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There are countless ways to find your place, people, and purpose at Tulane! In this edition of The Navigator, we'll explore how you can get involved outside the classroom—from student organizations and the undergraduate assembly to campus recreation and more! All of this information can be found in the June module, titled Make Way for Connections!

Important reminder: If you haven’t started this month’s required module, log into Canvas using your Tulane email and password. You can find the module on your Canvas dashboard, and will have until June 30 to complete it.

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NTC College Programs | First-Year Experience Team

The Lavin-Bernick Center for University Life is more than just a building! The LBC is a hub for campus life and a great place to hang out, get involved, and build community at Tulane. Involvement in organizations and activities outside of the classroom broadens your social circle, fosters new connections, and keeps you engaged with campus life.

Wondering how to get started? From joining student organizations to attending signature programs and campus events, below are just some of the many ways to shape your journey at Tulane!

Recognized Student Organizations

Tulane has over 360 recognized student organizations on campus! We encourage you to attend the Student Activities Expo, held at the beginning of each semester, to learn more about these organizations from active members.

Signature Programs & Campus Events

Every Tulane Tuesday, show your school spirit by wearing Tulane gear and enjoying a free giveaway. Don’t miss Tulane After Dark—a fun lineup of late-night programming including karaoke, games, crafts, and trivia. And plan ahead to attend campus events like Tulane Takeover Fall Fest, King Cake Fest, Midnight Breakfast, and so much more!

Are you interested in developing leadership skills, advocating for student needs on campus, and creating a more welcoming undergraduate community? If so, then the Tulane Undergraduate Assembly (TUA) is for you! TUA acts as the student governing body on campus and is made up of 34 students who are passionate about making a change.

This Fall, TUA is holding its annual Elections and Selections Process to fill 7 seats for their First-Year Delegates and their 6 selection seats for 2025-2026, and any incoming first-year undergraduate student is encouraged to participate (only first-year students are eligible to vote). For more information, check them out on Instagram @tua.tulane, visit their website, or email them at tua@tulane.edu with any questions! 

Campus Recreation is committed to supporting your physical well-being by offering a variety of programs and experiences, including

The Reily Student Recreation Center is home to 156,000 square feet of recreation space, including outdoor tennis courts, an Olympic-sized indoor natatorium, and more!

Hullabaloo Hello is an immersive orientation experience and celebratory welcome to Tulane for all new undergraduate students. This celebration encompasses move-in, orientation programming, signature events, and so much more.

A signature Hullabaloo Hello event, Welcome to the Wave unites the incoming class for the first time as you discover what it means to be a member of the Tulane community.

Another hallmark of Hullabaloo Hello, Convocation brings together new students for an official welcome from the President of Tulane University, Michael Fitts. Following the welcome, you'll join a second line led by a traditional New Orleans brass band. It’s the perfect start to an incredible college experience!

Outreach Tulane is a campus-wide day of service, coordinating over 1,000 volunteers at project sites throughout New Orleans. First-years work alongside upperclass peers, faculty, and staff to support the community you'll call home for the next four years.

Fittingly, many traditions center around food and festivals as New Orleans is one of the food capitals of the world. Crawfest is a student-run music and crawfish festival hosted on campus. This annual event is a top highlight for many Tulanians!

To support your transition to campus, we've created a "TU Do" list of important tasks to complete throughout the summer. We highly encourage you to review the checklist at the start of each month for a reminder of upcoming tasks and deadlines.

Below are just a few of the checklist items to complete in June:

Up Next in The Navigator: You'll be introduced to Housing & Residence Life and explore how living and learning blend seamlessly to enrich your undergraduate experience. Plus, you'll discover how you can prepare for your Move-In day! Stay tuned and check your Tulane inbox on July 1 for the next edition!

Until then, you can catch up on previous editions of The Navigator on our website!