Dear Tulane Family Member, 

It's finally Move-In time at Tulane! First-year students’ families are on the way to New Orleans soon for Move-In on August 10, 11, or 12. I'm sending this newsletter issue so you can find Move-In reference information in one convenient place near the top of your mailbox.

Please make sure your student has caught up on all their Tulane email. After this point, they won't have you nearby to nudge them in this regard. It's critical that they adopt the habit of checking their email every day.

Before you come to campus for move-in, remind students to:

Links you'll use most:

If you take photos to mark this occasion, use #tulane2029 on social media to share them with our community.

I hope your student's Move-In experience goes smoothly. It's a busy day and it can be an emotional one, so be patient with each other. We can't wait to see you!

Warm regards,

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

Students can access their customized Move-in Guide and Check-in Pass by logging-in to the Housing Portal and selecting the Move-in Guide button on the home page.

Please keep in mind that timeslots cannot be changed at this point, due to our careful preparation of traffic flow and parking, staffing, and resources. Students must arrive during or after their timeslot. We cannot accommodate earlier move-ins.

Before heading to campus:

Ask your student to confirm their move-in date and time slot in the confirmation email sent to them by Housing and Residence Life.

New this year: Students do not need to print anything in advance. 

Opt-in to Tulane's Move-In Emergency text alert by texting TUMoveIn to 888777. This is a special alert only used August 10 – 16, 2025.

Refer to the Move-In at Glance annotated map below for driving directions.

Review the 2025 Fall Move-In Overview, Shipping and Mail Services Tutorial video for more guidance. See the section from 17:20 - 20:20 for a description of the Move-In Flow and overhead view/map of the route. 

Visit https://housing.tulane.edu/fall-move and click Move-In Day Step-by-Step for details on:

Move-in is a prime opportunity to divert materials from the landfill. Please review our recycling system because it likely differs from your local recycling service. During move-in and throughout the year, Tulane’s uptown campus recycling team collects the following materials in separate streams. 

Recycling Streams Collected: emptied & flattened cardboard, emptied plastic bottles #1 & #2 & metal cans, paper & paperboard (shoeboxes). Glass is collected at dedicated collection hubs serviced by Glass Half Full. Hubs are located at the recycling stations adjacent to these residential halls: Aron, Decou-Labat, Butler, Josephine Louise, Greenbaum, Monroe, and Sharp.  

Please do not add these materials to campus recycling collection sites: plastic bags and other flexible plastic film products, Styrofoam, pizza boxes, and other soiled cardboard, food. When in doubt, throw it out. 

Don't forget our other sustainability effort during Move-In -- the Trash to Treasure sale! Sunday, Aug. 10 – Saturday, August 16, 2025, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Elleonora P. McWilliams Lab Theater Room, 104.

Learn more about the Office of Sustainability and campus recycling at green.tulane.edu. Contact the Office of Sustainability at recycle@tulane.edu. 

Stop by the Family Resource Station from 1 - 4 p.m. in the Pedersen Lobby in the Lavin-Bernick Center just inside these doors to chat with staff from these offices: Tulane Family Programs, Campus Health, Campus Recreation, Campus Services, College Programs, Emergency Preparedness and Response, Financial Aid, HR Student Employment, Retention and Student Success, Shuttles and Transportation, Tulane Athletics Ticket Office, Tulane Bookstore, Tulane Hospitality, Tulane University Libraries-Scholarly Engagement, and Tulane University Police Department.

 **This event is primarily designed for parents and family members. Your student will have many opportunities to connect with these resources later in their orientation programming and beyond. So, you can leave them to unpack while you pop over to meet us!

The Goldman Center for Student Accessibility will host an open-house-style orientation for students and their families who are interested in academic, dining, and housing accommodations. There will also be a tour of our Testing Center and an opportunity to meet key members of the Goldman Team. Visit us from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. in the Howard Tilton Memorial Library, Suite B25 (basement level).

As part of first-year students' Move-In, the Carolyn Barber Pierre Center for Intercultural Life hosts an orientation program centering students of color, LGBTQIA+ students, and their families. The purpose of the CIL Orientation is to get connected to resources and individuals who can offer support and advice to ensure the students we serve have a successful transition into Tulane. It's an opportunity to hear from campus administrators and staff in the Center for Intercultural Life, including the Office of Multicultural Affairs, The Office for Gender & Sexual Diversity, and Spiritual Life. Our goal is to help every student get access to the tools they need to thrive during their Tulane experience.

The program, including a dinner, will be held on the second floor of the Lavin Bernick Center in the Qatar Ballroom (end of the hall), from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. on each of the Move-In Days: Sunday, August 10, 2025, Monday, August 11, 2025, and Tuesday, August 12, 2025. RSVP here for one of the 2025 CIL Student & Family Orientation and Dinner events, if you haven’t done so already.

President Michael Fitts and other Tulane University senior leaders will welcome parents and family members to the university community and offer advice on supporting your student during this pivotal new experience. Take a break from unpacking and come as you are. (Students have mandatory meetings with their Wave Leaders at this time.) 

