Happy spring!

TU debuted our canine ambassador program more than 10 years ago.

Our beloved Goldie unites the spirit of our TU campus and our Tulsa community. She greets prospective students and their families during visit days to welcome them to campus; she wanders McFarlin Library during finals week to offer a furry respite to would-be test-takers; and she attends athletic events to support Golden Hurricane teams and fans. 

Goldie loves making new friends on campus, eating dog treats, and getting lots of hugs from our community members and visitors. TU even opened a dog park on campus in 2022 for students, alumni, faculty, and staff to use at their leisure with their own furry friends! Goldie hopes to welcome you and/or your students on TU's campus soon! 

For incoming first-year TU students

All admitted TU first-year students are invited to participate in JumpstartTU, a one-week, summer, international experience in one of three locations: Panama, Mexico, or Germany. (Germany was added this year after we celebrated the 25th anniversary of our partnership with Siegen University in Germany in the fall. Student exchange opportunities, enhanced collaborative research, internships, and so much more have come out of this global relationship.)

Interested students must apply on or before April 12 using the JumpStartTU application found in their Hurricane Tracker (TU's applicant portal). Encourage your admitted students to apply for this unique opportunity!

For rising high school sophomores, juniors and seniors interested in studying the classics

Participants of TU's Honors Summer Academy will earn college credit in this immersive, on-campus, residential, pre-college program to be held June 16-26, 2024.The theme of study this year is virtue, friendship, and happiness. Participants will spend their mornings with faculty in seminar addressing the big questions raised by classic texts, and their afternoons and evenings with current Honors College students who will lead recreational and cultural activities both on and off campus. Click here to learn more and to find a link to the application for the program. Cost is $1,200 and applications are due on or before April 1.  

In last month's newsletter we asked you what you loved about TU. Thanks for your responses! We thought we'd share a few here:

Thank you for your compassionate approach to financial aid in regard to the student and parent situation taking place right now.

~Debbie Richman, Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Magnet Center - ESSM, Law, TAG, Dallas, TX

Tulsa has done such a great job marketing to me this year. I love that TU students are down to earth kids who enjoy life but don’t need to fill it by being super busy; just being in the presence of their classmates is a fulfilling experience for them and while hanging out with each other, they feel like they’re having an awesome collegiate experience. And this new NMSF scholarship is big draw, I’m hopeful some of my students will take advantage of it!

~Chris Blackwell, Cistercian Preparatory School, Irving, TX

I love TU's commitment to the city of Tulsa and to being both of and in the city ... from including historical sites on counselor fly-ins, to student engagement with the Gilcrease, and more ... TU does the town/gown relationship right.

(The admissions team is also deeply reflective and open to collegial feedback - it's been a great honor to serve on the counselor advisory board with these professionals)

~Christine Holladay, St. Joseph’s Academy, St. Louis, MO

Goldie and a Montereau resident during The Drew Barrymore Show watch party.

Two TU music students live at Montereau retirement community in Tulsa and perform monthly concerts in exchange for room and board. This intergenerational immersion program seeks to encourage understanding and collaboration while emphasizing an appreciation for others. Bringing older and younger generations together in this setting fosters an environment where both parties learn and form a mutual respect for one another.

News coverage of the program caught the eye of producers of "The Drew Barrymore Show" who flew the two TU students to New York City last month so Barrymore could interview them about this unique program.

Springtime is gorgeous on TU's campus! Encourage your students to visit to The University of Tulsa to experience it for themselves!  

Preview TU for high school juniors,
April 5

This half-day visit program for high school juniors and their parents provides a broad overview of TU opportunities. This is a great way for your class of 2025 students to get to know Tulsa! Encourge them to register for our next Preview TU event on April 5 to be introduced to The University of Tulsa! 

TU Up Close for admitted students,
April 19

This campus-wide open house for admitted students is perfect for those visiting TU for the first time, for those who want to take a closer look before making a final college decision, and for those who have chosen TU and want to meet with a success coach to enroll in fall classes! Admitted students can register here for the April 19 event.

Daily visits for any prospective TU students, Anytime!

Prospective TU students can join a Daily Visit at The University of Tulsa Monday-Friday featuring admission sessions, campus tours, and faculty appointments. Additional office appointments on topics like diversity and honors are available upon request. Some Saturday visit options exist as well!

Have a question? Have a suggestion? Whatever your reason, please reach out to us! We’d love to hear from you! 

The University of Tulsa
Office of Admission
800 S. Tucker Drive
Tulsa, OK 74104
800-331-3050
918-631-2307
admission@utulsa.edu