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Welcome to tulane New Student Guide to Move-In & Fall Welcome Friday, August 21- Tuesday, September 8, 2015
welcome to tulane

        New Student Guide to
      Move-In & Fall Welcome
                 Friday, August 21–
        Tuesday, September 8, 2015
Welcome to tulane New Student Guide to Move-In & Fall Welcome Friday, August 21- Tuesday, September 8, 2015
Fall Welcome
is your introduction to life at Tulane
University. This guide provides you
with a schedule of activities for
the first couple weeks of the new
semester and important contact
information. Welcome to Tulane, and
let us know how we can help you.
Share your Fall Welcome memories
with us on social media by using
#TUFW15 for Tulane University
Fall Welcome 2015!

CAMPUS SERVICES
Utilize the chart below for the hours and locations of several key offices and departments on campus.
Please note that a few campus services will offer extended weekend hours for your convenience during Move-In Weekend.

                                                                                                             Move-In Day Saturday,
 Office or Department                                            Move-In Weekend Location                                               Sunday, 8/23
                                                                                                             Friday, 8/21 8/22
 Accounts Receivable Student Billing Information                 Phelps House, Suite 103                     9 am–5 pm   12 noon–4 pm   CLOSED
 Bicycle Registration                                            Friday: Bruff Commons, McAlister Place      9 am–4 pm   10 am–4 pm     10 am–4 pm
                                                                 Sat.–Sun.: 1st Floor Diboll Complex
 Bookstore                                                       Lavin-Bernick Center (LBC)                  9 am–6 pm   9 am–6 pm      9 am–6 pm
 Bursar Make Payments                                            1030 Audubon Street                         9 am–5 pm   CLOSED         CLOSED
 Card Services You need your Splash student ID card              Stibbs Room, 203 Lavin-Bernick Center       9 am–6 pm   10 am–6 pm     CLOSED
 BEFORE checking into your residence hall!
 FedEx Office Move-In Services & Package Pickup                  Newcomb Place between Drill Road and        9 am–6 pm   9 am–6 pm      11 am–4 pm
                                                                 Willow Street
 Financial Aid Drop-In Consultations                             Science & Engineering Lab Complex           9 am–5 pm   12 noon–4 pm   CLOSED
 Library Services                                                Howard-Tilton Memorial Library              9 am–5 pm   10 am–6:45 pm 12 noon–6:45 pm
 Mailbox Check In If you pre-registered for the Riverboat        Mail Services, Bruff Commons                9 am–6 pm   9 am–6 pm      11 am–4 pm
 Cruise check your mailbox for your wristband/ticket
 envelope. If you still need to register, visit riptide.me/Sg!
 Hurry, space is limited!
 Meal Plans                                                      Stibbs Room, 203 Lavin-Bernick Center       9 am–6 pm   10 am–6 pm     CLOSED
 Parking Services                                                1st Floor Diboll Complex                    8 am–5 pm   10 am–4 pm     10 am–4 pm
 Registrar                                                       110 Gibson Hall                             9 am–5 pm   CLOSED         CLOSED
 Reily Student Recreation Center                                 Across from Diboll Parking Complex          6 am–8 pm   8 am–8 pm      8 am–8 pm
 Student Employment Federal Work-Study and                       Satellite Location: Financial Aid Office,   9 am–5 pm   12 noon–4 pm   CLOSED
 Non Work-Study Jobs                                             Science & Engineering Lab Complex
 Student Health Center                                           Corner of Newcomb Place & Willow Street     9 am–5 pm   9 am–1 pm      CLOSED
 Technology Connection                                           1st floor Lavin-Bernick Center              9 am–6 pm   9 am–6 pm      11 am–5 pm
 Technology Services Email account problem resolution,           Rosenberg Mezzanine, LBC*                 10 am–4 pm    10 am–2 pm     12 noon–6:45 pm
 wireless network registration, and virus protection             *Support transitions to Howard-Tilton
 installation                                                    Memorial Library Technology Desk on 8/23.
