We acknowledge and pay tribute to the original inhabitants of this land. The city of New Orleans is a continuation of an indigenous trade hub on the Mississippi River, known for thousands of years as Bulbancha. Native peoples have lived on this land since time immemorial, and the resilient voices of Native Americans remain an inseparable part of our local culture. With gratitude and honor, we acknowledge the indigenous nations that have lived and continue to thrive here.
Choctaw, Houma, Chitimacha, Biloxi, and other Native peoples first inhabited the land that is now called New Orleans. The Choctaw called it “Bulbancha,” or “the land of many tongues.” Over 1,000 members of the Chitimacha tribe still reside on their ancestral homeland outside of New Orleans.
African and Indigenous influence can be seen coming together in the tradition of Mardi Gras (or Black Masking) Indians. You’ll see them in elaborate, handmade suits of beads and feathers throughout festival season, including their Super Sunday processions.
The French were the first European settlers in New Orleans, renaming the area “La Nouvelle-Orleans.” Louisiana was then briefly under Spanish control, before the French regained control and sold the land to the United States. Elements of Spanish, French, African, and Indigenous cultures still color aspects of city life today, including language, food, religion, and architecture.
Whether it’s eating beignets at Café Du Monde, picking up a po-boy at Parkway Bakery and Tavern, or dining at Commander’s Palace, food is an integral part of New Orleans culture. Many cultural influences can be seen in local cuisine today. New Orleans restaurants have won several James Beard awards and have been nationally recognized in publications such as The New York Times
Louisiana is home to more festivals than days of the year, and over 130 take place in New Orleans alone. If you can dance to it or eat it, chances are we celebrate it here. Popular festivals include the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, Po-Boy Fest, Essence Fest, and French Quarter Fest.
From second lines for all occasions to festivals celebrating many aspects of city life and culture, New Orleans really is a city like no other. Mardi Gras is a major event, stretching from January 6th to Fat Tuesday in February or March. Sports culture is also a big part of the city, with the Saints of the NFL and the Pelicans of the NBA in town, not to mention Tulane’s own Division I athletic programs.
The history of Tulane and the history of New Orleans are inextricably intertwined. Founded in 1834 as the Medical College of Louisiana, the university was established to study and treat diseases such as yellow fever, malaria, and smallpox, which were all affecting the growing population of the port city. Classes were taught in a variety of locations downtown, including the Charity Hospital building, which Tulane is in the process of renovating and transforming into a mixeduse space set to open in 2027.
Then known as the University of Louisiana, the institution is privatized and renamed Tulane University after merchant Paul Tulane, who endowed over one million dollars.
The university’s first Black undergraduate students, Deidre Labat and Reynold Décou, enroll.
1834 1894 1963 1884
The Medical College of Louisiana is founded in New Orleans by seven young doctors.
The Uptown campus on St. Charles Avenue is established, stretching three-fourths of a mile back to Claiborne Avenue.
Tulane’s Studio in the Woods, now one of the leading artistic and academic residency programs in the Gulf South, is donated by the Carmichael family.
The Tulane National Primate Research Center, originally known as the Delta Regional Primate Center, opens in Covington, LA.
Tulane opens its 14th and 15th residence halls, Bayou and Fogelman Halls, to new students. This marks four new residence halls opened in the past two years.
Tulane’s ByWater Institute and the Tulane River and Coastal Center opens.
5 SCHOOLS 70+ MAJORS
As a Tulane student, you are admitted to Newcomb-Tulane College, which is comprised of five main undergraduate schools -- Architecture & Built Environment, Freeman School of Business, Liberal Arts, Weatherhead School of Public Health & Tropical Medicine, and Science & Engineering. Since you’re not required to declare a major until the end of sophomore year, this allows you time for academic exploration across as many of the schools as you’d like. We believe that it’s not about what your major is, but about the interdisciplinary knowledge you take away from your time here. What makes Tulane’s education and research so distinctive? Simply stated: our singular history, location, and culture combined with our size and structure, puts us in a unique position to push the boundaries of interdisciplinary education.
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
AVERAGE DISTANCE
1,268 MILES
8,000+ TRAVELED BY STUDENTS TO ATTEND TULANE
The Tulane Interdisciplinary Experience Seminar (TIDES) courses serves as an opportunity for incoming students to make connections with a group of their peers while getting to know New Orleans and Tulane better. To the right are a few examples of TIDES course offerings from recent years:
The Music & Culture of New Orleans
Art Meets Physics
Religion, Media, Politics, & Food
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
TEXTUAL AND HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVES
MATHEMATICS AND THE NATURAL SCIENCES
FORMAL REASONING
RACE AND INCLUSION
WRITING SKILLS
PUBLIC SERVICE
FIRST YEAR SEMINAR
SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
AESTHETICS AND THE CREATIVE ARTS
GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES
Tulane’s Undergraduate Core Curriculum is designed with the intention of allowing students to explore a range of disciplines with their general education credits. The 30 credits include requirements for creative arts, global perspectives, and foreign language.
The Goldman Center seeks to eliminate barriers and ensure access for every member of the Tulane community. The center assists all Tulane students in procuring accommodations for their academic, work study, online, on-campus housing, and dining environments.
