Tulane 2016

Tulane A p u bli c ation o f the T u lane Uni v e r s it y O f f i c e o f Un d e r g r a d u ate A d mi s s ion

IN TUNE WITH TULANE

2016

BE IN THAT

NUMBER

Every August, a New Orleans jazz march called a “second line” ushers in a new class of Tulane freshmen. A jubilant brass band leads the newest Tulanians to the victory bell, where students give it a tap for good luck.

ONLY AT TULANE. ONLY IN NEW ORLEANS. Credit: Cheryl Gerber

ENGAGED IN COMMUNITY

#5

– The Princeton Review

WHAT WE PLAY IS LIFE

That’s what jazz great Louis Armstrong said, and it rings true at Tulane.

BEST COLLEGE

CITY #1 – The Princeton Review

Going to college in a city as great as New Orleans gives students an opportunity to balance their academics with their personal interests.

Tulane students play a major role in the community, finding ways to use their learning to improve the lives of others.

But public service isn’t just a graduation requirement. It’s a way of life for us. At Tulane, students build their resumes with volunteering experience while they make a lasting impact on the community around them.

HAPPIEST STUDENTS

#10

– The Princeton Review

WHY Dehan Elcin Istanbul, Turkey Junior

Rachael Richard Livingston, NJ Freshman

Nik Kim Wexford, PA Freshman

I have traveled all around Europe, yet New Orleans has the most unique blend of culture I have ever seen. A large part of my life revolves around jazz, and New Orleans is one of the places where jazz hasn’t turned “elite.” It is still being played out on the streets just like when it was first born. New Orleans and Tulane are true originals.

College isn’t just about setting myself up for a career in the future. It’s also about enriching my life. Tulane’s motto of non sibi, sed suis or, not for one’s self, but for one’s own, reflects my beliefs.

At Tulane, I can follow my passions with room to grow and learn.

When I think of all the resources and value that are offered to students, it’s easy to see why Tulane students are some of the happiest in the country. Tulane attracts a very certain kind of student: smart, caring, and imaginative. Everyone helps each other grow in the one-of-a-kind New Orleans environment.

Grace Meade Atlanta, GA Senior

Paul Castedo Metairie, LA Sophomore

Everyone is so excited to be here and doesn’t want to waste a second. Tulane students are constantly trying new things and getting involved socially, academically, and in the community. We’re from all over the country and have completely different passions.

There’s always something to be learned from your peers.

There’s no place like New Orleans. From the oaks lining St. Charles Avenue to the vibrant food scene on Magazine Street or the art scene in the warehouse district, no matter who you are, you’ll learn to call New Orleans home faster than you can say, Laissez les bon temps rouler.

TULANE

Lexus ThomasTrail San Francisco, CA Sophomore Students at Tulane always have someone to reach out to in their time of need, and the amount of resources is incredibly useful. I have amazing professors who offer many opportunities to understand the material and dig deeper into the subject matter. I could not imagine a smoother transition to college.

#41 US News

NEWS

IN BRIEF SURGING AHEAD

Tulane University shot up 13 spots to number 41 in the 2016 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings.

Tulane ranked 41st among the best national universities, while the undergraduate program of the A. B. Freeman School of Business was ranked 43rd. Tulane was also ranked the 38th best university by high school counselors and 33rd among best colleges for veterans.

SCREAM QUEENS ON CAMPUS

Hollywood South is back at Tulane! The campus serves as the backdrop for Scream Queens, a new comedic horror series on Fox. Many scenes take place on the quad, inside classrooms, and in the nearby uptown neighborhoods. But this isn’t Tulane’s first close up. The campus was also the setting for 22 Jump Street (2014).

A FOODIE FIRST

Tulane University Dining Services rolled out the nation’s first allmeal plan food truck, serving New Orleans favorites such as shrimp and catfish po-boys and jambalaya.

The truck, called Roulez, brings the best of the city’s cuisine to Tulane students throughout campus, wherever they might be. It’s one of the reasons Tulane Dining made The Daily Meal’s list of top colleges for food.

PRESIDENTIAL VISIT

Earlier this year, undergraduate students in the Big Easy Politics course at Tulane had a big experience — getting to meet former U.S. President Bill Clinton backstage when they attended an event commemorating the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.

Tulane faculty member James Carville took the students to the event as part of his political science class.

On Saturday, August 22nd, President Michael A. Fitts addressed 1728 new freshmen during his convocation speech.