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Friday, August 21
                      schedule 2015              5–7 pm
                                                 Dinner Break for new students
MOve-In Day
                                                 5–8 pm
7 am–6 pm
                                                 Tulane Catholic Center’s Grand Opening Party
Food Court open
                                                 and Dedication
Lavin-Bernick Center (LBC), 1st floor
                                                 President Michael Fitts and Archbishop Aymond
8 am–8 pm                                        will be in attendance.
Bruff Commons Dining Hall open                   Tulane Catholic Center, 1037 Audubon Street
All student meal plans begin
                                                 5–6:15 pm
Parents/guests may dine for $9/breakfast;
                                                 l Multicultural Orientation for Parents
$11/lunch; $12/dinner (plus tax).
                                                 Sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Affairs
9 am–2 pm                                        and the Office for Gender and Sexual Diversity         highlight
n First-Year Student Residence Hall Check-in     Stone Theatre, 210 Woldenberg Art Center
Barbara Greenbaum, Butler, J.L., Monroe,
Paterson, Sharp, Wall, and Warren
                                                 Multicultural Orientation for Students                 Tulane Trash to
                                                 Sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Affairs
Fall Welcome Information Center for              and the Office for Gender and Sexual Diversity         Treasure Sale
New Students and Families                        Freeman Auditorium, Woldenberg Art Center
Pedersen Lobby, LBC                                                                                     You can purchase gently used necessities
                                                 6–8:30 pm                                              at unbeatable prices to outfit your
(near McAlister Place entrance)
                                                 A Taste of Shabbat at Chabad
Banking Services                                 Shabbat Kiddush and gourmet buffet dinner
                                                                                                        residence hall room! Proceeds support
Capital One, Chase                               Rohr Chabad Jewish Student Center, 7033 Freret         landfill waste reduction and fund
Pedersen Lobby, LBC                                                                                     outreach projects in New Orleans. Hours
                                                 6:30 pm
Bicycle World, Cleanerama Laundry and            The O Reception for Students and Families              are Fri., Aug. 21 from 10 am to 6 pm and
Dry Cleaners, Enterprise Rent-a-Car and          Sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Affairs       Sat. and Sun., Aug. 22 and 23, from 8 am
Enterprise Car Share, Kentwood Springs Water     and the Office for Gender and Sexual Diversity         to 4 pm, 104 McWilliams Hall.
Bruff Commons, McAlister Place                   Woodward Way, Woldenberg Art Center
Athletics Tent
Pick up fall schedules and giveaways and enjoy   Mandatory programming for new students
refreshments.                                    will begin at 7 pm Friday evening.
McAlister Place                                                                                     Don’t miss this special event to welcome the
                                                 7–8 pm
                                                                                                    class of 2019!
11 am–12 Noon		                                  n First Floor Meeting with Resident Advisors
                                                                                                    Reily Student Recreation Center
LGBTIQA Open House (Coffee and Cake)             & Orientation Coordinators
The O, G04 Lavin-Bernick Center                  Meet on your residence hall floor                  SATURDAY, AUGUST 22
                                                 n First-Year Commuter Students Meeting
2–3 pm                                                                                              10 am
                                                 Pedersen Lobby, LBC
l Health and Wellness Resources Overview                                                            n First-Year Students Meet Orientation
for Parents                                      8:30–9:30 pm                                       Coordinators
Qatar Ballroom, 212 Lavin-Bernick Center         n Welcome to the Wave                              Residence Hall floors
                                                 Come together as the Class of 2019 to experience   t Transfer and Commuter Students
3–4 pm
                                                 what it means to be a member of the Tulane         Meet Orientation Coordinators
l Money Matters: Financial Aid and Accounts
                                                 community!                                         Pedersen Lobby, LBC
Receivable Overview for Parents
                                                 Devlin Fieldhouse                                  (near McAlister Place entrance)
Qatar Ballroom, 212 Lavin-Bernick Center
                                                 9:30 pm–12 Midnight                                Orientation Coordinators will guide students to
4–5 pm
                                                 u Reily Rocks! (All new students welcome)          the convocation ceremony.
l Academic and Career Planning Resources:
How to Guide Your Student toward Success
Qatar Ballroom, 212 Lavin-Bernick Center
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    Key to Symbols
    n mandatory for all new students
                                                     Reily Rocks!
    t specifically for transfer students             Participate in a variety of events and
    l programs for parents                           interactive games while enjoying
    u a “don’t miss” event                           free food, live music, and sports and
                                                     fitness demos. Many opportunities to
                                                     win free stuff! See 9:30 pm, Aug. 21.
