As a university, we commit to:
- Actively work to create a community where all new students are able to thrive as Tulanians, find their place, and feel as though they belong;
- Encourage the healthy transition of every student to the academic and social communities of the university so all new students understand how to be a contributing member to the classroom and co-curricular, live independently, and develop and sustain healthy relationships, mentorship, and campus engagement;
- Provide a clear, easy path to learn about Tulane and its resources, terminology, programs, and services, defining what success has looked like for a variety of students;
- Treat each student as the expert and self-advocate of their own experience, encouraging them to be thoughtful and deliberate in their Tulane adventure and bold in their choices;
- Educate on topics of dialogue, and research, helping students gain an understanding and appreciation of a liberal arts education, citizenship development, & lifelong learning;
- Support students through academic struggles, life changes, and moments of failure, and provide the guidance needed for reassessment and evaluation; and
- Expose students to New Orleans and its unique traditions and celebrations, grounding students in the importance of placemaking, cultural respect, and honoring history.
