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Welcome to Tulane
Dear Parents and Families,
Welcome to the Tulane University
family! It is my pleasure to serve
as a resource and liaison for you
during this transition and throughout
your student’s academic career.
Tulane University is committed to
partnering with parents and families to
assist in the success and education of our
new students. The Office of Orientation
and Parent Programs seeks to inform
and provide support to you and your
family as your student experiences the
transition into college life. I encourage
you to take advantage of all we have
to offer over the next few years.
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Our office provides a wide variety
of resources and offers events and
programming for parents and families.
Not only do we welcome each new family
with parent information sessions during
New Student Orientation and with this
guide, but we also host Family Weekend
each fall, send e-newsletters to parents,
run informative online webinars, maintain
our Tulane Parent website, coordinate
the Pelican Partner parent volunteers and
sponsor the 1 (877) TUP-WAVE Parent
toll-free line, along with other services.
questions or concerns. Our website
even contains an electronic copy of this
guide so you can access it at any time.
We appreciate your involvement in
your student’s experiences and look
forward to a great next few years working
together. Please let us know if we can
ever be of assistance as you and your
student transition into our community.
I encourage you to visit our parent website
at parents.tulane.edu since it serves as
a great starting point when you have
Penny Wyatt
Director of Orientation and
Parent Programs
Tulane University
Best Wishes!
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Academic Services
Newcomb-Tulane College is the academic home of all full-time
undergraduates. I am confident that you will find a remarkable array of
majors and programs of study, which can be combined into an almost
limitless selection of options for your student. Whatever the chosen
major or degree, your student will experience an education second
to none that provides a wealth of opportunities and challenges.
Tulane is a research intensive university
whose faculty are world leaders and
experts in their chosen fields, and unlike
most research intensive institutions,
I can confidently say that the faculty
here are dedicated to your student’s
education as an undergraduate.
The college staff is here to help you
and your student and we are always
available to our students. Please
encourage your student to seek
assistance or simply stop in to see us.
Welcome,
School of Architecture
303 Richardson Memorial Hall
(504) 865-5389
architecture.tulane.edu
A.B. Freeman School of Business
200 Goldring/Woldenberg Hall 1
(504) 862-8377
freeman.tulane.edu
School of Liberal Arts
102 Newcomb Hall
(504) 865-5225
tulane.edu/liberal-arts
School of Public Health
and Tropical Medicine
James M. MacLaren
Professor of Physics
Dean, Newcomb-Tulane College
1440 Canal St, Ste 2400-TW13
(Downtown Campus)
(504) 988-5397
sph.tulane.edu
School of Science
and Engineering
Newcomb-Tulane
Undergraduate
College
Robert C. Cudd Hall
1st Floor
(504) 865-5720
college.tulane.edu
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201 Boggs Center
(504) 865-5764
tulane.edu/sse
School of Continuing Studies
125 Gibson Hall
(504) 865-5555
scs.tulane.edu
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enhance skills needed to achieve success
here at Tulane and in their future pursuits.
If you feel your student could benefit
specifically from success coaching, it’s
important to begin the process prior to the
start of classes in August. Please contact
Michele Oelking for more information at
(504) 314-2216 or moelking@tulane.edu.
GOLDMAN OFFICE OF
DISABILITY SERVICES (ODS)
Academic Departments
ACADEMIC ADVISING CENTER
102 Richardson Building
(504) 865-5798
tulane.edu/advising
Academic advisors are there to help
students during this transition to
develop their academic plan and to
locate resources they need to succeed.
We encourage parents and families
to keep open lines of communication
with students as well, engaging in
conversations about their plans, what
they are learning, and new experiences
they might wish to share. We have a
webpage just for parents so we can all
work together to help students make
good decisions and grow as individuals.
Career Center
(504) 865-5107
hiretulanegrads.com
csc@tulane.edu
Career Coaches are available to assist
students in exploratory services to select
a major or career plan, find an internship,
write a resume, build interviewing skills,
and much more. Several schools, such as
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Science and Engineering
Lab Complex, 1st Floor
(504) 862-8433
http://tulane.edu/studentaffairs/disability
A part of the Division of Student
Affairs and Student Resources &
Support Services, ODS is committed
to providing equal access and a
friendly environment for all who study
at Tulane. Through collaboration
and exploration, modifications to the
academic environment - accommodations
- can be offered to registered students
with permanent disabilities or
temporary impairments. To insure that
accommodation needs are assessed
and implemented in a timely manner, we
recommend that students make contact
with ODS prior to arriving on campus.
HONORS PROGRAM
105 Herbert Hall
(504) 865-5517
honors.tulane.edu
Each year a highly selective group
of the entering freshmen class is
admitted to the Program on the basis
of individual high school records and
standardized test scores. Thereafter,
new candidates will receive invitations
to the Honors Program once a year,
during the summer, through the Junior
Year. The Honors Program includes
students in all schools and majors.
A.B.Freeman School of Business, have
additional services geared specifically
toward those students in a declared
major. If your student needs assistance
navigating their interests or career options
within a certain major, this is the place
for them to find guidance and support.
TULANE ACADEMIC
SUCCESS CENTER
First Floor, Mechanical
Engineering Building, #14
(504) 865-5103
Success.tulane.edu
The Tulane Academic Success Center
offers comprehensive support through
success coaching, tutoring, supplemental
instruction, faculty mentoring, and peer
education. Our staff can assist students
with time management, organization,
study skills, test taking strategies, decision
making, stress management, and goalsetting. In addition, our website includes
academic resources, self-assessments,
and information tailored specifically
to students and parents. Our goal is
to partner with students to develop or
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STUDY ABROAD
6901 Willow Street
(504) 865-5339
global.tulane.edu
The Center for Global Education and
Office of Study Abroad oversee a diverse
portfolio of yearlong and semester
study abroad options for NewcombTulane College. Over 80 study abroad
programs in 30 countries throughout
Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, Latin
America and the Middle East are
available to qualified undergraduates.
We partner with top universities and
study abroad organizations to make the
highest quality overseas educational
experiences available to NewcombTulane students. Students should be
encouraged to make an appointment
with a study abroad adviser early in the
sophomore year to discuss options and
qualifications for programs of interest.
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courses that they are interested in. Due
to the small class size, courses may fill
quickly and it is good to have options.
TULANE READING PROJECT
TIDES
Robert C. Cudd Hall 201
(504) 865-5678
tides.tulane.edu
Tulane Inter-Disciplinary Experience
Seminars (TIDES) are our distinctive
seminar program for all first year students
at Tulane. TIDES are designed to provide
Tulane University
quality interactions with some of our
finest faculty, active learning, intellectual
challenges, social co-curricular activities
and the opportunity tomeet fellow
students with similar interests. With over
80 topics, your student is sure to find
a TIDES class that is appealing. Please
encourage your student to select five
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Mass Incarceration in the Age of
Colorblindness by Elizabeth Alexander
Each year, we aim to create a shared
intellectual experience for the entering
class through a series of events and
programs inspired by a selected book.
Free copies of the book will be distributed
to all students at the orientation sessions,
or mailed to students who cannot attend,
and online discussion sessions will be
held during the summer. This fall, several
events, speakers, and a visit with the
author will be scheduled, and students will
discuss the book in their TIDES courses.
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WORKFORCE MANAGEMENT
- STUDENT EMPLOYMENT
200 Broadway Street, Suite 120
(504) 865-5280
Throughout the year, Tulane University
departments and off-campus partners
advertise student jobs. Together they
offer a variety of jobs for students with
Federal Work Study awards and without.
Please encourage your students to visit
the Student Employment website http://
tulane.edu/wfmo/student-employment/
index.cfm to learn more about working at
Tulane and to register at our student job
listing service, College Central Network.
Note: All student workers are required to
complete the Department of Homeland
Security’s form I-9 electronically and present
supporting documentation, in original
form, at Workforce Management. More
information pertaining to form I-9 can be
found on the Student Employment website.
SPLASH CARD
Bruff Commons, 1st floor
(504) 865-5629
tulane.edu/cardservices
The Tulane Splash Card serves a number
of functions for Tulane students, faculty
and staff. Students are expected to
carry the card at all times while on
campus to identify them as a Tulane
student. Additionally, the card gives
them access to their residence hall;
checks-out books in the library, gets
them athletic event tickets, and carries
several financial accounts. Within the
Tulane Splash Card, students can access
the meal plan; charge purchases to their
accounts receivable bill, and deposit
money for the debit feature to use in
vending and small purchases. Deposits,
for the debit feature, can be made online
using a major credit card or by mailing
a check to the Card Services office.
Financial Information
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ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
FINANCIAL AID
(504) 865-5368
pandora.tcs.tulane.edu/acctrec/default.asp
Your student is responsible for their Tulane
account, however, you can be added to
the online system to view the bill and
make payments. Navigating the student
bill and managing money is a skill that
we want to impress upon your student.
With your help, your student can create
a budget and regularly review charges to
the Tulane account. Please remember that
a FERPA release is necessary for parents
to have financial conversations with our
office. Please visit the web for resources,
frequently asked questions, important
deadlines, to set-up a NetPay account
and to find the FERPA release form.
205 Science & Engineering Complex
(504) 865-5723
tulane.edu/financialaid
Every Tulane student has an assigned
professional financial aid counselor
who is assigned based on the student’s
last name. Students are encouraged to
contact their counselor with any financial
aid questions or concerns throughout
the year. The website for the Office of
Financial Aid is very comprehensive
and has several self-service features,
including information about the aid
award and federal direct loan program.
If you do not find the information you
are looking for online, please call
the office for further assistance.
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Student Resources &
Support Services (SRSS)
Lavin Bernick Center, Garden
Level, Suite G02
(504) 314-2160
http://tulane.edu/studentaffairs/
support/index.cfm
While most of your student’s time at
Tulane will likely be positive, there may
be times when he or she needs additional
support. Student Resources & Support
Services is a great place to go when you
really have no idea where to start. SRSS
provides assistance to students who are
struggling academically or personally.
We work with students individually to
help them navigate university systems
and to resolve problematic situations.
The Office of Violence Prevention
and Support Services (OVPSS) is a
specialized office within SRSS that works
to create a safe and respectful campus
environment through the development
of educational programs and support
services. OVPSS provides assistance to
students who are victimized or affected
by crime. We encourage parents to
have a discussion with their students
about crime prevention and to review
resources for crime risk reduction.
HOUSING & RESIDENCE LIFE
Irby Hall, 1st floor
(504) 865-5724
housing.tulane.edu/arrive
The community on campus has a great
energy and students tend to be very
Campus Life
The Division of Student Affairs is the co-curricular home of student life at Tulane. I am
confident that your student will find a connection to life at Tulane and in New Orleans
by exploring all of the opportunities for leadership and involvement within student
programs and organizations. Your support is invaluable and we hope you will encourage
your student to search for an activity at Tulane that compliments their academic pursuits.
Our experienced staff is here to help you and
your student and we are always available
for consultation. I encourage you to become
familiar with the resources available through
the offices of Student Resources and Support
Services, Housing and Residence Life, Student
Programs, Greek Life, Campus Recreation, and
Religious Life. We encourage your student to
seek assistance or simply stop in to see us.
Welcome,
STUDENT
AFFAIRS
Lavin-Bernick Center,
Garden Level
(504) 314-2188
studnaff@tulane.edu
Michael H. Hogg
Professor of Business Law
Dean of Students & Vice President for Student Affairs
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engaged. Each floor has a Resident
Advisor (RA) and each set of buildings has
an Community Director (CD) to support
your student during this transition to
life at Tulane. It is important for you to
discuss the community living standards
with your student before arriving on
campus. Expectations for student
behavior are important to us as we
advise your student in their new living
environment. Important resources about
what to bring, how to switch rooms,
renter’s insurance, and much more
are available on the Arrive! website.
CAMPUS RECREATION/REILY
RECREATION CENTER
STUDENT PROGRAMS
G11 Lavin-Bernick Center, Garden Level
studentprograms.tulane.edu
The Office of Student Programs supports
the more than 200 recognized student
organizations on campus by offering
training to student leaders, support
for programming, and advice for the
direction of the group. By joining one
of the many student organizations on
campus, new students will be instantly
connected to a peer group with common
interests. This kind of connection to
peers and the university is important in
the transition to college life. We hope
that students will make the most of their
college career by staying involved on
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campus and in the community. Please
encourage your student to attend the
Student Activities Expo on Thursday,
August 29, 2013 from 4-6 p.m. outside
the LBC. Students will be able to sign-up
to receive information from the over 200
clubs, recreational sports teams and more!
FRATERNITIES & SORORITIES
G02 Lavin-Bernick Center, Garden Level
(504) 314-2160
greek.tulane.edu
Our office is responsible for advising
every aspect of Greek Life: we
advise the councils and the chapter
Tulane University
leadership; create educational,
risk management, and leadership
programming opportunities; and work
with the (inter)national headquarters
of each organization to reduce risk,
enhance programs, and ensure the
advancement of fraternity and sorority life
on the Tulane University campus. New
students will be eligible to participate
in sorority or fraternity recruitment in
the Spring semester, provided they
earn 12 credit hours at Tulane and
maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA. Please
visit the Office of Fraternity & Sorority
Programs website for more information.
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Reily Center
(504) 865-5431
reilycenter.com
The Department of Campus Recreation
has a long and rich history of serving
the Tulane University community. Our
programs and services are among the
most popular and participated in on
campus. Engaging over 7,000 students
annually, programs include Intramural
Sports, Club Sports, Fitness and Wellness,
Instructional Programs, Aquatics and
Outdoor Recreation. The facilities
managed by Campus Recreation include
the 156,000 square foot Reily Student
Recreation Center, the Reily outdoor
tennis courts, a synthetic turf field
and four university quads. Leadership
and management of the facilities and
programs is provided by a full time
professional staff of 23 and a part-time
student staff of approximately 200,
which makes Campus Recreation the
largest student employer on campus.