The Office of Undergraduate Research & Fellowships supports the Tulane community in pursuing nationally competitive meritbased scholarship, grant, and fellowship opportunities. They assist students by providing individualized coaching to help stand out in the application process. In recent years, Tulane students have been accepted to the Fulbright, Marshall, Schwarzman, and Payne programs, among others.
The Connolly Alexander Institute for Data Science (CAIDS) is dedicated to cultivating a comprehensive understanding of data science concepts and methodologies among the Tulane community. They have courses, programs, and a data lab to help explore everything from data visualization to artificial intelligence.
A part of the Division of Student Affairs, the Carolyn Barber-Pierre Center for Intercultural Life serves as a hub for cultural, social, and intellectual engagement at Tulane University. The Center’s mission is to support the success and retention of all students throughout their time at the university. Through programs, events, and student-centered resources, the Center promotes a campus environment where students from all backgrounds can build community, broaden their perspectives, and access opportunities for growth. The Center also works to strengthen campus culture by fostering a sense of connection, encouraging meaningful dialogue, and supporting a university environment where all students are empowered to thrive.
The Office for Foundation Scholars (OFS) supports students in cohort-based scholarship programs from their first day on campus through graduation. The office creates a welcoming community, offers personalized mentorship, and connects students with the resources they need to succeed. OFS’s goal is to help scholars thrive academically, grow as leaders, and feel fully prepared for life beyond Tulane.
The Office of Academic Excellence & Opportunity supports our highly relational Tulane community by leading mission-driven, strategic community-building programs, initiatives, and events aligned with our core value of “welcoming community.” They strive to make Tulane a supportive and respectful home for community members from the widest array of backgrounds, perspectives, and worldviews. By doing so, they increase opportunities for the Tulane community to reach their full potential using data-informed frameworks and leveraging cross-campus university partnerships.
Africana Studies*
Anthropology* - BA, BS
Arabic Studies‡
Art History*
Asian Studies*
Chinese Language‡
Cinema Studies*
Classical Studies* - BA
Cognitive Studies^~
Communication
Dance - BA, BFA
Digital Media Practices^~
Economics*- BA, BS
English*
Environmental Studies*
French*
Gender and Sexuality Studies*
German Studies*
Greek*
History*
Italian*
Japanese Language‡
Jewish Studies*
Latin*
CERTIFICATES
Creative Industries
Gender Based Violence
Latin American Studies*
Linguistics - BA, BS
Medieval and Early Modern Studies*
Middle East & North African Studies*
Music*^ - BA, BFA
Music Science and Technology‡
Native American & Indigenous Studies‡
Philosophy*^
Political Economy^
Political Science^
Portuguese*~ Religious Studies‡
Russian*
Social Policy and Practice~ Sociology*
Spanish*
Spanish and Portuguese
Strategy, Leadership and Analytics‡
Studio Art*- BA, BFA
Theatre*- BA, BFA
Urban Studies‡
US Public Policy‡
Latin American Studies for Public Health Majors
* offered as major & minor
‡ just offered as minor
^ one or more concentrations
~ coordinate major
We strive to build a global liberal arts curriculum and faculty, we embrace our dual identity as a liberal arts college within an R1 university, we forge a deeper relationship with New Orleans and the Gulf South, and we craft a liberal arts education for next generation leaders and the careers of the future.
Tulane’s School of Liberal Arts offers a reimagined liberal arts education. Students engage in an interdisciplinary curriculum and transformative research opportunities that help prepare them for an ever-evolving job market. Students have a wide academic range to explore across 16 departments and 19 interdisciplinary programs that include the humanities, social sciences, and visual and performing arts disciplines.
Focusing on New Orleans and the Gulf South region, the Center supports and sustains research, education, and community engagement. Its mission is to explore the region’s rich history and culture and to place the Gulf South in a larger national and international context. One of the Center’s programs is the Indigenous Studies Symposium, which aims to elevate the knowledge of Indigenous Peoples and Indigenous life in the Gulf South.
A leader in Latin American Studies, the Stone Center houses the undergraduate major and minor in Latin American studies as well as interdisciplinary M.A. and Ph.D. programs. Students and faculty benefit from the holdings of the Stone Latin American Library and a network of contacts with public officials, non-governmental organizations, and academic leaders across Latin America.
The Murphy Institute of Political Economy houses the undergraduate major in political economy and also serves as an international center for advanced research and scholarship by humanists and social scientists who study the intersection of politics and economics. It also houses the Center for Ethics and Public Affairs, which provides coordination and support for research, teaching, and scholarly discussion of ethics, morals, and political
The Grant Center contributes richness to the field of American Jewish studies by supporting experimentative, collaborative, and interdisciplinary programs and research at the intersections of history, literature, cultural studies, sociology, and other disciplines.
Da’Sean majored in political science and minored in Chinese. He was a part of the Tulane Undergraduate Assembly throughout his four years, holding roles including Vice President of Student Life and Student Body Co-President. In addition, he was a member of Alpha Kappa Psi and Phi Alpha Delta professional fraternities, as well as the College Democrats student organization. He was an Equity Fellow for the International Economic Development Council and currently works with the Greater Sacramento Economic Development Council.
