represent the following organizations:

BLACK QUEER COLLECTIVE (BQC) GAMMA RHO LAMBDA SORORITY (GRL) GENDER EXPLORATION SOCIETY (GES) QUEER STUDENT ALLIANCE (QSA)

MULTICULTURAL COUNCIL STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

The Multicultural Council (MCC) is a subset of the Undergraduate Student Government which works closely with the Office of Multicultural Affairs to serve the needs of and represent the following organizations:

ASIAN AMERICAN STUDENT UNION (AASU) INDIA ASSOCIATION OF TULANE (IATU) MUSLIM STUDENT ASSOCIATION (MSA) BLACK LAW STUDENT ASSOCIATION (BLSA) CHINESE RIGHTS INITIATIVE OF TULANE (CRIT) SOCIETY FOR THE PROMOTION OF INDIAN CLASSICAL MUSIC AND CULTURE AMONGST YOUTH STUDENTS ORGANIZED AGAINST RACISM (SOAR) TULANE CHINESE STUDENT AND SCHOLARS ASSOCIATION (TCSSA) TULANE BLACK STUDENT UNION (tBSU) TULANE MIDDLE EASTERN UNION (TUMEU) TULANE UNIVERSITY VIETNAMESE ASSOCIATION (TUVA) TULANE UNIVERSITY FILIPINO STUDENT ASSOCIATION (TUFSA) TULANE UNIVERSITY GENERATING EXCELLENCE NOW AND TOMORROW IN EDUCATION (TU GENTE)

RESOURCE HIGHLIGHT

CEN T ER FO R ACAD EM I C EQUI T Y Housed in Newcomb-Tulane College, the Center for Academic Equity (CAE), serves all self-identified underrepresented or non-traditional students. These communities include, but are not limited to, students of color, DACA and undocumented students, LGBTQ, and first-generation college students. The CAE provides an equitable environment on campus by fostering social equality and culturally-conscious learning through a variety of resources and programs, including: undergraduate research, grants and fellowships, resource lending program, early STEM support, and undocumented student support.

just a few of the many resources and programs offered:

RESOURCE LENDING LIBRARY: CAE’s Resource Lending Library provides access to learning tools required on Newcomb-Tulane College course syllabi. These items may include but are not limited to textbooks, calculators, access codes, art and architecture supplies, and classroom response systems. The program is open to all Newcomb-Tulane College students, and requests for course-based resources should be made by the end of the second full week of class. Requests will be reviewed, and allocations made on a first come first serve basis while funds last. Students who make use of the Lending Library are required to attend two public events hosted or co-sponsored by the Center for Academic Equity during the semester in which they have made a request. PROUD TU BE FIRST MENTORING PROGRAM: Our Proud TU Be First Mentoring Program is a fall semester-long program designed to provide first generation low income college students with individualized mentorship and guidance. Students will be paired with first-generation identifying faculty and staff members who are passionate about bridging the gap that often exists with first generation college students. In this program, students will build strong relationships with their mentor, gain networking opportunities, get connected to valuable resources, and cultivate a set of skills needed for successful Tulane experience. Learn more about the program and apply on CAE’s website! ADULTING 101 WORKSHOPS: Adjusting from high school to college life can be challenging. Adulting 101 is your guide to help ease your transition into adulthood. Join us at a 90-minute Adulting 101 workshop where we will teach you things not taught in the classroom. Once a month, the Center for Academic Equity will collaborate with campus partners and community leaders to teach first-generation low-income college students basic life skills. These workshops cover everything from filing your taxes to cooking on a budget to time management. Life can be hard, but everything is figureout-able.

EQUITY THURSDAYS 12:30 PM | RICHARDSON BUILDING EVERY THURSDAY

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Visit academic-equity.tulane.edu to learn more about the Center for Academic Equity.

GREEK LIFE

The Office of Fraternity and Sorority Programs is committed to fostering a positive co-curricular experience for students who choose to affiliate with a Greek organization. With more than 2,900 members representing 23 organizations, our fraternities and sororities are a vital part of the larger Tulane community. While each organization is unique in their history, values, and rituals, the Greek community as a whole fosters growth, learning, and leadership development. Our members work together to create diverse, enriching experiences in which chapters promote a spirit of Greek pride. Being a part of this community affords many opportunities for involvement and leadership. Participation is encouraged in a wide variety of events: academic, service, philanthropic, social, and brotherhood/sisterhood. Our members are held to the highest standards, and joining a Greek organization will offer you these standards to achieve. As you start this exciting chapter of your life, we invite you to consider joining a fraternity or sorority and becoming part of our community. We encourage you to learn more about our different chapters and councils to see if Tulane Greek life is a good fit for you.

ADVICE FROM A G REEK AM BAS S ADOR

Being involved in fraternity and sorority life is extremely rewarding. To fully enjoy your experience you have to have the right mindset coming in. My number one piece of advice is to be yourself, and to expect that authenticity in return. Although you are under the broader name of your organization, you are still an individual. That is why authenticity goes a long way. Have an open mind as well. This can be applied to the recruitment process by having an open mind to all organizations. It also applies to being in your chapter itself. Take full advantage of the opportunities that being involved in greek life provides and the rewards will soon follow. ERIC ROTHBART ’22 Greek Ambassador, External Affairs Coordinator

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ELIGIBILITY

Tulane holds its major Greek Intake and Recruitment programs for firstyear students in the spring semester. In order to participate in these programs and join a fraternity or sorority, potential members must earn 12 credit hours, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5, while remaining free of major disciplinary and academic integrity sanctions. Potential members must also complete the components of the Potential New Member Education Series, which includes online workshops followed by small-group discussions facilitated by our Greek Ambassadors.

MEMBERSHIP INTAKE & RECRUITMENT INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL The Interfraternity Council hosts pre-recruitment programs and events throughout the fall to help interested men learn more about fraternity life at Tulane. All events will be posted in WaveSync. Online registration for spring recruitment will open September 20.

MULTICULTURAL GREEK AND NATIONAL PAN-HELLENIC COUNCILS These organizations host individual informational meetings during the spring and then conduct membership intake on their own schedules. Interested students are encouraged to attend chapter programs, which will be posted in WaveSync, throughout the fall semester. PANHELLENIC COUNCIL Panhellenic sororities all participate in a structured membership recruitment process which requires potential members to return to campus a few days early in January. Online registration will be available September 20.

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From not wanting to join a sorority at the beginning of my first semester to now serving on the Panhellenic Council for the second year, I cannot imagine what my time at Tulane would have been like without the amazing people I have met and opportunities I have been given through Greek life. Greek life continues to offer a safe place to learn, grow, and be supported. Madison Green ’22

Initially when I came to Tulane, I didn’t know much about Greek life and I fell backwards into a fraternity. Joining a fraternity was the best decision I’ve made in my college career and helped me feel like I was a part of a something bigger on campus. I’ve made best friends for life and learned valuable life lessons, and it’s all thanks to getting introduced to Greek life. Jack Barrett ’22 39

GREEK LETTER ORGANIZATIONS INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL Delta Tau Delta Kappa Alpha Order Phi Gamma Delta Phi Kappa Sigma Sigma Alpha Epsilon Sigma Chi Zeta Beta Tau Zeta Psi

MULTICULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS Delta Xi Nu Multicultural Sorority, Inc. Gamma Rho Lambda National Sorority

NATIONAL PAN-HELLENIC COUNCIL Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

PANHELLENIC COUNCIL Alpha Delta Pi Alpha Epsilon Phi Chi Omega Delta Delta Delta Kappa Alpha Theta Kappa Kappa Gamma Phi Mu Pi Beta Phi Sigma Delta Tau

Check out greek.tulane.edu for more information about the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Programs.

RESOURCE HIGHLIGHT

N EWCO M B I NSTI T U T E ED UC ATIN G UN D E RG RAD UAT E S FO R G ENDE R EQUIT Y IN T H E 2 1ST CENTURY. The H. Sophie Newcomb Memorial College Institute shapes the future by educating students to achieve gender equity. Our mission is to develop leaders, discover solutions to intractable gender problems of our time, and provide opportunities for students to experience synergies between curricula, research, and community engagement through close collaboration with faculty. We support student research initiatives, advocate for a genderintegrated curriculum, develop community-engaged servicelearning courses, and bring women leaders to campus.

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Fun fact: Newcomb College was established in 1886 and moved to the Broadway campus in 1918. Acorns from the original oak trees of the Washington Avenue campus were transplanted to the new campus and have now grown into the large oak trees along Newcomb Quad.

NEWCOMB INSTITUTE ORGANIZATIONS Newcomb Institute sponsors more than 20 student-run organizations, all of which vary in their focus area but foster a gender-inclusive, supportive environment while developing leadership abilities and professional skillsets.

AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMEN’S SOCIETY (AAWS) ALPHA LAMBDA DELTA (ALD) BIOMEDICAL INNOVATION FOR GLOBAL IMPACT (BIG IMPACT) FEMINIST ALLIANCE OF STUENTS AT TULANE (FAST) HER CAMPUS TULANE Members of the Spark Residential Learning Community during an Alternative Spring Break trip to Washington, D.C. in Spring 2018.

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I definitely recommend getting involved in Newcomb because of the amazing opportunities to connect with students and faculty who are passionate about women’s leadership and gender-related issues. The connections I’ve made at Newcomb have helped me find jobs and internships, and I’ve also met some of my best friends through Newcomb Institute. Annika Shamachar ‘22

N E WCO MB SCHOLAR S

The Newcomb Scholars Program selects twenty intellectually curious and motivated undergraduates each year to participate in an academically rigorous interdisciplinary learning experience about feminist leadership. Together, the Scholars create a community of diverse thinkers, leaders, and activists, which challenges and empowers them to be innovative and compassionate feminist leaders in the 21st century.

N E WCO MB B IG / LIT TLE

Participate in one of the most popular Newcomb traditions! Hundreds of undergraduates choose to participate in this program every year. Bigs serve as a resource, a guide, and a friend as each first-year transitions to Tulane. Bigs are a helpful source of advice and insight throughout the semester, and there will be events for both Bigs and Littles to attend in order to get to know each other better. All freshmen and transfer students are welcome to register to be a Newcomb Little.

NEWCOMB PRISON PROJECT NEWCOMB SENATE ONE LOVE TULANE SOCIETY OF WOMEN ENGINEERS STUDENTS UNITED FOR REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE (SURJ) TULANE AMERICAN MEDICAL WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION (TAMWA) TULANE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY TULANE UNIVERSITY LADIES’ A CAPELLA (TULA) TULANE WOMEN IN ARCHITECTURE TULANE WOMEN IN BUSINESS TULANE WOMEN IN POLITICS TULANE WOMEN IN SCIENCE TULANE WOMEN IN TECHNOLOGY WOMEN AND YOUTH SUPPORTING EACH OTHER Learn more at newcomb.tulane.edu

TO NEW B EGINNING S

As a transfer student myself, I am so grateful for my Wave Leaders, classmates, professors, and sorority sisters who helped me find my place here at Tulane. I became close friends with one of my Wave Leaders, and you definitely could too! My sorority ultimately provided me with my first community on campus, giving me a social circle and people to rely on when facing challenges at my new school. Now that I have been at Tulane over a year, I am grateful for the confidence I have gained through my studies here.

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JILLIAN GREENBERG School of Liberal Arts, ‘22 Transfer Experience Intern, New Student and Leadership Programs

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A DV I C E FO R T RAN S F E R ST U D E NT S

SO MAN Y RE S O U RC E S !

The resources at Tulane may be totally different than your last school. Take some time to look through the dozens of brochures you’ll get and take advantage of all the awesome things available to students here. Definitely download TapRide, use the 12 free sessions you get at CAPS, and go to the Reily Center for a good workout.

E M B RAC E THAT FIR ST-Y EAR ENERGY

Even though we’re not first-year students anymore, this is still our first year at Tulane. Embracing the things I did to make friends at my last school - talking to the people who sit next to me in class, forming study groups early, and introducing myself to basically anyone within a five-foot radius - helped me adjust to Tulane, too. Although I was in higher-level courses, my classmates were still open to meeting new people and helping me figure out our class’ Canvas page. Organizing study groups helped me find fast friends in my major and do better in my classes at the same time. SHENU KATHYMOON ‘21

I F LI V I NG O FF C AM P U S, D O YOUR R ESEARCH

Check out our Living Off Campus section for tips about what questions to ask landlords, what to watch out for, and what your resources are. There aren’t many apartment complexes close to campus, so you’ll probably have to talk to a lot of landlords before finding the place for you. It’s a headache, but it will work out in the end! If you’re looking for a room or a roommate, reach out to the Tulane Transfers group or join Tulane Classifieds on Facebook. We can figure it out together.

G E T CO N N ECTE D

Meet your Transfer Mentors, learn about resources, and stay up to date on transfer programming by following @transfersoftu on Instagram.

Visit orientation.tulane.edu for a new student checklist just for transfer students and learn more about the Transfer Mentor Progam.

T RAN S F E R M E N TO R TOP T I P S BEN SICHEL Neuroscience, ‘22

JOIN CLUBS Go to the club expo to see all the great clubs we have on campus. I went when I transferred to Tulane and joined the rowing team, where I met some of the best friends I’ve made here.

capable of adapting to big changes just by deciding to transfer to Tulane.

GO BEYOND THE BUBBLE That could be through a meaningful service learning, a job, volunteering in the community, or even walking through the TRY SOMETHING NEW city with some friends to get You already proved that you’re beignets.

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Chemical Engineering, ‘22 MAKE CONNECTIONS Lean on your transfer group to start making connections. Also, getting involved in on-campus orgs can make the process so much easier!

YOU CAN DO THIS! Get out of your comfort zone and talk to as many new people as you can at Orientation, new student events, and classes. Attend the Activities Expo and sign up for a couple different clubs. Remember that other transfers are in the same position as you and are eager to make connections.

need a quiet place to catch up on homework and to study for exams.

