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In this edition of the Navigator, we will continue to explore the theme of community as you hear from our campus partners in Housing & Residence Life. Move-In is just less than a month away, and Housing & Residence Life has outlined the entire process for you in the July New Student Module. In preparation for your arrival, please take time to watch each video found in the module.

If you have not begun this month’s module yet, please log in to Canvas and begin it today. You can find the module on your Canvas dashboard and will have until July 31 to complete it.

By completing this mandatory module, you will receive your third virtual badge. Each student who collects all four badges will be entered into a drawing for Apple AirPods Pro. The winner will be randomly selected and announced on our Instagram during Hullabaloo Hello. 

Questions? Contact our team by emailing firstyear@tulane.edu or by visiting our website.

Roll Wave!

The Office of First-Year Experience

On the day following your assigned Move-In, you will get the opportunity to explore New Orleans as we take you off campus for an exciting excursion with your classmates!

Explore the themed excursions offered by clicking the link below, then proceed to fill out the form to indicate which excursion you would like to attend (subject to availability). Please complete this form by July 31. If you do not complete the form by this deadline, you will be randomly assigned an excursion.

FYE is committed to providing a welcoming, inclusive, and accessible Hullabaloo Hello experience. If you require accommodations for this or any other orientation event, please reach out to us at firstyear@tulane.edu.

The mission of Housing and Residence Life (HRL) is to foster residential communities that inspire and empower student learning and growth. Through transformational and purposeful learning opportunities, students living in residential communities at Tulane University will become engaged scholars and responsible community members.

Housing & Residence Life Educational Pillars

Living in a residence hall can be one of the most rewarding experiences of your college career. Your relationships with roommates, suitemates, and floormates will make your residence hall feel like home. Once you receive your housing assignment, reach out to your roommate(s) to introduce yourself and communicate your expectations and hopes for the room.

Before you arrive, be sure to review the Code of Student Conduct, Housing Agreement, and Community Living Standards. 

As part of Tulane’s Residential Curriculum, Housing and Residence Life offers a number of opportunities for residents and faculty to interact in meaningful ways. By bringing faculty and residents together, residents are empowered to form academic support systems, engage more deeply in their studies, and form lasting relationships with their community

The Faculty in Residence (FIR) is a full-time faculty member who lives in a residence hall on campus and serves as a positive and visible leader, teacher, and mentor to students living in the residence halls.

The Residential Faculty Mentor (RFM) Program, co-sponsored by the Office of the First Year Experience and Housing and Residence Life, aims to increase meaningful engagement between full-time faculty and first-year students in residence halls. RFMs support your transition to the academic and social communities of the university through programs and office hours held right in your residence hall.

You’re almost ready for Move-In! This is one of the most exciting times for students, their families, and the Tulane community. Housing & Residence Life has outlined the move-in day process here and in the July New Student Module. Please take time to carefully read through this information and share it with those who will support you during your move so that you can make a plan for your arrival.

First-year students will move-in between Sunday, August 13 and Wednesday, August 15. You should have received an email from HRL with your assigned move-in day and time slot. For more information regarding move-in day logistics, please refer to the videos found in the July New Student Module. These videos also cover shipping packages to campus, room information, and answers to frequently asked questions.

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 in the Carolyn Barber Pierre Center for Intercultural Life, 1st floor, Richardson Building, from 6-7:30pm on each of the Move-In Days:

Click the link below to RSVP for the CIL Student & Family Orientation and Dinner. Learn more about the Carolyn Barber Pierre Center for Intercultural Life.

To help you stay on track of upcoming deadlines, we have created a New Student Checklist of important tasks to complete prior to your arrival. Below are upcoming tasks: 

You should have received a message instructing you to sign a mail contract. The university no longer requires mail contracts. Please forgive our error. By now, all students should have received an information packet from Mail Services delivered via USPS mail and to Tulane email accounts. Please use this information for in-room delivery ahead of move-in and pay special attention to your mail code, shipping dates, and information on the shipping portal. If you have questions, please contact Mail Services.