Club & Intramural Sports
With a wide range of recreational
team and individual league sports and
tournaments, there is something for
everyone. Club Sports tend to attract
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students with a little more experience
in a sport or a willingness to learn.
Clubs receive funding and may even
travel to compete in different venues.
This is a great option for a student who
has a sport they would like to continue
in college without participating in
InterCollegiate Athletics. Intramural
Sports allow groups of students to
informally participate in seasonal
sports as a team. Many residence
hall floors and fraternities participate
in an effort to build relationships.
Group Fitness & Personal Training
In an effort to boost metabolism,
confidence and maintain wellness, the
Reily Recreation Center offers more than
60 free group exercise classes each
week. Powered by high-energy music,
challenging exercises, and motivating
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instructors, group classes are designed
to make fitness goals easily attainable by
providing a fun and energizing workout.
The personal training program offers many
options and packages with various fee
scales for students who need new workout
ideas, inspiration, or extra motivation.
Lavin-Bernick Center, Garden Level
(504) 865-5181
oma.tulane.edu
At Tulane University, we understand that
it is of vital importance that the greatest
diversity of ideas, cultures, perspectives,
and modes of inquiry be brought to bear
on the issues and ideas of our day. As
such, The Office of Multicultural Affairs
(OMA), the Office for Gender and Sexual
Diversity (OGSD), and Religious Life,
known collectively as The O, supports a
campus environment characterized by a
multiplicity of viewpoints, experiences,
and cultures. OMA and OGSD provide
students of color, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer,
questioning, and allied students with
advocacy services, mentoring, personal
support, and educational, cultural,
and social programming that facilitate
their adjustment to the University and
ability to thrive thereafter. The O also
serves as a liaison to Tulane’s religious
communities, which offer students
opportunities to engage in on-campus
spiritual pursuits through worship and
community, increase campus-wide
religious awareness and understanding,
and receive religious counseling. It is
our mission to foster an open and vibrant
learning environment that welcomes,
respects, and appreciates the histories,
traditions, and cultures of traditionally
underrepresented student populations. If
you have any questions about multicultural
life and or gender and sexual diversity
at Tulane University, please call our
office or email OMA at oma@tulane.edu
and OGSD at ogsd@tulane.edu.
Outdoor Recreation
With more than 20 trips per semester,
at a nominal fee, students can explore
the Gulf-South region and discover
new skills. This program has grown in
popularity over the past few years and is
a “must-do” for new students. Even if your
student does not like camping, canoeing,
hiking or rafting – there is something for
everyone including visiting local festivals
as a group. Want to give your student a
great gift, consider booking one of the
fall or spring break trips as a surprise!
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has adequate medical coverage when
they are living away from home. The
Student Health Center does not charge
full-time students for physician services.
Please send a copy of health insurance
coverage with your student in August.
Immunization
Health Services
Student Health Center
(504) 865-5255 – tulane.edu/health
Tulane University Student Health Center
provides quality primary health care and
wellness services for our students. We
have clinics uptown and downtown, and
we offer specialized services for allergies,
psychiatry, stress management, substance
abuse, travel, and men and women’s
health. Our staff provides non-judgmental
care and mutual respect. We protect
student rights and privacy in delivering
health services. For detailed information
on services, see below or visit the website.
⊲⊲ Primary Care – When a student
is feeling ill, they should make an
appointment to meet with a doctor
or nurse to assess their symptoms;
just like their doctor at home would
do, but without filing insurance
claims and paying co-pays.
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⊲⊲ Men’s & Women’s Health Clinics
– For regular check-ups and
specific services related to gender,
students can come in for routine
needs such as pap smears, HIV
testing, and STD assessment.
⊲⊲ Flu Shots – Preventing the
flu is important in a tightly
bound community, so flu shot
clinics are offered annually for
students, faculty and staff.
plan by United Healthcare, or waive
enrollment in this plan in September
by providing proof of other adequate
coverage. The student medical insurance
plan annual premium will be evenly split
between the fall and spring semesters.
Please review your current medical
coverage to ensure that your student
The State of Louisiana requires all
students entering a college in Louisiana
for the first time to have either received
the following immunizations: Measles,
Mumps, Rubella Vaccine (MMR), TetanusDiphtheria-Pertusis Vacine (Tdap), and
the Meningococcal or Meningitis Vacine.
Additionally, we recommend Tuberculosis
(TB) Screening and Testing and Hepatitis
B Vaccine for all college students. The
Student Health Center offers all of the
listed immunizations and the TB skin test.
Travel and other immunizations needed
by university students are also available.
If Tulane University has not received
documentation of the meningococcal
(Menactra) vaccine by “move in day,” you
will not be permitted to move into your
residence hall. The Proof of Immunization
form and online student health profile are
available on the Student Health Center
website, and are be due July 15, 2013.
Pharmacy
The SHC Pharmacy strives to give the
highest quality medication care for the
patient with convenience and reasonable
prices. In addition to filling prescriptions
⊲⊲ Nutrition – Licensed dietitians
and nutritionists are on staff to
meet with students as needed.
Health Insurance
All full-time Tulane University students
are required to carry adequate medical
insurance. Each year, full-time students
must either enroll in the Universitysponsored student health insurance
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from the Student Health Center physicians
and nurse practitioners, the pharmacy
also fills prescriptions from physicians not
associated with the Student Health Center.
This includes both local and out-of-town
practitioners. We will also telephone
other pharmacies to transfer prescriptions
from other drug stores to the Student
Health Center Pharmacy. This applies
to local and out-of-town pharmacies.
Students must present a Tulane Splash
card to have prescriptions filled at
the pharmacy. The pharmacy accepts
checks, cash, Visa™ or MasterCard™,
Discover Card, Tulane debit card,
and charges to accounts receivable;
we do not accept American Express
cards. In addition, we only accept
the Tulane student health insurance
plan, but will assist you with
insurance claim forms and provide
detailed receipts for reimbursement
from your insurance company.
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Counseling and Psychological
Services (CAPS)
Science & Engineering Lab
Complex, 1st Floor
(504) 314-2277, http://tulane.
edu/health/counseling-andpsychological-services.cfm
Counseling and Psychological Services
(CAPS) offers a range of services to
Tulane students who may be experiencing
a period of emotional upset or more
chronic problem during their college
career. These services include individual
counseling, group counseling and
psychiatric services. Many problems
can be resolved with a brief course of
treatment, but for those students with
more chronic issues or requiring a longer
or more specialized course of treatment,
the CAPS Staff will facilitate referrals to
mental health providers in the community.
CAPS services are strictly confidential.
CAPS staff members are not permitted to
Tulane University
discuss a student’s presence in counseling
or nature of that treatment with anyone,
including the student’s parents without
written consent to do so. If you know
your son or daughter is in counseling
and wish to discuss this with someone
in CAPS, encourage him or her to sign
a consent form. If you are concerned
about your son or daughter and want
to speak to someone about those
concerns, the staff at CAPS can give you
guidance in addressing your concerns.