CARE FOR YOURSELF NOLA heat and humidity is no joke when you’re just getting FAVORITE STUDY SPOT used to it! Make sure you bring The third floor of Howie-T and a reusable water bottle so you up are my favorites when I can stay hydrated.

ENJOY NOLA LIVING Try out as many restaurants as you can and go to parades/festivals (once it’s safe)! Prepare for hurricanes by stocking up on bottled water and non-perishables.

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Architecture, ‘22 GET OFF CAMPUS We are so lucky to live in such an amazing city and there are so many fun things to do. My favorite is going for a walk around Audubon Park because it is across from campus. GET INVOLVED Tulane has so much to offer

and you can meet so many new people. I met my best friend, who introduced me to so many other people when I joined the Architecture professional fraternity. GET OUT THERE Don’t be afraid to go to an event or join a club by yourself.

ROGER SHEFFMAKER Cell and Molecular Biology, ‘22 MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR TIME HERE! Seize every opportunity and join as many things as you can (without sacrificing grades or mental health). See what other people are involved in, as you might hear of something you’d like to try!

GO TO NOLA FESTIVALS New Orleans has many festivals throughout the year that are absolutely worth trying out (my favorite is the Fried Chicken Festival) BE OPEN & HONEST Find what you have in common

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with people, there may be more than you realize! A RECIPE FOR SUCCESS Plan ahead! Make a list of all of your large due dates at the beginning of each semester so you know what is coming up.

TRAVEL ON A BUDGET Utilize the streetcar ($1.25) and Tulane shuttle (free!) to go downtown instead of Ubering THRIVE IN CLASS Don’t procrastinate your work and find a study group for your more challenging classes.

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M O M EN T S O F J O Y We asked Molly Graham (SLA ’23) about some of her favorite things at Tulane.

01 Making up dance routines with the Ballroom Dancing Club

06 Picking up surprise care packages from my mom at the mail room

02 Taking EBIO classes with Dr. Cheruiyot (and her service learning projects!)

07 Getting slushees while watching a movie at the Prytania Theatre

03 Vixen dance classes offered at the Reily Center

08 Taking nature walks in Audubon Park and seeing the resurrection ferns come back to life after the rain

04 My roommate and suitemates watching movies and TV shows 05 Seeing animals on campus! I love the stray cats and service dogs

09 Trading hurricane rations like Halloween candy with my roommates 10 Finding my study spot: The basement of the library by the vending machines

Picture descriptions (clockwise from top left): A campus cat crosses the academic quad; Molly Graham and friends celebrate Mardi Gras 2020; a very good boy enjoys a cool fountain; Blue crabs under research are pictured in jars in the lab of Caz Taylor, assistant professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology; Audubon park; students come together after a Vixen dance class.

A DV I CE FO R I NTE R N AT I ONA L ST U D E NT S YOU ’ RE NOT ALONE

At Tulane, there is a community of students, faculty, and staff who are here to support you through your college experience. The Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) provides immigration advising and practical resources about life in the United States, as well as making space for you to connect with your peers and form life-long friendships. Whether you connect with the International Student Advisory Board (ISAB), join a student organization, attend events, or just stop by the OISS office at 6901 Willow Street, you will find a community of people who will encourage you, celebrate you, help you thrive on campus.

TOP TIPS FOR INT E RN AT I O N AL ST U D E N T S G E T I N VO LVED - B E A PAL!

The International Student Advisory Board (ISAB) coordinates a great program called TUPals. New international students who request a pal are paired with a current Tulane student who will help make the transition to Tulane a little easier. Visit global.tulane.edu/ tupals-program to sign up!

STOP BY 6901 W I L LOW ST R E ET!

The Center for Global Education, including the Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) and The Office of English for Academic and Professional Purposes (EAPP), is located at 6901 Willow Street and is the hub of our international student community. While OISS works primarily with students in F, J, H, and TN status, we also welcome anyone who identifies as international (such as international students sponsored by Fulbright or dependents of people in other visa categories). Whether you are looking for something specific or just want to make a new friend, drop by 6901 Willow Street to say hello!

KNOW T HE R E SO U RC E S

Tulane and the Center for Global Education offer tons of resources to international students and their families. Take time to review the available resources at global.tulane. edu/oiss/resources-and-quick-links. Here you will find information regarding financial aid, cultural adjustment, family support, and other helpful links.

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Have fun and enjoy yourself and make friends from different countries. Be cautious when you go out in the city, but you don’t have to be afraid. Also, start early if you would like to find an internship in the US. Don’t wait until the last minute! Dongzhe Hong ’22

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Join student organizations so that you can have a sense of belonging, especially if the members of that student organization share similar cultural backgrounds. Yiding Tian ’22 Go to office hours and talk to your professors! Cunkai (Leo) Zhu ’22

Visit global.tulane.edu/oiss for more information.

FOR GRA DUAT E ST U D E NT S G ET INVOLV E D W IT H T HE G RAD UAT E AN D P RO F E S S I ON AL ST UDENT A S S OC I AT ION ( G AP S A ) W HO WE A RE

The Graduate and Professional Student Association (GAPSA) is the unifying body of the graduate and professional divisions of Tulane University. GAPSA develops and furthers the scholastic, professional, social, and public service interests of all graduate and professional students by promoting an understanding amongst students, faculty, staff, and administrators. GAPSA also facilitates inter-division GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS communication and coordinates activities with The following organizations are sponsored by the Graduate and Professional Student Association: the undergraduate student government. DIVISION STUDENT GOVERNMENTS BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES STUDENT ASSOCIATION CONNECT WI T H U S GRADUATE BUSINESS COUNCIL Every graduate and GRADUATE STUDIES STUDENT ASSOCIATION professional student at Tulane MEDICAL STUDENT GOVERNMENT University is a member of GAPSA. Send any graduate THE SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE GRADUATE GOVERNMENT and professional student STUDENT BAR ASSOCIATION questions or concerns to SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND TROPICAL MEDICINE STUDENT gapsa@tulane.edu. GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL ADVANCEMENT SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Visit gapsa.tulane.edu for more information.

INTERDIVISIONAL GRADUATE DIVERSITY ORGANIZATIONS SOUTH ASIAN GRADUATE ASSOCATION (SAGA) TU ALIANZA GRADUATE ASSOCIATION STEM NON-ACADEMIC CAREERS SOCIETY (SNACS) TULANE UNIVERSITY BLACK EXCELLENCE (BE) 46

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A FEW WORD S OF A DV I C E ... Don’t let schoolwork impede you from connecting with New Orleans. In grad school, it can feel like a never-ending sea of work, but that doesn’t mean you have to stay in the library 24/7. Cafes and parks can be great study spots, and you can take time for yourself by going to local restaurants, museums, music venues, and more.

Join graduate student organizations. Not only will you connect with people outside of your classes, but you can get valuable out-of-class experience. Many student orgs do service work in the community, showcase art or music, work with New Orleans’ businesses, and more. Explore both campuses. Both the Downtown and Uptown campuses have cool study spots and helpful resources. Make sure you take advantage of what both have to offer. (The LBC isn’t just for undergrads, you know!)

Apply for every grant or scholarship you can! There are tons of Tulane-specific and national scholarships constantly accepting new applicants. Even if you think you don’t have a shot, it never hurts to apply – you never know what might happen! Set up your support systems as soon as you can. Find your doctor, dentist, and therapist before you need them. Get involved with something in New Orleans that has nothing to do with your academic program. That external support can help you stay grounded and be a great reminder that there is life outside of grad school.

GRADUATE ORIENTATION Orientation for new graduate students is organized by each academic program. Connect with your school for more information. SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE architecture@tulane.edu 504-865-5389 A.B. FREEMAN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS market@tulane.edu 504-865-5407 SCHOOL OF LAW bcooper2@tulane.edu 504-865-5939 SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS libarts@tulane.edu 504-865-5225 SCHOOL OF MEDICINE MD Program vicedean@tulane.edu 504-988-5331 BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES GRADUATE PROGRAM BMS@tulane.edu 504-988-5226 SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL ADVANCEMENT sopa@tulane.edu 504-217-5773 SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH & TROPICAL MEDICINE Contact information 1 504-988-5388 SCHOOL OF SCIENCE & ENGINEERING sse@tulane.edu 504-865-5764

SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK msw@tulane.edu 504-865-5314

An interview with Dr. John (Ray) Proctor III

Assistant Professor in the Department of Theatre and Dance Can you tell me a little bit about your work and what brought you to Tulane?

your calendar, you’ll be on time for more stuff, your word will be good, and you’ll just have a better time.

I am a professor in the Department of Theatre and Dance. I teach African American Theatre History (THEA-4750), Acting I, II, III, and IV, and Theatre for Social Justice. For TIDES I have taught “Superheroes: Race, Gender, and Orientation” and for the Honors Colloquium I am teaching “A Quest for Answers: How We Learn to Think About Race in America” (COLQ-102026). I also direct plays here.

We are wildly capable creatures. We are capable and we are smart. Don’t get comfortable having people do things for you. Take great joy in being independent and being able to do things for yourself, because otherwise, you can buy into your own sense of inability. And that’s a big problem. Don’t convince yourself that you are less than you are.

I have loved the city of New Orleans for quite some time. When I graduated with my PhD, I thought about being around people who are intellectually curious, I thought about being around people who spend time thinking. A lot of people don’t spend time doing things like mulling. People don’t spend time considering. Most people don’t dig deep and research. Speaking and articulating your thoughts, finding the right words to say what you actually mean, takes effort – that’s an art. That is something we do in college. I think we do that very well here at Tulane University. So, I wanted to be at an R1 university, I wanted to be in this city, so when the job opportunity at Tulane came up, I jumped at the chance.

What advice do you have for students who are just starting their graduate programs? My advice for my graduate students is slightly different. You have to get into the habit of writing. You have to get into the habit of writing and thinking, and writing and thinking. You have to make it a part of your DNA. When you get into writing your dissertation, that’s the most horrible part. Because there’s no teacher over you going “do this.” If you’re a first-year graduate student, you must develop the skills to be self-sufficient very quickly. You are responsible for you. This is the last trick, the last hurdle you have to jump when you get to the writing of the dissertation – it’s discipline. And you need to start that early.

New students often have a hard time adjusting. Do you have any advice for students who are trying to adjust to college?

Is there anything you wish students knew about faculty? As a student, you are actually asking me to help you be a better critical thinker. You’re saying ‘I want to get better at critical thinking,’ ‘I want to get better at wordsmithing,’ ‘I want to get better at language,’ ‘I want to be able to make an argument,’ ‘I want to put my thoughts in front of a room full of people so I can influence people, so that I can get a job, so that I can do whatever.’ The thing you’re actually paying me to do is help you do that better.

Yes, I do! Students are in a liminal period in their life when they are transitioning from what they were to what they’re going to become. And for whatever reason, students find this stressful. [laughter] And so, when I see my students, particularly my firstyear students, I assume the “I’m old and I’m going to give you advice” face. I tell them: I want you to go eat something healthy. I want you to eat something that grew. I don’t want you to eat anything processed. I want you to eat something that is actually healthy for you and puts nutrients inside of you. I want you to go to bed at like 11 o’clock and sleep for 8 hours. And then, I want you to go take a walk around Audubon Park. I want you to go put on music that you can get lost in, and I want you to go walk around Audubon Park – all the way around. Maybe walk all the way out to the Fly. And I want you to take time to do that. Because you have to take care of yourself. You have to center yourself. You have to find a way to relax. That’s important.

If you have a professor and they’re reading your 10-page paper and it’s taking them 5 minutes, they’re not doing their job. It takes me 45 to 90 minutes if you have my attention. Students who are struggling, I need to tell you why this sentence doesn’t work. Because you need that information. I love being around smart people, I love helping students become smart people. I love providing a vocabulary so students can articulate the wonderful, beautiful, and creative things that are in their own heads.

The other thing I tell my students is that you should write stuff in your calendar. You should write stuff down because you shouldn’t be surprised when you start missing stuff. If you use

I think part of my job is actually holding you accountable. When you reach the end of the semester and things are due, they’re due. I’m not doing you a favor by moving deadlines, because

when you leave here, and a job application is due, no one’s going to move that deadline for you. I don’t want to reinforce the habits – part of my job is that I have to hold you accountable.

the Frank Relle Gallery on Royal Street is sublime. In there, the art is speaking to my soul. These are the things where you can have an experience. You can go and realize that this city is not like other cities.

What advice would you like to give to your college-age self? What is something you wish you had known, or some wisdom you would impart if given the chance?

And there’s a community when we’re all waiting for a hurricane. The sky turns a very special, special color. And then thunder moves us. We are such a small city that when a clap of thunder happens, we all feel it. It’s weird, but it’s a thing! We’re like, oh yeah, the entire city just felt that.

I would have told me to focus. And as an undergraduate, I didn’t know how to listen. I found the world very new and very shiny. But I was being introduced to new and wonderful and beautiful things. All your professors are literally sharing with you the things that they think are amazing. You don’t have to think those things are amazing. You really don’t. But some of those things are going to be amazing. David Clewell at Webster University introduced me to Joan Didion’s Slouching Towards Bethlehem. I was young, maybe 19 years old, when he shared this book with me. I started reading it at 11 o’clock the night before my assignment was due and at about 6 o’clock in the morning, I started crying. I stayed up all night long, and I was introduced to this book that broke my heart. And I have never forgotten it. Because David Clewell was sharing with me a book that was going to move my life. You have no idea what your professors are going to share with you. Don’t be arrogant. Learn humility. Learn to listen. Someone is sharing something with you that is wildly important to them. Don’t be a jerk. [laughter]

Can you talk a bit more about your specific department and the work you are doing in the world of theatre and dance? One of the things that I have thought about a lot is the relationship between Tulane and New Orleans. This ivory-walled institute of higher learning that is around 73% white, in a city that is 66% African American. We have a lot of things that we do on this campus – the Center for Public Service, community engaged learning, and the service-learning requirements for undergraduates – but I have begun to pose new questions to our department of theatre and dance: How can we here at Tulane University engage artistically in the community of New Orleans, which is the community in which we exist? How does our art serve the city of New Orleans? One of the ways that we’ve done that is we’ve started to look at our play selection season, we’ve committed to a project called the Jubilee Project, which is a national reconsideration of decolonization and underrepresented authors, plays and texts. How do we engage globally with the world, rather than being the normative center of everything, how do we acknowledge that we are a part of a much bigger world? And in the city of New Orleans, I think that’s one of the things that’s very important. Why are we making the art we are making? Does it serve the community in which we exist?