CROSSING BOUNDARIES Tulane undergraduates come from every state and 58 countries, traveling on average 900 miles from home — farther than any other student body in the country.

Meeting different types of people is the greatest way to test your own thinking and ideas, and to grow.

At Tulane, we specialize in reaching across lines of thought and making connections, both intellectually and personally.

We do it with joint majors, study abroad, reaching into the community for public service and much more. Collaboration among our five schools is among our highest priorities.

Why? Because when people come together to share ideas and blend approaches, that’s how the world changes.

National observers call New Orleans a top center for entrepreneurship, and Tulane is an important part of this renaissance. We are looking for scholars who are adventurers, risk-takers and explorers.

– Michael A. Fitts President, Tulane University

40 different

countries

LEARNING ALL OVER THE MAP

ABROAD

30%

Our location in New Orleans is a hallmark of a Tulane education, but it doesn’t stop there.

There’s a whole world of learning to be done, and Tulane’s study abroad programs offer unparalleled opportunities to travel the globe to further your college education.

of Tulane students study abroad

100+ study abroad options

OR ON

SPRING BREAK Some students take advantage of their fall and spring semester breaks to experience a new adventure through service. Tulane Alternative Breaks allow students to travel to another part of the country in order to make a real difference. They revitalize the Everglades. They rebuild trails in the Smoky Mountains.

They join social justice programs in the Midwest. It’s a personally rewarding experience that also exposes students to a new culture or way of life.

Tulane offers study abroad programs for every major. The Independent Scholar Option allows students to study in a location even if Tulane doesn’t offer an equivalent program. Whether it’s for a summer, a semester or an entire year, study abroad will bring a new dimension to a Tulane education, which we are proud to say is all over the map!

70+ majors & minors

DAY IN

Small class sizes. Professors who know your name.

We give Tulane students time and help deciding on their major. Undergraduates are not required to declare their major until the end of their sophomore year to allow them time to confirm their interests.

Tulane is ranked by the prestigious Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as a top national research institute. Many undergrads advance to prestigious graduate scholarships and fellowships, such as Rhodes, Marshall, Fulbright and Gates.

24 average

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33% 70% of students of students

graduate with major & minor double majors

15 average

9 Fulbright

class size for students in upperclassmen 2015

83% 92% six-year retention

graduation rate

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AND DAY OUT

Something for everyone. Both on campus and off.

Tulane has one of the country’s most beautiful and vibrant campuses.

An Activities Expo during the first week of each semester features 200+ clubs and organizations and encourages new students to join.

70 Mardi Gras

krewes in New Orleans

16

James Beard award-winning restaurants in Nola

365+ 65% festivals in Southeast Louisiana

of students participate in intramural sports

45+ club &

24 fraternities

intramural sports teams

& sororities

25

16 Division I

free group exercise programs

sports teams

In the fall, students tailgate under the oak trees before parading together to cheer on the Green Wave football team in the brand new 30,000-seat Yulman Stadium.

In the spring, students are treated to 25,000 pounds of crawfish and 12 live bands at Crawfest, the largest student-run music festival in the country.

The 152,000-square-foot Lavin-Bernick Center for University Life is home to a Barnes & Noble bookstore, food court, and a 24-hour late night eatery. It also houses some of our student organizations like the WTUL radio station, the Hullabaloo newspaper, and the Undergraduate Student Government.

All undergraduates also have access to the Reily Student Recreation Center, which boasts an indoor track, Olympic-sized indoor pool, outdoor social pool and sun deck, saunas, and weight room. Reily also offers outdoor adventure trips in activities like stand-up paddleboarding, camping, and rock climbing.

1,700 25% classes to choose from

2

required freshmen classes (TIDES & Writing) are capped at 15 students

of classes have less than 10 students

all students can take classes in any of the

5

undergraduate schools

Tulane offers some of the most innovative courses in the country.

COOL CLASSES

Barry Rubenstein says his Social Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship minor requires him to combine his love for business with his passion for social change to develop practical solutions to our world’s problems.

Design Thinking for Collective Impact exposes students to ideation and problem-solving tools to creatively address community concerns in collaboration with local partners. For his final, Barry is designing an app to match students with civic engagement opportunities in New Orleans.

The opportunity to study anatomy with human cadavers is why Biomedical Engineering major Perri Levine decided to attend Tulane. Students in Anatomy for Engineers participate in the dissection of a human cadaver to become more familiar with anatomical structure, terminology and physiology, critical knowledge for biomedical engineers.

