New Student Orientation
Hullabaloo Hello
Hullabaloo Hello is an immersive orientation experience and celebratory welcome to Tulane for all new undergraduate students, including first-years and transfers! This page is your guide to orientation programming and support. Transfer students, please visit the Transfer Students webpage for details specific to your orientation experience!
A One, A Two, A Helluva Hullabaloo!
This celebration encompasses move-in, orientation programming, signature events, and so much more. Throughout the experience, you will be introduced to the people, peers, and places committed to supporting your transition. Plus, there will be a parade of opportunities to build community with your classmates.
View the Fall 2025 Hullabaloo Hello schedule below!
Hullabaloo Hello Highlights
Assigned Move-In days and time slots
Residential students will be randomly assigned a Move-In day and time slot for either August 10, 11, or 12. Housing & Residence Life will email you your assigned 30-minute arrival time slot to your Tulane email addresses later in May.
By assigning Move-In arrival times, Tulane spreads out the number of students and families on campus at one time and provides students some flexibility in planning their arrival. If you have an unavoidable conflict during your time slot, there will be a period when you may cancel your time slot and select a new one from available options in the Housing Portal. More details will be included in the time slot assignment email messages.
Scheduling your travel for Move-In
Many students and families arrive in New Orleans the night before their assigned Move-In day. Assigned Move-In arrival time slots run from morning through mid-afternoon. In the afternoon of your Move-In day, there will be programming for both students and families, including:
- 1PM – 4PM Family Resource Station
- 5PM – 5:45PM Family Welcome from senior university leaders (Students have their mandatory Wave Leader meeting at this time)
- 5PM - 5:45PM Wave Leader Meeting
- 6PM – 7:30PM Center for Intercultural Life Orientation
Students and families have the rest of the evening free to have dinner on- or off-campus and finish unpacking and setting up your room.
The day after your assigned Move-In Day
On the day following your assigned Move-In day, you will have mandatory programming beginning at 10am and continuing the rest of the week until the first day of classes. For that reason, families should plan to leave campus by 10am. If you wish to spend time in New Orleans as a family, it’s best to schedule that before your assigned Move-In.
Questions?
For any questions about Move-In, please contact Housing & Residence Life.
Beyond the Bubble takes you off campus and into the heart of New Orleans for an exciting adventure with fellow first-year students, peer mentors, and a staff guide.
Each experience is paired with a dynamic, faculty-led session that offers meaningful context, helping you connect classroom learning to real-world exploration.
Engage with faculty, staff, and returning students as they discuss the majors, minors, and academic research pursuits available to you within each of the five undergraduate schools. All open houses are drop-in format; you are encouraged to explore all scholarly interests and attend as many as apply.
A One, A Two, A Helluva Hullabaloo! Welcome to the Wave unites the incoming class for the first time as you discover what it means to be a member of the Tulane community. You'll learn how to chant Tulane’s signature cheer, hear from student-athletes, and get energized by the Tulane University Marching Band.
Join President Fitts, deans, and senior administrators for this ceremonial welcome and presidential address. Following Convocation, you will join a traditional New Orleans brass brand as you second line to a block party. It’s the perfect end to a memorable first week at Tulane!
Wave Leaders
Wave Leaders are student leaders within the Hullabaloo Hello orientation team. They are the welcoming committee of the orientation experience and serve as a resource, guide and mentor as you transition into Tulane! Each Wave Leader is assigned a group of new students who will guide you through the Hullabaloo Hello orientation experience and familiarize you with life at Tulane.
Learn more about the Hullabaloo Hello student staff team below!
Download the Mobile App
Transition to Tulane with ease with the official Hullabaloo Hello mobile app!
The Hullabaloo Hello mobile app is your essential guide to navigating your orientation schedule and making the most of your introduction to Tulane. You can stay updated, find your way around campus, and connect with fellow students – all in one convenient place. As Hullabaloo Hello approaches, we’ll provide more details on how to download and use the app.
