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.
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NEW NEW ORLEANS ORLEANS
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.
FOOD
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.
FESTIVALS
TRADITIONS
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.
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HISTORY
ACAD E MIC Life At Tulane
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.
8,000+
UNDERGRADUATE
STUDENTS AVERAGE DISTANCE
1,262
MILES
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TIDES AND FIRST YEAR SEMINAR 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 Frames, Films, & Femme Fatales Engineering in New Orleans
CORE REQUIREMENTS AT A GLANCE: 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
UNIVERSITY LIFE THE GOLDMAN CENTER
FOR STUDENT ACCESSIBILITY 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.
OFFICE OF UNDERGRADUATE
RESEARCH & FELLOWSHIPS The Office of Undergraduate Research & Fellowships supports the Tulane community in pursuing nationally competitive merit-based 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 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.
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COMPETITIVE
FELLOWSHIPS & SCHOLARSHIPS WON BY TULANIANS IN 2025-2026
CAROLYN BARBER-PIERRE CENTER
FOR INTERCULTURAL LIFE 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 studentcentered 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.
SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS PROGRAMS
Majors & Minors
Africana Studies* Anthropology* - BA, BS Arabic Studies‡ Art History* Asian Studies* Chinese Language‡ Cinema Studies* Classical Studies* - BA Cognitive Studies^~ Communication Comparative Literature* Creative Writing‡ 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*
Certificates
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* Spanish and Portuguese Strategy, Leadership and Analytics‡ Studio Art*- BA, BFA Theatre*- BA, BFA Urban Studies‡ US Public Policy‡
Creative Industries Gender Based Violence Latin American Studies for Public Health Majors
* offered as major & minor ‡ just offered as minor ^ one or more concentrations ~ coordinate major
16 DEPARTMENTS & 19 INTERDISCIPLINARY
ACADEMIC CENTERS
PROGRAMS
Tulane Global Humanities Center
The Tulane Global Humanities Center (TGHC) generates conversations, scholarship, and teaching that underlines the importance of the humanities in addressing some of the most challenging problems of our times and opens them up to new perspectives and insights. It serves as a gathering place for Tulane scholars and students, as well as visiting scholars from across the United States and beyond.
Stone Center for Latin American Studies
A leader in Latin American Studies, the Stone Center houses an undergraduate major and minor, the Latin American Library, and a network of contacts with public officials, non-governmental organizations, and academic leaders across Latin America.
Murphy Institute of Political Economy
The Murphy Institute of Political Economy houses an undergraduate major, and also serves as an international center for advanced research and scholarship for humanists and social scientists.
Stuart and Suzanne Grant Center for the American Jewish Experience
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 Spencer, BA ‘23 POLITICAL SCIENCE, MINOR IN CHINESE
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.
SLAM PROGRAM 700+ STUDENTS AS OF FALL ’25
Interdisciplinary Programs
The Strategy, Leadership and Analytics Minor (SLAM)
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.
Africana Studies
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.
Digital Media Practices
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.
Jesmyn Ward
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.
A.B. FREEMAN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS PROGRAMS Majors
Accounting Finance Legal Studies in Business Management Marketing
Certificates
Minors
Accounting Entrepreneurial Business Finance Legal Studies Management Marketing
Energy Hospitality Management and Entrepreneurship Real Estate Finance and Investment Sports Management Business Analytics and AI
MORE THAN 3,000 STUDENTS IN PROGRAMS SPANNING THE GLOBE
A FOUNDING MEMBER OF THE
ASSOCIATION TO ADVANCE COLLEGIATE SCHOOLS OF BUSINESS Burkenroad Reports
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.
Trading Center
Freeman’s Trading Center emulates a real-world trading experience using the latest technology, software, and databases.
Certificate Programs
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 Management & Entrepreneurship, Sports Management, or Real Estate Finance & Investment. The programs are designed to integrate principles from finance, marketing, business, legal studies, and management.
Peter Ricchiuti
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 Professor Ricchiutidelivery has wonfor multiple teaching awards at Tulane andIna2014, Wharton-QS Star Award for best teaching his work with Burkenroad Reports. he published Stocks 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 Under Rocks, detailsHethe andweekly its “secrets.” Heradio previously served as Louisiana’s Assistant Statewhich Treasurer. hasprogram hosted the business show Out to Lunch through Assistant State Treasurer. He has hosted the weekly business radio show Out to Lunch NPR New Orleans since 2011. He teaches classes on a range of subjects under thethrough finance NPR New Orleans since 2011. He teaches classes on a range of subjects under the finance umbrella. umbrella.
Aryanna Baytop, BSM ‘25 MANAGEMENT, MINOR IN ECONOMICS
Aryanna came to Tulane as a Los Angeles Posse Scholar. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Management and a Master of Accounting. She was involved in a variety of organizations across campus, including the Shockwave Dance Team, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Omicron Psi Chapter, 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.