And I think part of it is that many students are moving from a regimented educational system in which they are awarded for compliance. In a lot of high schools, students are rewarded for being able to regurgitate the thing that they were told to read. We don’t care so much about that in college. I believe you read it, now I want to engage with you about the thing you read. I want to know what you think. And that’s a shift – it takes new college students a minute to get there. I think some students are surprised that you want to talk to them and that they are actually being listened to. And like I said, it’s all new. Learning discipline and learning how to focus is just a part of the journey.

Next year, I’m directing a play called Trouble in Mind by Alice Childress, that was written in 1952. I think we have been conditioned to make race a taboo subject. But it affects so much of our life. Why have we made it taboo to talk about this thing that affects everybody? It affects everything. We as academics critically question what we’re doing. Do we just exist on this planet, or do we have an impact? Do we make it better? Do we care about the people who come after us? What impact are we having on the world around us? What does community mean? What does it mean for me to be an ethical or moral human being? For me to care about you? And it takes effort, trust me, it’s easier not to care. But, that’s not the way I’m wired, I really do care. I care about all of my students for many different reasons. And so we here in the Department of Theatre and Dance have begun to internalize that question – why are we creating the art that we are creating, and what responsibility do we have to the city or the community in which we exist?

Living in New Orleans, what brings you joy? Audubon Park is one of the most beautiful parks in the entire world. I love walking in Audubon Park. I love to eat, which is why I walk around the park so much, and I think the restaurants here are some of the best food I have ever had in my life. I like going to the Who Dat café in the Bywater for breakfast and Café Atchafalaya for dinner. And I think part of it is that the restauranteurs, they love what they do. And you can taste that in their food. You can see that in their restaurants. New Orleans is a city where tourists come to visit, but I think the people here also love their city. We actively love the food, we love the music. Going down to Royal Street and listening to Miss Doreen’s Jazz Ensemble play – my heart soars. Walking into

FOR PAR EN T S & FA MILIE S Supporting you as you support your student

At Tulane, we believe that parents and family members are valuable partners in the work we do to inspire the personal growth and academic success of our students. The Office of Parent Programs supports this partnership with a variety of communication resources, events on campus, and personal assistance. We are committed to providing you with valuable, timely information both online and in person. When you visit campus for Move-In and Family Weekend, Parent Programs offers special presentations and networking opportunities. If you need help finding answers and support, email parents@tulane.edu or call 1-877-TUP-WAVE. To help your student learn to manage their academic and personal success, we recommend that you coach and support your student and encourage them to take steps to find information, utilize helpful resources and solve problems. Working together we can provide a dynamic support system for your Tulane student.

PENNY WYATT Director, Office of Parent Programs

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HELP FUL INFO All in one place

At parents.tulane.edu/info you will find links the resources most requested by parents and families of Tulane students. Start here and it will be easier to find what you need!

PA RE N T S A S PART N E R S E- N E WSL ET TER S

Our “Parents as Partners” e-newsletter begins with a special summer series for parents of incoming first-year students sent on the 1st and 15th of the month from mid-May until August Move-In. Parents of each new class are automatically added in May. Each newsletter will include introductions to campus resources, reminders of upcoming deadlines and planning advice. After fall semester begins, parents of all class years will receive e-newsletters on the first of the month during the academic year, September through May.

PA RE N T WE B I NAR S AN D T U TOR IALS

The Office of Parent Programs offers informative webinars and tutorials throughout the year on annual administrative procedures and detailed information on support resources and opportunities for students. Webinar participation is free but requires advance online registration. You can find the topic schedule, registration links and archive of previous webinars and tutorials at parents.tulane.edu/webinars-tutorials.

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I was “blown away” by the move-in parent webinar and our move-in experience. Everyone involved seemed to be helping with glad hearts.  There were smiles on faces despite the heat and everyone involved seemed to know just how to answer our questions, direct our steps, allay our concerns, and share our excitement.  Kudos to the entire team for “setting the stage” and making our very first moments as a Tulane Family so memorable and positive.  Lee and Paul Gleiser Parents of Bethany Gleiser, Class of ’22

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I’m so pleased with the education and experience that my daughters have gotten from Tulane.  But it is also really nice that their mother and I also get such wonderful service from the Office of Parent Programs. We feel almost as involved and included as if we were students or alumni ourselves!          Peter Robertson Parent of Rachel Robertson (SLA’18) and Sarah Jane Robertson (PHTM ’20, ’22)

FINDING YOUR PLACE

L IVI N G O N C A MP U S

As a resident of one of fourteen on-campus residence halls, you will make new friends, attend awesome events, and will develop essential life skills. Whether you learn how to communicate with others while making your Roommate Agreement (let them know you love ice cream and would like to use half the freezer just for that), how to value different perspectives (sherbert is delicious, too), how to work through conflict (let’s talk about where your favorite pint of ice cream went), or how to support and uplift the folks around you (perhaps with a celebratory pint of ice cream), living on campus will prepare you for the life ahead of you. Your Resident Advisor and Resident Director are here to support you every step of the way!

TIP S FROM A R ES IDEN T ADV IS OR

For new and returning students, living in an on-campus residence hall can be a great way to connect with fellow first-years and even upperclassmen. Try to get to know your RAs, who have lived and learned on campus for at least a year and can tell you about their academic pathways and extracurriculars as well as give great advice on how to find your people at Tulane. Attending events in your residence hall is a great way to connect with upperclassmen RAs, faculty mentors, and fellow residents! Your roommates might usually be your first friends on campus but remember that your roommate doesn’t always have to be your best friend as long as you get along well in the shared space. The best way to meet new people is to attend events that interest you, since they will probably attract people with similar interests to you, too. And don’t forget - everyone adjusts and grows differently, so try not to compare your experience to the people around you! ILLAHI VIRANI ’23

Visit housing.tulane.edu for more information about move-in, hall policies, and leadership opportunities.

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N E E D H E L P PAC K I N G ? P R EPAR E FOR YOUR BIG M OV E

Whether you’re moving across the country, or just across Carrollton, getting organized ahead of time will save you a ton of stress on move-in day! We’ve all been there - sweating from nerves and from move-in is basically a rite of passage. In addition to making sure you pack all the essentials, take time to review the Move-In Guide at housing.tulane.edu and read every email from housing@tulane.edu!

COM M UNICATE WITH YOUR ROOM MATES

If you’re sharing space, communicate with your roommates about the room ahead of time so you don’t end up with two giant TVs, three coffee makers, and a handful of rugs that are too big and don’t match. Tons of people wait until move-in day to look at the room and decide what decor they need. Roommate information will be in your housing assignment email. If you decide to buy something together, agree on what you’ll do if one of you ends up moving out of the room.

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The Housing and Residence Life website has 360 room tours and room information for each building on campus. Take a look at those to get a sense of the space you will have. Not all rooms are identical, but the information on the HRL website is really useful for planning out what decorations you may want to bring.

WHAT TO BRING

WHAT NOT TO BRING

umbrella & rainboots & a rain coat have we mentioned the rain?

refrigerators, mattresses, toilet paper these are provided

a light-weight jacket a lot of classrooms are cold

any item with an open flame or heating element candles, toasters, hot plates, etc. are a no

a heavy coat it will be actually cold outside at least once a semester things that make you happy! practicality is great, but don’t forget all those little things that make you smile

extension cords surge strips are ok; extension cords can be a fire hazard other prohibited items check out the Community Living Standards for a full list of prohibited items

WHAT TO CONSIDER are there items you can purchase once you move in (like laundry detergent) that you don’t need to pack? before buying shared items for your space, have you talked with your roommates? don’t forget that you’ll have to move out at the end of the year - are you committed to your new fish for life? 53

M A KING A H A LL FE E L LIK E H O M E Advice from members of the Residence Hall Association What makes a space feel like home? The small things help for sure, like the cozy blanket you’ve had for years, the photos of your friends you printed, or a full bookshelf your favorite novels. But the best way to turn a room into a reprieve is to be surrounded by a great community. It won’t appear overnight and it won’t be effortless, but making friends on your floor and in your building will make Tulane feel a bit more like home. In addition to having resident advisors and a resident director, each hall has a Community Government that provides programming for residents. Getting involved with Community Government is a great way to make friends, have fun, and become a campus leader all at the same time. Watch for a newsletter from your resident director to learn more about elections, events, and other opportunities!

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Reach out to the people on your floor, even if you’re not immediate friends, it’s the best way to make your hall feel more like home. Jacqueline Van Savage ’23

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Use the pool tables and common areas to make new friends. Kennedy Moore ’23

Get to know the people who live in your building. Not just the people who live on your floor, but the living, breathing people who work, clean, and coexist with you. Evangeline Bowe ’22

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we’re here! RIPTIDE just knock!

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A FEW WAYS TO MAKE FRIENDS IN YOUR RESIDENCE HALL: Join Community Government! :D Attend the events your RA organizes and keep in touch with them - Your RA is an awesome resource for all your new student struggles. Knock on people’s doors and introduce yourself! If that feels too direct, find a reason to knock - looking for a stamp, wondering if they’re going to the building event later, maybe your internet is acting up and you’re curious if theirs is working. Oh, and hey, by the way, I’m your neighbor... Loiter in the laundry room and strike up a conversation about Tide pods. Study in a common space without headphones on and look up when people pass by. Many study groups have formed this way in the JOLO Ballroom! Talk to your resident director and ask if they have ways for you to get involved and meet more people. RDs are campus experts!

S ERVIC E WAVE Service Wave is our facilities and repair ticketing system. Whether your light bulb burns out or you see a broken exit sign, go to servicewave.tulane.edu and Service Wave it!

mail time C A M PU S AD D R E S S

All students are assigned a 4-digit campus mail code. Letter mail and oversized packages can be picked up from Mail Services at Warren Hall, but some items will be delivered to the LBC package lockers - make sure to read your email from packages@tulane.edu carefully to see where to go to get your mail.

L BC PAC K AG E LO C K E R S

Read your email from Mail Services carefully. If your mail has been delivered to a locker in the LBC, it is on the Garden Level. Find the correct locker bank and use your Splash Card to get your package. If you’re lost or can’t find the right spot, stop into any of the offices on the Garden Level and ask for help!

A M A ZO N LO C K E R S

If ordering from Amazon, use zip code 70118 and choose delivery to an Amazon locker, either Diboll (our parking garage on the north end of campus) or Stern (an academic building near the A-quad at Freret). Amazon lockers only hold items for three days, so keep that in mind when ordering!

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Visit mailservices.tulane.edu for more information about all things mail.

L IVI N G O FF CAM P U S Making New Orleans feel like home

P E R S PECTI VE S ON OFF- CAM PUS HOUS IN G Advice for getting set up: Advice for living in harmony with roommates:

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When looking for housemates to sign a lease with, it is important to know their living styles beforehand. While it could be great to live with your best friends, it is even better to live with people who have similar cleanliness, sleeping, and daytime habits. Once you’ve found a place and signed a lease, it is helpful to make an Excel spreadsheet and write out what furniture, kitchenware, or even decorations each person has and is willing to contribute to the common areas of the house. This also can be helpful for budgeting and splitting costs on supplies you’ll need to have in the house. Once living together, an important conversation to have is how comfortable everyone is with the social aspects of the house. Are you personally okay with your roommates’ friends coming over on weeknights and staying past midnight or would you rather set that boundary? Ask yourself these questions and communicate the answers to your future housemates. If you are transparent from the start, it is less likely that conflict will arise. Lastly, go into this new way of living with an open mind and realize that everyone was raised in a different way with different habits, which is apparent from house decisions like whether or not ketchup should go in the fridge. As long as you are transparent about what kind of household you want to live in from the start and have open communication throughout your time living together, off campus living can be a great Visit housing.tulane.edu/off-campus-housing experience! Lindsey DuBose ’22 for more resources. Utilize the off-campus living guide that Tulane sends out for information like which days to put out your trash and recyling cans and other logistical aspects of living in a neighborhood. Introduce yourself to your neighbors, as they may have information to offer about living specifically on your street. If you have a car and need to street park, make sure to get a street parking pass if need be. Decide based on your cooking comfortability, schedule, transportation, etc. which dining options will be best for you (grocery shopping/cooking, meal plan, etc.). Finally, for me, it took a little while to adjust to living off campus, so make time to study or hang out on campus to still feel connected if you start to feel disconnected. Elise Gjertson ’22

TAL K I N G TO L AN D LO R D S ASK ABOUT UTIL ITIES

In New Orleans, water, electricity, and trash are all separate services. Wifi may or may not be included. Make sure to ask your landlord about those expenses. Are you responsible for one or all of them?

ASK ABOUT SECUR IT Y

When looking at an apartment, take time to think about security. Is your front door on the street or set back? Do you have a deadbolt or just a regular lock? Are your windows secure or easily opened? If you have a gate, would it be easy to jump? If you have a back door, is it just as secure as the front door? Who else has access to your building? Have there been burglaries in the past? Is there already an alarm system, or could you add one? Make an informed decision about whether you will feel safe in your new home - and if you’re not sure, consult with a friend or family member.

ASK ABOUT M AIL & PAC K AGES

RE A D T HIS ! ! ! For more tips about living off campus, check out the Off Campus Living guide available online at the Tulane University Government and Community Relations website.

Many buildings have a process for packages to ensure they are not stolen, but some do not! Ask your landlord about whether it is safe to have packages shipped to your building. Do you need to tell delivery drivers to throw it over a fence? Do you need to rely on a P.O. box? Find out what has worked for past tenants before your meal prep kit is taken from your porch!

