Dear Tulane Family Member, 

Happy New Year! Read this newsletter to learn about timely resources for families, opportunities for students, and advice on campus services. 

Articles in this issue:

Academic Reminders and Deadlines

Upcoming Family Webinars: Study Abroad Re-Entry, Career Resources

Housing Accommodations Request Process for Academic Year Fall 2026/Spring 2027

Campus Services Updates on Packages, Textbooks, Splash Cards, and Shuttles

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

Be sure you and your student are aware of this semester's important academic dates:
   - Last day to confirm enrollment: Jan. 16
   - Last day to drop with specific tuition & fee refunds: Jan. 23 (100%), Jan. 30 (75%), Feb. 6 (50%) and Feb. 13 (25%)
   - Last day to drop without record: Feb. 13
   - Last day to drop (with record): Mar. 13
   - Registration for summer 2026 and fall 2026 begins: *Apr. 1
   *Please note that registration dates are different for all students. Your student will be notified of their specific registration date and time.
   
For a list of all spring 2026 academic reminders and deadlines, please visit the Office of the University Registrar's website.

Join us for one of these upcoming Family Webinars. Click the webinar titles to register. All webinars will be recorded and posted on the Tulane Family Programs website a few days after the broadcast.

Study Abroad Re-Entry - Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, 6 – 7 p.m. Central Time

Designed for families of students who are returning to Tulane in the spring 2026 semester after studying abroad this past fall or summer, this webinar addresses an important phase in students' experience. 

Exploring Tulane's Career Resources - Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Central Time

We will showcase Tulane’s Career Connection website, a one-stop site for students to access career resources, including campus career events, internship and job postings, platforms for interviewing and resumes, labor market indexes, and industry guides. 

Connecting Students to Employers – Meet Tulane’s Employer Connections Teams - Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Central Time

This webinar will describe how Tulane is committed to connecting students with employers through new initiatives, easier-to-navigate online resources, and guidance from the employer teams across campus. 

As students consider housing possibilities for the fall 2026/spring 2027 academic year, they should consider any disability-related housing needs and explore the many campus resources available through Housing & Residence Life, Campus Health, Tulane Hospitality, and the Goldman Center for Student Accessibility. 

Students with disability-related needs impacting their housing may wish to submit a housing accommodation request through the Goldman Center. Each request should include documentation completed by a licensed provider. The priority deadline is January 16, 2026. The Goldman Center uses an interactive process and collaborates closely with campus partners to determine reasonable accommodations or connect students with other helpful resources that can address their concerns.

If your student has questions, please encourage them to visit the Goldman Center for Student Accessibility website, email goldman@tulane.edu, or call 504-862-8433. 

Full details on the returning student fall 2026/spring 2027 room selection process are available on the Housing and Residence Life website. 

Important Package Delivery Notice for Residential Students

Some Walmart and third-party deliveries are not being properly dropped off in designated zones. Tulane Mail Services is not responsible for missing items; therefore, 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. These books are rented items and must be returned at the end of the semester; otherwise, additional charges may be added to your student’s account. The bundle includes all digital items. Please carefully read all details at: http://bookstore.tulane.edu.
   
Help Your Student Protect Their Splash Card                                                             

The Splash Card is essential for campus life, granting access to dining, residence halls, transportation, and more. To avoid card damage, we recommend that your student:  

Getting Around Campus: Shuttles & Transportation
Tulane offers convenient transportation options for students:

For more information, visit us at: https://campusservices.tulane.edu/students.

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