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10:30 am–12 Noon                                    201 Richardson Memorial Hall and H. Mortimer       9:30 am–12:30 pm
l Convocation Streaming Video Viewing               Favrot, Jr. Lobby, 2nd floor                       Tulane Hillel Freshman Family Move-In Brunch
Satellite Location for Parents                      3:30 pm		                                          Enjoy delicious food and meet Hillel staff
Devlin Fieldhouse                                   l Tulane Catholic Center Presents:                 and student leaders. All students and family
11 am–12:15 pm                                      Will my Student Keep the Faith in College?         members welcome. RSVP at jnathan@tulane.edu.
n President’s Convocation                           Tulane Catholic Center, 1037 Audubon Street        The Mintz Center for Jewish Life, 912 Broadway
McAlister Auditorium for students only              5 pm                                               9:30–10:30 am
Devlin Fieldhouse for parents and families          Tulane Catholic Center Welcome Vigil Mass          Redeemer Presbyterian Church with
12 Noon–2 pm                                        (students and families welcome)                    RUF Christian Fellowship
Jazz Lunch (included in first-year students’ meal   Reception to follow			                             7100 St. Charles Ave. at the corner of Broadway
plans, $10 for parents & guests)                    Tulane Catholic Center, 1037 Audubon Street        Baptist Collegiate Ministry Brunch & Bible Study
Special appearance by President Michael Fitts                                                          Join us for FREE Breakfast, Worship, and
                                                    8–11 pm                                            Bible Study
Bruff Commons Dining Hall                           u FIRST FEST featuring TUCP First Wave             BCM House, 7111 Freret Street
12 Noon–7 pm                                        Concert for all students
Tulane Catholic Center Open House                   Enjoy your first Tulane concert and festival!      10 am
Tulane Catholic Center, 1037 Audubon Street         Lavin-Bernick Center Quad                          Chapel of the Holy Spirit Welcome for Episcopal,
                                                                                                       ECLA, and Anglican Students, Faculty, and Staff
                                                                                                       Holy Communion Worship and Fellowship
                                                                                                       1100 Broadway Street
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                                                                                                       Tulane Catholic Center Welcome Mass
                                                                                                       (students and families welcome)
                                                    President’s                                        Reception to follow
                                                    Convocation                                        Tulane Catholic Center, 1037 Audubon Street
                                                                                                       NOLA Wesley United Methodist Kickoff Worship
                                                    Join President Michael Fitts, deans,               Service (families welcome)
                                                    senior administrators, and student                 NOLA Wesley Methodist Center, 7102 Freret Street
                                                    leaders for this ceremonial welcome to             11 am–12:30 pm
                                                    Tulane University. See 11 am, Aug. 22.             Community Service Scholars & New Student
                                                                                                       Leaders Welcome Reception (by invitation only)
                                                                                                       Center for Public Service, 1st Floor Alcee Fortier
                                                                                                       Hall
academic School Open Houses                         10 pm–12 Midnight
                                                    Chi Alpha Midnight Pancakes                        12:30 pm
for All Students and Parents                                                                           n First-Year Students Meet Orientation
Please feel free to attend as many Open Houses      Gorson Porch, LBC
                                                                                                       Coordinators
as desired to meet the deans and faculty            l ATTENTION PARENTS                                Residence Hall floors
members of the undergraduate schools.               While you are invited to many events through       t Transfer and Commuter Students Meet
12:15–2 pm                                          Saturday evening, we understand your travel        Orientation Coordinators
School of Liberal Arts Open House                   plans may dictate that you need to leave earlier   Pedersen Lobby, LBC (near McAlister Place
and Reception                                       in the weekend. Have a safe trip home! Visit us    entrance)
Kendall Cram Room, 213 LBC                          again for Homecoming and Family Weekend,           Orientation Coordinators will guide students to
School of Science and Engineering Open House        November 6–8, 2015. parents.tulane.edu             the Newcomb-Tulane College Orientation
Lindy C. Boggs Center, 1st floor Lobby                                                                 1–2:15 pm
                                                    SUNDAY, AUGUST 23