JUST LITTLE NEW ORLEANS THINGS TO THINK ABOUT DOES MY STREET FLOOD REGULARLY?

During heavy rainfall, many street in New Orleans flood. Whether they flood a little (over the curb) or a lot (to your front door) is important to know before deciding on a place to live. Ask your landlord or potential neighbors about flooding.

WILL I HAVE SOMEWHERE TO PARK?

Off-street parking is relatively rare in New Orleans. If you are in a high-traffic area, it may be more difficult to find a parking spot in front of your apartment. If your street is likely to flood in case of heavy rain, be extra thoughtful about your parking situation.

IS MY APARTMENT NEAR PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION?

Even if you have a car, public transportation is a great asset. Having a bus or streetcar line within walking distance can be a huge plus.

IS MY APARTMENT ON THE PARADE ROUTE?

This isn’t very important for 11 months out of the year, but during the month around Mardi Gras, living on the parade route can be either a big perk or a big annoyance. If you feel strongly in either direction, look up the Mardi Gras parade routes before you sign your lease!

w h en i n do u b t

go to the l i b ra r y

HOWARD-TILTON MEMORIAL LIBRARY

Also known as Howie-T or HTML, this is our main library

Located at 7001 Freret St library.tulane.edu

AMISTAD RESEARCH CENTER

Amistad Research Center is committed to collecting, preserving, and providing open access to original materials that reference the social and cultural importance of America’s ethnic and racial history, the African Diaspora, human relations, and civil rights.

Located in Tilton Hall amistadresearchcenter.org

ARCHITECTURE LIBRARY

Located in Richardson Memorial Hall, room 202

THE SOUTHEASTERN ARCHITECTURAL ARCHIVE Located in Jones Hall, room 202 seaa.tulane.edu

LILLIAN A. AND ROBERT L. TURCHIN LIBRARY

Located in the A.B. Freeman School of Business turchin.tulane.edu

WILLIAM RANSOM HOGAN JAZZ ARCHIVE

Located in Jones Hall, room 202 jazz.tulane.edu

LATIN AMERICAN LIBRARY

Located in the Howard-Tilton Memorial Library, 4th floor lal.tulane.edu

TULANE LAW LIBRARY

Located in John Giffen Weinmann Hall library.law.tulane.edu

THE LOUISIANA RESEARCH COLLECTION (LaRC) Located in Jones Hall, room 202 larc.tulane.edu

THE ALFRED H. CLIFFORD MATHEMATICS RESEARCH LIBRARY Located in Gibson Hall, 4th floor

THE RUDOLPH MATAS LIBRARY OF THE HEALTH SCIENCES Located at 1430 Tulane Ave (Downtown)

THE MUSIC AND MEDIA CENTER

Located in the Howard-Tilton Memorial Library, 6th floor

THE NEWCOMB ARCHIVES AND VORHOFF LIBRARY SPECIAL COLLECTIONS

The Newcomb Archives collects, preserves, and makes available records that document the legacy of Newcomb College and the history of women and gender in the Gulf South. The Nadine Robbert Vorhoff Collection is a non-circulating special collections library devoted to women’s education, prescriptive literature, culinary history, Newcomb authors, gender and sexuality, thirdwave feminist zines, and other topics.

Located in the Commons, 43 Newcomb Pl, 3rd floor

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS’ RARE BOOKS

Located in the Howard-Tilton Memorial Library, 6th floor

THE TULANE UNIVERSITY ARCHIVES Located in Jones Hall, room 202 tuarchives.tulane.edu

f a vor ite ST U DY SP OTS

O N C A MP US Do you like studying in a busy common space? Need peace and quiet? Like to study solo or in a big group? Finding your perfect campus study spot make take time, but here are a few places to check out!

Whether on campus or off, a go-to study spot is a must-have!

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Best Uptown spots: Newcomb Hall patio (#1) Cudd Hall patio (#2) Howard-Tilton Memorial Library (#3) Goldring/Woldenberg Business Complex (#4) Jones Hall courtyard (#5) Lavin-Bernick Center James Lounge, Garden Level, Rosenberg Mezzanine, Pocket Park, Rathskeller Lounge, and Pederson Lobby (#6) Newcomb Institute courtyard (on the third floor of The Commons) Mussafer Hall

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Best Downtown spots: Rudolph Matas Library of the Health Sciences (1430 Tulane Ave) LSU Health John P. Ische Library (433 Bolivar St.) New Orleans Public Library (219 Loyola Ave)

OF F C AMP US Sometimes, you just need to get away. We asked current students for their favorite off-campus study spots, and these are the some of the most common answers!

5 4 Best Uptown spots: Rue de la Course coffeeshop (#2, on the corner of Oak St. and Carrollton Ave.) Zotz Cafe (#5, 8210 Oak Street) Milton H. Latter Memorial Library (#3, 5120 St. Charles Ave.) Rook Cafe (4516 Freret Street) Starbucks on Maple (7700 Maple Street) Starbucks on Freret (5335 Freret Street) Best Downtown spots: Avenue Cafe (1907 St. Charles Ave.) Pythian Market (#7, 234 Loyola Ave.) Auction House Market (#1, 801 Magazine St.) Mammoth Espresso (821 Baronne St.) Coffee Science (410 S Broad Ave) Backatown (#4, 301 Bason St) Other spots in New Orleans: Baldwin & Co (1030 Elysian Fields Ave) French Truck Coffee (#6, various locations)

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STUDE NT PROFILE

1 0 T H I N G S T H AT MAKE ME HAPP Y

We asked Carissa Bruton (Class of 2023) about her favorite things at Tulane, inside and outside the classrooom. HOMETOWN: Winnsboro, TX STUDYING: Public Health, Gender & Sexuality Studies, and Sociology CLASS I LOVED: COLQ 1030 - Quest for Answers Colloquium with Prof. Jimmy Huck FAVORITE SNOBALL FLAVOR: Blackberry & mango swirl from Plum Street Snoballs

01 THE STUDENTS So many of the students at Tulane are inspiring and are tailoring their interests to ways they can help make the world a better place, and they don’t shy away from difficult conversations when they can lead to empathy and growth between people.

06 MY PROFESSORS As Tulane students, we are fortunate to have access to some of the most interesting, accomplished professors. My favorite part of classes are the connections I can make with professors who help me learn about topics I otherwise would never have encountered!

02 BEAUTIFUL CAMPUS Tulane’s campus is gorgeous and green almost all year round, and there are only a few short weeks of chilly weather. Most of the school year, there are breezy mornings and warmer days, which makes the perfect weather for taking walks in Audubon Park or studying outside on campus!

07 MY ADVISOR The academic advising center has wonderful and helpful people who are eager to help students pursue and achieve their future goals. They are always willing to help you various major/minor possibilities and do their best to make your interests possible! (Shoutout to my awesome advisor, Aloysius Cunningham!)

03 MY FRIENDS I have met so many of my best friends here through classes, student organizations, or work, etc., and it is such a joy to hear about what they are studying and spend time with them to recharge outside of classes and other responsibilities.

08 PUBLIC HEALTH One of the reasons I came to Tulane was because of the public health program and all the amazing resources it provides. All of the public health professors are passionate about what they teach, and they provide insight about their experiences. I love the variety of topics you can explore through public health as well!

04 NEW ORLEANS As Tulane students, we are really lucky to get to go to school in such a vibrant, culturally diverse city with amazing history, delicious food, and incredible people.

09 INTERDISCIPLINARY OPPORTUNITIES Tulane has such a variety of academic opportunities with classes from all 5 schools available for students. I never would have expected to be pursuing three majors while being involved in various aspects of campus, but Tulane has made it possible for me to pursue such an interesting academic path.

05 NEW STUDENT AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS From the moment I arrived on campus, all the way through now, as I am going into my Junior year, NSLP has been an integral source of support and connection for me on campus. I have been interacted with this office during New Student Orientation 2019, Emerging Leaders, as a Wave Leader, and through various programs and speakers they have brought to campus. The people in NSLP are absolutely wonderful and so dedicated to supporting and enriching the student experience.

10 THE LBC The Lavin-Bernick Center holds some of my favorite food (vegan power up smoothie from Freshens and the curry from Star Ginger!), study spots (Mezzanine tables and 2nd floor couches!), and my job! I love the people I work with, and I enjoy getting to interact with so many different people while working. Also, honorable mention: Gorson Porch and Pocket Park: lovely outside spots to study or have lunch with friends!

getting around town B I KES

Bicycles are popular on campus and throughout the city! All bicycles that will be parked on campus must be registered with TUPD. Register your bike online. Complete the form and pick up your permit in Campus Services, located in the Lavin- Bernick Center, Suite 107. There are two bike repair stations on Tulane’s uptown campus. Each has tools and an air pump. They can be found outside the entrance to the Israel Environmental Sciences Building and on the side of Phelps Residence Hall facing the quad, under the staircase. Connect with the Tulane Bike Help Desk, a group of bike-minded students who gather regularly to work on bikes and can help you learn how to repair and maintain your bike! Visit bikeeasy.org for the latest New Orleans Bike Map & Guide to Safe Cycling.

PARKI NG

First-year residential students are not allowed to bring their vehicles to campus, purchase a permit, or park on campus. Commuter, transfer, and graduate students may park on campus. Garages, surface lots, and private university streets provide parking opportunities on the Downtown and Uptown campuses. In addition to year-long permits, Tulane also offers daily permits and hourly meter parking which can be done online or through the ParkMobile app. Visit the Campus Services website to view parking maps, purchase a parking pass, and more.

T ULA NE BUSE S & SHUT TL ES

Tulane Shuttles & Transportation operates many fixed shuttle lines that are your connection between campuses and Tulane facilities. All buses are equipped with bike racks as well as GPS technology so that you can view where the bus is on its route using the PassioGo app. The best part? All fixed-line transportation is free to students — just show your Splash Card!

TAP RI DE

Tulane TapRide is an on-demand shared-ride service for transportation on the uptown and downtown campuses and residences in the surrounding area. Download the TapRide app on your smartphone to request a ride!

RTA BU SES & STR EETCAR S

Explore New Orleans by using buses and streetcars. Visit Campus Services (located in the Lavin- Bernick Center, Suite 107) or download the RTA app to purchase passes before you ride.

WHO YOU’RE GONNA CALL TUPD EMERGENCY: 504-865-5911 NON-EMERGENCY: 504-865-5381 CAMPUS SERVICES (FACILITIES EMERGENCIES) 504-865-5441 R

SAPHE (SEXUAL AGGRESSION PEE HOTLINE AND EDUCATION) 504-654-9543 TULANE EMS (AMBULANCE) ON CAMPUS: 504-865-5911 OFF CAMPUS: 911 SAPOC (STUDENT AFFAIRS PROFESSIONAL ON CALL) 504-920-9900

put these numbers in your phone!

STAY R E A DY

Advice from the USG Student Safety Committee LOOK OUT FOR YOUR K REWE!

Tulane University, and New Orleans, is an amazing place to go to school. With so much art, culture, food, music, and so many festivals constantly going on, it is easy to get caught up in the fun of it all and forget some simple precautions to keep you safe. Tulane has an immense amount of resources, from TUPD to TEMS to The Well, and so much more, that is designed to help keep you safe. During your time at Tulane, we urge you to take advantage of these resources. When you’re off campus, or there aren’t Tulane personnel around, make sure to look out for your friends. We’re one Tulane family, so look out for your Krewe!

LO CK YOUR DOOR S

While many new residence halls have automatic locking doors, it is still important to make sure your door is locked, or in the case of the automatic doors, completely shut. While deadbolting your door while you step out of the room for a short period of time may seem harmless, your room, and everything in it, is susceptible to theft. To be safe, always lock your door, make sure the door is completely shut, and make sure you have your key with you when you leave the room so you do not get locked out.

BE AWA RE OF YOUR SURROUN DIN GS

While out and about on campus, it is important to always be aware of your surroundings. Throughout campus, there are areas with bikers, skateboarders, or cars. Make sure you are not looking down at your phone while you walk across campus, and remember to look both ways when you cross the street, as many of Tulane’s crosswalks are busy roads. Many students choose to listen to music or a podcast when walking; if you’re going to do so, either wear one headphone or listen at a low volume so you can still hear your surroundings. It is also important to take care of your important, personal belongings - like your phone, wallet, keys, and laptop - and have them on you at all times.

BLU E LI GHTS AND WALK IN G OFFIC ER S

While walking around campus, you will see blue lights as well as police officers walking or riding bikes and TRIKKEs, those electric scooter-like things. There are over 80 blue lights all over campus, and they operate as emergency phones, connecting you directly to TUPD. One of the many TUPD officers around will be there to help as soon as possible, so when walking, especially at night, it is smart to stay near blue lights.

DOWNLOAD & FOLLOW

Tulane University utilizes an app called TapRide. It is similar to ride-share apps, however it is for university students. It is also helpful to follow student safety accounts so you’re always up to date on information. Follow: @tulanepolice @tulane_ems @tulaneemergency

E M E R G E N C Y

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Anderson Barbata: Transcommunality and 2020’s Bmike Odums: NOT Supposed 2-BE Here, and 2019’s awardwinning Per(Sister): Incarcerated Women of Louisiana – engage communities both on and off campus, fostering the creative exchange of ideas and cross-disciplinary collaborations around innovative art, design, and issues of social change. From October 23, 2021 to January 23, 2022, Newcomb will take part in Prospect New Orleans, a citywide contemporary art triennial which brings new art to an old city and invites residents and visitors alike to experience the city through the eyes of artists. Taking the city as a mandate, this exhibition will examine history as both document and fiction, exploring the idea that our The museum’s inspiring exhibitions – such as 2021’s Laura moment feels both unprecedented and familiar. 64 Founded in 1996, Newcomb Art Museum located in the Woldenberg Art Center honors the legacy of Newcomb College and celebrates the college’s vision for education, social enterprise, and artistic experience. Today, the museum – the only art museum in New Orleans with free admission for all – presents contemporary art exhibitions and interdisciplinary programs that highlight the contributions of women to art and design, as well as feature work of artists from underrepresented communities and artists of color while deploying the faculty expertise of Tulane to explore themes relevant to New Orleans, Louisiana, America and the current era.

pr esenting t ransf or mative ar t and pr og rams f r ee to all Newcomb Art Museum’s events and programs – both live and virtual – bring together unique exchanges among scholars, artists, advocates and community leaders to explore pressing topics of our region and time across disciplines and are free and open to all Tulanians and communities off-campus. Students are invited to use Newcomb’s exhibitions and programs as immersive, engaging tools for learning by contacting the museum’s interpretation coordinator to schedule tours and lessons. In addition to its original exhibitions and programs, the museum preserves and advances scholarship on Newcomb Pottery through pop-up exhibitions, freeaccess to its digital collection, monthly tours of the on-

site collection, and presenting new research through free catalogues. Students interested in learning more about the museum’s collection through private tours and access for scholarly research are encouraged to reach out to the museum’s collections manager for more information. More than a museum, Newcomb has become a cultural cornerstone for artistic and social conversation and a place of fellowship among Tulane students and the people of New Orleans. Visit newcombartmuseum.tulane.edu to find information and past collections.