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TOP UNDERGRADUATE BUSINESS PROGRAMS
POETS & QUANTS RANKED IN THE U.S. FOR 2026
ENTREPRENEURSHIP AT TULANE
Albert Lepage Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
The Albert LePage Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship strives to bring together scholars, inventors, investors and students through both campus and community programs. The Center oversees the Entrepreneurial Business minor and works with small businesses and startups in the New Orleans Community.
Pitch Fridays
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.Recent finalists include an AI-assisted sports and trading card grading service and a platform designed to be similar to the app Goodreads but for academic research and conversations.
Student Venture Accelerator Course
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.
CELIA SCOTT WEATHERHEAD SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND TROPICAL MEDICINE
TOP 10 % OF PUBLIC HEALTH SCHOOLS IN
PROGRAMS Majors
Minors
Health Policy and Management Healthcare Administration Nutrition Science Nutrition Public Health Public Health
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JJ Siedel, BS ‘26
Public Health, Pre-Med Track JJ graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Public Health and will pursue a Master’s in Public Health with a focus in Epidemiology at Emory University. He was involved with undergraduate research working with bio-engineering for proteins in DNA that concern Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s. He was part of Tulane EMS, arTU kids, and Phi Delta Epsilon, a professional pre-medical fraternity. He served as president of Tulane Special Olympics and Vice President of Community Outreach for the Green Wave Ambassadors.
TULANE UNIVERSITY PEER HEALTH EDUCATORS (TUPHE): 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.
STUDENTS AGAINST FOOD INSECURITY 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.
Lorelei Cropley 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
SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE & BUILT ENVIRONMENT
PROGRAMS Majors
Architecture - B.Arch, BS Design Real Estate Sustainable Urbanism
Minors
Architecture Design Real Estate Historic Preservation Social Innovation & Social Entrepreneurship Sustainable Urbanism
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TULANE ARCHITECTURE
GRADS ARE RANKED AMONG
2026 METROPOLIS FUTURE IN THE U.S. & CANADA
NATIONAL ARCHITECTURAL ACCREDITING BOARD (NAAB)
CERTIFIED PROGRAM
HISTORIC PRESERVATION Tulane’s 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.
SOCIAL INNOVATION & SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP (SISE) 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.
Emilie Taylor Welty
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 Trapani, BArch ‘26 ARCHITECTURE
Alexa graduated with a Bachelor of Architecture, which is a five-year professional degree program. She held leadership roles with the School of Architecture & Built Environment Student Government and Tulane’s chapter of the American Institute of Architecture Students-- including serving as president of both organizations. She worked as a Teaching Assistant and Fabrication Labs employee, working with 3D printers, laser cutters, and CNC routers, among others.
THE ALBERT AND TINA SMALL CENTER FOR COLLABORATIVE DESIGN Fourth-year and fifth-year architecture students work with community organizations historically underserved by the architecture and design profession. 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.
URBANBUILD PROGRAM This program sees students design and build prototype structures for local neighborhoods, typically with a particular community partner and cause in mind. 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.
SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING PROGRAMS 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 *offered as major & minor Physics* ‡ just offered as minor Psychology* Space Science & Engineering‡ ~offered as a coordinate major
Certificates
Computational Engineering Computer Science Geographic Information Systems
$25 Million IN NEW RESEARCH GRANTS FOR 2024-2025
The School Applies for 15+ Patents
PER YEAR ON AVERAGE
RESEARCH CENTERS, INSTITUTES, AND CORE FACILITIES
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
Ricardo Cortez
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.
Ian Faul, BS & BA ’26
Psychology and Philosophy Majors, French Minor While at Tulane, Ian wrote for Tulane’s student newspaper, The Tulane Hullabaloo, and was elected as editor-in-chief going into his junior year. Under his leadership, a section focused on science and research communication was introduced, and the writing staff doubled. He completed an independent study on the philosophy of psychiatry and worked in the Social Memory Lab on research projects that used brain imaging to study how people remember and reason about others. He was involved outside the classroom in a variety of ways, including volunteering with the Jewish Community Center’s Alzheimer’s Care and Enrichment program and with the emergency department at University Medical Center, where he helped with patient intake and triage. He plans to pursue a career in medicine.
THE SCOT ACKERMAN MAKERSPACE 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.
Service Learning Programs 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. The students were featured on CBS Mornings for their work in December of 2023.
TULANE
IT’S DIFFERENT DOWN HERE.
PUBLIC SERVICE INTERNSHIPS 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 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.
The Phyllis M. Taylor Center
FOR SOCIAL INNOVATION AND DESIGN THINKING 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.
