Dear Penny, 

While students are now at the mid-point of the fall semester, we are already organizing resources to help you learn about academic and co-curricular opportunities they may pursue next semester and beyond. Join one of our Family Webinars to learn more so that you can support your student as they plan their future at Tulane: 

Upcoming Family Webinars:

Fraternities & Sororities: What Do Families Need to Know? - Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 6:00 PM Central Time

Supporting Your Student Through Academic Planning and Course Registration - Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 6:00 p.m.

Freeman Study Abroad and Exchange (programs for A.B. Freeman Business School students) - Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 6:00 PM Central Time

Also on the horizon is Wave'25, our annual Homecoming-Reunions-Family Weekend. Read the articles below about the Tipping Point concert and the Homecoming football game, and make plans to join us November 13 - 16!

Articles in this issue:

If you have any questions, please email families@tulane.edu.

Warm regards,

Penny Wyatt
Director of Family Programs and External Relations
Division of Student Affairs

Starting Fall 2026, Tulane undergraduates can power up their major and resume with the all-new General Business Minor. Designed to mesh seamlessly with any student’s primary field of study, this flexible program builds a rock-solid business foundation, and it also positions Tulane students perfectly for Freeman’s accelerated 4+1 graduate pathways should they wish to continue with graduate studies. The General Business Minor gives Tulane undergraduates a head start to stand out from the crowd. Learn more today at Freeman General Business Minor | Freeman School of Business Tulane University.

The Tipping Point, the annual benefit concert supporting scholarships at Tulane University and celebrating the spirit of the city of New Orleans, will return to the Orpheum Theater on Nov. 14, 2025, during Wave ’25 Weekend. The Tipping Point concert is “the place to be” on the Friday night of Wave Weekend!

Headliners include Ben Jaffe and Preservation Hall Jazz Band, David Shaw (The Revivalists), Taylor and Griffin Goldsmith (Dawes), Oteil Burbridge (Dead & Company, The Allman Brothers Band) plus legends Taj Mahal, Irma Thomas, Amy Helm, and George Porter Jr. This year’s concert carries special meaning as it commemorates the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and honors the strength of New Orleans through the unifying power of music.

Grab tickets and learn more at tippingpoint.tulane.edu.

Facilitated by CAPS clinicians, therapy groups are an effective way for students to gain support within a student community with similar concerns. Groups offer connection and support, reinforce the universality of many concerns, enhance perspective, and provide opportunities to practice social skills and gain insights. Group sessions are free and can be attended in addition to individual therapy at CAPS or with an off-campus provider. 

List of current offerings:  Reducing Social Anxiety with Board Games; Deepening Emotional Intelligence; Mindful Mondays; Survivors; and First Year Transition.

For group descriptions, names of facilitators, meeting times, and other details, students may visit the Fall 2025 groups current offerings webpage. For more information about joining a group, students may call CAPS at 504-314-2277 or visit the group therapy FAQ page.

Tulane University now offers students access to Mental Health Complete (MHC), a flexible virtual platform that provides therapy, coaching, psychiatry, and self-guided mental health resources. Students can access care from anywhere, making it convenient to get support for stress, anxiety, sleep challenges, or other mental health concerns on their own schedule. MHC is designed to complement, not replace, the services available through Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS). MHC is paid for through the Campus Health Fee, so students do not need to use their insurance, and there are no copays, deductibles, or claims.

Students should not see a licensed therapist or psychiatrist through both CAPS and MHC at the same time, though they can continue to use self-guided content and coaching through MHC even if they are receiving in-person care from CAPS. Encourage your student to explore MHC as an additional option to support their mental well-being and take advantage of the virtual care resources available to them.

As a Tulane parent, you already trust the value of a Tulane education. Why not take the next step yourself? Freeman's Executive MBA program offers you the chance to advance your career while your child pursues their undergraduate degree, creating a shared Tulane experience that strengthens your bond. Designed with a global focus, the program includes an international seminar that immerses you in worldwide business practices and strategy. In just 17 months, you'll gain essential business knowledge from expert faculty, sharpen your leadership skills, and become fluent in breakthrough AI technologies—all while earning a Tulane degree that carries worldwide recognition.

Just ask Dr. Rajat Walia, who enrolled after visiting Tulane during his son's campus tour: "I had this little dream in the back of my mind—getting my MBA at the same university as one of my kids." Like Dr. Walia, who travels from Phoenix, Arizona, for classes, you too can earn a Tulane degree that enhances your career and strengthens your family's connection to the university—no matter where you live. Read more about Dr. Walia's inspiring journey as a Tulane parent in our EMBA program, or explore Freeman's complete portfolio of graduate business programs to find the perfect fit for your career goals.

Laundry Made Easy 
Cleanerama has served Tulane students for 20+ years with convenient laundry and dry cleaning. Plans include free pickup/delivery, delicate care, and summer storage. Students can sign up at PJs on Willow Street. 

Protecting the Splash Card 
Your student’s Splash Card is key to dining, housing, and transportation. Help your student keep it safe: 

Use a full-cover card holder (available at Tulane Bookstore)

Avoid bending, heat, water, or wireless charging phone cases

Getting Around Campus 
Tulane Shuttles are free for all students and offer: Uptown/downtown routes; airport rides during break; real-time tracking via Passio Go! app; and on-demand rides within service zones.

Parent Tip: Encourage your student to download the Passio Go! app early and check shuttle schedules before heading out. A valid Splash Card is required for all rides. 

Stay connected with Campus Services and subscribe to our alerts. 