Above: Bmike Odums: NOT Supposed 2-BE Here 2019 exhibition

LIVING YOUR BEST LIFE N OURIS H YO UR MI ND, BO DY, A ND S PI R I T YO U R H EA LTH IS IMP ORTAN T!

Tulane believes that bodies must be cared for inside and out, which is why we are committed to free and low-cost physical and mental healthcare. Offices like Campus Health support the whole student, because health is physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. Prioritizing your health as a college student can be difficult; it requires responsibility and self-awareness, which is why Tulane wants to make it as easy as possible to receive effective care. Whether you have the flu, need to refill your prescription, or want to speak to a therapist, Tulane is here for you.

YO U @TU L A NE

New this year, the University has launched an online, 24/7 wellbeing resource for Tulane students called You@Tulane. This tool is designed to help students manage stress, set goals, promote happiness and well-being, and connect to campus resources. You can create a completely confidential account with your campus credentials and begin exploring the portal today. To sign up, visit you.tulane.edu.

T H IN K A H EA D!

Before you come to campus, it’s a good idea to think about what kind of care you might need. Do you need to send your prescriptions to the Campus Health Pharmacy? Do you need to talk to the Goldman Center for Student Accessibility about accommodations? Do you need to connect with the Counseling Center? Set up your support network in advance and your future self will thank you. Check out campushealth.tulane.edu to see all the resources available and follow the New Student Checklist to stay on track!

M AK E A N A PPOINTM ENT

Don’t avoid it - just make an appointment! You can visit the Patient Portal at campushealth.tulane.edu/appointments to book with a provider at either the Uptown or Downtown campus Health Center, and to find information about appointments for the Counseling Center.

TA L K TO S O M EO NE

The Counseling Center provides a safe, inclusive, and affirming community of care for all students. Their team of counselors, psychologists, social workers, and psychiatrists foster personal, emotional, and academic well-being. Care looks different for all of us, and may include:

INDIVIDUAL CONSULTATIONS

The first time you visit the Counseling Center, you may meet with a clinician for an initial consultation. During this session, you will discuss your mental health concerns with the clinician and work together to determine which resources may be most helpful. This additional step is a great way to find out what will work best for you.

BRIEF INDIVIDUAL THERAPY

After a consultation, if individual therapy at the Counseling Center is determined to be the best service for you, we will schedule the soonest available appointment with a clinician. Once you begin your sessions, you and your therapist will work together to help reach your goals, manage distress, and move toward improved mental well-being and balance. The number of sessions you meet will depend upon your particular needs, and you may receive up to 12 counseling sessions per academic year (depending on need). This session limit does not include emergency, consultation, group therapy, or psychiatric appointments.

GROUP COUNSELING

In your consultation, you may determine that groups would work best for you. Groups are a great way of getting support through talking with other Tulane students with similar concerns. Check out campushealth.tulane.edu/counseling-center/groups to see what groups are available!

TAKE CARE OF YOUR MIND & BODY THE HEALTH CENTER FOR STUDENT CARE Uptown: Building 92 Uptown Appointments: 504-865-5255 Downtown: 127 Elk Place, Room 261 Downtown Appointments: 504-988-6929

THE WELL FOR HEALTH PROMOTION Building 92 whp@tulane.edu

INSURANCE ENROLLMENT AND VERIFICATION OFFICE healthins@tulane.edu

THE COUNSELING CENTER

Uptown: Building 103, Diboll Complex, first floor Downtown: 127 Elk Place, Room 261 Appointments: 504-314-2277

PHARMACY (UPTOWN) Building 92, 1st floor 504-862-8658

NURSE ADVICE 504-862-8121

THE LINE (24/7 SUPPORT) 504-264-6074

PSYCHIATRY

The Counseling Center staff includes Board Certified psychiatrists and a Nurse Practitioner who provide short-term, stabilizationfocused medication management care to Tulane students. Because of the time-limited nature of our services, if you are already taking psychiatric medications, including ADHD stimulants, we recommend that you continue to work with your home prescriber, or transfer care to a community provider. If you would like to transfer your care to a New Orleans provider, or initiate longer term services, our Care Coordinator can assist you in identifying a psychiatrist in the community to meet your needs.

OFFICE OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND RECOVERY (OSAR)

GOLDMAN CENTER FOR STUDENT ACCESSIBILITY Howard-Tilton Memorial Library, Suite B25 504-862-8433 goldman@tulane.edu

REILY CENTER FOR CAMPUS RECREATION 31 Janet Yulman Way 504-865-5242 campusrecreation.tulane.edu

The Office of Substance Abuse and Recovery provides assessment, treatment, outreach, and recovery services for Tulane University students. OSAR focuses on helping individuals recognize, define and be responsible for substance use by using a personalized, holistic, and nonjudgmental approach. OSAR can also provide referrals to appropriate services both on campus and off campus.

THE LINE (504-264-6074)

Here when you need it. Call or Text The Line, 24/7, at 504-264-6074. When students want to talk to someone right away, you can call or text our crisis line, any time, day or night, for confidential support. (Put this number in your phone! You never know when you or a friend will need it!)

N OUR ISH YO U R B O DY

Being a college student is hard work, and in order to push through five classes a day, three meetings, and an all-nighter, you need to fuel your body with nutritious food. We hate to sound like your parents but drinking plenty of water and eating your five fruits and veggies a day really is one of the best ways to stay happy and healthy. Luckily, Tulane makes it easy to get anything you’re craving, from a Wall of Greens DIY salad to WOW Café’s unbeatable fries (and they are unbeatable, trust us).

UPTOWN D ININ G DINING ROOM AT THE COMMONS

Conveniently located in the center of campus, the Dining Room at the Commons offers a dine-in, all-you-care-to-eat format. The Dining Room occupies two floors and offers multiple dining platforms across 10 stations. Tulane Dining Services has created menus designed to accommodate the needs of all diners. Vegan and vegetarian options are available at every station throughout the dining room. The Simplified station offers freshly prepared proteins, vegetables, and carbohydrates made without milk, wheat, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, shellfish, eggs, or gluten. Finding healthy options is easy with Mindful. Mindful offerings meet stringent nutritional criteria based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Look for the Mindful icon to indulge in the healthy and delicious items offered at each meal.

PROVISIONS ON THE THIRTIETH PARALLEL

Located on the Freret Street side of the Commons, Provisions on the Thirtieth Parallel offers hot PJ’s Coffee, fresh produce, a Coca-Cola Freestyle machine, bottled beverages, snacks, and convenience items.

LBC FOOD COURT

Inside the Lavin-Bernick Center, the food court offers: AFC Sushi Freshens Pickles Star Ginger Wall of Greens WOW Cafe Zatarain’s

WOW CAFE LATE-NIGHT DINING

FOOD TRUCKS

Find our three food trucks throughout the uptown campus to enjoy classic New Orleans fare at Roulez, plant-based bowls at Bowlful, and rotating internationally-inspired dishes at Global Mobile.

GREEN WAVE GRILLE

Located in Yulman Stadium, Green Wave Grille is a dining room that offers a unique menu to support the dietary needs of student athletes. This all-you-care-to-eat nutrition program intended to fuel bodies with great-tasting, balanced offerings designed by a sports dietitian and executive chef in collaboration with coaches and trainers.

RIMON

Rimon is a kosher, farm-to-table restaurant located in the Mintz Center dining room of Tulane Hillel, located at 912 Broadway St. In Hebrew, Rimon means pomegranate, which symbolizes wisdom and knowledge in the Jewish tradition. The food produced in Chef Daniel Esses’ kitchen at Rimon builds on the seasonal, farm-to-table, and healthy unique kosher fare that has been served at Tulane Hillel’s certified kosher meal kitchen for the past six years.

THE DRAWING BOARD CAFE

Featuring authentic New Orleans dishes and spices including local favorites such as red beans and rice, po-boys, and classic breakfast options. The Drawing Board Café is appropriately located on the ground level of Richardson Memorial Building, which houses the School of Architecture.

Hungry and the Commons is closed? Stop at WOW Cafe in the LBC Food Court for all your WOW Cafe favorites.

LE GOURMET featuring ROLLIN’ N BOWLIN’

Stop by Le Gourmet in Mayer Residence Hall for a variety of smoothies, bowls, and toasts from Rollin’ n Bowlin’! In a hurry? Le Gourmet has Simply To Go items so you can grab and go. Need some snacks? Le Gourmet also has organic, gluten-free, and vegan items.

Visit diningservices.tulane.edu for more information, including hours of operation. Follow @tulanedining on Instagram for updated and giveaways!

D OW N TOW N D I N I N G MEDICAL SCHOOL FOOD COURT

The Medical School Food Court offers a variety of options at the Grill, Salad Bar, and Simply To Go cooler. The Grill offers a hot entree with daily specials. When you order from the salad bar, you will get a soup with your salad. If you need something fast, grab a meal from the Simply To Go cooler.

A WORD FROM YOUR DIETIT IAN Dining on-campus is a great way to meet new friends and learn how to take care of yourself! Tulane Dining Services offers a variety of freshly prepared fruits, vegetables, proteins, and whole grains. These are key nutrients to building a balanced plate that nourishes our bodies. Plus, you don’t have to meal plan, grocery shop, cook or clean! Here are my top tips for new college students:

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Check out our online menus to see what we’re having for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. You can also find nutrition information; vegan, vegetarian, mindful options; and top 8 allergens + gluten. Schedule time to eat, even breakfast! Food is fuel for your brain! Eating consistently throughout the day is key to maintaining energy and focus. Keep nutrition simple by following the My Plate method. Make 1/2 your plate fruits and vegetables, 1/4 plate grains, 1/4 plate lean protein.

To learn more, follow me on social media @dininghall.nutritionist.

C HOOS IN G A DIN IN G PL AN Visit the Dining Services website to review the dining plans available to you.

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EVERY OTHER FRIDAY, 10 AM - 2 PM FRERET STREET & MCALISTER DRIVE 69

C AMP US R EC R E ATI O N

The Department of Campus Recreation welcomes you to participate in our diverse wellness and recreation activities! Our Spring 2022 programs include Club Sports, Fitness & Wellness, Intramural Sports, and Outdoor Adventures. Before your first visit to the facility, you must complete your account set up by uploading a clear picture of yourself. Visit the Reily Member Contact Information form to complete your account today!

INTRAMURAL SPORTS

Intramural (IM) Sports provide a variety of team and individual competitions each semester. IM Sports are a great way to hang out with friends, meet new people and get a fun workout all at the same time. Form a team of your friends or sign up as a free agent and we will help to place you on a team.

FITNESS & WELLNESS

Tulane Campus Recreation’s Fitness & Wellness offerings include Group Exercise and Personal Training opportunities. Group classes are designed to make fitness goals easily attainable by providing a fun and energizing workout, powered by high-energy music, challenging exercises, and motivated instructors. The personal training program offers many options and packages with various fee scales for students who need new workout ideas, inspiration, or extra motivation.

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES

Explore the Gulf-South region and discover new skills. Our Outdoor Adventures offer an array of trips to interest all students, including extended Fall Break and Spring Break Trips! Gear rental is also available to students who are ready to create their own adventure.

EMPLOYMENT

The Department of Campus Recreation employs over 350 students annually, making us one of the largest student employers at Tulane University. Areas of employment include Club Sports, Fitness, Facilities, Information Technology, Intramural Sports, Marketing, Member Services, and Outdoor Adventures! Apply online today at campusrecreation. tulane.edu/about/employment.

MOBILE APP

With the Tulane Campus Recreation Mobile App, you can view live schedules for classes, events, games, and all things happening throughout the facility and across programs. Add your favorite classes right to your personal calendar and set reminders so you’re never late. Receive notifications cancellations, closures, and other important information. Find general information about classes, registrations, hours, and directions. Download the TURec mobile app on Google Play & the App Store.

CLUB SPORTS

Club Sports are open to all Tulane students, and provide competitive, recreational and/or instructional aspects to participants. All Club Sports are genderinclusive and students are invited to participate based on their expressed gender identity. AIKIDO & JUDO CLUB BALLROOM DANCING BASEBALL CLUB CAPOEIRA REGIONAL CLUB GYMNASTICS EQUESTRIAN CLUB FENCING MEN’S CLUB BASKETBALL MEN’S LACROSSE MEN’S ULTIMATE FRISBEE MMA CLUB ROCK CLIMBING CLUB SOCCER CLUB - MEN’S SWIM CLUB TENNIS CLUB TULANE CLUB CYCLING ASSOCIATION TULANE CLUB VOLLEYBALL TULANE KARATE CLUB TULANE MEN’S RUGBY TULANE POWERLIFTING CLUB TULANE UNIVERSITY ROWING ASSOCIATION TULANE WATER POLO TULANE WOMEN’S RUGBY WOMEN’S CLUB SOCCER WOMEN’S LACROSSE WOMEN’S ULTIMATE FRISBEE

Visit campusrecreation.tulane.edu to find more information about Campus Recreation.