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
At Tulane $182 MILLION IN RESEARCH FUNDING IN 2023
60 RESEARCH CENTERS
AND INSTITUTES
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH is an important part of the Tulane experience and is pursued across a variety of disciplines. THE OFFICE OF UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH & FELLOWSHIPS helps connect students with faculty-led research opportunities and helps students plan and execute independent research projects.
Tulane Research
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 education institutions, Tulane is in a distinct category with just 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.
Grant Funding
Over $500,000 in funding is available annually for undergraduate students, supporting academic research, internships, conference presentations, community engagement projects, and more.
Tulane Undergraduate Research Journal
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.
Research Network
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.
ROLL WAVE NCAA DIVISION I
AMERICAN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE
Notable Athletic Alumni SHAUN KING - FOOTBALL (1995-1998)
As quarterback, he helped lead Tulane to an undefeated season and a win over Brigham Young University in the Liberty Bowl. He went on to win a Super Bowl playing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2003.
BRANDON GOMES - BASEBALL (2007-2011) 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. He is currently serving as General Manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers, who recently won back-to-back World Series in 2024 and 2025.
BARBARA FARRIS - WOMEN’S BASKETBALL (1994-1998) 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.
Intercollegiate
SPORTS MEN’S
WOMEN’S
BASEBALL BASKETBALL BASKETBALL BEACH VOLLEYBALL CROSS COUNTRY BOWLING FOOTBALL CROSS COUNTRY TENNIS GOLF TRACK & FIELD SWIMMING & DIVING TENNIS CO-ED TRACK & FIELD SAILING VOLLEYBALL
Recent Highlights Football has made four straight appearances in the American Athletic Conference (AAC) Championship. They made history during the 2025 season when they appeared in the first-ever 12-team College Football Playoff.
Women’s Cross Country won its second conference title in three years, and Blezzin Kimutai ‘28 earned a bid to NCAA Nationals for the second consecutive year. Men’s Cross Country won the NCAA South Central Regional Championship for the first time in program history, earning them an automatic bid to NCAA Nationals. Women’s Track and Field secured their first Indoor Conference Championship in program history (2025). Sailing has continued multiple conference championship win streaks, sweeping the SEISA Fall (sixth straight), Team Race (fifth straight), and Fleet Race (sixth straight) events. Beach Volleyball won its first conference championship in program history in 2026. Silas Kiptanui ‘28 finished second in the 3,000m steeplechase at NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Nationals, marking the best-ever finish by a Tulane athlete in any event.
DEVLIN FIELDHOUSE & FOGELMAN ARENA
TURCHIN STADIUM
YULMAN STADIUM
TULANE
HAS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE
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.
TUSTEP
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
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.
Lavin-Bernick Center for University Life 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.
Crawfest
One of the largest student-run festivals in the country, Crawfest brings tons (literally) of Crawfish, local vendors, and great music to campus each spring.
ONLY AT TULANE TRADITIONS
Bead Tree
The “Bead Three” statue was built on the academic quad after the original bead tree was sadly struck by lightning. If you toss a strand of beads from Mardi Gras and it stays on one of the “branches,” it is said to be good luck for exams.
Hullabaloo Hello
Hullabaloo Hello is our orientation designed to help all new undergraduate students get to know Tulane and New Orleans. It takes place the week before classes start, and includes sessions led by faculty, staff, and student Wave Leaders.
Convocation
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.
THE HULLABALOO 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!
The Reily Student FACILITIES INCLUDE: Basketball Courts Cardio Areas Cycling Studio Indoor & Outdoor Pools Indoor Track Outdoor Tennis Courts Multipurpose Rooms Weight Rooms
Recreation Center OUTDOOR ADVENTURES
INTRAMURAL SPORTS
FITNESS CLASSES
CLUB SPORTS
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.
RESIDENCE HALLS
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Housing On Campus
All undergraduates are required to live on campus for their first three years at Tulane.
Gender Affirming Housing (GAH) 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 for those who identify as LGBTQIA+ and their allies.
Tulane's RLCs are open to all firstyear students, regardless of race, color, national origin or any other characteristic protected by law.
Tulane Residential Learning Communities (RLCs) 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.
The 1963 Collective
The 1963 Collective is a Residential Learning Community (RLC) designed for any first-year students who are passionate about exploring Black history, culture, knowledge, and leadership. Through the TIDES course and specialized programming, residents will have the opportunity to build meaningful connections, celebrate Black excellence, and learn how to cultivate their legacy, as exemplified by Tulane trailblazers such as Deidre Dumas Labat and Reynold T. Décou.
Kaleidoscope
The Kaleidoscope Residential Learning Community (RLC) provides a welcoming and supportive community for all firstyear students who are interested in engaging in meaningful conversations about LGBTQ+ culture, identity, belonging, and personal growth as they transition into their first year at Tulane. Kaleidoscope fosters a space where students can explore an array of perspectives through intentional discussions, shared experiences, and community-building programs.
