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

Passport Caravan was a huge success!

OSA Staff
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The Office of Study Abroad, partnered with CIEE, the Council on International Educational Exchange, hosted Passport Caravan in the LBC on February 22nd. After months of recruitment and planning, OSA was able to help over 100 Tulane students apply for their very first passports! Since having a US Passport is one of the major steps to being able to study abroad, we are thrilled that these students are now weeks away from being able to get on a plane and leave the country for the very first time. Visit our Passport Caravan page to read about the event. 

Passport Caravan is a CIEE-initiative. The organization travels to campuses across the country, partnering with study abroad offices to recruit applicants and fund passport fees for students who have never before had a passport. This program helps knock out one of the hurdles that may prevent a student from having a life-changing international experience! 

Our resident videographer was at the event, capturing footage all day. Check out the video below!

Passport Caravan Video