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At Tulane, living in community means more than just co-existing; it is an invitation to actively engage with one another and collectively nurture a culture of learning and growth. In the July New Student Module, titled Make Way for Community (now open!), you'll be introduced to Housing & Residence Life and discover how living and learning blend seamlessly to enrich your undergraduate experience. Plus, you'll explore how you can prepare for Move-In!

You can find the module on your Canvas Dashboard and have until July 31 to complete it. If you have not completed the May or June modules yet, please do so prior to beginning the July module.

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

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Newcomb-Tulane College | First-Year Experience Team

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

Living in a residence hall can be one of the most rewarding experiences of your undergraduate journey. Your relationships with roommates, suitemates, and floormates will make your residence hall feel like home!

Before You Move In: Once you receive your housing assignment, reach out to your roommate(s) to introduce yourself and communicate your expectations and hopes for the room. Prior to your arrival, 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 to interact with faculty and peer leaders in meaningful ways. Below are just a few of the resources here to promote your engagement, inspire your learning, and empower your growth.

The Faculty in Residence 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 Program aims to increase meaningful engagement between full-time faculty and first-year students in residence halls through co-curricular experiences and mentorship.

Resident Advisors are live-in student leaders who serve as role models and facilitate activities and programs in the residence halls. RAs serve in an on-call rotation for their community.

Peer Wellness Representatives assist in developing, facilitating, and supporting programs centered around the 8 Dimensions of Wellness in our first-year halls.

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. Read through this information carefully and share it with those who will support you during your move so that you can make a plan for your arrival.

Residential first-year students will move in between Sunday, August 11 and Tuesday, August 13. You should have received an email from Housing & Residence Life 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.

Getting involved with the Newcomb Institute is an excellent opportunity to be part of a transformative movement dedicated to eradicating gender-based oppressions and fostering a more equitable world. Below are just a few of the ways you can get involved in your first year at Tulane!

Participate in one of the most popular Newcomb traditions! Previously known as Newcomb Big/Little, this program sees hundreds of undergraduates participate each year. Rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors mentor first-year students, offering guidance, support, and friendship as they transition to Tulane. Newcomb Institute hosts events to help mentors and mentees connect. All first-year students are welcome to register!

The Newcomb Town Mom program pairs first-year students with Newcomb or Newcomb-Tulane alumnae to ease the transition to college life. This program provides a critical connection point between incoming students and their new lives as residents of campus and New Orleans. Participation requires a time commitment from both students and alumnae, so please consider your availability before signing up.

To support your transition to Tulane, we’ve organized a New Student Checklist of important tasks to complete throughout the summer. We highly encourage you to review it regularly for a reminder of approaching action items and deadlines.

Below are just a few of the action items to explore in July: