Beginning on May 29, the main entrance to our office at 6901 Willow St will be closed due to remodeling for the front desk. During this time, students and scholars will not be able to enter our office using the front door. To access our building during the renovations, please use the side door located on the side of our building closest to the PJs on Willow St. Once you enter, follow the signage to the temporary front desk. OISS will remain open for normal business hours during the construction. We anticipate the construction should be complete in 2-3 weeks. Thank you for your patience.

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.