Tulane University
Since its founding in 1834, Tulane University has blazed trails as an educational and research institution. Its five undergraduate schools - Architecture, Business, Liberal Arts, Public Health, and Science & Engineering - push boundaries with exciting interdisciplinary academics that engage students in world-changing endeavors, all under the umbrella of Newcomb-Tulane Undergraduate College. As a research university requiring service learning in the core curriculum, Tulane forms an inseparable bond with New Orleans, extending the classroom into a dynamic and opportunity-rich urban environment where students have an outsized impact.
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Academic programs
- Design
- Engineering
- Research
- Science
- Technology
- Liberal Arts
- Business
- Education
- Nursing
- Communication
- Music
- Art & Design
- Economics
- Finance/Accounting
- Government/Political Science
- Health Science
- Performing Arts
- Social Science
- Visual Arts
Student experience
- Athletics
- Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Disability Services
- Greek Life
- Intramural/Club Sports
- LGBTQIA Services
- Military/Veteran Services
- Night Class Offerings
- On-Campus Housing
- ROTC Program
- Study Abroad
- Undergraduate Research
Application information
First-year
An applicant is considered a first-year student if they have not attended college or university as a full-time student earning at least 12 credits. This does not include AP, IB, A-Level, or Dual Enrollment credits or part-time coursework. An applicant is considered a transfer student if they have attended college or university and earned at least 12 credits as a full-time student.
For information on important dates, deadlines, and forms, please visit admission.tulane.edu/apply/deadlines-forms.
For information on important dates, deadlines, and forms, please visit admission.tulane.edu/apply/deadlines-forms.
Transfer
An applicant is considered a transfer student if they have attended college or university and earned at least 12 credits as a full-time student. This does not include AP, IB, A-Level, or Dual Enrollment credits. If a student has only taken part-time dual enrollment courses or AP, IB, or A-Level classes, they should apply as a first-year applicant. A strong transfer application to Tulane would include a complete semester of graded coursework with a GPA of at least 3.0 or higher with coursework in English Composition or College Writing and a higher level mathematics, such as Calculus or Statistics.
For information on important dates, deadlines, and forms, please visit transfer.tulane.edu.
For information on important dates, deadlines, and forms, please visit transfer.tulane.edu.
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Visit us
We typically offer campus tours and information sessions Monday-Friday at 9 AM and 2 PM, and at 9 AM most Saturdays. Check for tour availabilities and sign up at apply.tulane.edu/portal/campustours. Looking for a more immersive experience? Visit for a Campus Preview Day, our in-depth visit program open to all prospective students and their families. You’ll hear from students and faculty, take a tour, and learn about admission and financial aid. Sign up at apply.tulane.edu/portal/campustours. Can’t make it to campus or want to get familiarized before your visit? Check out our virtual events and programs at apply.tulane.edu/portal/virtual or our interactive map at admission.tulane.edu/map.