The OISS would like to welcome our new international students and their families to campus!
OISS and other campus partners have organized a day to welcome you to Tulane University. We will show you the Uptown Campus with a guided tour and provide workshops to help new students with common issues. These programs allow you to meet other students and dig deeper into topics that will prepare you to have a safe and successful time at Tulane. We will also have a Connect Fest featuring various resources and campus partners. Please join us!
2024 Schedule
Date: Wednesday, August 14
Campus Tour
TIME: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
LOCATION: MEET AT 6901 WILLOW ST, NEW ORLEANS LA 70118
All international students who are new to Tulane/ New Orleans will have the opportunity to meet student leaders as you tour the uptown campus. Feel free to bring your schedule to look up the buildings your classes will be in.
Please wear weather-appropriate clothes and shoes.
- Water and paper cups will be provided before the tour departs. Please bring your own bottle if you would like to bring water along for the tour.
- Family members also welcome.
- Please note that the Tour will end at the Connect Fest.
Please note: if you are an undergraduate F-1 or J-1 student, you will not be able to attend this campus tour as you should be at the Center for Global Education (CGE) program. There will be other opportunities for a tour later in the week.
Connect Fest
TIME: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
LOCATION: Lavin-Bernick Center, KENDALL CRAM
You are invited to come learn about many off-campus and on-campus resources to support you during your stay at Tulane University. Meet with other students and staff, and learn about student groups and resources. If you are still looking for a roommate, you will have the chance to meet others in the same situation. Snacks and a festive environment are included.
Orientation Leaders will bring students from the Lavin-Bernick Center to the Success Workshops. Please note: if you are an undergraduate F-1 student, you will attend the OISS Reception instead of the Success Workshops. Please refer to this page for more information.
Success Workshops
Time: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Howard-Tilton Memorial Library (HTML), Room B07 & B11
The Success Workshops will be divided into two tracks. View the schedule below:
F-1 Graduate StudentsHTML Room B07 | J-1 Exchange StudentsHTML Room B11 |
Time: 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM Topic: Safety at Tulane with TUPD | Time: 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM Topic: What Your Professor Wants You To Know with Professor Cristine Smith, Senior Professor of Practice - Accounting |
Time: 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM Topic: What Your Professor Wants You To Know with Professor D. Jelagat Cheruiyot, Professor of Practice, - Ecology & Evolutionary Biology | Time: 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM Topic: Safety at Tulane with TUPD |
Time: 4:30 - 5:00 PM Topic: Graduate Student Experience Panel | Time: 4:30 - 5:00 PM Topic: How to Make the Most of Your Exchange Program at Tulane University with OISS Orientation Leaders |