AS OF FALL ’24
SLAM was designed by the School of Liberal Arts as a “career-focused complement” to its liberal arts education. Now the largest minor program campus-wide, it provides coursework focusing on practical, career-oriented skills such as financial literacy, but from a liberal arts approach. In addition to required and recommended courses, students can pick from a variety of electives for their other credits, ranging from language selections like Business Arabic to industry-specific options like Art Acquisition and Collection Management.
The Africana Studies department focuses on the histories, cultures, and contributions of Africa and its global diasporas. The program encourages interdisciplinary learning, with students completing their requirements through courses across departments including Art History, Political Science, and Communication. The Crossroads Cohort is a new, innovative interdisciplinary graduate program developed by Tulane’s Africana Studies Program and the Newcomb Art Department.
The Digital Media Practices (DMP) program offers a coordinate major that focuses on the art and practice of digital storytelling. Students can choose to focus on Podcasting, Filmmaking, or Games & Interactive Media. The major culminates in a two-semester capstone project, during which students develop, produce, and distribute work in their chosen medium and genre. In addition to DMP-specific coursework, students can take courses for the major in music, theatre, and cinema studies, among others.
Professor of English & Andrew W. Mellon Professor in the Humanities
Professor Ward teaches courses in creative writing and is also an award-winning novelist. Her novels Salvage the Bones and Sing, Unburied, Sing both won National Book Awards for Fiction. An adaptation of her 2018 speech at Tulane’s commencement was published in 2020, entitled Navigate Your Stars. She received a MacArthur Fellowship in 2017 and became the youngest person to receive the Library of Congress Prize for American Fiction in 2022.
We contribute to building a sustainable future by creating and disseminating highimpact business knowledge and by developing adaptable, transformative business leaders.
The Freeman School of Business is a leading, internationally recognized business school that offers innovative degree programs. The curriculum aims to combine classroom instruction with empowering experiential learning opportunities. Students choose from four majors as well as six minors and five certificate programs. Outside of the classroom, students have access to a state-of-the-art trading center and other resources to immerse themselves in the world of business.
The Burkenroad program is a first-of-its-kind student stock research program. Each year, around 40 students are split up into teams to follow small-cap stocks based in the Gulf South region. Throughout the semester, these teams meet with top management, go on site visits, and develop financial models. Their work culminates in producing an in-depth analyst’s report, which they present at the annual Burkenroad Reports Investment Conference. The program has received national accolades and media coverage from a variety of well-known outlets.
Freeman’s Trading Center emulates a real-world trading experience using the latest technology, software, and databases. It is used as a hands-on laboratory for courses in analytics, risk management, and derivatives, among others. The facility features 50 Dell workstations connected to two flat screen monitors and a live ticker scroll panel that provides market updates.
The Freeman School offers five certificate programs looking to prepare students with industry-specific skills and knowledge. Students can choose from Business Analytics & AI, Energy, Hospitality, Sports Management, or Real Estate Finance & Investment. The programs are designed to integrate principles from finance, marketing, business, legal studies, and management. Each includes courses dedicated to foundational knowledge, advanced topics, and experiential learning.
Senior Professor of Practice & William B. Burkenroad Jr. Clinical Professorship in Equity Research
Professor Ricchiuti has won multiple teaching awards at Tulane and a Wharton-QS Star Award for best teaching delivery for his work with Burkenroad Reports. In 2014, he published Stocks Under Rocks, which details the program and its “secrets.” He previously served as Louisiana’s Assistant State Treasurer. He has hosted the weekly business radio show Out to Lunch through NPR New Orleans since 2011. He teaches classes on a range of subjects under the finance umbrella.
Aryanna came to Tulane as a Los Angeles Posse Scholar. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Management and is pursuing a Master of Accounting. She has been involved in a variety of organizations across campus, including the Shockwave Dance Team, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, and Women and Youth Supporting Each Other. For her academic achievements, she was inducted into the Alpha Lambda Delta (Freshman), Beta Gamma Sigma (Business), and Mortar Board (Senior) Honor Societies. She was honored with the King Freedom and Justice Community Service Award.
POETS & QUANTS RANKED IN THE U.S. FOR 2025
The Albert Lepage Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship strives to bring together scholars, inventors, investors, and students through both campus and community programs to collaborate and push the worlds of business and technology further into the future. The Center oversees the Entrepreneurial Business minor, offers extracurricular opportunities, and works with small businesses and startups in the New Orleans community.
The Pitch Fridays Series allows students to pitch their startup ideas for the chance to win a cash prize and receive valuable feedback in the process. Each round is judged by Tulane alumni, entrepreneurs, and professionals from a variety of industries. One winner from each of five rounds secures a spot in the final grand prize round in April for a chance to win $15,000 in cash and $2,500 in pro bono legal services for their startup. Recent finalists include an app that aims to revolutionize hiring in the hospitality industry and a platform of AI-powered tools designed to help commercial airlines improve their customer service processes.
Over the course of two semesters, students take an idea from its earliest inception to its launch. They develop a business model, conduct research, outline initial plans for marketing, finance, and sales, and ultimately produce a pitch for a new venture. They receive help from a faculty advisor, Lepage Center Innovators-in-Residence, and a robust mentor network.
As stewards of the first school of public health in the United States, the Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine cultivates independent thinkers, innovative leaders, fierce advocates, and accomplished scholars. From the neighborhoods of New Orleans to communities worldwide, we conduct research and collaborate with our partners to ensure that all of humanity has an equitable opportunity to be healthy and pursue optimal well-being. We train the problem solvers.
