Before You Start

Welcome to Tulane University!

Soon you will be headed to campus in New Orleans, Louisiana. Prepare for a successful start by completing your on-campus or digital learning steps below.

Our dedicated personal advisors make sure all your questions are answered and ensure you have a smooth transition to the university.

Before you start on any of the steps below, contact your local personal advisor. Simply select your region of the world below, and send your advisor an email, Skype, WhatsApp, or WeChat message. We look forward to meeting you very soon!

Once all your documents are submitted, please submit your I-20 Request Form along with your financial statements as outlined in the Certificate of Finances.

• Certificate of Finances

The university will process your I-20 and email it to you as soon as possible – please expect a minimum of 10 business days.

As soon as you have your I-20, please Apply for Your Visa.

Visa Interview Preparation for Students

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Check out these additional useful resources:

• Visa appointment and processing wait time
• Visa photo requirements
• Studying in the US

Once you book your flights, you must fill out the student arrival form. If your family is joining you, you must also complete the family arrival form.

• Student Arrival Form
• Family Arrival Form

For all application and payment deadlines as well as move-in and program start dates, please visit the Important Dates page.

Discounted Flights

Book your flights through StudentUniverse and benefit from exclusive discounts for students! Get the best deals when you need them and benefit from 24-hour risk-free cancellation.

StudentUniverse has exclusive deals to get you the lowest possible airfare. Use this page to search for the best deals: https://www.studentuniverse.com/travel-services/Shorelight/affiliate/flights

Book discounted flights here.

• Late payment fees may be charged.
• You may have your scholarship and/or waivers rescinded. In such cases, you will be responsible for the full cost of your program.
• You may encounter delays or other issues enrolling and registering for classes.

• Immunization Requirement: Complete this mandatory health and immunization requirement prior to your arrival and bring it with you to campus.
• FERPA Disclosure Form: Complete this form prior to your arrival.

Students must submit official transcripts and proof of graduation in sealed envelopes prior to or upon arrival via one of the following:

• Present original on arrival
• Send prior to arrival via Electronic Transcript Service (Clearinghouse, eScrip, Parchment)
• Send prior to arrival via Mail (directly from issuing institution)

Mailing Addresses:

School of Architecture
Michael J. Cusanza
Tulane University School of Architecture
Architecture Dept. Pavilion NQ-1 Newcomb Quad
6823 St. Charles Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70118

School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine
Office of Enrollment & Admissions Staff
Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine
1440 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70112

School of Science and Engineering
Janet Morgan
Tulane University
School of Science and Engineering – Graduate Admissions
Office of the Dean
201 Lindy Boggs
New Orleans, LA 70118

Check your Tulane email address for a link and information to complete your mandatory Online International Student Orientation

There are many things to consider when preparing for university, let alone moving to a new country! To make your transition to the US easier, we’ve put together a list of everyday necessities.

We’ve partnered with campusSIMS to help connect you with mobile phone service. Get your US phone number in your home country and have service that’s ready to use as soon as you land. Click here to get your free SIM card.

campusSIMS helps international students get connected with mobile phone service in the US. Through campusSIMS’ exclusive partner Mint Mobile, students can sign up and get their US phone number while in their home country, and have mobile phone service ready to use as soon as they land.

Students can get low-cost, reliable mobile phone service starting at as low as $15 per month that includes:

• A free SIM card
• Unlimited talk and text
• High speed data
• Nationwide coverage on the fastest, most advanced network

For more information, visit campussims.com.

International Student Loans

Embarking on your educational journey in the United States shouldn’t come with the roadblock of finding a co-signer for financial aid. Shorelight recognizes this hurdle and has proactively partnered with premier financing organizations such as Fly Finance, MPower Financing, and Prodigy Finance. This strategic collaboration eliminates the traditional barriers international students face, such as the need for a co-signer, collateral, or an established US credit history, streamlining your path to securing educational funding.

Find the right loan organization for you on Shorelight.com.

Center for Academic Success

A website with access to virtual tutors, career advisors, and online resources to help you throughout your university studies

Do you need to improve your academic skills or study habits? Do you need help preparing for an exam or presentation? Are you confused about CPT/OPT or don’t even know what career field is best for you? Shorelight’s Center for Academic Success has friendly online academic skills and subject area tutors along with expert career advisors to help you with these questions and many more!

Maybe you would also enjoy completing a short eLearning workshop at your own pace? Those are available, too, on topics ranging from Academic Integrity to How to Make American Friends—and everything in between! If you’re short on time, try one of the live or recorded webinars.

Give your learning journey the support you need by signing up for a free account today! Here’s how:

1. Click here or scan the QR code to find our Home page.

2. Click the orange “Sign up now” button to request access.

3. On the sign up form, type your given name and family name as you are registered at your university.

4. Type any email address (personal or university, etc.). You will need to access your email to verify your address.

5. Create a password with at least one special character and 6-50 characters total.

6. Type your password again. Write it down or save it in your browser.

7. Type the full name of your university, not just the abbreviation. Your status must be checked.

8. Check the box to accept the Terms & Conditions (feel free to read those first).

9. Optional: Sign up for our newsletter by checking the last box.

10. Click the large orange button that says, “Start your learning journey.”

11. You’ll be asked to verify your email address next. In your inbox, you’ll see two emails from us. Open them and click the link to verify your email address. Check your spam folder if you don’t see the two emails.

12. You’ll receive an email within two business days to let you know that your account is approved (or if not, how to fix the problem).

13. Return to the Home page linked above (or in the email) to log in when your account access has been approved.

If you encounter any technical trouble, just use the Live Chat button at the bottom of our Home page.