School of Public Health & Tropical Medicine                                                            n Newcomb-Tulane College Orientation
Open House (Light Lunch included)                   8:45–9:15 am                                       (Mandatory for all new students)
Robert C. Cudd Hall                                 RUF Christian Fellowship Breakfast                 McAlister Auditorium
                                                    PJ’s on Willow Street
12:15–1 pm                                                                                             2:30–6 pm
School of Business Orientation for Students         9–10:30 am                                         n First-Year Students rotate through following
and Parents                                         The Bridge Church Connect                          programs (Mandatory for all new students)
Devlin Fieldhouse                                   Meet representatives and students from five        Group A: Butler, J.L., and Wall
                                                    local churches. Breakfast provided. Sponsored by   Group B: Monroe, Warren, and Commuter Students
1:20–1:35 pm                                        The Bridge Christian Ministry at Tulane.
School of Business Class of 2019 Photograph                                                            Group C: Barbara Greenbaum, Sharp, and
                                                    Kendall Cram Room, 213 Lavin-Bernick Center        Paterson
Goldring/Woldenberg Hall I front steps
1:20–2:20 pm                                                                                           2:30 pm (Group A)
l School of Business Open House Luncheon                                                               3:45 pm (Group B)
Goldring/Woldenberg Hall I, 2nd floor Atrium and        Key to Symbols                                 5 pm (Group C)
Goldring/Woldenberg Hall II, 1st floor Atrium           n mandatory for all new students               n “Sex Signals”
                                                        t specifically for transfer students           A special presentation exploring dating, sex, and
2–3:30 pm                                                                                              the core issue of consent.
School of Architecture Orientation for                  l programs for parents
                                                        u a “don’t miss” event                         Dixon Auditorium
First-Year Architecture Students and Parents
with Open House reception following
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2:30 pm (Group B)
3:45 pm (Group C)
                                                                   Student
5 pm (Group A)
n Living Well at TU
                                                                   Activities Expo
Staff from the Division of Student Affairs and                     The Student Activities Expo on the LBC
student leaders will facilitate discussions to                     Quad is a great way to find out what
promote well-being and to help you stay safe and                   student organization and involvement
healthy in your new community.
Check with your OC for specific room location in
                                                                   opportunities are available. Meet the
Newcomb Hall.                                                      more than 150 student organization
                                                                   leaders, grab some free swag, and get
2:30 pm (Group C)
3:45 pm (Group A)
                                                                   a jump start on your involvement on
5 pm (Group B)                                                     campus. See 5 pm Thurs., Aug. 27.
n Where Are My Classes?
Meet at your residence hall floor or at your
assigned meeting space with your class schedule.
Your OC will take you around campus to help
familiarize you with academic buildings before      TUESDAY, AUGUST 25                                  wednesDAY, August 26
classes begin tomorrow!                             9 am–3 pm                                           3:30–5 pm
6–10:30 pm                                          Part-Time Job Fair (Federal Work-Study and          u The O Ice Cream Social
t Transfer Students French Quarter                  Non Work-Study Jobs)                                (Open to all new students)
Dinner/Haunted History Walking Tour                 Qatar Ballroom, 212 Lavin-Bernick Center            Sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Affairs
Advance reservation required.                       10:30 am–1:30 pm                                    and the Office for Gender & Sexual Diversity
Meet OCs in front of the Reily Student Recreation   Spiritual Life Fair                                 Pocket Park, LBC
Center. Buses will depart promptly.                 Meet the religious and spiritual organizations at   6 pm
6 pm                                                Tulane and enjoy free snowballs and popcorn.        NOLA Wesley Welcome Cookout
Tulane Catholic Center Welcome Mass                 McAlister Place                                     NOLA Wesley Methodist Center, 7102 Freret Street
(students and families welcome)                     6 pm                                                6–7:30 pm
Tulane Catholic Center, 1037 Audubon Street         u Yell for Yulman                                   Tulane Hillel Welcome Back BBQ
Baptist Collegiate Ministry Welcome Back BBQ        Meet the Tulane football team and head coach        (Open to all students)
BCM House, 7111 Freret Street                       Curtis Johnson. Tour the stadium, take part in      Live band, snowballs, hamburgers, hotdogs, and
                                                    football drills on the field, and learn game day    veggie options! Giveways! RSVP to lsherma3@
Chapel of the Holy Spirit Welcome for Episcopal,
                                                    chants and cheers led by the cheerleaders. Free     tulane.edu.