⊲⊲ Counseling and Psychological
Services (CAPS) – College
students experience a range
of emotions when making this
transition and our psychiatrists,
psychologists and clinical social
workers are here to help with
counseling, stress management,
substance abuse issues and
much more. Students simply
need to make an appointment.
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theWELL
115 Reily Center
(504) 314-7400
Wellness.tulane.edu
The Center for Wellness and Health
Promotion, theWELL, promotes the health
and safety of the Tulane Community
through the delivery of inclusive, quality
public health practice. We provide
an array of different services and
programs on campus to help students
live healthy lives. Health topics that
are addressed though prevention and
educational programming include: stress
management, alcohol use, tobacco use,
sexual health and general wellness.
Student Health & Wellness
Please view the Student Health Center’s
extensive website at http://tulane.
edu/health and click on Uptown.
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For Mail Services information specific
to fall move-in: http://tulane.edu/
universityservices/mail/fallmovein.cfm.
TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
Campus
Services
MEAL PLANS
Bruff Commons, 1st floor
mealplan@tulane.edu
Meal Plans for resident first-year students
are $2575.00 for 2013-2014. There are
three options to best meet the needs of
students, each of which include varying
amounts Wave Bucks to use on-campus,
NOLABucks to use at local restaurants,
and meal swipes in the all-you-careto-eat Bruff dining hall. Commuter
meal plans are also offered and these
options can be found on our website.
MAIL SERVICES
Bruff Commons, 1st floor
(504) 865-5709
mailbox@tulane.edu
Students will receive a campus mailbox
upon being assigned on-campus
housing. The box number and mailing
address along with complete shipping
instructions will be sent to the student’s
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Sending Packages &
Mail to student mailboxes
should be addressed as:
JOHN DOE - #1234
TULANE UNIVERSITY
34 MCALISTER DRIVE
NEW ORLEANS,
LA 70118-5645
Help Desk (504) 862-8888
or Toll-Free 1 (866) 276-1428
Live Chat support.ts.tulane.edu
For assistance with technology on
campus, visit ts.tulane.edu for news,
tips and timely information. Through
the website, students can search the
Knowledge Base or submit a ticket for
assistance to the Technology Help Desk.
Technology Services also has staff in the
Technology Connection located in the
Lavin-Bernick Center and in the Learning
Commons on the first floor of HowardTilton Memorial Library. Technology staff
can assist with password issues, laptop
setup and repair, wireless access and
software questions. The Technology
Connection provides free and fee-based
services to students Monday-Friday.
BOOKSTORE
number of branded items such as Adidas,
Vera Bradley, Ralph Lauren, and more.
As for ordering books, students can do
this once they have selected courses
by visiting the bookstore’s website. Be
sure to check-out the online textbook
selection and new textbook rental options.
UNIVERSITY SERVICES
There are a number of convenient
services available to students at Tulane.
For up-to-date information about them
and how to direct your student, please
visit universityservices.tulane.edu.
FedEx OFFICE
Lavin-Bernick Center for
University Life, 1st floor
(504) 862-5799
FedEx Office offers students shipping and
document printing services. Students can
upload documents online or come into the
store. FedEx shipping, including overnight
services, are available six days per week.
Students can pay for services here with
the Tulane Splash Card debit feature.
Lavin-Bernick Center, 1st floor
(504) 865- 5913
tulane.bncollege.com
The Tulane University Bookstore is
operated by Barnes & Noble and carries a
Tulane email address and mailed to the
student’s home address the first week
of August. Questions about mailing and
shipping can be directed to mailbox@
tulane.edu after shipping packets have
been sent. Please hold all questions
until then. If you have not received your
packet by August 10th please contact
Mail Services. During Move-In Day,
please encourage your student to pick
up their mailbox key at Mail Services.
For general Mail Services information
please visit: http://tulane.edu/
universityservices/mail/index.cfm.
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ENTERPRISE RENT-ACAR AND CAR SHARE
Carrollton Avenue
(504) 483-1779
Canal Street
(504) 522-7900
Enterprise.com
Tulane University and Enterprise RentA-Car have long been partners offering
discounted rates to faculty, staff, students,
parents and visitors. We have many
types of arrangements with Enterprise
that can assist you! Visit the website at
enterprise.com and use these codes: for
Parent, Family and Students (age 21-24)
and Leisure Rentals: Use Code 14N0742,
PIN number TUL; and or Student Rentals
(age 18-20): Use Code 14N1433, PIN
number TUL. Students under 20 years
of age can rent vehicles with a valid
driver’s license, proof of full-coverage
car insurance, and a major credit or debit
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card. Hourly, daily and weekly rentals
are available from both the Carrollton
Avenue and Canal Street branches.
Enterprise Car Share, a membershipbased program that Tulane and Loyola
University share, allows students to rent
cars for a few hours. This green option
is convenient for students because the
cars are parked on Loyola’s campus,
just a short walk. For more information,
please visit enterprisecarshare.com.
CLEANERAMA
Bruff Commons, 106A
(504) 862-8530
universityservices.tulane.edu
Several laundry and dry cleaning services
are available for students. For pricing
information, gift certificates and hours
of operation, please visit our website.
Tulane University
SHUTTLES & TRANSPORTATION
PJ’S COFFEE & TEA CO.
(504) 314-RIDE
shuttles.tulane.edu
The University provides many different
shuttle options for its faculty, staff and
students including shuttles between
the uptown and health sciences center
campuses, University Square and the
Uptown campus, evening shuttle service
within a one mile radius of campus,
as well as a weekend shopping and
grocery shuttle. Schedules of shuttle
routes are available on the website
and students can call the office for
specific questions about shuttles and
transportation. A Tulane Splash Card
is required to ride the shuttles.
Stern Hall, Willow Residences,
and Howard-Tilton Library
With three locations on campus, PJ’s
offers a variety of coffee shop drinks,
baked goods, sandwiches, and other
snacks. Students do not have to look
far for a cup of coffee and quiet place
to study. PJ’s accepts the Tulane Splash
Card, cash and major credit cards.
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TRAVEL PORTAL
www.campustravel.com/university/tulane
Please visit our online travel portal
for information about Tulane
discounts and preferred partners
in hotels and rental vehicles.
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Late Night Transportation
& TUPD Escorts
The Late Night shuttle was established
to transport members of the Tulane
community safely within a 1-mile radius
of campus. TUPD also offers a walking
safety escort to students who might
need to cross campus at night or on
their own. Additionally, the University
has initiated a virtual safety escort, Rave
Guardian. For additional information,
visit http://tulane.edu/police/guardian.
cfm. Walking safety escorts are available
to students by calling (504) 8655381, and Late Night Transportation is
available by calling (504) 865-7233.
Blue Lights
Tulane University has a Blue Light system
throughout and within the perimeter of
the Uptown campus. These lights can be
easily seen at night and are fitted with an
emergency phone. Anyone can simply
push the call button to notify TUPD that
they need assistance. The response time
of a TUPD officer is within 2 minutes.