Ushers will distribute tickets for a drawing for free admission to The Tipping Point concert. The 8th annual Tulane fundraising concert will be back again on Friday, November 14, 2025 during Tulane’s Wave ’25 Homecoming, Reunion and Family Weekend! Benefiting student scholarship support, the concert features a rock star line-up of talent from New Orleans and beyond performing live! The winner will be drawn and announced at the end of the program. One drawing ticket per person. Must be present to win.

After this event, you can meet up with your student again and go to dinner and continue settling them into their room. Keep in mind that students have a required Floor Meeting with their Resident Advisors from 8 - 10 p.m.

You're invited to Tulane Hillel’s Annual Incoming Family Welcome Event on Monday, August 11th, from 2:00–4:30 PM! Join us for a special welcome from President Michael A. Fitts, meet fellow families and student leaders, and enjoy delicious snacks from Rimon, our in-house kosher restaurant. Can’t make it? Stop by during our open house on Sunday, August 10th (2:00–4:00 PM) or drop in on Tuesday, August 12th (10:00 AM–4:00 PM). Please register in advance.  We can’t wait to meet you!

Our area is experiencing record-setting temperatures and triple-digit heat index values. Tulane's Office of Emergency Preparedness & Response wishes to remind you of the following safety tips to use during your Move-In visit:

Stay hydrated: Hydrate often with water or other non-caffeinated beverages. During move-in week, Sunday, August 10 through Saturday, August 16, water stations will be located strategically across the Uptown campus offering iced water. Many buildings also have water fountains and water bottle filling stations.

Take breaks: When outside, take frequent breaks in cool, shaded areas, or inside air-conditioned buildings.

Dress for the heat: Wear loose, light-colored clothing, especially when working outside. Wear a hat, a cooling towel, and if possible, use a portable fan to help stay cool.

Seek help in a medical emergency: If you or someone you see is experiencing heat illness, including symptoms of heat exhaustion or heat stroke, please call TUPD at (504) 865-5911. Emergency medical responders will be on-site on the uptown campus during move-in week.

Report facilities issues: In sustained extreme heat, our local power utility may temporarily lose power or be unable to provide consistent power, which may impact our elevators and air conditioning systems. If any of our campuses experience a power issue, it may take some time to get all systems fully back online. If you experience a facilities emergency, including an elevator outage, please call (504) 865-5911 or follow the instructions inside the elevator, or follow the instructions inside the elevator. Less urgent issues may be reported to Facilities Services by submitting a request via Service Wave.

If your student received a Campus Work Study Award as part of their Financial Aid package or otherwise wishes to work at a part-time job on campus, they have appropriate, original ID for hiring. See Student Employment's list of acceptable documents required for I-9 verification to be hired for part-time jobs. Staff will be at the Family Resource Fair if you have questions.

To help students find jobs, the Office of Human Resources will be hosting the Fall 2025 Student Part-Time Job Fair on Monday, August 25, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m, 2nd floor LBC. Students will have the opportunity to meet on-campus and local off-campus employers looking for part-time employees. Students may register now on Handshake (an online jobs and internship posting platform), or at the fair. 

As your student begins life at Tulane, we want to keep you informed about a few important updates that can help them navigate campus life more smoothly. From package delivery tips to transportation options and campus essentials like the Splash Card, here’s what you need to know to support your student this semester.

Important Package Delivery Notice for Residential Students

We want to make you aware that some Walmart and third-party deliveries are not being dropped off in designated zones properly. Tulane Mail Services is not responsible for missing items, so we encourage families to use caution when placing orders from these vendors.

Textbook Delivery and Pickup: What You Need to Know

Tulane’s bookstore makes it easy for students to get their course materials via the NTC Undergrad Bundle. Please remind your student to check their Tulane email for instructions on how to request textbook delivery or schedule a pickup. All the details are available at: http://bookstore.tulane.edu

Help Your Student Protect Their Splash Card

The Splash Card is essential for campus life. It grants access to dining, residence halls, transportation, and more. To help your student avoid card damage:

Recommended:

Use a plastic or rubber card holder that fully covers the card. These are available at the Tulane Bookstore.

Avoid:

Bending, punching holes, or exposing the card to heat or water

Storing the card in a phone case with wireless charging

Getting Around Campus: Shuttles & Transportation

Tulane offers convenient transportation options for students:

Shuttles run between the uptown and downtown campuses

Airport transportation is available during designated breaks

Students can download the Passio Go app for real-time shuttle tracking

On-demand rides are available during operating hours within service boundaries

A valid Splash Card is required to board

Have a favorite family recipe? Now's your chance to show it off! Submit your favorite recipe from home for a chance to have your dish featured at our Family Weekend Jazz Brunch on November 14! Bonus: The winning recipe will also win a fun prize, full details to be announced. Entries are due by September 30.

If you missed one of our earlier webinars, you may review the material online:
Sex and Healthy Relationships - video and slides

Dining on Campus with Tulane Hospitality - video and slides

Hurricane Preparedness and Response - video and slides

Accessibility at Tulane - video and slides

Supporting Your Student Through Academic Planning and Course Registration - video, slides, and additional content

An Introduction to Tulane Family Programs - video and slides

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