Tulanians are among the nation’s happiest college students – and they can even study happiness in class. Positive Psychology delves into topics of well-being, happiness, health and strengths. Jakob Cohen says the course taught him that “one’s happiness can fix issues perceived as problems.” The Psychology and Math major plans to use his training to work in the nonprofit sector for the betterment of others.

FROM

CLASS TO CAREER Tulane helps pave the way for work with classes and career advice that give our undergrads a head start in the “real world.”

12 3D printers & 4 laser cutters in Tulane’s brand new “Maker Space”

Taking Stock One day he’s in Chicago being interviewed on a national business news program, the next day he’s back on campus as a Tulane sophomore and member of the Green Bull Investment Club. Eli Engelman is the wiz kid behind iStockAlerts, an app designed to simplify the trading experience for the everyday investor. iStockAlerts offers Buy, Sell, and Hold recommendations based off of a proprietary algorithm he developed. Users can create a watch list, and the app sends an alert when the stock recommendations change.

“Tulane offers a plethora of resources to help students cultivate their ideas. Outside of the classroom, there are countless clubs and organizations that help promote young businesspeople. Plus, teachers are attentive and willing to help cultivate students’ ideas.”

Students at Tulane earn course credit as they prep for the future. All undergrads have access to career development classes that focus on - Internship searches - Resume building - Mock interviews

Digging It Move over, Indiana Jones. Tulane sophomore Hannah Hoover is on to something at a 16th-century archeological site in North Carolina.

Hannah spent last summer excavating artifacts thanks to a Jean Danielson research grant. It was an interest she discovered her first year at Tulane. Hannah says the best part was being able to work hands-on with the ideas and practices she learned about in class during the school year.

“My professor was incredibly helpful and wanted everyone in the class to enjoy learning the material. I am not the only one that he inspired to be an archaeologist.”

35,000 Mayan Artifacts housed in Tulane’s Middle American Research Institute (MARI)

40 publicly traded companies

analyzed and invested in by students in the Burkenroad Reports program each year

Public Health and Public Service New Orleans has the pulse of a beating drum, says Tulane sophomore Praveena Fernes. In addition to the popular rhythms that locals dance and sing to, the California native hears a deeper song of community and history that she’s committed to bringing to the broader community. As a Community Service Fellow and Community Engagement Advocate, Praveena works as an activist for social transformation and as a domestic violence counselor. Tulane’s expanding School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine is a great launch pad.

“I am sincerely heartened by Tulane’s philosophy of embedding public service in their core curriculum. There is no other school that makes such a bold statement about the value of community service.”

WORKING IT Young Tulane Alums On The Job

A Big Easy Entrepreneur

11,000+

job and internship listings posted each year through Tulane’s Career Services Center

$50,214

average starting salary for 2014 graduates

Tulane 2014 grad Richard Hebert is right at the center of one of the country’s strongest environments for startups. He produces the annual New Orleans Entrepreneur Week, which attracts over 10,000 innovators to the Big Easy for eight days. As content production manager for The Idea Village, a local startup incubator, he plans seminars, panels, keynotes, and interactive events for the enterprising week, which is chock full of support from Tulane University and alums.

Virtual Surgery

Every surgery has a plan, and Biomedical Engineer Sadie Glick works closely with doctors to map out corrective jaw surgeries. The 2014 Tulane grad models the patient’s anatomy in 3D and meets with the surgeon online to preview how all the bones, nerves, and teeth roots are interacting.

“We are essentially planning out the whole surgery on the computer before the doctor ever gets into the operating room so he or she can explore different surgical plans and approaches.”

140,000 alumni

in the global Tulane network

At the Met

Anna Barden has one of the most exciting jobs in the art world, working in The Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Chinese Galleries, Frances Young Tang Gallery, Blue and White Porcelain. Photo: © The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Anna graduated in 2010. Now she works closely with the curators to make sure they are equipped to curate two exhibits year. A recent blockbuster China: Through the Looking Glass attracted a record 815,992 visitors, making it the Museum’s fifth-most visited show.

5 SCHOOLS. 70+ MAJORS.

Tulane’s academic programs are offered through The School of Architecture, The A.B. Freeman School of Business, The School of Liberal Arts, The School of Science and Engineering, and The School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine.

