From May 27 to May 31, our office will be closed.  May 27, Tulane University is closed in observance of Memorial Day.  May 28- May 31, the entire OISS team will be attending the NAFSA Annual Conference.  As the most important annual event for international educators, this conference will provide our team with vital updates and ideas that will help us to better serve our international community.  As a bonus, we’re using this opportunity to update the carpet at 6901 Willow. 

If you have any timely requests, such as an OPT, CPT, or Academic Training application or a program extension, please be sure to get complete application to your OISS advisor no later than Friday, May 17 to allow for 3 to 5 business days for processing.  If not, we may not be able to complete your request before the conference. 

During this time, we’ll be monitoring our email for true immigration emergencies, but please be sure to expect a delay in our response.  We’ll still be there if you really need us. 

Thank you for your cooperation,

The OISS Team

Admitting International Students for Participation in Special Groups

Next Steps for Admitting Department

After a visa determination has been made for a special group, the process of admitting the students can begin.  Frank Calabrese, fcalabre@tulane.edu, will be working with you to ensure that the following happens:

  • In addition please send the following to OISS (usually this is sent as a box link) to Belinda Schneider, belinda@tulane.edu:
    • Passport copy (Biographical page)
    • Physical foreign address (no P.O. Boxes)
    • Immigration record transfer (if already in the U.S.)
    • Information in Banner (by following instructions at above link)
    • Proof of total costs for program
    • Proof of finances 
    • Evidence of financial support (personal, institutional, etc) if funding is not being paid for by the student
    • English language proficiency documentation (for J-1 students only)
    • A complete list of participants

Other Next Steps

Justin Reid jreid4@tulane.edu will be working with you to ensure that the following happens:

  • Orientation is scheduled for your group.
  • Predeparture communications are sent to your group.
  • Student Health Insurance arrangements are made for your group, if needed.