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

Global Cafe: Community Guidelines

The Global Café is a gathering place for internationally-minded Tulanians to build friendships and global understanding by actively engaging and learning from one another. Our strong belief is that engagement across difference enriches Tulane and is an essential component to understanding our role within the world community.

  1. Conversations and debate on a variety of topics is encouraged. Be prepared for others to agree AND disagree with you and your ideas.
  2. Always respect the rights, differences, and dignity of others. 
  3. Proselytizing or asking others for help in the form of money, gifts or donations is not acceptable.
  4. We welcome Tulane and community organizations, departments, and offices to co-sponsor Global Cafes or advertise their events/services. However, advertising and promotions are only allowed when approval has been given by the Global Café organizing committee (Center for Global Education).Global Café invites domestic and international students, scholars and staff to attend. We ask community participants to keep this population in mind when tabling and speaking with attendees. Please ensure that your table is relevant to and inclusive of all attendees at Global Café.