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New Student Orientation
Fall 2017
Wednesday, August 23 - Friday, August 25
Join us for New Student Orientation where you'll meet new and current students, faculty and staff. Important information on university policies, campus safety procedures, financial aid, and much more will be discussed. If you haven’t met with your advisor don’t forget to schedule a one-on-one session to discuss registration, degree requirements, or any other academic questions. Orientation is great way to successfully transition to SPHTM and New Orleans. Please contact SPHTM Student Affairs at 504-988-7111 or sphtmstudentservices@tulane.edu if you have any questions along the way. We’re glad you chose Tulane, and we look forward to providing an excellent experience.
Click on each day for a schedule of events.
- All events are held at the Tidewater Building (1440 Canal Street) unless otherwise listed.
- STUDENT IDs ARE REQUIRED TO BE WORN AND VISIBLE during orientation. IDs for registered students are processed in card services on the 8th floor of Tidewater Building, Rm. 802 from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM and from 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM. Please bring either your driver's license or passport with you.
Wednesday, 23 August
The first day of orientation runs from 7:45 AM to 5:00 PM, starting with registration and the Opening Welcome. Tulane students, faculty and staff will discuss a variety of relevant topics, and there might be prizes for those who correctly answer Tulane trivia questions. Lunch will be provided and can be eaten at your department meeting locations or in one of the first floor student lounges (requires student ID for access). After lunch, you will meet with your department and have the opportunity later to meet with your academic advisor to discuss your goals for your degree and class scheduling options.
| Times | Activities |
|---|---|
| 7:45am | Registration (Student Lounges) and Jazz Breakfast: Collins C. Diboll Gallery, Tidewater building, 1st floor |
| 9:00am | Orientation Program: Tidewater Building, 1st Floor Auditorium |
| 12:00pm | Lunch: 1st Floor, Diboll Gallery |
| 1:00pm | Department breakout and advising sessions: Tidewater Building. Please see orientation agenda for departmental breakout locations, or contact SPHTM student affairs at 504.988.7111. |
Thursday, 24 August
Events run from 10:00 AM until 4:30 PM and you may choose to attend one of two campus tours, financial aid, or technology (GRIT) orientation sessions. SPHTM Global Research Information Technology (GRIT) can help if you have any questions about Tulane's technical services, or if you need to set up your personal computer for school. All sessions last an hour with the exception of GRIT.
| Times | Activities |
|---|---|
| 12:30-5:00pm | Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) Mandatory J1/Exchange Student Orientation: for graduate exchange students who will not receive a degree from Tulane Rogers Memorial Chapel (uptown campus) |
| 10:00am OR 2:00pm | Financial Aid Orientation: Tidewater 12th floor, Room 1210 |
| 11:30am OR 1:00pm | Student Government Association (SGA) Ambassador Tour: Meet in Tidewater Building lobby |
| 9:00-10:30am OR 3:15 to 4:45pm |
SPHTM Global Research Information Technology (GRIT) Open House: Tidewater 12th floor, Room 1201 |
Friday, 25 August
Friday is a light day, allowing students to settle in and begin exploring New Orleans. before classes begin on Monday. All students are welcome to attend the 9:00 AM session focusing on Matas Library. It will be about an hour long. Tulane's SPHTM International students will be required to attend a special orientation session running from 8:30 AM until 1:00 PM.
| Times | Activities |
|---|---|
| 8:30am-1:00pm | Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) Mandatory F1/Graduate Student Orientation Rogers Memorial Chapel (Uptown campus) |
| 9:00-10:00am | Health Sciences Library (Rudolph Matas Library) Orientation- Tidewater Building, 12th Floor, 1201 |
| 3:00-4:00pm | Office of Human Resources: Tidewater Diboll Auditorium, 1st floor |
We look forward to meeting you!