African and African Diaspora Studies Anthropology Applied Computing and Systems Technology† Architecture†† Art History Art Studio Ceramics Digital Media Glass Painting Photography Printmaking Sculpture Asian Studies* Biological Chemistry Biology Cell and Molecular Biology Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Environmental Biology Business Accounting** Finance Legal Studies in Business Management Marketing Chemistry Classical Studies Cognitive Studies* Communication Computer Science* Dance Digital Design† Digital Media Production*

Early Childhood Education Economics Engineering Biomedical Engineering Chemical Engineering Engineering Physics English Environmental Science Environmental Studies Film Studies French Gender and Sexuality Studies Geology German Studies Health and Wellness† History Homeland Security† International Development* International Relations Italian Jewish Studies Latin American Studies Linguistics Mathematics Medieval and Early Modern Studies Music Jazz Studies Musical Composition Musical Cultures of the Gulf South* Musical Performance Musical Theatre Neuroscience Philosophy Physics

Political Economy Political Science Portuguese Psychology Public Health Public Relations† Russian Social Policy and Practice* Sociology Spanish Theatre Undeclared MINORS (Most majors are also available as minors.

The programs below are exclusively offered as minors.)

Chinese Language Japanese Language Marine Biology Music, Science, and Technology School of Liberal Arts Management Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship Urban Studies * Coordinate Major (requires the selection of an additional major) ** 5-year Master’s Program † Consult with your academic advisor (advising.tulane.edu) for specific program requirements †† Available as both a 5-year program and a 4-year BSA

HIGH TIDES

Tulane Freshmen are Learning All Over New Orleans Hiking in the Louisiana swamp. A tour of New Orleans architecture. Zydeco dancing. These are just a few of the more than 85 different ways Tulane freshmen are getting acclimated to New Orleans and college life.

The fall semester kicks off with each new Tulanian enrolled in a TIDES course, also known as Tulane InterDisciplinary Experience Seminars. The courses offer incoming freshmen an opportunity to get to know students and faculty in a class of no more than 15 students.

Finding & Touring New Orleans’ Hidden Places & History

The Haunting of Louisiana

The Physics of Baseball

Invisible City

The Music & Culture of New Orleans

The Edge of Medicine

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FEDERAL GRANTS AND TULANE NEEDBASED SCHOLARSHIPS

expenses and financial Aid Merit Scholarships As part of the normal review by the admission committee, all applicants to Tulane University are considered for par tial academic merit scholarships which are valued at up to $32,000 per year. Other merit scholarships require separate applications. For more information, visit http:// admission.tulane.edu/aid/merit.

FIGURING OUT FINANCIAL AID Tulane’s Net Price Calculator was developed to help families plan for the costs associated with attending college. It’s a helpful tool for financial planning : tulane.studentaidcalculator.com/ survey.aspx

Tuition and Fees Room Board/Food Books Transportation Miscellaneous

$49,638 $7,566 $5,618 $1,200* Variable** $1,058

$65,080 + transportation

* Approximate costs ** Costs vary depending on state of residence and are calculated under the assumption that the s tudent will make two round trips annually.

Need-Based Financial Aid In order to be considered for financial aid, students must submit both the FAFSA and CSS Profile forms. For information, go online to fafsa.ed.gov and profileonline.collegeboard.com.

99.31%

Students seeking need-based scholarships must also complete the CSS Profile aid application (profileonline.collegeboard. com). Tulane’s code for the CSS Profile is 6832.

Tulane requests additional documentation in the review process. Federal verification will require copies of student and parent federal income tax returns. Applications received after May 1 may not be considered for institutional need-based scholarships.

Student expenses 2015-2016 academic year

TOTAL

Tulane requires that all students seeking need-based financial aid packages complete the 2015-2016 FAFSA. Complete it at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Our federal school code number is 002029.

OF STudentS determined to have need were offered aid

$40,563

average aid package for enrolling freshman with demonstrated need

NOLA (NO-LOAN ASSISTANCE) PROGRAM Tulane’s NOLA Program is for freshmen whose families have annual adjusted gross incomes of $75,000 or less and who complete the two required financial aid application forms (2015-16 FAFSA and 2015-16 CSS Profile) by February 15, 2016. For eligible* students, Tulane ensures that the cost of tuition, fees, books, and budgeted transportation will be met with a combination of Tulane scholarships, the institutional expected family contribution, federal grants, and outside grants and scholarships. *Details on eligibility can be found at the Tulane financial aid website: tulane.edu/financialaid/grants/nola.cfm.

ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS Athletic Scholarships – Contact the Athletics Department directly at 504.865.5500 or consult the Athletics Department website: tulane.edu/athletics.