Tulane’s Undergraduate Public Health program combines a liberal arts-minded degree with service and communitybased research. Students become well-versed in the foundational aspects of public health and also have the opportunity to delve into niches including nutrition or healthcare administration. The program is a good stepping stone for an array of public health careers as well as graduate studies.
JJ is pursuing a BS in Public Health on the Pre-Medical Track and will earn an accelerated Master’s in Public Health with a focus in Epidemiology. He is involved with undergraduate research working with bio-engineering for proteins in DNA that concern Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s. He is part of Tulane EMS, artTUkids, and Phi Delta Epsilon, a professional pre-medical fraternity. He serves as president of Tulane Special Olympics and Vice President of Community Outreach for the Green Wave Ambassadors.
This student organization aims to enhance the health of the Tulane community through leadership, education, and awareness. Peer educators host workshops and events to meet the health needs of Tulane students and must complete 12 hours of training to become certified.
Two Public Health students, Janae Burney and Treasure Joiner, helped found the Students Against Food Insecurity student organization. They operate a food pantry open to the Tulane community and aim to increase awareness of food insecurity on campus and in the Greater New Orleans community.
DrPH, Associate Professor
Dr. Cropley earned both her master’s and doctorate degrees in Public Health from Tulane. She has been involved in the development of health education policies and programs for domestic and international organizations, including UNICEF and various Ministries of Health. She is a fellow with the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine. Currently, she teaches courses on the foundations of public health and serves as an advisor and mentor to undergraduate
The Tulane School of Architecture and Built Environment generates and applies knowledge that addresses urgent challenges of humankind. We do this by educating committed professionals to creatively manage complexity and transform the world through the practices of architecture, urbanism, and preservation.
School of Architecture & Built Environment programs strive to offer a curriculum that blends architecture and design with the liberal arts in order to prepare students for graduate studies or an array of career paths. Students can choose from a four-year or fiveyear bachelor’s program in architecture and majors in Real Estate, Design, and Sustainable Urbanism.
Established in 1997, the Preservation program teaches proven methods of architectural heritage protection practice via documentation, research, and solutions-oriented planning for a range of built heritage types in need of restoration, rehabilitation, or conservation. Historic Preservation students meet experts in the field and often work with organizations engaged in historic preservation projects and advocacy.
SISE courses introduce students to concepts of social innovation, mindsets of human-centered design, and frameworks for social impact leadership. Students in the minor develop an understanding of complex problems while developing a toolkit to create positive social and environmental change.
Favrot Professor of Practice & Architecture Program Director
Professor Taylor Welty teaches architecture studio courses, advanced tech fabrication, and an architecture internship course. In addition, she helps oversee the Albert & Tina Small Center for Collaborative Design, through which she has led 30+ applied research projects. She also cofounded local design firm Colectivo.
Alexa is pursuing a Bachelor of Architecture, which is a five-year professional degree program. She has held leadership roles with the School of Architecture Student Government and Tulane’s chapter of American Institute of Architecture Students, including serving as President of both organizations. She has worked as a Teaching Assistant and Fabrication Labs employee, working with 3D Printers, Laser Cutters, and CNC Routers, among others. In addition, she joined a social sorority, Alpha Delta Pi, and has interned with Tulane’s Office of Undergraduate Admission.
Fourth-year and fifth-year architecture students work with community organizations historically underserved by the architecture and design profession. They provide design services such as design drawings, graphic booklets, and small-scale design/build construction in collaboration with faculty, staff, and local nonprofits.
Past projects include outdoor installations at the RUBARB Community Bike Shop and Parasite Skate Park, providing a re-programming and revitalization plan for the International High School of New Orleans, and neighborhood improvement studies with Lafreniere, Monroe, and Terrytown.
This program sees students design and build prototype structures for local neighborhoods, typically with a particular community partner and cause in mind. There have been 20 projects completed to date –predominantly structures intended as affordable housing units – with more to come. The program has developed relationships with local communities and organizations, received LEED certifications, and has been awarded several honors by the American Institute of Architects New Orleans Chapter.
The School of Science and Engineering combines a hightier research environment with a commitment to quality undergraduate education. Students can choose from 15 majors, 14 minors, and six certificate programs across science, math, and engineering disciplines. The school has generated millions of dollars in research funding, has had works published in hundreds of journals, and applies for 15+ patents per year on average.
MAJORS & MINORS
Artificial Intelligence‡
Biological Chemistry*
Biomedical Engineering*
Cell and Molecular Biology*
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry*
Civil Engineering - Water and Environment*
Computer Science - BS
Computer Science - Interdisciplinary~
Earth & Environmental Sciences*
Ecology & Evolutionary Biology*
Electrical Engineering‡
Engineering Physics
Engineering Science‡
Environmental Biology
Marine Biology‡
Materials Engineering‡
Mathematics*
Mechanical Engineering‡
Neuroscience
Physics*
Psychology*
CERTIFICATES
Computational Engineering
Computer Science
Geographic Information Systems
Mechanical Engineering
*offered as major & minor ‡ just offered as minor ~offered as a coordinate major
The mission of the Tulane University School of Science and Engineering is to provide outstanding opportunities for learning and discovery in science and engineering and to foster an environment that is student focused, research intensive, interdisciplinary, entrepreneurial, and responsive to the needs of the community.
