First-Year Seminars
What is the First-Year Seminar?
The First-Year Seminar, otherwise known as TIDES (Tulane Interdisciplinary Experiential Seminar), is an interdisciplinary experience, driven by intellectual curiosity, active learning, and experiential education. Whether engaging in class discussion or exploring New Orleans, the classroom environment is unique, promoting interdisciplinary scholarship, relationship building, and the transition to campus.
What Makes a First-Year Seminar Special
Every student should have the opportunity to thrive during their first year on campus. The First-Year Seminar champions this by equipping students with the resources needed to excel:
Distinguished faculty to convey the importance of life-long learning
A small seminar environment to illustrate expectations for college-level intellectual discourse
Dedicated peer mentors to introduce the many opportunities for academic and social engagement
Experiential learning to connect course content to community through field trips and class speakers