ECLA, and Anglican Students, Faculty, and Staff
                                                    food, drinks, and giveaways! Roll Wave!             The Mintz Center for Jewish Life, 912 Broadway
Holy Communion Worship and Dinner
                                                    Yulman Stadium                                      6–8 pm
1100 Broadway Street
                                                    6–7:30 pm                                           Tulane Catholic Center Root Beer Kegger
6–8 pm
                                                    The O Ambassador Matching Ceremony                  Cookout & Social
Fraternity and Sorority Meet & Greet
                                                    (by invitation)                                     Tulane Catholic Center, 1037 Audubon Street
(Open to all new students)
                                                    Stibbs Room, 203 Lavin-Bernick Center               7–9 pm
Meet members of Tulane’s fraternity and sorority
community while enjoying local cuisine.             Café Chi Alpha Welcome Party                        The Bridge Christian Ministry Freshman District
Lavin-Bernick Center Quad                           A delicious dinner and your opportunity to meet     Donut Night
                                                    Chi Alpha! http://bit.ly/tulanexa                   Meet at Bruff Commons.
9 pm                                                Race Room, 201 Lavin-Bernick Center
United Time of Prayer                                                                                   8–9 pm
Sponsored by BCM, The Bridge, Chi Alpha, Chapel     RUF Christian Fellowship: Welcome Dinner            RUF Christian Fellowship
of the Holy Spirit, RUF, Tulane Catholic Center,    and Dessert                                         Rechler Room, 202 Lavin-Bernick Center
and Wesley Foundation                               1834 Club, 215 Lavin-Bernick Center
Lavin-Bernick Center Quad                           6:30–7:30 pm                                        THURSDAY, AUGUST 27
                                                    Kosher Barbecue at Chabad                           5–7 pm
MONDAY, AUGUST 24                                   (for details visit tulanechabad.org)                u STUDENT ACTIVITIES EXPO
first day of CLASSES                                Rohr Chabad Jewish Student Center, 7033 Freret      LBC Quad
4–5 pm                                              6:30–8 pm		                                         7–8 pm
LGBTIQA Open House (Coffee and Cake)                Honors Program Welcome Reception                    Welcome to the Bridge Christian Ministry Coffee
The O, G04 Lavin-Bernick Center                     (by invitation)                                     and Dessert Night
7 pm                                                The Honors Program welcomes Deans’ Honors           Stibbs Room, 203 Lavin-Bernick Center
Baptist Collegiate Ministry Common Ground           Scholarship, Paul Tulane Award, Global
                                                                                                        7–10 pm
Worship                                             Scholarship, and Stamps Leadership Award
                                                                                                        Baptist Collegiate Ministry Open House
                                                    recipients to Tulane. Join us for dinner,
BCM House, 7111 Freret Street                                                                           BCM House, 7111 Freret Street
                                                    information about opportunities at Tulane, and
8:30–9:30 pm                                        introductions to your fellow and current Tulane     7:30 pm
n Mandatory Floor Meeting with                      scholarship recipients.                             NOLA Wesley Pizza & Dessert – Prism LGBT
Resident Advisors                                   Robert C. Cudd Hall Patio                           Ministry
Residence Hall floors                                                                                   NOLA Wesley Methodist Center, 7102 Freret Street
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                                                                                                      Church at All Nations Fellowship with Chi Alpha
                                               Riverboat Natchez                                      (Lunch following the service)
                                                                                                      Email chialphano@tulane.edu if you need
                                               Dinner Cruise                                          transportation!
