Welcome back, !

We hope you had a chance to rest, recharge, and reset during the break. Can you believe it? You’ve made it to the final week of your first semester at Tulane! Now’s the time to gear up for finals and finish strong.

In this Navigator, we'll connect you with resources for success, including the Academic Learning & Tutoring Center, Success Coaching, and Peer Success Leaders. Plus, we'll share leadership applications, campus events to de-stress, and more to keep you motivated. Let’s dive in!

Roll Wave,

Newcomb-Tulane College | First-Year Experience Team

The Academic Learning & Tutoring Center (ALTC) is your partner for academic success. Whether you're looking for a place to study between classes or a peer who aced the course to answer your questions, the ALTC can help!

It's never too late to try Success Coaching! Coaches can help you with goal-setting, motivation, study skills, time management, and more, so you can tackle finals with confidence.

Looking for a peer perspective? Meet with a Peer Success Leader (PSL), who understands the stress of finals season first-hand and can offer guidance. Like Success Coaches, PSLs are available to meet in person or via Zoom, so you can get the support you need, however works best for you!

Explore, Connect, and Thrive with College Scholars!

Looking to join a vibrant community of peers who share your commitment to academic excellence and discovery? Ready to build meaningful connections with faculty beyond the classroom?

College Scholars is your chance to join a layered, intellectual community as a sophomore and explore what brings you meaning and purpose! First-year students with a 3.4+ cumulative GPA in the fall semester are eligible to apply for the 2025-26 school year.

Applications open later this month! RSVP for an info session below to learn more:

Flying out for break? Get cleared for takeoff with free airport shuttles!

Here's how it works:

Spots are limited to 25 students per shuttle, so reserve your seat on WaveSync early!

Study Sips and Tips

Monday, December 2 | 11 AM-1:30 PM | Behind the ROTC building

The Tulane Undergraduate Assembly (TUA) is bringing the Petite Rouge Coffee Truck to campus. Stop by for some brews and study tips to keep you fueled and focused!

Front Porch Friday

Friday, December 6 | 10:30 AM-12 PM | Cudd Hall Plaza

Celebrate the end of your first semester with Front Porch Friday! Stop by for a bite and discover the NTC resources and opportunities available to support you as you finish strong.

Positively Blooming

Friday, December 6 | 11:30 AM-1 PM | McAlister Walkway

Bloom with positivity during finals preparation! Stop by the Wave of Support table to pick up a flower and a heartfelt note – it’s the perfect way to petal through end of semester stress!.

DIY Body Scrub

Monday, December 9 | 10 AM-12 PM | LBC, Pederson Lobby

Take some time to relax and unwind between exams by crafting your our relaxing body scrub!

Custom Coloring Books

Tuesday, December 10 | 11 AM-1 PM | LBC, 1st Floor, Main Hallway

Feeling stressed during finals? Coloring is a relaxing way to unwind! Swing by the main hallway of the LBC to grab a free custom coloring book – available while supplies last!

Relaxation & Massages

Wednesday, December 11 | 10 AM-1 PM | LBC, 1st Floor, James Lounge

Take a break during finals week with free chair massages from a licensed professional. Enjoy crossword puzzles and adult coloring activities – perfect for recharging between exams!

This is the final Navigator of the fall semester, but don’t worry – you’ll hear from us again soon! Over winter break, keep an eye on your inbox for an email from the First-Year Experience team. We’ll share an exciting preview of what’s coming your way this spring, plus a chance to score some exclusive Tulane merch. Good luck on finals, enjoy your break, and we’ll see you in 2025!