Safety and Student Conduct
TULANE UNIVERSITY
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Charles C. Diboll Complex, 1st floor (103)
(504) 865-5381
tulane.edu/police
The TUPD mission is to provide
leadership, education and services
consistent with the values of the university
and supportive of the community’s efforts
to ensure a safe and secure environment.
We are all responsible to ensure that
our valuables are secure and that crime
and suspicious incidents are reported
in a timely manner. It is imperative that
we work together to identify and resolve
problems that lead to crime or the fear
of crime. We are proud of our staff of
certified police officers, support staff, and
student employees. Each is dedicated
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police
department
Crime Reports
As a service to the Tulane community,
the campus and area residents, TUPD
provides information on serious crimes
committed on or in the vicinity of campus.
This information is available on the web
or via email. If you’d like to receive crime
alerts via email, simply visit the TUPD
website and click on “Crime Alerts.”
HURRICANE
EVACUATION PLANS
Office of Emergency Response
Tulane.edu/emergency
Tulane University has a streamlined and
effective plan in case of a hurricane,
tropical storm or other emergency that
might impact our University community.
Students and parents will receive
instructions on how to develop a family
hurricane evacuation plan during New
Student Orientation; students will receive
detailed information via mail over the
summer and upon arriving on campus in
August. Below are some tips to creating
your family hurricane evacuation plan and
in understanding our University plan.
DEVELOPING A PLAN
⊲⊲ Discuss in advance where your
student will go in the case of
a University evacuation. Most
students travel to a designated
relative or friend’s home within
a 250-mile radius of New
Orleans or via short flight.
⊲⊲ Determine an alternate way of
communicating, should cell phone
service be interrupted. We suggest
having a family friend that your
student should check-in with, and
whom you can contact for updates.
⊲⊲ Resources for developing a family
plan are available on our website
and at getagameplan.org.
Charles C. Diboll
Complex, 1st floor (103)
(504) 865-5381
tulane.edu/police
to providing a campus where individuals
can feel safe in their pursuit of education,
research, employment and recreation.
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WHAT STUDENTS SHOULD DO
⊲⊲ Be prepared for hurricanes well
in advance of a storm threat.
Follow the guidelines in the
Tulane Hurricane Guide for
Students by visiting our website.
⊲⊲ Pay attention to emergency
alerts, emails and web postings
regarding the forecast for
an approaching storm.
⊲⊲ Enact your plan based on guidance
from the university administration.
⊲⊲ If students are not able to enact
their plan for evacuation, the
University will transport students
to safety in Jackson, Mississippi
or Birmingham, Alabama. No
one will remain on campus.
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WHAT WILL HAPPEN
⊲⊲ Tulane will monitor all approaching
storms well in advance of
any potential impact.
⊲⊲ Tulane will issue information on
evacuation and campus closure via
text, e-mail, voicemail and web.
⊲⊲ Tulane will close and evacuate all
campuses if necessary. If students
are not able to enact their plan
for evacuation, the University
will transport students to safety.
No one will remain on campus.
⊲⊲ After a storm, information will
be distributed on the status of
campuses and dates for re-opening.
⊲⊲ The academic calendar has built
in “hurricane days” and course
information will be shared via
myTulane, should a closure
disrupt the academic schedule.
Tulane University
OFFICE OF STUDENT
CONDUCT
Lavin-Bernick Center, Garden
Level, Suite G02
(504) 865-5516
conduct@tulane.edu
http://tulane.edu/studentaffairs/
conduct/index.cfm
The Office of Student Conduct manages
all non-academic misconduct allegations
for Tulane students. The goal of the
Student Conduct system is to educate
students about appropriate behavior and
foster a community in which academic
success can occur. We encourage
parents to discuss responsible decisionmaking with students and review
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Tulane’s expectations for its students,
as set forth in the Code of Student
Conduct, before they arrive in August.
The Office of Student Conduct hopes that
students will keep their parents informed
about their lives at Tulane. However
federal regulations require that, except in
cases involving alcohol use by a student
under the age of 21, drugs, or incidents of
violence, or in cases where the student
poses a threat to the health or safety of
himself or others, a student must have a
signed FERPA waiver on file before we
can discuss his or her conduct record,
even with parents. FERPA waivers are
available at http://tulane.edu/parents/
upload/FERPArelease091207.pdf
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undergrad.admission@tulane.edu
(800) 873-WAVE
(504) 865-5731
Office of Undergraduate Admission
210 Gibson Hall
6823 St. Charles Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70118-5680
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Tulane Parent University 101:
This section contains resources offered by the Office of
Orientation and Parent Programs, a glossary of terms that
will help you understand everyday aspects of life on campus,
and other information to help you throughout the year.
Resources for Parents
Monthly E-Newsletters: Parents are
enrolled using the e-mail address listed
on the student’s application to Tulane,
but can be updated by clicking the tab at
the bottom of each e-newsletter. If you
need to sign up, go to parents.tulane.
edu, click on E-newsletters and put your
e-mail address in the sign-up box. Parents
of new students will receive bi-monthly
e-newsletters through the summer, which
will turn into monthly issues in August.
Webinars: Typically held monthly, these
online seminars are a great way to
stay informed on timely topics related
to your student’s college experience.
Please register online in advance,
this service is free and only requires
an internet connection to use!
FAQ list: We offer a very extensive list
of topics and questions that parents
typically ask with links to answers
online. Please visit parents.tulane.
edu and click on the Resources tab.
Contact us with questions: You can
reach us at (1-877) TUP-WAVE or via
e-mail at parents@tulane.edu. During
busy periods, please allow up to 48
hours for us to respond. Also, we do not
typically staff the office on weekends.
Pelican Partners: Experienced,
Tulane parents who agree to serve
as e-mail resources for other Tulane
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parents. You can find an up-to-date
list of our Pelican Partners, listed
by region, at parents.tulane.edu.
Campus Life Lingo
As your student settles into life on
campus, you’ll hear him or her mentioning
the names of different tools, resources and
places used every day. Here’s a glossary
of those terms to help you keep up:
Splash Card
The Tulane “Splash Card” is their
identification card. It’s a multi-purpose
card that allows access to residence
halls and the Reily Recreation Center,
serves as a library card and a meal
plan card and even as a kind of charge
and debit card. Those different
functions have terms of their own.
Debit – a declining balance from funds
that are deposited that can be used in
campus snack machines; copiers and
printers; campus eateries and at local
off-campus vendors who are part of the
NOLA Buck$ program (Visit splashcard.
tulane.edu for a complete list.) Deposits
are accepted online, via automated cash
deposit stations, and via mailed check.
A/R charge-- This is an unlimited charge
where students can apply health center
charges, books, computers, and other
on-campus needs directly to the tuition
bill, by simply swiping their card.
Tulane University
Bruff Swipes – are often listed in the
meal plan as unlimited or with a perweek total. Each swipe of the card
marks an entrance into the Bruff Dining
hall where students can eat all they like.
The dining hall is a very popular place
for new and first year students to spend
time together throughout the day.