                                                                                                      2524 Napoleon Avenue
                                               Enjoy New Orleans food and music on this               4–6 pm
                                               two-hour dinner cruise aboard an authentic             Newcomb College Institute Big Sister/Little
                                               steamboat. Take in the sights and sounds               Sister Pinning Ceremony
                                               of the Mighty Mississippi at this annual               Dixon Hall
                                               tradition for new students at Tulane. If               5 pm
                                               you registered in advance, check your                  NOLA Wesley Community Dinner & Worship
                                               mailbox in Bruff Commons for the Fall                  NOLA Wesley Methodist Center, 7102 Freret Street
                                               Welcome envelope with your wristband/                  6 pm
                                               ticket. If you still need to register, go to           Tulane Catholic Center Student Mass & Sunday
                                               http://riptide.me/Sg. Hurry, space is limited!         Night Supper
                                                                                                      Dinner to follow at 7pm.
                                               See 6 pm, Fri., Aug. 28.                               Tulane Catholic Center, 1037 Audubon Street
                                                                                                      Chapel of the Holy Spirit for Episcopal, ECLA,
                                                                                                      and Anglican Students, Faculty, and Staff
                                                                                                      Holy Communion Worship and Dinner
8–10 pm                                            SATURDAY, AUGUST 29                                1100 Broadway Street
TUCP Comedy Night                                                                                     8–11 pm
                                                   8 am–3 pm
McAlister Auditorium                                                                                  Scavenge New Orleans
                                                   u Outreach Tulane
                                                   Join your classmates and the Tulane community      Meet Chi Alpha under Stern to explore the great
FRIDAY, AUGUST 28                                                                                     city of New Orleans with new friends.
                                                   in volunteering throughout the city. Visit
9:30–10:30 am                                      outreach.tulane.edu to register!
Newcomb-Tulane College Dean’s Coffee                                                                  MONDAY, AUGUST 31
                                                   Check in at the LBC.
Free coffee, Blue Dot donuts, and LIVE Music                                                          6–7:30 pm
Robert C. Cudd Hall                                5 pm                                               Shifting the Paradigm
                                                   NOLA Wesley Dinner Outing to French Quarter        Hosted by Tulane University’s Sexual Violence
4–6 pm                                             Meet at NOLA Wesley Methodist Center, 7102
Kick off for Fridays at the Quad (FAQ)                                                                Prevention and Education Committee, this
                                                   Freret Street.                                     roundtable event brings together the entire
LBC Quad
                                                   6 pm 		                                            Tulane community to discuss ideas, strategies,
6–9:30 pm                                          Explore NOLA! Sponsored by Baptist Collegiate      and resources related to Title IX, as well as the
u Riverboat Natchez Dinner Cruise                  Ministry                                           valuable role we play as agents of change in the
(new first-year and transfer students ONLY)        Dinner and Dessert in the French Quarter. FREE     prevention of sexual assault. Refreshments will
Advance registration, fee, and wristband           to the first 30 freshmen who sign up. $15/person   be served.
required: http://riptide.me/Sg                     after that.                                        Kendall Cram Room, 213 Lavin-Bernick Center
7–10 pm                                            Meet at the BCM House, 7111 Freret Street.