Recognized Organizations    

The Tulane Fraternity and Sorority community is comprised of 4 councils and 25 recognized organizations. Our four councils are the Interfraternity Council (IFC), Multicultural Greek Council (MGC) *currently dormant*, National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) , and Panhellenic Council (Panhel). Each council’s respective organizations have their own way of bringing in new members. Please refer to the OFSP Website to learn more about these processes, called either “membership intake” or “recruitment.” Please follow our Instagram accounts to stay up-to-date on programs within our community: @greek.tulane; @tulane_ifc; @tu_nphc; and @tulanepanhel.

Interfraternity Council: Alpha Epsilon Pi, Beta Theta Pi, Delta Tau Delta, Kappa Alpha, Kappa Sigma, Phi Delta Theta, Phi Gamma Delta (FIJI), Phi Kappa Sigma, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Sigma Chi, Zeta Beta Tau, and Zeta Psi  

National Pan-Hellenic Council:  Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.; Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.; Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.; and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.   

Panhellenic Council: Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Epsilon Phi, Chi Omega, Delta Delta Delta, Kappa Alpha Theta, Kappa Kappa Gamma, Phi Mu, Pi Beta Phi, and Sigma Delta Tau  

Registration & Interest 

Those students interested in participating in recruitment or intake can register via the links below or contact our office for more information. If students do not register before December 15th, they will NOT be able to participate in Panhellenic or IFC Recruitment in January. There are no exceptions to the registration requirement or deadline. IFC and Panhellenic Registration opens on September 15th, and it must be completed by the student.

Interfraternity Council: Registration is open now and closes Monday, Dec. 1, 2025. (tulaneifc.mycampusdirector2.com)

Multicultural Greek Council: Please contact the Office of Fraternity & Sorority Programs.   

National Pan-Hellenic Council: Please RSVP for one of the NPHC Meet the Greeks sessions linked below.  

Panhellenic Council: Registration is open now and closes December 15th at 11:59 pm CST. (tulanepanhellenic.mycampusdirector2.com)

Eligibility  

-To be eligible to participate in recruitment or intake, prospective members must:   

-Be a full-time, degree-seeking Tulane student 

-Have earned 12 hours with a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA in those hours. 

-For students whose first semester of enrollment at Tulane will be Spring 2025, at least 6 of those 12 hours must be from graded, college-level courses accepted for credit by Newcomb-Tulane College.

-Be in good standing with Tulane University. 

-For the purposes of recruitment and intake, good standing is defined as not having received a Student Conduct sanction of Disciplinary Probation or Deferred Suspension and not being placed on Honor Board Probation for academic misconduct. 

-Not found responsible for a drug possession violation. 

-Attend Council-specific introductory session. 

-IFC Convocation, NPHC Meet the Greeks, and Panhellenic Kick-Off 

-If a student fails to attend one of these sessions, they will be ineligible to join our community that academic semester. 

-NPHC Meet the Greeks attendance is valid for the academic year taken.  

Upcoming Events 

October 15th | Family Programs Webinar Fraternities & Sororities: What Do Families Need to Know? - Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 6:00 PM Central Time

October 22nd | Potential New Members ("PNMs") w/ Panhel – Video Help

November 19th | PNMs w/ Panhel – Financial Transparency 

December 15th | IFC & Panhel Registration CLOSES

January 8th | Recruitment Kickoff at 6 pm on Zoom

January 9th | PNMs Move-In to Residence Halls *please note PNMs will NOT be moving in early this year*

January 9th – 11th | Panhellenic Recruitment Weekend 1

January 15th | IFC Spring Convocation – Makeup Session for Spring Scholars

January 17th -18th | Panhellenic Recruitment Weekend 2

January 20th - 24th | IFC Spring Recruitment

January 21st | NPHC Meet the Greeks Session 3

February 6th | IFC Free Agency Closes 

Online registration for Wave Weekend 2025 opened in August for the big university event on November 13 - 16, 2025. If you have not already registered, please visit the comprehensive homecoming.tulane.edu website to find the schedule, event descriptions, travel resources, and the link to register. 

Keep in mind that if you're interested in attending the Homecoming Football game on Saturday, November 15, you must purchase those tickets separately at https://tulanegreenwave.evenue.net/promotions/FAMILY25. Homecoming game tickets in the family block are almost gone—so don't delay! Students will be able to get seats in the student section with their Tulane ID card, but if you want your student to sit with you in the Family section, you must purchase a ticket for them with yours. 

Flu season is quickly approaching. Because flu spreads easily from person to person and can be deadly for older and immunocompromised populations, it is vital for Tulane students to receive their flu shot and take other steps to prevent the spread of flu. Please encourage your student to take part in this important effort.

Flu shots are strongly encouraged annually for Tulane students. To help students meet this recommendation, Campus Health will be offering a variety of outreach-based flu clinics in October and November. At the conclusion of this outreach campaign, flu shots will be available to Tulane students by appointment at the Student Health Center.

Students can schedule a flu shot appointment at one of the outreach clinics listed on our website through the Campus Health Patient Portal. Walk-ups will be accepted, but appointments are strongly preferred and encouraged.

To save time and to make the lines move more quickly at our outreach clinics, we ask that students complete the online consent form and upload a copy of the front and back of their insurance card via the Patient Portal before arriving at their appointment. When they arrive, we ask that students bring their Splash ID, insurance card, and wear a shirt that allows for the sleeve to be rolled up.

If your student is unable to attend our outreach events, flu shot appointments will be available at the Student Health Center Uptown beginning on Nov. 10. To make a flu shot appointment, students should call 504-865-5255.

Tulane University Office of Family Programs
Email: families@tulane.edu | Web: families.tulane.edu
Toll Free: 877-887-9283