Dear Tulane Community,   

The School of Professional Advancement is embarking on an exciting academic transition that reflects our commitment to expanding access and increasing student success.  Beginning this fall, we will offer four degrees and one graduate certificate in an accelerated 8-week term format designed to better meet the needs of today’s learners.  

The 8-week term schedule will launch with the following new degrees and certificates:

The Bachelor of Science in Organizational Behavior and Management Studies and additional undergraduate courses across programs are also shifting to 8-week terms.   

Additional degrees and courses will be announced as they are approved.     

These programs mark a significant step forward in how we deliver flexible, high-quality, online education. The 8-week term model allows students to focus on fewer courses at a time, maintain momentum toward graduation, and more effectively balance academic, professional, and personal responsibilities.  

This new format is particularly responsive to the needs of working adults, transfer students, and career-focused learners seeking greater flexibility and predictable completion timelines. By introducing accelerated course options, we will ensure our students have the flexibility they need, while also creating transparent pathways to program completion.   

Additionally, we are reducing the per-credit-hour cost for all School of Professional Advancement courses. Effective Fall 2026, students will pay $600 per credit hour for undergraduate courses and $900 per credit hour for graduate courses. This decision reflects thoughtful planning and collaboration across the university’s administrative leadership, enrollment management, and student support services. It also aligns with our broader strategic priorities to grow enrollment, enhance affordability and flexibility, and prepare our graduates for an evolving workforce.  

We are confident that these new degree pathways will create meaningful opportunities for students to achieve their educational and professional goals.   

Thank you for your continued support of the School of Professional Advancement as we take this important step forward.  

Sincerely,  

Amelia Manning

Dean

Tulane School of Professional Advancement