Mardi Gras Shabbat                                                                                    TuesdAY, september 1
                                                   9 pm–Midnight
A full Shabbat experience with a                   L(ife-Size) B(ig Kid) C(hallenges)                 6:30–7:30 pm
New Orleans flavor.                                Join #TeamLBC for Laser Tag, Blanket Forts,        The Bridge Christian Ministry Freshman
Rohr Chabad Jewish Student Center, 7033 Freret     Life-size Battleship, Massive Scrabble and more!   Bible Study
9 pm                                               Lavin-Bernick Center                               Stibbs Room, 203 Lavin-Bernick Center
The Bridge Christian Ministry Riverboat                                                               WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2
After Party                                        SunDAY, AUGUST 30
Meet new friends and enjoy free pizza and games.   8:45–9:15 am                                       9 am–4 pm
Myra Clare Rogers Memorial Chapel                  RUF Christian Fellowship: Breakfast & Welcome      Workforce Management’s Hire Day
                                                   PJ’s on Willow Street                              (Student Employment)
10 pm–12 Midnight                                                                                     Bring your original I-9 supporting documents
Housing and Residence Life S’mores and More!       9:30–10:30 am                                      (passport OR social security card/birth
Kick back and relax with your neighbors.           Redeemer Presbyterian Church with                  certificate, etc.) to complete your hiring
Your Residential Quad Lawn                         RUF Christian Fellowship                           paperwork for your on-campus job.
                                                   7100 St. Charles Ave. at the corner of Broadway
                                                                                                      Kendall Cram Room, 213 Lavin-Bernick Center
                                                   10 am
                                                                                                      12 Noon–1 pm
    Key to Symbols                                 Chapel of the Holy Spirit for Episcopal, ECLA,
                                                                                                      Special Wednesdays with the O (Free Lunch)
    n mandatory for all new students               and Anglican Students, Faculty, and Staff
                                                                                                      Stibbs Room, 203 Lavin-Bernick Center
    t specifically for transfer students           Holy Communion Worship and Fellowship
    l programs for parents                         1100 Broadway Street
    u a “don’t miss” event
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The Bridge Christian Ministry Freshman                             Reading Project Event
Bible Study                                                        You read the book over summer, now explore the
Stibbs Room, 203 Lavin-Bernick Center
                                                                   topics of Men We Reaped with the rest of the
8–9 pm                                                             Class of 2019. Author Jesmyn Ward will deliver a
RUF Christian Fellowship
Rechler Room, 202 Lavin-Bernick Center                             keynote speech on Tues., Sept. 8. You will also get
                                                                   a chance to share your thoughts about the book
Chi Alpha Connect
Kendall Cram Room, 213 Lavin-Bernick Center                        with peers in your TIDES class. For details, visit
                                                                   tulane.edu/reading.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3
11–11:30 am
Mindfulness: Roll with the Wave
Drop in and learn about this powerful way to       TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8                             faculty for pizza and informal discussion
reduce stress and better manage your mind.                                                          following Professor Ward’s keynote. You are
Riess Room, G01 Lavin-Bernick Center               6:30 pm
                                                                                                    welcome to attend any location!
                                                   u Reading Project Event with Jesmyn Ward,
6–8 pm                                                                                              Butler 1st floor lounge; Barbara Greenbaum
                                                   Author of Men We Reaped
Tulane Catholic Center Pizza & Ice Cream                                                            1st floor common area; J.L. Ballroom; Paterson
                                                   (Strongly encouraged for all new students)
Social (all students welcome)                                                                       1st floor lounge; Sharp 1st floor lounge; Wall
                                                   Dixon Auditorium
Tulane Catholic Center, 1037 Audubon Street                                                         Library; Warren “Hogwarts” lounge; and
                                                   8 pm                                             Weatherhead 1st floor common area
8:30 pm			                                         Men We Reaped Discussion Dinners
u TULANE FOOTBALL GAME vs. Duke                    Join your classmates and Tulane staff and
Yulman Stadium
FRIdAY, september 4
11–11:30 am
Mindfulness: Roll with the Wave
Drop in and learn about this powerful way to
reduce stress and better manage your mind.
Riess Room, G01 Lavin-Bernick Center
4 pm
Friday at the Quad (FAQ)
LBC Quad
6 pm–2 am
Tulane After Dark (TAD) Presents All-Nighter
The innovative All-Nighter revives tradition and
provides an all-inclusive unforgettable night.