ROTC Scholarships – Apply directly to the federal government for a Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Scholarship. These awards provide tuition, fees, books, and a monthly stipend, while Tulane provides complimentary room and board, allowing recipients of ROTC scholarships to attend Tulane at minimal cost.

LOANS AND OTHER OPTIONS By submitting the FAFSA and CSS Profile, students are considered for other federal loans. Visit: admission.tulane.edu/ aid/financialaid.php.

Find more detailed information about financial aid:

admission.tulane.edu/aid

75% of the entering class in 2014 was offered financial aid

$118 million Was awarded in 2014 in Tulane-funded grants and scholarships

GETTING TO KNOW TULANE

DESTINATION TULANE March 11 - April 22 (See calendar below for specific dates)

T h e d e a d li n e f o r a d m i t t e d s t u d e n t s t o s e l e c t Tu l a n e U ni v e r s i t y – M ay 1 – i s fa s t approaching.

Join us for a special program exclusively for admitted students and their families to learn more about Tulane University. You will be able to meet current students, sit in on classes and explore the campus.

online: the next best thing to being there We urge you to visit the campus and experience Tulane. In the meantime, you can chat online with admission counselors and students. You can also chat live every day with current Tulane undergrads. Just visit admission. tulane.edu from 2 p.m.-5 p.m. CST. Daily tours (for all prospective s tudent s ) 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. weekdays and at 9 a.m. on most Saturdays.

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FALL WELCOME

Begins Friday, August 19, 2016 New students arriving on campus in August won’t be lonely.

They’ll be greeted by more than 500 volunteer student leaders and orientation coordinators who will help them settle in, answer questions, and lend a hand. And that’s just the beginning.

A variety of academic and social activities take place throughout Fall Welcome to help freshmen acclimate to college life. Highlights include the President’s Convocation for new students, academic open houses, the student activities expo, the first football game, and a riverboat dinner cruise down the Mississippi River. Upperclass student leaders will accompany new students to the various events, provide tips and resources on successfully navigating the first semester, and are friendly faces to make new students feel welcome.

For more details, visit fallwelcome.tulane.edu.

NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION HELPS STUDENTS ADJUST

Incoming Tulane students can get their registration details squared away early by attending New Student Orientation in May and June. It is a time when students can register for classes, obtain their student ID cards, and get to know classmates before school officially starts in August.

Several sessions are offered in late May and throughout the month of June. Each session lasts two days, and students are required to stay on campus in a residence hall. Parents are welcome to attend an optional, concurrent program of information sessions.

Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Session 5 Session 6 Session 7 Session 8 Session 9

Thursday, May 26 – Friday, May 27 Thursday, June 2 – Friday, June 3 Monday, June 6 – Tuesday, June 7 Thursday, June 9 – Friday, June 10 Monday, June 13 – Tuesday, June 14 Thursday, June 16 – Friday, June 17 Monday, June 20 – Tuesday, June 21 Thursday, June 23 – Friday, June 24 Sunday, June 26 – Monday, June 27

Visit orientation.tulane.edu for more information and to reserve your space online starting in the spring. Sessions will be available on a first-come, first served basis.

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See how you can spend four years doing things that matter for real people.

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Instagram

#Tulanevisit

30,000 prospective Tulane students and their families visit our campus annually.

Here are a few of their impressions posted on Instagram.

sara_silberman Tulane students throw their beads of Mardi Gras on this tree for good luck. I just assumed the tree grew like that.

It’s New Orleans, after all. #TulaneVisit

torigrace_ This weekend was pretty great.

My first Green Wave Football game, with hopefully many more to come. #tulanevisit

apinchofperry It wouldn’t be a trip to #NewOrleans without Beignets #missortennusa #TulaneVisit

itscaliforniaaa New top school? Lol stay tuned #tulanevisit

laurenegaines Home. #tulanevisit

mpecaut we are OBSESSED with Tulane! #tulanevisit

Another great #TulaneVisit - made the college decision that much harder

It’s Tulane tradition for Freshmen to rub the bell. My hand print will be there soon. #onlyattulane #TulaneVisit

Had no idea that quidditch was even a real sport but during our campus tour and #Tulanevisit there was an actual tournament #nola #Tulane

Office of Undergraduate Admission 210 Gibson Hall 6823 St. Charles Avenue New Orleans, LA 70118

TELEPH O NE 800-873-WAVE (9283) or 504-865-5731 E- M AIL undergrad.admission@tulane.edu WEB admission.tulane.edu

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