WaveBuck$ – are the dining dollars
provided as a part of the meal plan to
be used in on-campus locations like
the LBC Food Court, PJ’s Coffee, and
McAlister Market. This balance also
declines throughout the semester, but
is not taxed. Any remaining balance
from the Fall semester will roll over
into Spring; deposits can be added
via diningservices.tulane.edu with
the purchase of a spring meal plan.
NOLABuck$ - are off-campus dining
dollars that can be used at several
area restaurants. There is only a $25
placeholder in this account to start,
however, students can add money
via diningservices.tulane.edu.
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Meal Plan Options: residential first
year students have three options
– and they each cost $2,575.
Flex 275 – This is the most popular
and has been for the past few years!
Students have unlimited access to
the Bruff Dining Hall and a slightly
smaller amount of WaveBuck$.
Flex 350 – This is the best of both plan
where students still have two to three
meals per day in the Bruff Dining hall
(with the 50 extras just in case) and they
have the largest pool of WaveBuck$.
Flex 300 – This plan was designed
to give students more options, but
does not seem as valuable. While
students still have two to three meals
per day in Bruff, they are also given
a higher number of extra meals to
supplement. Finally, this plan allows
for a median pool of WaveBuck$.
Commuter plans are available online.
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GibsonOnline
Gibson Online is a gateway from the
Tulane website to a variety of online
services. You’ll hear students referring
to this often. **PARENTS SHOULD NOT
USE THE STUDENT’S PASSWORD TO
ACCESS THE GIBSON ONLINE PORTAL!**
⊲⊲ NetPay – Students can access
this system to view and pay their
university bill online. Students
may add parents as a “payer”
in their profile which will allow
parents to receive an e-mail copy
of the tuition bill periodically and
be contacted with updates and
reminders. Discuss activating
that option with your student if
sharing access is a concern.
⊲⊲ Course Scheduling – Students can
continue browsing courses and
making updates to their schedule as
needed. There will be times when
the Registrar will restrict this feature.
RESOURCES
⊲⊲ Ordering Books – Once students
have a set course schedule for the
fall, they can enter the bookstore
portal and it will tell them which
books are required for the course.
Students can purchase the books
ahead of time and the bookstore
will package them for pick-up
during move-in weekend.
⊲⊲ Splash Card accounts – All
students’ Splash card accounts
can be viewed in this site
and the student can make
online deposits as well.
The “SOC”
The SOC (Student Organizations Center)
in the Garden Level of the LBC houses
the Office of Student Programs, its staff
offices and resources for student-funded
and student-led organizations. Advisors
for the student organizations can assist
students with finding opportunities for
co-curricular involvement on campus.
FAQs
“Fridays on the Quad” events are
near-weekly programs on late Friday
afternoons featuring local music groups
and food. These gatherings offer
an easy way to meet up with friends
and relax after a week of classes.
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Tips for Parenting Your
New College Student
It is safe to say that times have changed
from when you may have been a college
student. Today’s student relationships,
obstacles and even risky behaviors can
be very different. There are so many
‘guide to parenting a college student’
books out there, but we have collected
suggestions from current Tulane parents
of what you can do ahead of time to
ease the transition for your family.
1. Have discussions about your
expectations for their conduct.
There are many potential diversions
and behaviors that can derail
your child’s education completely
such as cheating, plagiarizing,
unwelcome sexual activity, drug
use and excessive drinking. Do
not wait to discuss these sensitive
topics in anger or crisis. No matter
what your experience has been
with your student until this point,
the new freedoms of college life
are sometimes hard for students to
navigate – no matter who they are.
2. Encourage your student early on
to get involved to fill up some idle
time. Part time jobs, volunteer
activities, participation in sports and
internships should be expected.
We suggest parents sit down with
their student to discuss possible
activities they want to pursue prior
to leaving for college so they will
have a reference point to ask
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students about when calling. You
might make these suggestions:
⊲⊲ Continue in something from high
school that interested them –
sport, club, or academic interest
⊲⊲ Don’t take on too many things
right away – ease into it
⊲⊲ Start by going to group meetings
to see which ones are for you
– drop those that aren’t right
⊲⊲ Take advantage of open, large,
university-wide events on campus!
3. Don’t give your new college student
too much money! Students should
be accountable for their spending.
By creating a budget and making
your student stick to it…you will
be doing both of you a favor!
4. Listen to your inner voice. Parents
of college students should use
their intuition when they suspect
something is wrong. If your college
student son or daughter misses a
phone time with you, cuts calls short
or cannot be reached then you have
good reason to be wary. This issue
of communication can be a serious
issue so, set expectations of how
often they will text, call, e-mail,
etc. prior to the start of college.
5. There is a difference between
advising and guiding your new
college student and hovering or
getting too involved. Most parents
are very involved in selecting the
college, helping their children
navigate problems in their life,
but the difference now is that we
need to let them learn to do it for
themselves. It is hard, but you want
your adult to be capable of handling
life situations and to ask for help
instead of asking you to fix it. Try
not to take care of their problems
for them. Listen, offer a suggestion
of someone at Tulane for them to
talk with, but be prepared for them
to make, and learn from, mistakes.
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How to Help Your Student
Prepare for Fall Semester
2013-2014
Dates to Remember
‰‰ Check the important dates list to be sure you do not miss a deadline.
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EVENT
‰‰ Encourage your student to check their assigned Tulane
email regularly throughout the summer.
July 2
Residence Hall building and roommate preference deadline
July 15
Immunization form and Online Health Profile deadline
‰‰ Double check that you are registered to receive the monthly
parent e-newsletter at http://parents.tulane.edu.
July 28
Meal Plan Selection Deadline
August 1
Registration for Family Weekend opens online
‰‰ Discuss budgeting and proper spending habits with your student before they
arrive on campus. Be sure to discuss what you will pay for and what your
student will be responsible for. Take the time to sit down with your student to
be sure you have access to NetPay and that you are receiving statements.
August 24
Move-in and Welcome Week begins
August 26
Classes begin
August 30
Tuition payment deadline
September 2
Labor Day Holiday
Mid-September
Deadline to decline Health Insurance from the University
October 1
Registration for Family Weekend closes online
October 4-6
Homecoming and Family Weekend
October 10-13
Fall Break (Halls do not close)
October 16
Mid-Term Grades for Undergraduates
October 28
Last day to drop a course
November 27-29
Thanksgiving Break (Halls do not close — limited dining options)
December 9-17
Final Exams
December 18
Residence Halls close at 11 a.m.
January 11
Residence Halls open at 9 a.m.
January 13
Classes begin for Spring Semester
January 20
Martin Luther King Holiday
March 2-9
Mardi Gras/Spring Break (Halls do not
close--limited dining options)
March 12
Mid-Term Grades for Undergraduates
March 19
Last day to drop a course
April 18-21
Easter Break
May 2-10
Final Exams
May 11
Residence Halls close at 11 a.m.
May 17
Commencement
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‰‰ Gather your student’s immunization and health information to assist in
completing the online Health Profile by the deadline. You will also need to
submit the required immunization records to the Student Health center.
