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Welcome back to another summer edition of The Navigator! As you continue preparing for your transition to Tulane, this is a great time to make progress on the New Student Modules. If you haven’t started your modules yet, be sure to begin soon. Modules 1–3 are now available on your Canvas dashboard, and Module 4 will open on August 1.

Please note: Each edition of The Navigator will be archived on our website, making it easy to revisit past issues whenever you need them.

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There’s a lot to think about as you prepare for your first year away at college! For students with existing health conditions, there’s even more to consider as you transition away from your home environment. The Goldman Center for Student Accessibility processes accommodations related to barriers that students with disabilities may encounter in the academic, residential, and dining environments at Tulane.

Review the steps for requesting accommodations and submit your application and supporting documentation as early as possible.

A great example of Tulane’s unique interdisciplinary approach is the First-Year Seminar. This core curriculum requirement allows you to explore the depth of your intellectual curiosity while also learning about the city of New Orleans and its rich history.

All undergraduate students participate in a First-Year Seminar during their first semester at Tulane. Each seminar is paired with an upperclass peer mentor who is committed to helping you thrive, both academically and socially.

Newcomb-Tulane College offers three types of First-Year Seminar courses:

There are two new first-year seminar options launching this fall! All three-credit seminars fulfill at least one Core Curriculum requirement in addition to the first-year seminar requirement.

Core Colloquia Courses

These dynamic, three-credit first-year seminars have been intentionally designed to ignite intellectual curiosity from your very first day on campus.

Led by distinguished faculty, these courses use one or more of the Core Curriculum requirements to provide a launchpad for academic engagement. These courses will empower students to explore interesting ideas, connect meaningfully with professors, and start building the study habits and skills you will need to succeed. 

Course-Based Undergraduate Research Experience Core Colloquia

These courses are designed specifically for first-year students who have an interest in research.

These immersive courses encourage active discovery, empowering students to develop research skills through applied, real-world inquiry. Guided by faculty mentors, students learn to navigate the research process, gather authentic data, and produce novel findings. 

Curious who else from your area is headed to Tulane this year? Well, wonder no more by attending a Hello Wave reception for incoming students and families! These events allow you to connect in your hometown with past, current, and future Tulanians before heading to campus. 

Hello Wave receptions will take place from June through early August. Check out the complete list and register for a Hello Wave reception near you below. More locations will be added throughout the summer, so check back later if you don’t see one in your area. 

To help you stay on track, be sure to use the New Student Checklist, located within the New Student Modules. This resource highlights important tasks and deadlines to guide your transition to Tulane.

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