$25 MILLION IN NEW RESEARCH GRANTS FOR 2024-2025
CENTER FOR AGING
CENTER FOR ANATOMICAL & MOVEMENT SCIENCES (CAMS)
CENTER FOR BIOINFORMATICS AND GENOMICS
CENTER FOR COMPUTATIONAL SCIENCE (CCS)
CENTER FOR POLYMER REACTION MONITORING & CHARACTERIZATION (POLYRMC)
CENTER FOR STEM CELL RESEARCH & REGENERATIVE MEDICINE
TULANE BRAIN INSTITUTE
TULANE BYWATER INSTITUTE
TULANE CANCER CENTER
TULANE HYPERTENSION & RENAL CENTER OF EXCELLENCE
TULANE INSTITUTE FOR INTEGRATIVE ENGINEERING FOR HEALTH & MEDICINE (TI2EHM)
TULANE UNIVERSITY BIODIVERSITY RESEARCH INSTITUTE (TUBRI)
VECTOR-BORNE INFECTIOUS DISEASES RESEARCH CENTER
PhD, Pendergraft William Larkin Duren Professor
Dr. Cortez holds bachelor’s degrees in mathematics and mechanical engineering and a doctorate in applied mathematics. He was a postdoctoral fellow with the National Science Foundation’s Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences and went on to serve as an instructor with the Institute. He is currently the Director of Tulane’s Center for Computational Science. He teaches courses in applied mathematics.
While at Tulane, Batu co-founded Chember, an application designed to connect basketball enthusiasts. He conducted research covering topics in political science, computer science, economics, mathematics, and material science. Outside the classroom, he served as editor of the Tulane Journal of Policy and Political Economy, was inducted into the Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society, and served on the advisory committee for School of Liberal Arts Dean Brian Edwards. He completed a Master of Philosophy in Advanced Computer Science at the University of Cambridge and was accepted to Stanford to pursue a PhD as part of the Knight-Hennessey Scholars program — the first ever Tulane alum to receive this award. Students in the program participate in leadership development through the King Global Leadership Program in addition to pursuing graduate studies.
The Makerspace is located on Engineering Road in one of the original campus buildings constructed in 1894 and designed by architects Benjamin Morgan Harrod and Paul Andry. It spans 4,100 square feet of design and construction space. Students have access to an array of tools, including 3D printers, laser cutters, and a CNC lathe.
Students can pursue minors in civil, biomedical, mechanical, electrical, or materials engineering. “Tulane has a long and rich legacy in these disciplines, so this isn’t something that’s brand new,” said associate professor Matthew Escarra of the programs, “but it is reimagined.” The addition of these minors allows students from all of Tulane’s undergraduate schools to pursue coursework in engineering.
Learning to get around in a wheelchair can be difficult for children who need them, even with a pediatric-sized wheelchair. Enter Professor Katherine Raymond’s Team Design students. As part of a service learning project, they partnered with nonprofit MakeGood to design and produce mobility trainers, which help children gain strength and independence using tools not normally available to children their age. Making the wheelchairs involved 3D printing, laser cutting, woodworking, drilling, sewing, and assembling, which the team of 30 students did at the Scot Ackerman MakerSpace at Tulane. A total of 10 trainers were produced and donated to Ochsner Health at the end of the spring 2023 semester. The students were featured on CBS Mornings for their work in December of 2023.
Through the Center for Public Services, our students have interned at:
· Boys and Girls Club
· Catholic Charities
· Children’s Hospital
· Court Watch NOLA
· Healthy Gulf
· Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
· Louisiana SPCA
· New Orleans Jazz Museum
· Sierra Club
· Son of a Saint…and more.
The Center for Public Service (CPS) oversees the public service graduation requirement, offers leadership opportunities for students, and fosters connections with the community.
Under the CPS umbrella is the Community Action Council of Tulane University Students (CACTUS), which is the oldest and largest student-led community service organization in the country. The council helps oversee an average of over 40 different service organizations and projects across campus.
A prevalent example is Outreach Tulane, which is the university’s oldest and largest community service event. Each fall, over 1,000 student volunteers are hosted at service sites throughout the Greater New Orleans area.
In addition, the Center retains student employees, offers trainings around community service and leadership, and helps connect students with public service-oriented internships.
The Phyllis M. Taylor Center for Social Innovation and Design Thinking at Tulane University is a dynamic hub for anyone who is passionate about tackling complex social and environmental challenges. They offer the tools, knowledge, and support needed to transform ideas into lived realities. We focus on human-centered, systems-minded design for social impact, offering not just guidance, but a partnership in reimagining and reshaping the world.
MILLION IN RESEARCH FUNDING IN 2023 $
RESEARCH CENTERS AND INSTITUTES
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH is an important part of the Tulane experience, and our students take it outside of the box. From studying capuchin monkeys in Costa Rica to uncovering a previously unpublished photo of Walt Whitman, the ceiling for discovery is high.
THE OFFICE OF UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH & FELLOWSHIPS helps connect students with faculty-led research opportunities and helps students plan and execute independent research projects.
Tulane is designated by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as a university with “very high research activity.” Of more than 4,300 higher educational institutions rated by the foundation, Tulane remains in a prestigious category that includes only 2% of universities nationwide. It is one of only 25 private institutions that is both part of Association of American Universities (AAU) and has received the Carnegie designation.
Over $500,000 in funding is available annually for undergraduate students, supporting academic research, internships, conference presentations, community engagement projects, and more.
The Tulane Undergraduate Research Journal is an annual, peerreviewed research journal run by Newcomb-Tulane College students. They accept submissions from all disciplines and across the globe.
Tulane’s Research Network is a database designed for NewcombTulane College students who are interested in getting involved in the research community. Students can search, view, and apply for research opportunities with faculty across disciplines.
AMERICAN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE
As quarterback, he helped lead Tulane to an undefeated season and a win over Brigham Young University in the Liberty Bowl in 1998. He set a single season passing efficiency record that same year. He went on to win a Super Bowl playing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2003.
After his time pitching for the Green Wave, he was drafted by the MLB’s San Diego Padres in 2007 and went on to make his pro debut and play for the Tampa Bay Rays from 2011 to 2015. He is currently serving as General Manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers, who won the World Series in 2024.
She played 10 seasons in the WNBA and won a championship in 2003 with the Detroit Shock. She spent a season assistant coaching for the New York Liberty before transitioning to coach at the collegiate level, most recently at the University of Southern Mississippi.
MEN’S
BASEBALL
BASKETBALL
CROSS
FOOTBALL
TENNIS
TRACK
CO-ED
SAILING
WOMEN’S
BASKETBALL
BEACH
BOWLING
CROSS
GOLF
SWIMMING & DIVING
TENNIS
TRACK & FIELD
VOLLEYBALL
Football has made three straight appearances in the American Athletic Conference (AAC) Championship, and has been ranked among the top 20 in each of those seasons.
Men’s Cross Country claimed its first conference title in program history in 2024, and returned to NCAA nationals for the first time in 25 years.
Baseball has made three straight appearances in the AAC Championship (2023-2025).
Women’s Track and Field secured their first Indoor Conference Championship in program history.
Sailing has won five straight South East Interscholastic Sailing Association Conference Championships (2021-2025).
Two Tulane students represented their countries at the 2024 Paris OlympicsTharushi Karunarathna ‘29 ran the 800m for Sri Lanka, and Thad Lettsome ‘24 was part of the sailing team for the British Virgin Islands.
Sophomore Hamilton Barclay won a gold medal in sailing at the 2025 Junior PanAmerican Games representing Team USA.
TULANE'S YULMAN STADIUM WAS RECENTLY RANKED AMONG THE TOP 25 COLLEGE FOOTBALL STADIUMS IN THE COUNTRY.
Tulane currently has over 300+ active student organizations covering a wide variety of academic and extracurricular activities – and the list is always growing. Students make an impact through campus involvement in a variety of ways – from planning homecoming to training service dogs to volunteering with community organizations.
Tulane’s Service Dog Training and Education Program (TUSTEP) works with Canine Companions to give students the unique opportunity to help raise and train a service dog. They also seek to educate the community on the impact assistance dogs can have on peoples’ lives.
Tulane University Campus Programming (TUCP) helps bring lectures, music, and comedy programming to campus. These events are free for students in the campus community to attend. Recent guests include Jason Derulo, Marcello Hernández, Jennette McCurdy, and Stephanie Beatriz.
Since it opened in 2007, the Lavin-Bernick Center for University Life (the LBC) has served as the hub for student life on campus. It houses the bookstore, dining options, meeting/study spaces — including the revamped Rathskeller Lounge, aka “The Rat” — student involvement opportunities, and numerous student resources.
One of the largest student-run music festivals in the country, Crawfest brings tons (literally) of crawfish and great music to campus each spring. The lineup has featured the best of the New Orleans music scene, including Grammy-nominated Tank and the Bangas. Crawfest is free to Tulane students and open to the community.
On the academic quad, there are three metal structures adorned with colorful strands of beads year-round. It has become tradition for students to toss strands they collect during Mardi Gras up onto the branches. If they stay, it is seen as a sign of good luck for upcoming exams. This new “Bead Three” was built after the original Bead Tree was sadly struck by lightning.
Hullabaloo Hello culminates in another campus tradition: Convocation. Students are welcomed into the Green Wave family by President Fitts and a traditional New Orleans second line.
Hullabaloo Hello is an immersive orientation experience and celebratory welcome to Tulane for all new undergraduate students. It takes place the week before classes and includes sessions from faculty, staff, and student Wave Leaders. Students also have the opportunity to get to know New Orleans through Beyond the Bubble off-campus excursions.
A One, A Two, A Helluva Hullabaloo
A Hullabaloo Ray Ray
A Hullabaloo Ray Ray
Hooray Hooray Vars Vars Tee Ay Tee Ay
Tee Ay Vars Vars Tee Ay Tulane!
FACILITIES INCLUDE:
Basketball Courts
Cardio Areas
Cycling Studio
Indoor & Outdoor Pools
Indoor Track
Outdoor Tennis Courts
Multipurpose Rooms
Weight Rooms
Campus Recreation’s outdoor adventure trips give students the opportunity to get to know fellow Tulanians and the region around them. Past excursions have included camping, rock climbing, sailing, and kayaking. Students can also work with the Outdoor Adventures team to plan their own trip and rent gear.
