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New Student Orientation

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Welcome, Class of 2026!

Held before classes begin in August, New Student Orientation is required for all incoming first-year students admitted into Newcomb-Tulane College. This mandatory program begins with Move-In Day and includes programs and activities to set you up for success inside the classroom and help you thrive in your new community. Registration is not required for this program.  

New Student Orientation is designed to:

  1. Facilitate a successful transition into the Tulane University community
  2. Introduce students to the academic experience within Newcomb-Tulane College
  3. Promote academic services and campus resources to help students thrive in their first year
  4. Foster a sense of community for students as they meet members of their class and build their support network with other students, faculty, staff, and administrators
  5. Support students in developing goals and values that stress academic exploration, foster inclusion, and promote healthy behaviors
  6. Encourage exploration for involvement opportunities and community engagement experiences to assist students in exploring their interests and getting involved

New Student Orientation will help you settle in, get plugged in, and introduce you to some of Tulane’s greatest traditions.

New Student Orientation 2022

The orientation schedule overviews your day-to-day programming, sessions with your Wave Leaders, and many opportunities for you to get connected with the Tulane Community, campus resources, and your class. Once you arrive on campus, you will receive more details about the schedule, and your Wave Leader will be there as your guide!

Fall 2022 New Student Orientation Schedule

First-year residential students will move in between Monday, August 15 - Wednesday, August 17. For more information about Move-In, please contact Housing and Residence Life.

New Student Orientation, facilitated by New Student and Leadership Programs, will begin on Thursday, August 18 - Sunday, August 21. Once students arrive on campus, they will be connected with their Wave Leader and will begin Orientation activities. Commuter students and off-campus transfer students will join on Wednesday, August 17 and participate in activities through Sunday, August 21. 

ACCOMMODATIONS

Tulane University strives to offer universally accessible programming. If you anticipate needing any type of reasonable accommodation or have questions about campus/event/orientation accessibility, please contact The Office of New Student and Leadership Programs at orientation@tulane.edu in advance of your participation or visit.

ADVISING & REGISTRATION

New students register for classes through a virtual program called CAST: Cultivating Academic Success at Tulane. Visit the CAST website for more information. 

NSO SUPPORT

Have a question regarding New Student Orientation? Contact us at (504) 865-5180 or orientation@tulane.edu.

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