‰‰ Look over this guide to become familiar with the resources and office at Tulane. Do
you still have questions? Consider contacting one of our parent Pelican Partners!
‰‰ Explore the Tulane website at http://tulane.edu and type some key
words in the search bar in the upper right of the home page. Our
website is a great way to find answers to your questions.
‰‰ Spend quality time with your student shopping for supplies, discussing
courses and any risky behaviors that you might be concerned
about. By talking about these issues before they arise, your student
will feel more prepared and your anxiety level will decline.
‰‰ Check-out the Arrive! website (http://tulane.edu/arrive) for all of your MoveIn Day, on-campus housing, what to bring, and how to ship questions.
‰‰ Discuss a communication schedule with your student. Determine
how often you will talk, text, Facebook, etc. You will be surprised
how many parents don’t discuss this and are disappointed.
‰‰ Ask your student if they are reading The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration
in the Age of Colorblindness by Elizabeth Alexander (the Reading Project
book) and be sure to remind your student to complete the new program.
‰‰ Start planning your fall trip to visit your student at Tulane during
Homecoming & Family Weekend on October 4-6, 2013.
‰‰ Take a look at the schedule of webinars just for parents of new students
this fall. Register early for the ones you would like to attend.
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www.universityparent.com/tulane
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RESOURCES
RESOURCES
Opportunities for Parent
Involvement at Tulane
⊲⊲ Read the New Wave: Stay upto-date on the latest Tulane
news by subscribing to the New
Wave e-newsletter at http://
tulane.edu/news/newwave/.
⊲⊲ Read the “Parents as Partners”
e-newsletter from Parent Programs:
We’ll e-mail this newsletter to
the parent e-mail addresses that
were included in your student’s
admission application. For parents
of incoming students, we’ll send
messages every two weeks from
late May until right before Move-In
Day with reminders of upcoming
deadlines, move-in preparation
advice and information about MoveIn weekend activities. These topics
will align with those addressed
in the Navigator e-newsletters
we send to incoming first year
students so you can follow up
and discuss those planning steps
together. After the academic year
begins, you’ll receive e-newsletters
with helpful articles and links to
important, timely information. If you
wish to change your e-mail address
or unsubscribe, use the self-service
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subscription link on our website
at http://tulane.edu/studentaffairs/
orientation/parent/newsletter.cfm.
⊲⊲ Join us for Family Weekend: Our
Family Weekend is a three-day
weekend of activities, including a
Town Hall Meeting with President
Scott Cowen, opportunities to visit
classes, and a pep rally before the
Homecoming football game. Mark
your calendar now for October
4-6, 2013! More information will
be available in late summer at
http://tulane.edu/studentaffairs/
orientation/parent/weekend.cfm.
⊲⊲ Attend Local Tulane Events: As part
of the Tulane family, we would love
to see you at local alumni events,
which range from faculty lectures
to crawfish boils! Find out what’s
happening in your city at http://
tulane.edu/alumni/club/index.cfm.
⊲⊲ Become a Pelican Partner: Pelican
Partners are experienced Tulane
parents who agree to serve as
e-mail resources for other Tulane
parents. You can find an up-todate list of our Pelican Partners,
Tulane University
listed by region, at parents.tulane.
edu. To volunteer as a Pelican
Partner, please e-mail parents@
tulane.edu with “New Pelican
Partner” in the subject line. Be
sure to tell us your name, address
and Tulane student’s information.
⊲⊲ Assist with career planning: One
of the best career resources that
we can offer students is access
to the vast network of successful
Tulane alumni and parents. You
can participate in a number of
ways, from serving as a mentor
to a student interested in your
industry to offering an internship
at your company to participating
in one of our career programs on
campus or in your city. To find out
more, contact Career Services at
(504) 865-5107 or csc@tulane.edu.
⊲⊲ Recruit prospective students:
The Office of Admissions offers
opportunities for parents to
represent the university at events
all across the country to share
information about their Tulane
experiences with prospective
students and parents. You can
www.universityparent.com/tulane
sign up online at http://admission.
tulane.edu/foralumni/index.php.
⊲⊲ Serve in the local New Orleans
community: The HelpNOLA
program at the Center for Public
Service can assist in setting up
meaningful service projects for
individuals or families, whether
it’s for a few hours or a few days.
With over 400 partnerships
with community organizations,
HelpNOLA can match your service
project with your unique interests.
To learn more about the HelpNOLA
program, please visit http://tulane.
edu/cps/community/helpnola.cfm.
⊲⊲ Support the Tulane Fund: Gifts
to the Tulane Fund provide for
scholarships, public service, faculty
support, campus improvements,
research, technology, arts, and
more. The philanthropic support
of parents plays a meaningful role
in providing your student with a
college experience available only
at Tulane, only in New Orleans. To
make a gift, visit http://tulane.edu/
giving/ or call (800) 933-6886.
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Proud Supporters of Tulane
Places to Stay
5 Continents Bed and Breakfast
1731 Esplanade Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70116
(504) 324-8594
www.fivecontinentsbnb.com
Beautiful Greek Revival Home on
the historic Esplanade Avenue. Hot
gourmet breakfast served every
morning. Ask for the Tulane Discount.
Please see ad on p. 33.
Avenue Inn Bed and Breakfast
4125 Saint Charles Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70115
(800) 490-8542
www.avenueinnbb.com
17 room Grand Mansion 1 mile from
the University on the streetcar line. All
rooms w/ private baths, continental
breakfast, free Wifi and parking.
Please see ad on p. 35.
Bed & Breakfasts Inns by
the Professional Innkeepers
Association of New Orleans
www.bbnola.com/tulane
Now that your loved one is a local,
you should live like one too. Pick
the home that’s right for you at one
of our 50 member properties.
Please see ad on p. 19.
Best Western St. Charles
3636 St. Charles Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 899-8888
www.stcharlesinn.com
This charming New Orleans Garden
District hotel is a short streetcar ride
from Tulane University. Discounted
university rates available.
Please see ad on p. 22.
Chimes Bed and Breakfast
1146 Constantinople St.
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 899-2621
www.chimesneworleans.com
Five guest rooms with private
entrances and baths opening on to a
tropical courtyard. Located in a historic
neighborhood 1.9 miles from Tulane.
Please see ad on p. 20.
Hampton Inn
Where to Shop & Eat
Hotel Indigo New Orleans
Garden District
2203 St. Charles Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 522-3650
gardendistricthotelneworleans.com
Surrounded by oak trees, along
the St. Charles Streetcar line and
nestled in the historic Garden
District neighborhood is the
Hotel Indigo New Orleans.
Please see ad on p. 26.
Hotel Monteleone
214 Royal St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 523-3341
www.hotelmonteleone.com
It’s been said that the French Quarter
begins in the lobby of the Hotel
Monteleone. Located at the foot of
Royal Street. Visit our website today.
Please see ad on p. 6.
7004 Saint Charles Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 861-7564
www.parkviewguesthouse.com
Located on Saint Charles Avenue,
a short walk from campus.
