New Student Checklist

• Review the Incoming Student advising page.
• Complete the Pre-Advising Checklist.
  • Completing the pre-advising checklist will allow you to schedule your new student advising session. To best guide you in course selection for the fall, we need to collect information from you and provide information to consider.  Complete the pre-advising checklist in New Student Module 2 and then read on to get more information about planning your first semester. 
• Register for your Academic Advising Appointment.
  • Class scheduling takes place during the summer. Be on the lookout for an email from College Advising with instructions on how to schedule your advising appointment. More information about the timeline and sign-up process can be found in New Student Module 2.
• May 8: Complete the Housing Application.
  • The deadline to complete the housing application and the optional Residential Learning Community (RLC) application on the Housing Portal is May 8. You will be notified of your housing assignment via your Tulane email by mid-July. Questions? Contact Housing and Residence Life. 
• Complete the Application for Academic and Housing Accommodations.
  • Request Accommodations through the Goldman Center for Student Accessibility and submit any necessary documentation. Your provider may use the Provider Form. Questions? Contact the Goldman Center.
• Review Technology Options
  • Check with the Technology Connection campus store for back-to-school computer specials with promotions from Apple ® and Microsoft Surface products. Tech Connect also has a loaner and repair program for students..

• June 3-18: Request a Roommate through the Housing Portal.
• June 2: Review or change your Dining Plan.
  • The Dining Plan Portral opens June 2. The last day to change your dining plan without being charged a fee is August 21. After the deadline, you can make changes until August 28, but with change fees added.
• June 20: Upload your Splash Card/Tulane ID photo.
  • Uploading your photo in time will ensure you receive your Splash Card in your packet when you arrive on campus for move-in.
• Mid-June: Review Shipping Information.
  • Check your email for information on how to ship items to Tulane for in-room delivery during move-in. New students and families will also receive this information via mail. We strongly recommend using the shipping portal. All residential students are assigned a campus mail code to manage mail, which is included in the mail packet. Please save your mail code for future reference.
• Review the Newcomb-Tulane College Undergrad Book Bundle.
  • Tulane University provides a convenient course materials ordering model that gives Newcomb-Tulane College undergraduate students access to all textbooks and course materials on the first day of class.

• Order all AP/IB credits to be sent to Tulane.
  • Did you take AP or IB courses in High School? Learn how Tulane accepts those credits. Make sure you send Tulane your AP scores and IB transcripts.
• Mid-July: Newcomb-Tulane College Undergrad Book Bundle scholarship closes.
• Mid-July: Select how to receive books for the NTC Undergrad Book Bundle.
  • Eligible Newcomb-Tulane College students will receive an email from the Tulane bookstore about the NTC Undergrad Bundle. Students should respond to this email immediately and select pickup or delivery so that their course materials and books will be ready on the first day of classes. Please remember the NTC Undergrad Bundle includes digital materials and is not a-la-carte.
• Mid-July: Required Wellness Courses Available
  • All new students are required to complete a series of online health promotion courses. The courses will open in mid-July, and students are asked to complete these courses by August 17. These courses are designed to help you make informed decisions about your health, safety, and well-being as a Tulane student. They also introduce shared expectations that support a safe and healthy campus community.
• July 15: Immunization Compliance Deadline
  • This is the deadline to submit your completed Tulane immunization compliance form and/or vaccine records via the Patient Portal. Tulane must have evidence of a student’s compliance with the state guidelines for immunizations. Failure to meet these requirements will result in a registration hold being placed on your student account, which will bar you from dropping or adding classes in the Fall semester and/or enrolling for Spring semester classes.
• Prepare Mental Health Support
  • If you have ongoing mental health needs or concerns, connect with a community therapist or psychiatrist before arriving in New Orleans. Contact the CAPS Care Coordinator if you need assistance connecting with a local provider.
• Start Preparing for Move-In.
  • Moving onto campus is such an exciting moment, but it can be overwhelming. Make sure to complete the following tasks to help make your move-in smooth!
    • Review the Move-In guide/website prior to move-in.
    • View your housing assignment (available July 6).
    • Review the the what to pack & what not to pack list.  
• Make a Hurricane Evacuation Plan.
  • As part of your housing selection process, you are required to submit a Hurricane Evacuation Plan. Please finalize this plan and update in Gibson by your move-in date.  Note: you can update the plan at any time throughout the year. Fill out your evacuation plan here: Fill Out Your Personal Evacuation Plan.

• Transfer your prescriptions to our on-campus Pharmacy.
• August 15: Health Insurance Action Deadline
  • This is the deadline for domestic students to either enroll in or opt out of the Tulane-sponsored Student Health Insurance Plan (T-SHIP). If you do not take action by this date, you will be automatically enrolled in T-SHIP, and the non-refundable premium will be charged to your account. No action is required for newly enrolled international students, as you will be automatically enrolled in T-SHIP.
• August 17: Completion Deadline for Required Wellness Courses
• Become familiar with the shuttles and transportation options at Tulane. Options include buses between campuses and on-demand transportation to and from designated areas.
• August 21: The last day to change your dining plan without being charged a fee. After the deadline, you can make changes until August 29, but with change fees added.
• August 28: You can still make changes to your dining plan by this date, but you will be charged change fees added.

In New Orleans, the word "lagniappe" means something extra. Below are some extra tasks to explore prior to your arrival on campus:

• Review the Newcomb-Tulane College Honor Code, otherwise known as the Code of Academic Conduct, to understand academic expectations prior to the first day of classes.
• Review the Housing and Residence Life Community Living Standards.
• Explore Student Employment Opportunities
  • Looking for a job on campus? All student employment opportunities are posted on Handshake. We also hold a Student Job Fair in the first week of classes. Remember to bring original documents (passport, SS card, or Birth Certificate) with you to campus to complete your I-9. You won’t be able to start working without one. Copies cannot be accepted. Visit Student Employment’s website for more information.
• Review the Office of Sustainability Checklist:
  • I’ve identified 5 things to wait to shop for at the Trash to Treasure move-in sale.
  • I’ve unboxed and consolidated some of my things.
  • I’ve followed Trash to Treasure and Green Tulane on Instagram.
  • I’ve signed up for the sustainability newsletter.
  • I’ve visited green.tulane.edu.
  • I’ve added World Cleanup Day to my calendar: September 19, 2026.

Please reference the Transfer Students webpage for your specific checklist!