May 17 Update:  The Office of International Students and Scholars will be operating remotely on Friday, May 17 in order to support the various commencement activities taking place that day on the uptown campus.

OISS Office Closure May 27-31: 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. 

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

Health Presentation

It is very important that you view the Health Presentation for International Tulanians in advance of your OISS Orientation.  This information is important to health you to meet the immunization and health insurance enroll/ waive process.

Watching this presentation is required for you to finalize your iGlobal Check In with OISS.

Please see the following instructions for viewing:

  • You may choose with narration and commentary or without.
  • These presentations are in Microsoft Powerpoint and should be downloaded in order to be viewed most easily.
  • To view please click on "Slide Show" at the top of the page then "From the Beginning".
  • To advance, use the space bar or the right arrow key.
  •  You may take your time on each slide and you may go back to previous slides by using the left arrow key.
  • Please note that when you click on the embedded video about the US health care system, a separate window will pop up.  Once you finish you should return to the presentation to finish viewing.

 

Health Presentation

 

Health Presentation (No Narration)

 

Video about United States Health Care System