Your journey at Tulane University begins with OISS Orientation! It is designed to help you:
- Adjust to academic and social life at Tulane;
- Comply with government regulations pertaining to your stay in the U.S;
- Learning about on and off campus resources and support services;
- Learn how to navigate the campus;
- Become comfortable with the local community and U.S. culture; and
- Meet people and make friends from around the world.
Studies show the benefits of participating in orientation programs. Faculty members and advisors see a marked difference in the preparedness and success of students who have participated in orientation.
Important information. If you are arriving in the country for the first time this academic year, you must complete OISS Online Orientation in order to complete your online iGlobal check-in.
Online Orientation Deadline: before you arrive in the country.
iGlobal Check-In Deadline: 48 hours after arrival in the United States
(You must be in the country to complete iGlobal check-in).
Spring 2026:
Orientation will take place on January 8th and 9th, 2026 in the afternoon.
Our Office's Orientation will take place on the afternoons of January 8th and 9th, 2026.
This orientation is different from your department or school orientation. Attending your school/department major does NOT mean you have attended the OISS orientation (and vice versa).
January 8th
203 Stibbs, Lavin-Bernick Center
Sign in: 12:30PM-1:00PM
Orientation: 1PM-4PM
Learn more about immigration requirements while being a student in the United States. Meet with your OISS advisor and discover essential resources to succeeding at Tulane.
January 9th
Campus Tour
Starting Point: 6901 Willow St. (OISS Office)
Time: 12:30PM - 1:30PM
Explore the Tulane Campus with other incoming students. This tour is led by our OISS Orientation Leaders, who are international students themselves!
Success Workshops
Goldring/Woldenberg Business Complex 104 & 108
Time: 1:30PM - 2:30PM
Attend two short workshops to explore New Orleans and learn more about academic culture within the US and at Tulane.
Connect Fest (Free Food!)
Pederson Lobby & Rosenberg Mezzanine
Time: 2:30PM - 4:00PM
Over 20+ campus partners will join OISS to speak with students about the resources and services their departments offer. This is the highlight of our Welcome Events that we invite you to enjoy!