N OUR ISH YO U R S PI R I T Dear New Tulane Students, My name is Corey Olivier. I serve as the Chair for Tulane’s Religious Life Council. On behalf of all of the faith groups on campus I want to welcome you to Tulane and the city of New Orleans. The next few years will be some of the most exciting, adventurous, challenging, and defining ones of your life. You have chosen to study at one of the best research universities in the world and the demands on you will be great. With that said, the next few years is not the time to put your faith on hold or if you don’t hold to a faith tradition, to stop exploring how faith could play a major role in your life. Below are numerous faith organizations that you can get involved in at Tulane. Each has been active at Tulane for several years if not decades. Our goal is that you will explore several groups to see what each has to offer and make plans to visit them when you get to campus. You can contact each organization you’re interested in individually or you can fill out a Google form with your interest(s) and they can contact you. We look forward to journeying with you! Blessings,

RELIGIOUS LIFE ORGANIZATIONS BCM CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY 7111 Freret St. Corey Olivier, Metro Director colivie@tulane.edu, 504-616-4216 nolabcm.com, @nolametrobcm

THE BRIDGE CHRISTIAN MINISTRY Franki Batten, Ministry Director frankibatten@gmail.com, 504-729-7598 thebridgetulane.org

CHABAD AT TULANE

7033 Freret St. Rabbi Leibel Lipskier, Director rabbileibel@gmail.com, 504-861-7578 tulanechabad.com

CHI ALPHA CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Matt DeGier mdegier@tulane.edu, 504-909-1428 tulanexa.com, @tulanechialpha

EPISCOPAL, ELCA LUTHERAN AND ANGLICAN CAMPUS MINISTRY Chapel of the Holy Spirit, 1100 Broadway Rev. Watson Lamb frlamb@holyspiritnola.org, 504-866-7438 chapeloftheholyspirit.com, @holyspiritnola

HOLY TRINITY GREEK ORTHODOX STUDENT MINISTRY

1200 Robert E. Lee Blvd. Father George Wilson, Priest/Ministry Director frgwilson@gmail.com, 504-282-0259 holytrinitycathedral.com

Corey J. Olivier

MUSLIM STUDENT ASSOCIATION Carolyn Barber-Pierre, Advisor pierre@tulane.edu, 504-865-5181

NOLA WESLEY UNITED METHODIST CENTER 7102 Freret St. Zoe Garry, zoeagarry@gmail.com wesley.tulane.edu, @nola_wesley_

RUF CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Rev. Josiah Carey, Campus Minister rcarey@tulane.edu, 434-249-6633 tulane.ruf.org, @tulaneruf

TULANE CATHOLIC CENTER

1037 Audubon St. Rev. Thomas Schaefgen, O.P., Ministry Director catholic@tulane.edu, 504-866-0984 catholic.tulane.edu, @tulanecatholic

TULANE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Jingyi Zhang, jzhang28@tulane.edu facebook.com/tulanechinesechristian

TULANE HILLEL

912 Broadway St. Joshua Hare, jhare@tulane.edu tulanehillel.org, @tuhillel

YOUNG LIFE COLLEGE AT TULANE Molly L’Hoste, mollylhoste@gmail.com younglifenola.org, @younglifetulane

Having the right technology is essential for your academic success! Tablets like Chromebooks or iPads can be helpful, but to take online classes and complete quizzes, you will need something with a little more power. Here are some minimum requirements we suggest: Processor: Intel i5 processor or AMD A10, Ryzen 5, Apple M1 RAM: 8 GB Hard Drive: 256 GB SSD or 500 GB HDD Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 or macOS 10.13 Screen Size: 13 Inch Screen Resolution: 1920x1080 Depending on your major, you may have more specific requirements, so check out details from Freeman School of Business, Architecture, or chat with your academic advisor for more information!

If you don’t have the right equipment now, we can help you find it. The Tech Connect computer store in the Lavin-Bernick Center can help you find the hardware, software, and accessories that are right for you. They also help repair computers! Check out techconnect.tulane.edu for details. If your computer crashes and needs repairs, check out the Student Laptop Loaner Program through your Gibson portal.

<log on><get connected> Once you’re on campus, get connected to campus wifi (eduroam) using your Tulane credentials. As a Tulane student, you have access to Office 365, EndNote, Matlab, RStudio, Solidworks, Stata 16, TrendMicro, Wolfram Mathmatica, and more! Visit it.tulane.edu for details about what is available and how to connect. 73

WE AL L N EE D A LIT T LE H E L P f r o m o u r f r i e nds TH E STRUGGLE IS R EAL

Let’s face it: college is hard. Unfortunately, it is inevitable that you will hit a rough patch (or two… or three…) during your undergrad years. And that’s okay! In fact, it’s necessary. Getting your first failing grade on an exam stinks, but it can teach you the importance of preparation and a good study technique. Not finding your BFFs immediately can make you feel lonely, but you could meet folks next week who you instantly connect with. Everyone, absolutely everyone, has rough patches, and they can make us stronger, better, wiser people in the end. Everyone feels lonely, everyone gets a bad grade. However, it is important to distinguish between a struggle and a red flag. If you are treated disrespectfully, discriminated against, or physically/mentally hurt by another person, that is a red flag. Red flags are not okay. Whereas struggles are obstacles to be fought through, red flags are intolerable, and they should be reported immediately. Every Tulane student deserves a safe and equitable experience, and if someone attempts to violate that experience, they need to be held accountable.

RESOURCE HIGHLIGHT

CA S E M A N AG E ME NT A ND V ICTI M S U PP ORT SE RVIC E S Case Management and Victim Support Services (CMVSS) is a single resource for any Tulane students in need of support. CMVSS is a great resource to turn to if you have no idea where else to go. No matter how difficult or unique your situation and no matter where you are - CMVSS is here to help! CASE MANAGEMENT: Many students experience difficult times during their time in college, due to either academic or personal reasons. Common stressors include medical, mental health, personal or family crisis, illness or injury. These life events can interfere with a student’s ability to attain their goals. Case Management and Victim Support Services are designed to provide support, advocacy and connection to resources to students throughout their college career in order to best achieve their academic and co-curricular goals. CONNECT WITH CVMSS: EMAIL srss@tulane.edu CALL (504)314-2160 VISIT Lavin Bernick Center, Suite G02 REPORT tulane.edu/concerns

Visit cmvss.tulane.edu to learn more about Case Management and Victim Support Services.

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If you are struggling, REACH OUT! Personally, CMVSS was so helpful with my struggles and I love, love, love my case manager (and I didn’t even reach out myself!). It’s okay to not be okay and get help you deserve.

Lindsey Howell ‘22

SUPPORT RESOURCES THE COUNSELING CENTER

Uptown: Diboll Complex, 1st floor Downtown: 127 Elk Place, Room 261 Appointments: 504-314-2277 campushealth.tulane.edu/counseling-center

THE LINE (504-264-6074)

Confidential support, 24/7.

GOLDMAN CENTER FOR STUDENT ACCESSIBILITY Howard Tilton Memorial Library, Suite B25 504-862-8433 goldman@tulane.edu

STUDENTS REFLECT ON ASKING FOR HELP

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Reach out for support. College is a big step to take, and asking for help with the transition is a sign of strength, not weakness! Asher Bank ‘22

A bad grade doesn’t define you. You can always recover from it. Izzy Szymura ‘23

Don’t be afraid to take breaks. Your mental health is #1. Sabrina Dillon ‘21

CASE MANAGEMENT & VICTIM SUPPORT SERVICES (CMVSS) Lavin-Bernick Center, Suite G02 504-314-2160 srss@tulane.edu

STUDENT AFFAIRS PROFESSIONAL ON CALL (SAPOC) Here for you in urgent situations 24/7 504-920-9900

YOUR WAVE LEADER YOUR PEER MENTOR

Don’t be discouraged if you’re homesick or sad. I had so many moments event when I had friends and I was busy. Know that it’s normal in college. Suki Cheung ‘23

YOUR RESIDENT ADVISOR YOUR RESIDENT DIRECTOR YOUR ACADEMIC ADVISOR

It’s really exciting to have all the freedom of being away from home, but homesickness can hit HARD. It’s important to hold yourself accountable but also call home at any point that you feel like you may need a little extra push. Reagan McKinney ‘22

YOUR PROFESSORS

CON C ERN S REPO RT Ask for help - for yourself or a friend

It’s really easy to overcommit. Make sure to learn how to say no, and learn how to time manage. Be proactive and be responsible. Kenichi Yamaguchi ’23 75

Also known as an Incident Report, this form allows anyone in the Tulane community to report concerning behavior. Monitored by professional staff, this form is a great way to ask for help whether for yourself or others. You can report anonymously or fill out your contact information if you want a staff member to follow up with you. Visit tulane.edu/concerns to fill out a report.

RESOURCE HIGHLIGHT

ACAD EM I C L EA R N I N G A ND TUTOR I N G C E NT E R The Academic Learning and Tutoring Center (ALTC) is your partner for academic success. Whether you are looking for a place to study between classes, a tutor for Organic Chemistry, tips on taking better notes in class, or a writing coach who understands APA formatting, the ALTC can help.

SUPPORT FROM THE ALTC

PEER TUTORING Meet one-on-one with a trained ALTC peer tutor who excelled in the course to review class concepts, work practice problems, ask questions, and get support. SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTION Supplemental Instruction (SI) is an internationally recognized academic support program and has been proven to increase student success for those who engage in the learning process. At Tulane, students see the best GPA outcomes when they attend five or more SI sessions. In these regularly scheduled, out-of-class review sessions, students will work collaboratively in reading discussions, solving practice problems, comparing notes, working together to prepare for tests, and sharing ideas for improving learning.

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ACADEMIC WRITING CENTER The Academic Writing Center connects students with trained peer tutors who specialize in writing skills. Writing tutors provide assistance on papers in the English language for most non-science and non-business undergraduate courses. Topics writing coaches can collaborate with you on include content, paper organization, grammar rules, formulating ideas for topics, and more.

The Academic Learning and Tutoring Center is a great place to receive help on writing assignments. The tutors there are very good at what they do. Also, the center offers free printing, which is especially important for me as a visual learner. Sydnee Sherrick ’23

MATH CENTER The Math Center, formed in collaboration with Tulane’s Math Department, is a space designed for students enrolled in difficult calculus and statistics courses. Students can sign in for any course during the Math Center hours. Study independently or with a group of friends, work out problems, ask questions, and get helpful advice from math department teaching assistants for figuring out the correct answer.

Don’t be afraid to ask for help! Go to the Academic Learning and Tutoring Center, professor’s office hours, academic advisors, counselors, everyone! Jamie Roa ‘22

Visit college.tulane.edu/support to learn more about academic support resources.

I had an absolutely fantastic and dedicated SI for my CELL 1010 (Intro to Cellular and Molecular Biology) class who really helped me understand the material by explaining it in various ways and holding tutoring sessions outside of class. Carissa Bruton ‘23

A S KI NG FOR ACAD EM IC H EL P

If you’re someone who struggles with asking for help, you are not alone. It can be intimidating and make us feel even more vulnerable. Those feelings are valid and understandable. However, that shouldn’t stop you from asking for help when you need it. College courses are very different from high school classes. They are more rigorous and intense, and you may not have a strong personal connection to your instructor. Luckily, there are plenty of resources for you. Talk to your professor during office hours. Go to a Supplemental Instructor (SI) session or tutoring appointment at the ALTC. Form a study group with your classmates. Find the best fit for you. Asking for help is not a show of weakness or inadequacy, but an act of self-care and a sign of maturity. If you don’t know what to do during office hours, or if you’re nervous about talking to your professor or another academic staff-member, follow the BASTE method:

Breathe! Professors are people just like us, and they are quite literally there to help you. Announce your intention. “I’d like to speak to you about the last quiz.” S tate your concern clearly. “I studied for four hours and still got a C. How can I do better?” T ake your time, and don’t feel rushed. Explain back what you covered. “Thank you. So, for next time, I need to review the homework, come to the study sessions, and take a practice test.”

Still feeling unsure? Check out our top five tips (psst, these work with tutors, TAs, and SIs, too!):

BE BRAVE! The first time going to a professor’s office hours can be scary, but it gets easier. Eventually, you may have to fight the urge to drop by for a simple chat! Our advice is to rip off the band-aid and go at least once. It gets easier after that.

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BE GRACIOUS BUT CLEAR. Good manners is always important, but don’t be afraid to advocate for yourself. If you don’t understand something, say so. If you need something repeated, say so.

BE CONSISTENT. If you’re really struggling in a class, go to office hours frequently. Going two or three times a week can really turn your grades around, plus the professor can see that you’re committed to improving. MAKE A PLAN. Think of what you want to accomplish beforehand. Do you want to review an exam? Do you want to answer homework questions, and if so, which ones? This will help you budget your time better.

CELEBRATE SUCCESSES! Take time to acknowledge your successes, even if they’re small. Do you better understand something? Celebrate! Do you have a study plan for the next exam? Celebrate! That way, you’ll feel accomplished, and this feeling will incentivize you to keep going to office hours in the future.

ACADEMIC SUPPORT

ACADEMIC ADVISING Mussafer Hall 504-865-5798 advising@tulane.edu advising.tulane.edu

ACADEMIC LEARNING & TUTORING CENTER Howard-Tilton Memorial Library, Suite B01 altc@tulane.edu 504-865-5103

SUCCESS COACHING Mussafer Hall 504-865-5720 success@tulane.edu success.tulane.edu

OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AND SCHOLARS 6901 Willow St. 504-865-5339 global.tulane.edu

FIRST-YEAR HONORS SCHOLARS Mussafer Hall, 310 504-314-2975 honorsscholars@tulane.edu

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GOL D M A N C E NT E R FOR ST U D ENT ACCES S I BI L I T Y The Goldman Center for Student Accessibility is committed to ensuring a fully accessible, inclusive academic and co-curricular experience for all members of the Tulane community.