Ignite
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.
Global New Orleans
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.
Explore
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.
Turning the Tide Scholars
Turning the Tide Scholars is an RLC that prepares students to become intercultural leaders who foster harmony, dialogue, and collaborative problem-solving within both academic and residential settings. Residents participate in an immersive living and academic experience that develops foundational skills in intercultural dialogue, curiosity, critical reasoning, and community building.
Small Family Collaboration Hub
Part of Lake and River Residence Halls, the Hub features foosball tables, pool tables, shuffleboard, and a 100-inch TV for watching sports and shows. In addition, the 200-seat Village Theater hosts classes and campus events.
STUDY ABROAD
100+ DIFFERENT PROGRAMS IN OVER 50 DIFFERENT COUNTRIES
TOP 10% STUDY ABROAD PARTICIPATION
PER THE INSTITUTE FOR
INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION
Altman Program
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.
Spring Scholars
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
BUILDING YOUR
FUTURE HERE 125,000+ JOB POSTINGS
IN 2025-2026 FROM 12,500+ DIFFERENT EMPLOYERS
POSTED BY OUR OFFICE OF CAREER SERVICES
Tulane’s Career Services Center posts upwards of 100,000 job openings each year, offers 1-credit career development courses, hosts regular Career Chats with leading industry experts, and has a team of Career Advisors for each individual school within Newcomb-Tulane College.
Mussafer Internship Initiative
In partnership with Tulane Alumni, the Mussafer Internship Initiative will leverage the university’s global alumni and family network to ensure that every student in Newcomb-Tulane College can pursue paid internships, mentorships, and realworld career experiences with confidence.
Some Extraordinary Alumni David Filo ‘88
Doug Hurley ‘88
Co-Founder of Yahoo!
Astronaut
BS, CHEMICAL ENGINEERING First African-American EPA Administrator
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.
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.
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.
Juan Carlos Monterrey Gómez ‘14
Julie Greenwald ‘91
Maddie McGee ‘17
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.
Former CEO of Atlantic Records Group Julie was an executive of the Atlantic Records group for nearly two decades, helping oversee a roster of nearly 300 artists. She was named the Billboard Women in Music Executive of the Year a record five times. She recently cofounded music label 26.2, in partnership with Sony Music.
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.
BSE, COMPUTER ENGINEERING
BA, ECONOMICS Special Representative for Climate Change
BSE, CIVIL ENGINEERING
BA, POLITICAL SCIENCE & ENGLISH
Lisa Jackson ‘83
BA, ENGLISH & DIGITAL MEDIA PRODUCTION Film Development Executive at Apple TV+
ONCE A TULANIAN
ALWAYS A TULANIAN
5 SCHOOLS. 70+ MAJORS.
A.B. FREEMAN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Accounting Business‡ Entrepreneurial Business‡ Finance Legal Studies in Business Management^ Marketing
All majors are available as minors for BSM students.
THE SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT Architecture* - B.S., B.Arch Design* Real Estate* Historic Preservation‡ Social Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship‡ Sustainable Urbanism*
THE SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS Africana Studies* Anthropology* - BA, BS Arabic Studies‡ Art History* Asian Studies* Chinese Language‡ Cinema Studies* Classical Studies* Cognitive Studies Coordinate Major ^~ Communication Comparative Literature* Creative Writing‡ Dance - BA, BFA Digital Media Practices Coordinate Major ^~ Economics* - BA, BS English*^ Environmental Studies* French* Gender and Sexuality Studies* German Studies* Greek* History*
Italian* Japanese Language‡ Jewish Studies* Latin American Studies* Latin* 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 Coordinate Major ~ Portuguese‡ Religious Studies‡ Russian* Social Policy and Practice Coordinate Major ~ Sociology* Spanish and Portuguese Spanish* Strategy Leadership and Analytics‡ Studio Art*^ - BA, BFA Theatre* - BA, BFA Urban Studies‡ U.S. Public Policy‡
THE WEATHERHEAD SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH Health Policy and Management Health Care Administration‡ Nutrition‡ Nutrition Science Public Health*
THE SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL ADVANCEMENT Exercise Science* Health & Wellness* Homeland Security* Information Technology* Secondary Education~
More Info: sopa.tulane.edu
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 Computer Science Interdisciplinary Coordinate Major ~ Earth & Environmental Sciences* Ecology & Evolutionary Biology* Electrical Engineering* Engineering Physics Engineering Science‡ Environmental Biology Mathematics* Marine Biology‡ Materials Engineering‡ Mechanical Engineering* Neuroscience Physics* Psychology* Space Science & Engineering‡
THE SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK Social Work‡
INTERDISCIPLINARY Climate Change: Science and Practice‡ AI Literacy‡ Nursing***
*Offered as a major and a minor *** 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.
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