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Dates and Deadlines
June 4 -14  - Finalize your roommate profile and preference your roommate(s) for your housing application in the  Housing Portal .

June 10 - Health insurance action process begins. You must take action (either by enrolling or receiving a waiver to opt-out) by August 1.

June 7- 24  - Attend a virtual or in-person session of  CAST  to register for fall classes

June 30 - Deadline to sign up for a meal plan


How can it be June already? For those who have already graduated from high school, congratulations! For those still in school through mid-June (we see you, Northeast!), hang in there - summer is around the corner. 

This edition of the Navigator introduces our  New Student Guide - a comprehensive source for all things Tulane. It's designed with you in mind to help set you up for success. We encourage you to begin looking through it to learn more about New Student Orientation, Fall Welcome, and numerous campus resources and services.

To help you stay on track, remember to use our  Class of 2023 Checklist - there are lots of upcoming dates and deadlines during the month of June. Don't miss out!

Contact our team at  orientation@tulane.edu or (504) 865.5180. You'll also find helpful resources (that may answer a lot of your questions) by visiting our website,  orientation.tulane.edu.


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New Student & Leadership Programs
Class of 2023 New Student Guide
The 2019 New Student Guide has just about everything you need to know to prepare for life at Tulane. 

The Guide shares details about to-dos this summer, what to expect during New Student Orientation and Fall Welcome, and student leader insight about the Tulane experience. We've also highlighted numerous offices, resources, and services on campus. Check it out here! 
2019 Reading Project
The Tulane Reading Project is  the common intellectual experience for the Class of 2023! It engages students and faculty through the reading and discussion of a selected book.Vengeance by Zachary Lazar is the 2019 Reading Project selection. 

Prepare for Reading Project discussions during New Student Orientation by reading the book this summer. Get excited for the Keynote Lecture on September 10 featuring the author, Zachary Lazar, and Sarah Koenig, creator of the Serial podcast. Questions? Contact Rosie Yates at ryates5@tulane.edu
CMVSS is here for you
Case Management and Victim Support Services (CMVSS) is a single resource for any Tulane students in need of support. CMVSS helps students successfully navigate issues that may arise,  including but not limited to, problem resolution, case management, victim support, short-term accommodations, referral services, and crisis management. CMVSS is here to help.

To access any of these services, contact CMVSS by phone at (504) 314-2160, email, in person, or by completing an online reporting form. For more information, click here.
News from the O: Mentoring Matters
"O" Peer Mentors offer advice, help you build your network, and point you in the right direction for new opportunities and experiences. To request a mentor, complete this form. You will be matched with a mentor who will assist you in finding your through life at Tulane next year. Space is limited.
Reminders from Housing and Residence Life
  • Students who have successfully completed their Housing Agreement will be able to preference roommates between June 4 and June 14 in the Housing Portal. More information regarding roommate preferences will be sent to your Tulane e-mail address.
  • Move-In Day for new students is Wednesday, August 21, 2019. Students facing extreme circumstances may request to move-in early by completing the Fall 2019 Early Move-In Request Form by July 1, 2019. The cost to move-in early is $100 per day. In order to provide a unified experience for first year students, most early move-in requests are not granted.
  • For more information about Move-In Day, please continue to check our Fall Move-In web page. We will e-mail a Move-In Guide to your Tulane e-mail address over the summer with additional information.
  • Information regarding room dimensions and furniture types in rooms are available on the Communities pages on our website to help students plan for their arrival in August.
Sign Up for a Newcomb Big
Looking for guidance during your first semester at Tulane? Starting June 3, register for a peer mentor through Newcomb College Institute! This is one of our most popular Newcomb traditions. Newcomb  Bigs serve as a resource, a guide, and a friend as each first-year transitions to Tulane.
First-Year Seminar Registration
As you prepare for course registration during CAST this month, consider which first-year seminar interests you. Whether you're an honors student,  business major , resident of a Learning Community,  or interdisciplinary first-year , there's a seminar for you. First-Year Seminars introduce you to some of our best faculty and undergraduate peer mentors in a small seminar environment so you can make meaningful connections.