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Dates and Deadlines
June 1-18 - Attend a virtual or in-person session of CAST to register for fall classes

June 4-15 - Finalize your roommate profile and preference your roommate(s) for your housing application in the  Housing Portal .


On behalf of the Office of New Student & Leadership Programs (also known as Team NSLP), welcome to Tulane and to your first Navigator e-newsletter! The Navigator will arrive in your inbox around the 1st and 15th of each month throughout the summer with information to help you prepare for your arrival to Tulane in August. After you're all moved in and the semester kicks off, we'll keep you informed with monthly emails to let you know what's going on around campus.
  
We encourage you to pay special attention to the "Dates & Deadlines" section of the Navigator. Each issue will highlight what's around the corner so you can stay on track. If you're not yet utilizing our  Class of 2022 Checklist, start today!

Questions? We're here to help. Contact our team by emailing  [email protected] or calling (504) 865.5180. You'll also find helpful resources (that may answer a lot of your questions) by visiting our website,  orientation.tulane.edu.
  
We look forward to meeting all of you and welcoming you home at New Student Orientation in August!

Roll Wave,
Courtney
Courtney German
Coordinator, New Student & Leadership Programs
How to Stay Connected this Summer

Email : Check your Tulane email account regularly. All official University communication is done through WaveMail - if you're not checking email, you might miss out on important info or deadlines!

Smart Phone: Follow instructions on the Technology Services website to sync your device with the WaveMail system to ensure you don't miss a thing.

Social Media: Join the Class of 2022 Facebook group to start meeting your peers. Stay in touch with NSLP by following us on Instagram (@tulanenslp) for summer checklist and New Student Orientation updates! You can also download the Tulane University New Student Orientation app starting July 15!
Submissions for the Tulane New Student Book

This fall, we will continue a 30-year tradition for Tulane new students with the publication of the  2018 Tulane University New Student Book , a permanent photographic record of the Class of 2022. To be included in the New Student Book, submit a photo and info about yourself through this link by July 15th! Use the same link to order your copy online.
3 Things to Know about the "O":  Office of Multicultural Affairs & Office of Gender and Sexual Diversity
 
1. Mentoring Matters
"O" Peer Mentors can offer advice on classes, help you build your network, and point you in the right direction for new opportunities - all to help you navigate your first year at Tulane. To request a mentor, complete this form and attend the Matching Ceremony in August during Fall Welcome.
 
2. We Offer a Diverse Perspective
We are committed to providing programs and services to students of color and LGBTQIA+ students. For more information about connecting with resources, mentors, allies, and opportunities on campus and around New Orleans, email OGSD or OMA anytime.
 
3. The "O" is Essentially a Circle: Join Our Circle & Stay Connected
Join the "O" listserv to connect with OGSD & OMA about joining student organizations and receive weekly updates on the Diversity Convocation, Multicultural Leadership Retreat, Fall & Spring Break trips, the  international  Food and Music Festival, peer mentor and ambassador programs, and more! 
Take a Virtual Tour of Reily

Campus Recreation is housed within the Reily Student Recreation Center. Students enrolled full-time in Newcomb-Tulane College are able to access the center using their Splash ID. Stop by for a site visit or take a  virtual tour of our facility!
 
At the Reily Student Recreation Center, you'll find:
  • An Olympic-sized, indoor pool
  • An outdoor social pool & sun deck
  • Newly renovated locker rooms
  • Four cardio areas
  • Two gymnasiums with multi-use courts
  • A 7,000 square foot weight room & functional fitness gym
  • Four group exercise multi-use rooms
  • A cycling studio
  • An indoor track
  • Two outdoor tennis courts
  • Brown Field (an outdoor synthetic turf field)
Psst! You'll learn more about Reily and get to experience all that it offers at "Rock the Rec" during New Student Orientation!
Reminders from Housing and Residence Life
  • Students who have successfully completed their Housing Agreement will be able to preference roommates between June 1 and June 15 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 22, 2018. Students facing extreme circumstances may request to move-in early by completing the Fall 2018 Early Move-In Request Form by June 1, 2018. 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 will be added to the Communities pages on our website in June to help students plan for their arrival in August.
NSLP Pro-Staff Feature: Brad Romig
Meet the Director of New Student & Leadership Programs

We're looking forward to getting to know y'all at New Student Orientation! Our summer Navigators will feature introductions of our team to help y'all get to know us. We're starting with our fearless leader, Brad!

Q: Where is home for you originally?  
A: New Orleans, Louisiana
Q: Where did you attend college?  
A: Rhodes College in Memphis, Tennessee. I completed my graduate work at the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia.
Q: How long have you been on Team NSLP?  
A: I've worked at Tulane for five and a half years and have been with NSLP since our inception in July 2016. We turn two this summer and I'm looking forward to our junior year!  
Q: Share some advice for the Class of 2022!  
A: Find your comfort zone and once you feel settled, be brave enough to step outside your comfort zone one step at a time. That's where the magic and the learning happen! 
Q: Fun fact?  
A: In another life I'm convinced I was a member of a boy band. 
Q: Favorite New Orleans aspect/event?
A: Oysters and crawfish at a festival with live music and sunshine. Can't be beat. 
Q: Favorite Tulane aspect/event?
A:  I've watched students create change on campus and that's powerful and inspiring to know students can create lasting ripples that shape our community for the better. Roll Wave!