Kendall Cram Room, 213 Lavin-Bernick Center
SATURDAY, september 5
8–10 pm
Outdoor Movie on the Quad
Lavin-Bernick Center Quad
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6
                                                       People Here to Help You
3–6 pm                                                 Orientation Team Leader (OTL)
Housing and Residence Life Community BBQs              The Orientation Team Leaders are a group of 10 upperclass students who have devoted
Your Residential Quad Lawn                             their spring semesters and summers to making New Student Orientation and Fall
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7                                    Welcome successful transition programs for new students. These student leaders are
LABOR DAY—UNIVERSITY                                   great resources as you begin your first semester at Tulane and are happy to offer advice
HOLIDAY— NO CLASSES —                                  or help with any questions you may have.
UNIVERSITY OFFICES CLOSED
                                                       Orientation Coordinator (OC)
10 am                                                  Your Orientation Coordinator is your guide throughout Fall Welcome. Each residence hall
The Bridge Christian Ministry Zoo and Picnic
                                                       floor and our commuter and transfer students have one or two OCs to help you navigate
Meet at the PJ’s on Willow and pack a lunch!
                                                       Fall Welcome and accompany you to the various signature
11 am–1 pm                                             events throughout Fall Welcome. Whether it’s questions
Lavin-Bernick Center Presents Cabana Club
Spend some time with the LBC while we attempt          about classes or clubs, OCs are here to not only welcome
to hold on to a little bit of summer.                  you but also help you thrive in your first few weeks here
Lavin-Bernick Center Quad                              at Tulane. Meet your OC on Move-In Day!
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                                                                  FIRST-YEAR STUDENT residence Halls
                                                                  52   Butler House
                                                                  71   Barbara Greenbaum House
                                                                  75   Josephine Louise Hall
                                                                  38   Monroe Hall

                                           JANET YULMAN WAY
                                                                  45   Paterson House
                                                                  42   Sharp Hall
                                                                  46   Wall Residential College
                                                                  56   Warren House
                                   94 96
                                                                  Move-In Day Services
                                                                  Note: several campus services have relocated to the
                                                                  Lavin-Bernick Center for your convenience.
                                                                  29 Banking                LBC, 2nd floor Pre-Conference Area
                                                                  48 Bike Shop              McAlister Place
                                                                  19 Coffee Shop            Freret St & McAlister Pl
                                                                  96 Coffee Shop            Corner Willow St & McAlister Pl

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                                                                  29 Computer Store 130 LBC
                                                                  48 Dining Hall            2nd floor Bruff Commons
                                                                  29 Fall Welcome Info Pedersen Lobby, LBC
                NEWCOMB QUAD
                                                                  14 Financial Aid          Science & Engineering Lab Complex
                                                                  29 Food Court             1st floor LBC
                                                                  92 Health Center          Newcomb Place & Willow St
                                                                  29 ID Card                Stibbs Room, 203 LBC
                      68                                          48 Laundry Service 1st floor Bruff Commons
                                                                  48 Mailboxes              1st floor Bruff Commons
                                                                  29 Meal Plans             Stibbs Room, 203 LBC
                                                                  94 Office of International Students and Scholars

                                                                  *    Package Pick-up Newcomb Place
                                                                  47 Student Billing        Phelps House Suite 103
                                                                  29 Technology Help Rosenberg Mezzanine, LBC
                                                                  48 Water Delivery         McAlister Place
                                                                  x Bus Loading Area Janet Yulman Way
                                                                       in front of Reily Student Recreation Center #106

            NIVERSITY
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                                                                  OFFICE OF STUDENT PROGRAMS
                                                                  Phone: (504) 865-5180
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TULA

                                                                  Email: orientation@tulane.edu
                                                                  Office: G11 Suite, Lavin-Bernick Center
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                                                                  OFFICE OF PARENT PROGRAMS
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                S                                                 Phone: (877) 887-9283
   OR
        I E N TAT I ON                                            Email: parents@tulane.edu
                                                                  Office: G02 Suite, Lavin-Bernick Center

                                                                  For more information ,
                                                                  please stop by our Fall Welcome
                                                                  Information Center in the Pedersen
                                                                  Lobby, LBC on Fri., Aug. 21, ask
                                                                  your Orientation Coordinator, or visit
                                                                  FALLWELCOME.TULANE.EDU
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