The Reily Center offers 50+ free fitness classes on a weekly basis, including yoga, pilates, zumba, and cycle classes. Students are also able to participate in custom fitness classes with friends, clubs, or other student organizations.
Tulane offers several intramural sports, including basketball, flag football, and dodgeball. In addition to semester-long teams/leagues, there are also one-day and weekend tournaments, including a March Madness Basketball Skill Challenge, spikeball, and tennis (singles and doubles).
There are over 30 club sports active at Tulane, ranging from lacrosse and swimming to pickleball and ballroom dancing. Many of Tulane’s club sports compete across the Southeast, and in some cases, nationally.
As of 2025, all undergraduates are required to live on campus for their first three years at Tulane. Tulane’s Office of Housing and Residence Life believes that students living on campus are more engaged academically and socially. These students also have easier access to student health services, campus recreation venues, libraries, and campus dining options.
Housing and Residence Life offers Gender Affirming Housing (GAH) as a voluntary opt-in program for all students and a Mixed Gender Housing option for returning students.
Gender Affirming Housing allows undergraduate students of any gender the option to live in the same room/suite/or apartment with other students regardless of their gender marker on file with Tulane University. GAH is designed to be a more inclusive home on campus for students who identify as transgender, nonbinary, lesbian, gay, bisexual, pansexual, intersex, queer, asexual, agender, questioning (LGBTQIA+), and their allies.
These are designated spaces in a residence hall where first-year students live together to learn about and participate in activities centered around a shared interest. Students within each RLC live on a designated floor and take an associated TIDES course together. In these collaborative spaces, students are encouraged to exchange, challenge, question, and grow – both academically and socially.
Tulane's RLCs are open to all first-year students, regardless of race, color, national origin or any other characteristic protected by law.
The 1963 Collective is for first-year students interested in exploring Black history, culture, and knowledge. Through the TIDES course and programming, residents will build community, celebrate Black excellence, and follow in the footsteps of Tulane trailblazers like Deidre Dumas Labat, Reynold T. Décou, and others.
The Kaleidoscope RLC focuses on diversity, inclusion, and social justice through a multitude of activities like family dinners, a book club, and workshops. Students have the opportunity to explore intellectual thought and identities and values through intentional conversations, experiences and programs.
The Ignite RLC brings together first-year students with an interest in entrepreneurship and innovation. Through experiential learning and academic coursework, this RLC fosters an entrepreneurial mindset and provides opportunities for residents to explore and share ideas.
The Global New Orleans RLC is meant to promote cultural and global awareness through the lens of the New Orleans community. It aims to cultivate open-mindedness, crosscultural communication, and a lifelong appreciation for diverse perspectives. Programs include a Global Book Club, Language Exchange Nights, and a Global Film Festival.
Sponsored by Campus Recreation, the Explore RLC provides experiential learning opportunities that highlight the natural landscapes of the Gulf South. Programs include beach camping at Grand Isle, sailing at Lake Pontchartrain, or climbing at the New Orleans Boulder Lounge.
Part of Lake and River Residence Halls, The Hub offers 14,000 square feet for students to gather in a relaxing and fun-filled entertainment area. It includes ample room for students to study and for departments to host events. The Hub features foosball tables, pool tables, shuffleboard, and a 100-inch TV for watching sports and shows. The Small Family Collaboration hub also boasts the 200-seat Village Theater which hosts classes and campus events.
100+ DIFFERENT PROGRAMS
IN OVER 50 DIFFERENT COUNTRIES
Direct Enrollment offers a classic study abroad model. Students enroll at a local university and take classes alongside local degreeseeking students. They have the opportunity to choose from a variety of courses taught by host university faculty. Students are immersed in foreign university life and the language of their host country.
In cohort programs, students take courses at a study center with other students studying abroad. These programs often involve a set curriculum including excursions to immerse students in the culture of the host country. Instructors are host country nationals or on-site program staff and offer courses either in English or the language of the host country.
Through the Altman Program in International Studies and Business, students earn two degrees – one in a liberal arts major and one in business. Altman Scholars participate in study abroad experiences, including a summer trip with their cohort and their entire junior year abroad in a country where a target language of their choice is spoken.
Hybrid programs combine the characteristics of direct enrollment and cohort programs. Students have the opportunity to create a program of study combining one or more local university courses taken alongside host country students with supplemental courses taught exclusively for study abroad students at a study center.
Students accepted as part of a Spring Scholar cohort have the option to spend their first semester studying abroad at one of six partner schools: John Cabot University, The American University of Paris, Temple University Japan, Richmond American University London, the UIC Barcelona School of Architecture, or the University of Sydney.
160,000+ Tulane Alumni Worldwide
Some of the most anticipated yet bittersweet traditions surround commencement. Each school hosts a diploma ceremony, and then all of the graduates come together for Unified Commencement.
At this celebration, students hear from various speakers, including some special guests. Past speakers include actress Sheryl Lee Ralph, actor/singer Leslie Odom, Jr., and musician Stevie Wonder. Students are serenaded by the song “Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans?” and then their time at Tulane is brought full circle by ending with a second line led by Dr. Michael White and His Original Liberty Jazz Band.