REQUESTING & RECEIVING ACCOMMODATIONS

BEFORE YOU ARRIVE: 1. Request accommodations and submit supporting documentation at accessibility.tulane.edu. 2. Once received, a Goldman Center staff member will contact you to coordinate a welcome meeting to discuss your request. 3. Once your request has been processed, you will receive an eligibility determination via your Tulane email account. WHEN YOU ARRIVE ON CAMPUS: 1. If approved, you will receive an email with step-by-step instructions for activating your accommodations. 2. The accommodation activation process must be completed each semester you intend to use any approved accommodations. 3. If you encounter any issues or barriers with the implementation of your accommodations, please notify the Goldman Center immediately at 504-862-8433 or goldman@tulane.edu. VISIT: Howard-Tilton Memorial Library, Suite B25 CALL: 504-862-8433 EMAIL: goldman@tulane.edu

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Whether I am working with professors to effectively navigate the use of accommodations, partner together for a campus organization’s program, or implement a student led initiative, the Goldman Center has consistently supported me within multiple facets of my undergraduate experience! Jordan Kirsh-Clemenceau ’23

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The Goldman Center made it incredibly easy to apply the same accommodations I had in high school, as well as others I realized I needed throughout college. In my experience, everyone there is super willing to work with students who need to take tests outside of the classroom. Sydney Brown ’21

The Goldman Center has been instrumental to my success and experience at Tulane; they’ve truly become a second family to me, and I know they always have my back no matter what! In helping provide accommodations and navigating situations with professors, housing, social stuff, internships, etc., they’ve removed hindrances and made it possible for me to be the best version of myself at Tulane, and to take advantage of every opportunity without any fear or hesitation. Sophia Schlager ’21

A F EW TI PS FOR AC ADEMI C S UCCES S

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When making your class schedule, make sure you leave time for youself to eat! It is easy to forget. Maya Raval ‘23

Just because it’s “sylly week” doesn’t mean you should do no work. Work hard from the very beginning of the semester to the end. Annie Bicego ’23

Don’t feel like you have to have the maximum credit hours. Dedicating more time to a few classes is probably more advantageous in the long run than trying to earn miscellaneous credits. Jacqueline Van Savage ’23

It’s okay if you don’t get to know all your professors personally - but try to find one to talk to! I became close with my colloqium professor just by visiting her office hours every other week. Kay So ’23

Go to your classes regardless if your professor takes attendance, as it pays off way more than you think to be in all your classes. Jacqueline Ema ’23

Don’t be afraid to talk to whoever’s sitting beside you in your classes! Chances are you’ll see them again in passing, so it’s a great way to make new friends and study partners. Tyler Simien ’22

SU CC E S S! In our college daydreams, success looks like getting A’s on all our assignments, working in a lab or having an awesome internship, leading a cool student organization, hanging out with our close group of friends, and having the best time of our lives. But almost no one’s life looks anything like that. Everyone struggles academically (even when we were so used to being the smartest kid in class), applies for many more jobs and opportunities than they receive (even when we prepare so well and want it so much), and has a hard time finding true friends (even when we have always had plenty of friends and it has never been this hard before). We all have to work hard to build the life we want, and we need help along the way. Your Success Coach can help you identify and work toward your goals. You can schedule an appointment with a success coach at any point in the semester, and at any point in your academic career. Coaching supports all types of learning and processing styles to figure out what success looks like for you. Want to chat with a current student who has been there before and can relate? Connect with a Peer Success Leader (PSL). Whether it is navigating the academic and social challenges of college or pursuing leadership and involvement opportunities on campus, PSLs can collaborate with you to build a strong foundation and success plan for your time at Tulane.

COAC H IN G IM P ROVE S P ER S I ST EN C E, R ES I LI EN C E, & CO N F I D EN C E

Visit success.tulane.edu for more information about all things student success!

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GET READY FOR TUESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2022

D OU BLE C HEC K

Look at your class schedule online in the morning. Sometimes class locations may change at the last minute. You can also click on the building codes to make sure you head to the right place. Don’t be afraid to ask people for directions on your way to class.

GE AR

ACT UAL LY

Pack an umbrella in case it rains, a water AT TEN D bottle to stay hydrated, Syllabus Week may be an extra shirt in case notorious for short it’s so hot outside you classes, but you should sweat through the first actually go. Make a one, a sweatshirt in good impression and case the classroom is set yourself up for a cold, and a pen. Don’t positive semester. It worry about printing will also help you figure the syllabus, it will most out if you need to drop likely be provided to or add a few classes. you on the first day.

ST UDY BUDDIES

A great way to make friends and make A’s is to form a study group early on. Always carry an extra pen to lend to someone next to you. Sit next to someone who is sitting alone and make a new friend. Embrace your inner extrovert during the first week and it will pay off.

FUN FACT S

Get ready to introduce yourself with your name, pronouns, and a fun fact. Prepare your fun facts in advance and have multiple, just in case you need them. You may also want to think about why you chose Tulane, what your Hogwarts house is, and other common ice-breaker questions.

WOR KIN G O N C A MP U S BA LA NCE ACAD EM ICS & EM PLOYM EN T

Working on campus is a great way to make money, build your resume, and get involved in the Tulane community. Just be sure not to overload your schedule or overwork yourself! Factor in things like studying, eating, sleeping, and free time - they are all essential and non-negotiable. In a bind? Reach out to resources like Success Coaching for help.

STUDE N T J OB FA IR

Watch your email to learn about the Student Employment Job Fair. This is a great way to make connections, apply for various roles, and learn more about opportunities on campus.

FE DE RAL WO R K STU DY

CO LL EGE CE NTRAL NE T WORK

College Central Network gives users the ability to search for jobs exclusive to Tulane students. Positions posted include both on-campus and off-campus employment opportunities. Visit collegecentral.com/tulane.

H ANDSH A KE

Handshake is designed to bring Tulane job seekers and prospective employers together. Students and alumni can upload resumes, search for jobs and internships, apply for positions, register for special employer and career events, and manage an online profile viewable by employers.

If you have been awarded work study as part of your financial aid, you can apply for work study jobs on campus - instead of being applied directly to your tuition and fees, your paycheck will go into your bank account.

NON-WORK STU DY

Students who have not been awarded federal work study are encouraged to apply to nonwork study positions.

WORKING OFF C A M PU S

Many students find employment off campus as well. If you do, just remember to factor in transportation costs and time.

I-9 DOCUMENTS If you plan to work on campus, be prepared! If you are hired, you will need to provide identification and fill out an I-9 form. Check out the list of accepted documents and if you have a passport, consider bringing it with you to campus just in case!

AS K AROU ND

Having trouble finding work? Ask upperclassmen for advice! They will know when positions might open and can give suggestions for resumes and interviews.

Visit hr.tulane.edu for more information about all things student employment.

LAGNIAPPE R E SO U RC E HI G H LIG H T S

These are just a few of the campus resources available to Tulane students.

BO OK M A RK IT !

E V E N TS.TU L ANE .EDU

Your go-to website to check out Tulane events!

ST UDENTO RGS.TULANE.EDU

Browse over 300 student organizations and note the things that call out to you! Find them on WaveSync or at the Student Activities Expo to start building your Tulane community.

T U L A NETI C KETS.COM

Tons of campus events will have a limited capacity - grab your tickets through tulanetickets.com!

G IBS ON.TU L ANE.EDU The center of the Tulane online universe.

C A N VA S

This is the online portal for academic work. You will find syllabi, take quizzes, and submit assignments on the Canvas page for your class. You can access Canvas through the Gibson portal, but having it bookmarked will save you that extra step!

PU T THES E IN YOUR P HO N E

S AP H E ( 5 04-65 4-95 43)

Sexual Aggression Peer Hotline and Education (SAPHE) is a compassionate group of Tulane students who are dedicated to supporting survivors of sexual violence and addressing rape culture at Tulane. The purpose of SAPHE is to provide resources and support to the Tulane community through a peer run 24/7 hotline, while working to dismantle rape culture on campus through workshops, events, and outreach. SAPHE members are trained in trauma informed care and empathetic listening so that they are well equipped to provide support and resources to any person who might need them.

T H E L I NE ( 5 04-2 64-6074)

For after-hours mental health crisis support, The Line is available 24/7 to Tulane students. Call or text The Line, 24/7, at 504-264-6074.

B E P R E PAR E D

STUDEN T S UCC ES S GUID E S

Review and download these guides from the Student Success team to help your semester planning, daily planning, work strategy and goal setting.

S AFER S EX S UPPL IES @ T U

The Well for Health Promotion provides free safer sex supplies to all Tulane students. Check out the Campus Health website for a list of distribution sites, available supplies, and safer sex information.

F I N D S U P P O RT

RES OURC E L EN DIN G L IB RA RY

The Center for Academic Equity’s Resource Lending Library provides access to learning tools required on NewcombTulane College course syllabi. These items may include but are not limited to textbooks, calculators, access codes, art and architecture supplies, and classroom response systems. The program is open to all Newcomb-Tulane College students, and requests for course-based resources should be made by the end of the second full week of class. Requests will be reviewed, and allocations made on a first come first serve basis while funds last.

C AREER S ERVIC ES

Collaborating with NTC Career Services early and often throughout your time at Tulane will enhance your professional skill set, prepare you to succeed in the workforce, and set your career path up for success. Tulane Career Services teaches students how to explore career options and achieve career goals that fit with their values, interests, personality, and skills through the development of a unique, personalized career plan. Explore hiretulane.tulane.edu to find student career guides, advising information, and much more!

T EC H S UPPORT

Visit support.tulane.edu, email help@tulane.edu, stop by Technology Connection in the Lavin-Bernick Center, or call 504-862-8888 to get help with your Tulane accounts, wifi, email, printing, and more!

ALL IN

F IN AN C IAL AID

Tulane is All In to stop all forms of sexual violence. The All In website brings together information, resources, and opportunities to empower our campus community in our efforts to prevent, intervene in, and respond to acts of sexual violence.

Figuring out how to pay for your education can be a challenge, to say the least. The staff at Financial Aid works with you and your family to help you understand how financial aid works and help you identify the resources necessary to make your education affordable. They have a ton of information on their website, from comprehensive guides to stepby-step instructions. Doing your research beforehand will help immensely when you start putting the pieces together.

ST UDY I NG AB ROAD

Studying abroad gives you the opportunity to learn on a global scale. Check out the Study Abroad website for information on programs, the application process, and additional guidance.

R ECOVERY COM M UNIT Y

The Tulane Recovery Community’s mission is to support individualized recovery on campus by providing recoverybased programs that foster academic achievement, connection and engagement. Our community supports students in developing and sustaining a foundation for long-term recovery by providing a safe non-judgmental environment to discuss collegiate specific topics and ideas supportive of recovery on campus.

Visit financialaid.tulane.edu for comprehensive guides to undergraduate and graduate financial aid.

F U N D YO U R D R E AMS

N TC GRAN T S FOR AC AD E M I C EN G AGEM EN T

M AKER SPACE

A MakerSpace has been described as new amalgam of art, craft, and technology. Our goal is to serve all makers, and potential makers, in the Tulane Community. We do so by providing tools, assistance, and ideas.

Newcomb-Tulane College awards $100,000 annually to support undergraduate research, conference travel, internships, and special projects. If you are interested in applying, consider attending a grant info luncheon, connect with a grant advisor, and explore the grant program website.

CO RQ A PP

Corq is the mobile app for WaveSync. Discover events taking place on campus and public events taking place at nearby institutions, view a listing of active student organizations, and access your “Event Pass” to easily check-in to events. You can use the filter option, Perks, to view events that have “free food” and “free stuff.” Other campuses that utilize this same software include Loyola, Dillard, and Xavier. That means you can see events taking place on their campuses as well!

EM ERGEN C Y & GRAN T F U N D I N G The Center for Academic Equity offers grant funding for internships, study abroad, research and more. Emergency funding is also available to alleviate or cover class costs and materials or unforeseen financial hardships.

C PS GRAN T S & S C HOL A R S H I P S

The Center for Public Service administers award, scholarship and grant programs that support and recognize students’ community engagement commitments.

N EWCOM B G RAN TS

Newcomb Institute awards grants to support undergraduate student research, conference travel, and community engagement.

TAYLOR C EN T ER F UN DI N G AWARDS

The Taylor Center awards financial support to assist Tulane students and faculty in their development as changemakers.

Tulane University Campus Programming is a student organization charged with bringing the best entertainment possible to Tulane. We direct and coordinate the presentation of educational, social, and recreational programs, including concerts, lectures, comedy, and more! Each committee works together to brainstorm some wild events and start planning out the details that will bring YOUR ideas to life and brighten someone’s day. We’re all here to develop as leaders on campus, unwind, and have a good time while coming up with the next big thing for Tulane University.

E S SE N T I A L P ROG RA M S TO WATC H O U T FOR Check out events.tulane.edu to see upcoming events! These are just a few programs you can expect. Residence halls, academic programs, and campus offices all have their own calendars. Stay on top of your email to learn about all the awesome opportunities on campus!

CO M ING S OON !

G E T I N TO I T

ST UDENT ACTIVITIE S E XP O S UN DAY, FEB RUARY 6

JAUN T S ERIES

Looking to experience New Orleans or the Gulf South region? The JAUNT Series is a unique series of off-campus trips around the New Orleans area curated exclusively for Tulane students. Past trips have included City Putt Mini Golf, Champions Day at the Fairground Racetracks, Pelicans’ games, Monster Jam, the World War II Museum, the New Orleans Museum of Art, the Global Wildlife Center, the Book of Mormon Broadway show, Mardi Gras World tour, Wednesdays at the Square, and the Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival.

The Student Activities Expo is one of the best opportunities to get involved with student organizations at Tulane! We begin each semester (fall and spring) with an activities expo to allow interested students to browse around and meet members of various student organizations. All active student organizations are invited to participate by sending members of their organization to meet with prospective members and promote their clubs. Check out the orgs beforehand at studentorgs. tulane.edu!