Convenient location, exceptional
southern hospitality, private
bathrooms, and period antiques.
Please see ad on p. 14.
The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans
921 Canal St.
New Orleans, LA 70112
(800) 241-3333
www.ritzcarlton.com/neworleans
Experience the city’s Southern
hospitality and style from the edge
of the French Quarter. To book
online, use corporate code T72.
Please see ad on p. 5.
Staybridge Suites New Orleans
300 Poydras St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
(800) 235-6397
www.loewshotels.com
Enjoy Big Easy charm, Four-Diamond
service and playful modern Creole
cuisine just a short drive to Tulane
and steps from the French Quarter.
Please see ad on p. 46.
501 Tchoup. itoulas at P. oydras
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 571-1818
www.staybridge.com/ssneworleansla
Located just a few blocks
from the French Quarter, the
hotel’s area provides plenty of
entertainment but is still an ideal
setting for business travelers.
Please see ad on p. 47.
Maison St Charles Hotel & Suites
Sully Mansion Bed and Breakfast
Loews New Orleans Hotel
1319 St Charles Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 522-0187
www.maisonstcharles.com
Conveniently located in the historic
Lower Garden District. With rooms,
suites and courtyards reminiscent
of 19th century New Orleans.
Please see ad on p. 29.
Marriott Hotels of New Orleans
www.Marriott.com
Our 7 New Orleans Marriott hotels
are located just steps from the
city’s most sought after attractions
and historic neighborhoods.
Please see ad on p. 51.
New Orleans Hotel Collection
3626 St. Charles Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 899-9990
www.neworleanshamptoninns.com
One of the closest hotels to Tulane
University. Complimentary parking,
continental breakfast, wireless Internet
and a special rate for Tulane parents.
Please see ad on p. 13.
Park View Guest House
717 Conti St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
(566) 513-9744
www.neworleanshotelcollection.
com/tulane
Original hotels (7) representing the
city of New Orleans in a way no chain
hotel can! French Quarter and Arts
District. Special Tulane exclusive rate!
Please see ad on p. 36.
2631 P. rytania St.
New Orleans, LA 70140
(504) 891-0457
www.sullymansion.com
Less than ten minutes by streetcar
to Tulane and the French Quarter.
Gracious accommodations
combining old world charm with
modern day conveniences.
Please see ad on p. 23
The Whitney, A Wyndham
Historic Hotel
610 P. oydras St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 581-4222
www.wyndhamwhitney.com
Ask for the Tulane University Family
rate. We’re located just one block
from St. Charles Ave. Rates begin
at $99.00. Based on Availability.
Please see ad on p. 17.
For advertising inquiries, please UniversityParent at
(866) 721-1357 or email: ads@universityparent.com
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For more info about Tulane, visit:
The Basketry
201 St. Charles Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 309-7935
www.thebasketry.com
Custom gift baskets for birthdays,
exam week, get well or just to
say I miss you. Local since 1995,
same day hand delivery.
Please see ad on p. 21.
Dell
(800) 695-8133
www.Dell.com/universityparent
Dell offers a 3-year accidental
damage service plan, theft protection,
and every component your Tulane
University student needs to be
successful all for an affordable price.
Please see ad on p. 43.
From-Mom.com Care Packages
store.universityparent.
com/gift-baskets
Show your student how much you
miss them by sending a great care
package right to their door. Made by
college students, for college students.
Many different package options!
Please see ad on p. 49.
Mona’s Accents Florist &
Gift Basket Company
The Grill Room at Windsor Court
(504) 944-7001
www.monasaccents.com
Fast, dependable Local Delivery.
Arrangements, gift baskets,
balloons, and care packages!
Mention the Parent Guide for 15%
Off an order of $50.00 or more.
Please see ad on p. 25.
300 Gravier St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 522-1994
www.grillroomneworleans.com
Awarded 4-Stars and 4-Diamonds,
The Grill Room serves the finest
in contemporary Southern
cuisine in all of New Orleans.
Please see ad on p. 31.
Nancy’s Corner
Tulane University Bookstore
Technology Connection
University Parent College
Laundry Bag
(800) 504-9235
www.nancyscorner.com
Care Packages Delivered to
Campus! Send your student a
University Survival Kit! Birthday
Cakes, Cookie Packages, flowers
and more! Order online!
Please see ad on p. 27.
615 Willow St.
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 862-8059
www.tulane.edu/tsweb/TechConnect
Located in the Willow Dorms next to
PJ’s Coffee. Authorized Apple Campus
Store and your one stop destination
for all of your computer needs!
Please see ad on inside front cover.
www.tulane.edu/bookstore.cfm
Wide variety of books, gifts and
apparel. The uptown campus
bookstore is in the Lavin-Bernick
Center for University Life. Textbooks,
commencement regalia and more.
Please see ad on back cover.
store.universityparent.com
Essential for every college student!
Our heavy-duty canvas laundry
bag, with storage pockets and a
load divider, is guaranteed to last 4
years. Available in black or gray.
Please see ad on p. 52.
Student Services
Haunted History Tours
(504) 861-2727
www.HauntedHistoryTours.com
These are the tours you’ve
heard about! Recommended by
the Travel Channel as “A Must
Do!” Ghost, Vampire, Cemetery,
Voodoo, and much more!
Please see ad on p. 15,
Tulane University
Alumni Association
(877) 4TULANE
www.tulane.edu/alumni
Visit our website today to learn
more about staying connected
and the benefits and rewards
of being a member of the
Tulane Alumni Association.
Please see ad on p. 53.
New Orleans Urgent Care
900 Magazine St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 552-2433
www.neworleansurgentcare.com
No appointments, no lengthy wait
time, quick and easy medical care
for the minor emergencies. Visit
our website today to learn more!
Please see ad on p. 37.
Student Health Center
6823 St. Charles Ave., Bldg. 92
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 865-5255
www.tulane.edu/health
Tulane University Student Health
Services provides quality primary
health care, mental health, and
wellness services for our students.
Please see ad on p. 9.
Tulane University Mail Services
6823 St. Charles Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 865-5709
tulane.edu/mail/fall_move_in
Mail and Shipping to Tulane
University students.
Please see ad on p. 3.
Places to Live
1st Lake Properties
4971 W. Napoleon Ave.
Metairie, LA 70001
(504) 300-0831
www.1stLake.com
College students eligible to receive
discounts between June and Sept.
annually! Choose from 65 locations
and over 9,000 apartments!
Please see ad on p. 11.
Apartment Homes by Tonti
2723 N. Hullen St.
Metairie, LA 70002
(504) 887-1443
www.apartmenthomesbytonti.com
We offer furnished/unfurnished studio
to 3 bedroom apartments, townhomes
and luxury living. Let us help you
find your home away from home!
Please see ad on p. 4.
The Esplanade at City
Park Apartments
3443 Esplanade Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 822-3353
www.liveatesplanade.com
Located less than 5 miles away, in
the Mid-City area of New Orleans.
The Esplanade’s amenities are
unmatched by any other apartment!
Please see ad on p. 27.
www.universityparent.com/tulane
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