After commencement, Tulanians begin their next chapters all across the globe — in jobs, fellowships, graduate studies, and more. They join an alumni network that is 167,000+ strong, and they know that Tulane will always welcome them back with open arms.
100,000+ JOB POSTINGS
IN 2024-2025 FROM 9,000 DIFFERENT EMPLOYERS POSTED BY OUR OFFICE OF CAREER SERVICES
Career Services at Tulane means real support from day one of your Tulane journey. Tulane students can take a one-credit career development course, “Majors, Internships, and Jobs,” which teaches skills in résumé-building, interview preparation, and professional social media. The Career Services Center posts upwards of 100,000 job openings each year, hosts regular Career Chats with leading industry experts, and has a team of Career Advisors for each individual school within Newcomb-Tulane College.
DAVID FILO ‘88
BSE, COMPUTER ENGINEERING Co-Founder of Yahoo!
After graduating from Tulane, David went on to earn a Master’s of Science in Computer Engineering from Stanford. He co-founded Yahoo in 1995.
JUAN CARLOS MONTERREY
GÓMEZ ‘14
BA, ECONOMICS
Special Representative for Climate Change
Juan Carlos currently serves as the Special Representative for Climate Change & National Climate Change Director for the Panamanian Government. He also works with the United Nations on issues related to Climate Change & the environment.
DOUG HURLEY ‘88
BSE, CIVIL ENGINEERING Astronaut
Doug enlisted in the Navy upon graduation, having been involved in ROTC while at Tulane. He was selected for NASA’s astronaut training program after 12 years in the Navy. He completed three spaceflights before retiring from NASA.
JULIE GREENWALD ‘91
BA, POLITICAL SCIENCE & ENGLISH CEO of Atlantic Records Group
Julie has over two decades of experience in the music industry. She started out working with Def Jam Records and most recently was named CEO of the Atlantic Records Group, which has nearly 300 artists on its roster.
LISA JACKSON ‘88
BS, CHEMICAL ENGINEERING First African-American EPA Administrator
Lisa served as the Administrator of the EPA after having served as the Commissioner of Environmental Protection in New Jersey. She currently serves as Vice President of Environment, Policy, and Social Initiatives at Apple, reporting to CEO Tim Cook.
MADDIE MCGEE ‘17
BA, ENGLISH & DIGITAL MEDIA PRODUCTION Film Development Executive at Apple TV+
Maddie credits interdisciplinary courses for her English major and hands-on film production courses she took for Digital Media Production for helping her with her current role. She also found Tulane’s alumni network invaluable for helping her get her foot in the door after graduation.
THE SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT
Architecture* - B.Arch, B.S. Design*
Historic Preservation‡
Real Estate*
Social Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship‡
Sustainable Urbanism*
A.B. FREEMAN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Accounting**
Entrepreneurial Business‡
Finance
Legal Studies in Business Management^
Marketing
All majors are available as minors for BSM students.
THE SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS
Africana Studies*
Anthropology* - BA, BS
Arabic Studies‡
Art History*
Asian Studies*
Chinese Language‡
Cinema Studies*
Classical Studies* Cognitive Studies^~ Communication
Dance - BA, BFA
Digital Media Practices^~
Economics* - BA, BS
English*^ Environmental Studies*
French*
Gender and Sexuality Studies*
German Studies*
Greek* History*
Italian*
Japanese Language‡ Jewish Studies*
Latin*
Latin American Studies*
Linguistics - BA, BS
Medieval and Early Modern Studies*
Middle East & North African Studies
Music*^ - BA, BFA
Music Science and Technology‡
Native American & Indigenous Studies‡ Philosophy*^
Political Economy^ Political Science*^
Portuguese~‡
Religious Studies‡ Russian*
Social Policy and Practice~ Sociology*
Spanish and Portuguese Spanish*
Strategy, Leadership, and Analytics‡
Studio Art*^ - BA, BFA
Theatre* - BA, BFA
Urban Studies‡ US Public Policy‡
THE SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL ADVANCEMENT
Exercise Science*
Health & Wellness*
Homeland Security* Information Technology*
Secondary Education~ Nursing***
More Info: sopa.tulane.edu
THE WEATHERHEAD SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Health Care Administration‡
Nutrition‡ Public Health*
THE SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Artificial Intelligence‡
Biological Chemistry*
Biomedical Engineering*
Cell and Molecular Biology*
Chemical Engineering Chemistry*
Civil Engineering - Water & Environment*
Computer Science - BS
Computer Science Interdisciplinary~
Earth & Environmental Sciences*
Ecology & Evolutionary Biology*
Electrical Engineering‡
Engineering Physics
Engineering Science‡
Environmental Biology
Marine Biology‡
Materials Engineering‡
Mathematics*
Mechanical Engineering‡
Neuroscience Physics*
Psychology*
THE SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK
Social Work‡
INTERDISCIPLINARY
Climate Change: Science and Practice‡
*Offered as a major and a minor
** Five-year BSM/MACCT Program.
*** Open to third-year students. See nursing.tulane.edu/admission for more info.
‡ Offered only as a minor
~ Requires the selection of a double major.
^ Offers concentration(s).
See admission.tulane.edu/academics for more info.
