Transfer Summer Transition
Orientation Begins Now!
We consider your orientation an immersive experience that begins before you arrive to campus. As you prepare to join the Tulane Community, we have planned a series of intentional steps for you to complete and review prior to your arrival on campus. These steps will allow you to have a smooth transition into a Tulanian!
Transfer Student Checklist
To support your transition to campus, we have created a "TU Do" list of important tasks to complete throughout the summer. We highly encourage you to review the checklist at the start of each month for a reminder of approaching action items and deadlines.
- Check your Tulane email regularly.
- Complete the May Transfer Student Module: Make Way for Academics.
- Complete the Transfer Pre-Advising Checklist. More information about each of the checklist items can be found in the May Transfer Student Module.
- Identify your primary major or academic interest areas.
- Complete your Advising Registration Worksheet to help advisors know more about your interests.
- Complete your Foreign Language placement if you might take a language in your first semester.
- Submit the appropriate documents for your Transfer Credit Eval Process.
- May 8: Deadline to complete the housing application and the optional Residential Learning Community (RLC) application on the Housing Portal. You will be notified of your housing assignment via your Tulane email by mid-July. Questions? Contact Housing and Residence Life.
- Review the Incoming Student advising page.
- Identify your primary major or academic interest areas. (Hint: It can be changed, but what is pulling you in currently?)
- Look for and complete incoming registrar survey to identify academic interest for pre-registration activity this summer. (Some populations of students will register differently; see incoming student page).
- 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.
- 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. For more information, go to: techconnect.tulane.edu
- Check your Tulane email regularly.
- Complete the June Transfer Student Module: Make Way for Success.
- Continue to complete various aspects of the Transfer Pre-Advising Checklist to include scheduling an appoint with the Transfer Academic Advisor. More information about each of the checklist items can be found in the May Transfer Student Module.
- Identify your primary major or academic interest areas.
- Complete your Advising Registration Worksheet to help advisors know more about your interests.
- Complete your Foreign Language placement if you might take a language in your first semester.
- June 3-18: Request a roommate through the Housing Portal.
- June 3: The Dining Plan Portal opens. Please review or change your dining plan. The last day to change your dining plan without being charged a fee is August 22. After the deadline, you can make changes until August 29, but with change fees added. For more info, go to: https://tulane.campusdish.com/DiningPlans.
- June 16: Newcomb-Tulane College Undergrad Book Bundle scholarship application opens.
- Mid-June: 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.
- June 20: You will receive your Splash Card in your check-in packet when you arrive on campus for move in. Upload your Splash Card / Tulane ID photo as soon as possible to ensure you receive your Splash Card during check-in.
- Check your Tulane email regularly.
- Complete the July Transfer Student Module: Make Way for Community.
- Mid-July: Required Wellness Courses Available - Check your Tulane email for instructions on completing five required online wellness courses about alcohol, sexual violence prevention, mental wellbeing, sexual health and sexual literacy. You have until August 18 to finish these online courses.
- 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.
- July 18: 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. For more information, go to: https://campusservices.tulane.edu/bookstore/course-materials
- Late July/early August: 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.
- Review your Move-In guide once published this summer prior to moving onto campus.
- Check your Tulane email regularly.
- Complete the August Transfer Student Module: Make Way for Hullabaloo Hello.
- 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 18: Completion Deadline for Required Wellness Courses - Before the first day of classes, August 18, you will need to have completed the five required online wellness courses that were introduced in July.
- Become familiar with the shuttles and transportation options at Tulane. Options include buses between campuses and on-demand transportation to and from designated areas. For more info, go to: shuttles.tulane.edu.
- Become familiar with parking at Tulane. Undergraduate students who are in their second year and above can purchase a parking permit through Tulane Parking Services. First-year students are not permitted to park on campus. All other students may register for a digital parking permit for uptown.
- Uptown parking permits will be available mid-August. Be sure to purchase one before your arrival when availability is announced. To learn more about uptown parking permits, go to: campusservices.tulane.edu/departments/parking/uptown.
- August 22: The last day to change your dining plan without being charged a fee is August 22. After the deadline, you can make changes until August 29, but with change fees added. For more info, go to: https://tulane.campusdish.com/DiningPlans.
- August 29: You can still make changes to your dining plan by this date, but you will be charged change fees added. For more info, go to: https://tulane.campusdish.com/DiningPlans.
- August 29: This is the last day to opt out of the NTC Undergrad Bundle with the Tulane bookstore. If you are considering opting out of the NTC Undergrad Bundle, the Tulane bookstore recommends that you first calculate the possible level of savings on textbooks and course materials very closely. Many students have opted out then opted back in once they realized their level of savings. And remember: if you opt-out, you will have to pay for full retail costs for digital materials, separately. If you don’t return your books at the end of the semester, you may be charged full retail costs and the bundle fee. For more information, go to: https://campusservices.tulane.edu/bookstore/course-materials.
Transfer Student Modules
The Transfer Student Modules will introduce you to the offices and people you will grow to rely on, teach you about the campus and city you will call home, and prepare you to be an engaged member of our community. On the first of each month leading up to your arrival, a new module will open on your canvas dashboard. You will then have the entire month to progress through the module as your own pace. By completing these modules, you will feel more prepared, confident, and connected as you begin your academic journey at Tulane.
This module will introduce you to your new academic home, Newcomb-Tulane College, and provide key information about important deadlines, the orientation process, and resources available to help you succeed. You'll learn about the Green Wave Portal, where you can manage all transfer-related tasks, and dive into the Transfer Credit Evaluation Process. Additionally, you'll discover how to meet with your academic advisor, review your course options, and potentially sign up for summer courses to prepare for your first semester at Tulane.
You will be added to this module as soon as you deposit and commit to Tulane.
This May Module, titled Make Way for Success, will continue to highlight some of the ways that your new academic home, Newcomb-Tulane College, can help you succeed and make the most of your time at Tulane.
Module 2 will open on June 1.
At Tulane, living in community means more than just co-existing; it’s an invitation to actively engage with each other and nurture a culture of learning and growth. In the July module, titled Make Way for Community, you'll be introduced to Housing & Residence Life and discover how living and learning blend seamlessly to enrich your undergraduate experience. Plus, you'll connect with various resources here to support you in a holistic approach to wellbeing, including Campus Health and Wave of Support.
Module 3 will open on July 1.
Over the last several months, you’ve explored life at Tulane, both inside and outside of the classroom, got a taste of New Orleans culture, and even heard from key resources dedicated to your success. And now, the highly anticipated moment is almost here! Your arrival to campus is just around the corner, and the entire Tulane community is buzzing with excitement. In this module, we will explore the adventures, opportunities, and resources awaiting you in your first year at Tulane, beginning with Hullabaloo Hello!
Module 4 will open on August 1.
What is Canvas?
The Transfer Student Modules will be housed on Canvas, Tulane’s learning management system and the online center of your academic work. Canvas is your go-to resource for viewing your courses, current grades, syllabi, and instructor contact information. As a transfer student, you might already be familiar with Canvas from your previous institution. However, if this is your first time using canvas, don’t worry! The modules will provide an introduction, so you are ready to navigate this new system!
You can log into Canvas using your Tulane email address and password, otherwise known as your Single Sign-On. To learn more about Canvas, visit the link below!