BL ACK STU DE NT CONFE RE N C E S AT U RDAY & SUNDAY, FE B 12 -13 The Black Student Conference is a two day event with the aim of strengthening the social and professional networks of black scholars throughout New Orleans. The first day will focus on bringing the students together in a social environment, and giving students from different universities an opportunity to learn more about one another and connect. Conference sessions will promote discussion on current day topics as well as topics that draw parallels between current and past events. The conference will feature discussions on intersectionality, healing from social traumas, activism, and self-care. While the first day will be more social, the second day will put students in a professional setting. The event will feature a panel of successful alumni from local universities, a networking mixer, and a presentation from LinkedIn.

T UL AN E AF T ER DARK ( TA D )

Tulane After Dark is a series of late night events curated and hosted by the LBC. Start time for all TAD events is 8pm. Our weekly schedule is: THURSDAYS: Pub Trivia Night FRIDAYS: Game Nights (and Lagniappe Events) SATURDAYS: Movie Night

OUTDOOR ADV EN TURE S

Looking to explore your adventurous side? Join Campus Recreation as we explore the Gulf-South region and discover new skills. Outdoor Adventures offers an array of trips to interest any student.

FIT N ES S C L AS S ES

Tulane Campus Recreation’s Fitness & Wellness offerings can help you improve your health and wellness through flexibility, stress relief, strength, and cardio training.

WAVETH O N 2022: TULANE U N I VER SI T Y DANCE MARATHON S AT U RDAY, APRIL 9 Our school is on a mission to help kids in our local community. We are raising funds and awareness through Dance Marathon for our local Children’s Miracle Network Hospital, which treats children from our area and provides critical life-saving treatments and healthcare services for children and their families. We need your help to reach our goal for local kids!

FUTURE F RIEN DS : FIN D A N E W PEA FOR YOUR POD! Looking for a new connection? Want to make a new friend? Sign up for Future Friends! Complete a short survey and let our expert match-makers find you a match.

TA KE IT DAY BY DAY

M AI N E V E N T S

T UL A NE TU ES DAYS

AUDRE LORDE DAYS

Tulane Tuesday is a weekly event specifically designed to celebrate Tulane and the pride we have for being members of the Green Wave. On Tuesday of each week, members of the Tulane community wearing Tulane gear in the LBC between designated hours will be treated to something special.

Tulane University’s Audre Lorde Days offer multiple opportunities during spring semester for students, faculty, staff, and community members to come together to “develop tools for using human difference as a springboard for creative change.” These may include academic lectures, workshops, concerts, comedy, or other experiences and are held throughout spring semester.

W E D NESDAYS WITH THE O

Join dozens of students, faculty, and staff in the LBC Rathskeller Lounge to enjoy delicious cuisine from local eateries and learn more about intercultural life. Building community while also eating amazing food? Yes, please!

S EX WEEK FEBRUARY 14-18, 2 02 2

Sex Week brings together the Tulane community to offer a diverse week of comprehensive, queer-inclusive, culturallyspecific, sex-positive sexual health events and conversations.

EQ UI T Y TH U R SDAYS

Stop by the Center for Academic Equity for a lunch and learn presentation by Tulane and New Orleans organizations. The sessions discuss cutting edge research, distinctive academic opportunities and offer a forum for reflection on the intersection of identity and the academic experience. You won’t want to miss these!

TEDX TUL AN E M ARC H 16, 2 02 2

TEDxTulane’s ‘Diamond In The Rough’ theme is all about celebrating all the accomplishments and positive moments that have come out of this rather difficult year. As this being our first in-person event, it is our goal to put on a special twohour event that focuses on showcasing this year’s TEDxTulane speakers and all they have to offer. We look forward to sharing the wonderful ideas and experiences of our speakers, as well as motivating others to learn more about the TEDxTulane organization.

T R E AT YO U R SE LF THUR SDAYS

The Center for Intercultural Life and The Well have partnered to host weekly massages as a way to promote self care in the Tulane community.

F R I DAYS AT N EWCOM B

Head to the Newcomb Institute’s Diboll Gallery on the third floor of the Commons to get free lunch and listen to speakers from various disciplines discuss their work. While you’re there, check out the Newcomb Archives - one of the best study spots on campus.

THE Z AL E- K IM M ERL IN G WRIT ER- IN - RES IDEN C E : BRIT BEN N ET T M ARC H 7, 2 02 2

Each year since 1985, the Zale-Kimmerling Writer-in-Residence Program has brought a renowned woman writer to campus to spend a week among readers and student writers who are eager for insight. Undergraduate students are exposed to an accomplished female author not only through traditional literary events, such as a public reading and interview, but they also have the unique opportunity to interact with her on an informal level through social events such as meeting for dinner or coffee during her week long visit. Past speakers include Valeria Luiselli, Lauren Groff, N.K. Jemisin, Rebecca Solnit, Meg Wolitzer, Zadie Smith, and Susan Choi.

F RO NT PO RCH FRIDAYS

Our favorite monthly tradition! All undergraduate students are invited to enjoy free coffee and donuts. Each week NewcombTulane College invites departments from around campus to talk with students and share what they have going on. Sometimes Dean Skinner comes by and you’ll have to chance to share your experiences with her!

F IR ST FRI DAYS

The Center for Academic Equity encourages all first generation and low income students to swing by the Richardson Building for free food, fun activities, and humorous conversation from 12-1:30pm the first Friday of every month. You are not alone in your journey towards academic success at Tulane. So join us as we continue our “Proud TU Be the First’’ campaign through our monthly First Fridays event series!

C RAWF EST APRIL 2 3 , 2 02 2

Crawfest is an annual music, food, and arts festival at Tulane. Attendees enjoy music, 20,000+ pounds of crawfish, and dozens of local vendors in the heart of New Orleans.

R E FE R EN CE: O F F IC E S T U K N OW A.B. FREEMAN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

Location: Goldring/Woldenberg Business Complex Phone: 504-862-8377 Email: business@tulane.edu

ACADEMIC ADVISING

Location: Building #9, Mussafer Hall Phone: 504-865-5798 Email: advising@tulane.edu

ACADEMIC LEARNING & TUTORING CENTER

Location: Howard-Tilton Memorial Library, Suite B01 Phone: 504-865-5103 Email: altc@tulane.edu

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

Location: Building #47, Phelps Residence Hall, First Floor Phone: 504-865-5368 Email: acctrec@tulane.edu

CAMPUS HEALTH

Uptown Location: Building #92 Downtown Location: 127 Elk Place, Room 261 Phone: 504-865-5255 Email: campushealth@tulane.edu

CAMPUS RECREATION

Location: 31 Janet Yulman Way Phone: 504-865-5242 Email: reilyctr@tulane.edu

CAMPUS SERVICES

Location: Uptown: Building #29, LBC 107 Downtown: 803 Tidewater Building Phone: 504-865-5441 Email: campusservices@tulane.edu

THE CAROLYN BARBER-PIERRE CENTER FOR INTERCULTURAL LIFE Location: Richardson Building, Suite 101 Phone: 504-865-5181 Email: oma@tulane.edu

CAREER SERVICES

Location: Building #9, Mussafer Hall Phone: 504-865-5798 Email: csc@tulane.edu

CASE MANAGEMENT & VICTIM SUPPORT SERVICES (CMVSS) Location: Building #29, LBC G02 Phone: 504-314-2160 Email: srss@tulane.edu

CENTER FOR ACADEMIC EQUITY Location: Richardson Building, Suite 102 Phone: 504-314-7571 Email: cae@tulane.edu

CENTER FOR PUBLIC SERVICE Location: Alcee Fortier Hall Phone: 504-862-8060 Email: cps@tulane.edu

THE COUNSELING CENTER

Uptown Location: Building #103, Diboll Complex, First Floor Downtown Location: 127 Elk Place, Room 261 Phone: 504-314-2277 Email: carecoordinator@tulane.edu

GOLDMAN CENTER FOR STUDENT ACCESSIBILITY

Location: Howard-Tilton Memorial Library, Suite B25 Phone: 504-862-8433 Email: goldman@tulane.edu

HOWARD-TILTON MEMORIAL LIBRARY Location: 7001 Freret Street Phone: 504-865-5606 Email: libref@tulane.edu

HOUSING AND RESIDENCE LIFE Location: Irby Hall, First Floor Phone: 504-865-5724 Email: housing@tulane.edu

LAVIN-BERNICK CENTER FOR UNIVERSITY LIFE Location: Building #29 Phone: 504-865-5190

NEWCOMB-TULANE COLLEGE

Location: Building #8, Robert C. Cudd Hall Phone: 504-865-5720

NEWCOMB INSTITUTE

Location: The Commons, Third Floor Phone: 888-327-0009 Email: newcomb@tulane.edu

O FFI CES T U KNOW NEW ORLEANS CENTER FOR THE GULF SOUTH

THE PHYLLIS M. TAYLOR CENTER FOR SOCIAL INNOVATION AND DESIGN THINKING

NEW STUDENT & LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS

SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE

Location: Building #74, Newcomb Hall, Room 112 Phone: 504-314-2854 Email: gulfsouth@tulane.edu Location: Building #29, LBC G11 Phone: 504-865-5180 Email: orientation@tulane.edu

Location: Howard Tilton Memorial Library, 4th Floor Phone: 504-314-7069 Email: taylor@tulane.edu

Location: Richardson Memorial Hall Phone: 504-865-5389 Email: officename@tulane.edu

OFFICE OF ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL PURPOSES

SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS

THE OFFICE OF FINANCIAL AID

SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND TROPICAL MEDICINE

Location: 6901 Willow Street, Second Floor Phone: 504-862-3265 Email: learneng@tulane.edu

Location: Building #14, Science & Engineering Lab, First Floor Phone: 504-865-5723 Email: finaid@tulane.edu

OFFICE FOR GENDER AND SEXUAL DIVERSITY Location: Richardson Building, Suite 101C Phone: 504-865-5181 Email: ogsd@tulane.edu

THE OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AND SCHOLARS Location: 6901 Willow Street Phone: 504-865-5208 Email: oiss@tulane.edu

OFFICE OF MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS Location: Richardson Building, Suite 101C Phone: 504-865-5181 Email: oma@tulane.edu

THE OFFICE OF PARENT PROGRAMS Location: Lavin-Bernick Center, Suite G02 Phone: 877-887-9283 Email: parents@tulane.edu

THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR

Location: Building #74, Newcomb Hall, Room 102 Phone: 504-865-5225 Email: libarts@tulane.edu

Location: 1440 Canal Street Phone: 504-988-5388

SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING Location: Lindy Boggs Center, Room 201 Phone: 504-865-5764 Email: sse@tulane.edu

SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL ADVANCEMENT Location: Gibson Hall, Room 125 Phone: 504-291-7917 Email: asksopa@tulane.edu

OFFICE OF STUDY ABROAD

Location: 6901 Willow Street, Second Floor Phone: 504-865-5208 Email: osa@tulane.edu

STUDENT CONDUCT

Location: Lavin-Bernick Center, Suite G02 Phone: 504-865-6769 Email: conduct@tulane.edu

SUCCESS COACHING

Location: Mussafer Hall Phone: 504-865-5798 Email: success@tulane.edu

Location: Building #1, Gibson Hall Phone: 504-865-5231 Email: registrar@tulane.edu

REFER EN CE: A B Cs We use a lot of acronyms and niche vocab at Tulane. We’ve compiled a list of our most common acronyms and other important terms to help you out. Some of them are a bit confusing, but you’ll get the hang of them in no time!

ACADEMIC

A-QUAD: The quad at the front of the campus where most academic buildings are. ALTC: Academic Learning and Tutoring Center B-SCHOOL: Shorthand for Freeman School of Business HOWIE-T/HTML: Howard Tilton Memorial Library NTC: Newcomb-Tulane College SI: Supplemental Instructor SISE: Social Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship is a popular minor, pronounced sigh-see SLA: School of Liberal Arts SLAM: Stategy, Leadership, and Analytics Minor - not to be confused with SLAMM SLAMM: School of Liberal Arts Management Minor - one of the most popular minors at Tulane SOPA: School of Professional Advancement SPH: School of Public Health SSE: School of Science and Engineering

HOUSING

CG: Community Government DELA: Décou-Labat Residence Hall JL, JOLO: Josephine Louise Residence Hall RA: Resident Advisor RD: Resident Director RHA: Residence Hall Association RLC: Residential Learning Community

STUDENT LIFE

BOD: Board of Directors (New Student Orientation leaders) CACTUS: Community Action Council of Tulane University Students CAE: The Center for Academic Equity CEA: Community Engagement Advocates CIL: The Carolyn Barber-Pierre Center for Intercultural Life CPS: Center for Public Service ELP: Emerging Leaders Program FLP: Freshman Leadership Program GAPSA: Graduate and Professional Student Association LBC: Lavin-Bernick Center for University Life NSO: New Student Orientation The O, OMA: The Office of Multicultural Affairs OGSD: The Office for Gender and Sexual Diversity OISS: Office of International Students and Scholars SAPHE: Sexual Aggression Peer Hotline and Education (504-654-9543) SOC: Student Organization Center (LBC Suite G11) TAD: Tulane After Dark TUCP: Tulane University Campus Programming TUPD: Tulane Univeristy Police Department TUPHE: Tulane University Peer Health Educator (pronounced like ‘tough’) USG: Undergraduate Student Government WL: Wave Leader (New Student Orientation leaders)

FO L LOW 4 FOLLOW INSTAGRAM ACCOUNTS TO CHECK OUT

@T U L A NEU (duh)

@ FI T TS AG RAM T U President Mike Fitts!

@T U L A N E NSLP

The Office of New Student & Leadership Programs will keep you up-to-date on all things New Student Orientation!

@T U LANEATHLET I CS Athletics

@TU C AMPU S HEALT H Campus Health

@T U L A N EC A MP U SREC Campus Recreation

@TU L ANECAE

Center for Academic Equity

@TU LANED I NI NG Dining Services

@T UL ANEEMERG ENCY Emergency Preparedness

@TU L ANEHRL

Housing and Residence Life

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