A few weeks ago we published a blog letting students in Puerto Rico know that Tulane and New Orleans would stand with them as they began their journey toward recovery. Today, we’re making good on our offer of help by offering a tuition-free guest semester program for students from universities and colleges in Puerto Rico. Tulane will open our doors to students whose lives have been upended by Hurricane Maria for the spring 2018 semester provided that they pay their home institution’s spring tuition. After Katrina, universities and colleges around the world took in our students with open arms; it’s now our turn to pay it forward and assist students in need. This program is also open to students in other areas affected by recent storms in the USVI and St. Maarten/St. Martin.
For any student interested in spending their spring semester here at Tulane and in New Orleans, here is what you need to know and what steps you’ll need to take:
Complete a brief application. The application can be completed here. We understand that getting copies of your grades and transcripts may be difficult at this time, but please attempt to get any form of transcripts or records of grades, unofficial or not, to add to your application. We’ll accept screenshots or photographs of documents. The application deadline is November 1st and we’ll get back to you by November 15th. You will have between then and January 10th to make the decision as to whether you will enroll here. Not all students who apply will be admitted as a limited number of spaces are available.
Pay your spring tuition to your college or institution in Puerto Rico. Tulane wants to partner with your institution during their recovery process. If you are admitted to Tulane's spring guest student program, we ask that you pay your spring bill at your current school. If your current institution is not able to accept payment or not reopening, please indicate that in the “more information” section of the application.
If you attend a school other than UPR, please have your Dean or Provost reach out to us to ensure they approve of your guest student status. They should reach out to Satyajit Dattagupta, Vice President for Enrollment Management and Dean of Undergraduate Admission, to state their consent to our Spring Guest Student Program. Students from UPR have already been approved for this program.
Enrolling at Tulane: Students from Puerto Rico would be considered full-time, non-degree-seeking guest students in the Newcomb-Tulane Undergraduate College. We’ll have dedicated advisors and student support here for you to ensure your semester at Tulane is a successful one. Guest students will be required to return to their home institutions in Puerto Rico after the spring semester and are not considered transfer students at Tulane.
Housing: Tulane will make attempts to secure housing for any student who enrolls at Tulane for the spring semester. Please indicate on your application if you will be needing housing. We’ll work to partner you up with host families here in New Orleans and we also recommend you research off-campus housing options as well.
Tuition and Fees: Tulane will charge you absolutely nothing to enroll here.
We have created a Frequently Asked Questions page to help you understand the program, which you can find here.
Should you have any additional questions about the Spring Guest Student Program, please direct your questions to:
Jeff Schiffman, Director of Admission: for general questions
Colette Raphel, University Registrar: for questions regarding classes and majors
Becky Ancira, Associate VP of Enrollment: for questions regarding housing in New Orleans and for other institutions also looking to host current UPR students.
If you are a resident of New Orleans and interesting in housing a guest student for the semester, please let me know.
It is our hope to be able to provide a temporary home to a group of students who have dealt with the challenges of Hurricane Maria and her aftermath. The city of New Orleans and Tulane hope to welcome you this spring to help you get your education back on track. New Orleans may not be your home, but we'll do our best to make your temporary shelter from the storm.
For any student interested in spending their spring semester here at Tulane and in New Orleans, here is what you need to know and what steps you’ll need to take:
Complete a brief application. The application can be completed here. We understand that getting copies of your grades and transcripts may be difficult at this time, but please attempt to get any form of transcripts or records of grades, unofficial or not, to add to your application. We’ll accept screenshots or photographs of documents. The application deadline is November 1st and we’ll get back to you by November 15th. You will have between then and January 10th to make the decision as to whether you will enroll here. Not all students who apply will be admitted as a limited number of spaces are available.
Pay your spring tuition to your college or institution in Puerto Rico. Tulane wants to partner with your institution during their recovery process. If you are admitted to Tulane's spring guest student program, we ask that you pay your spring bill at your current school. If your current institution is not able to accept payment or not reopening, please indicate that in the “more information” section of the application.
If you attend a school other than UPR, please have your Dean or Provost reach out to us to ensure they approve of your guest student status. They should reach out to Satyajit Dattagupta, Vice President for Enrollment Management and Dean of Undergraduate Admission, to state their consent to our Spring Guest Student Program. Students from UPR have already been approved for this program.
Enrolling at Tulane: Students from Puerto Rico would be considered full-time, non-degree-seeking guest students in the Newcomb-Tulane Undergraduate College. We’ll have dedicated advisors and student support here for you to ensure your semester at Tulane is a successful one. Guest students will be required to return to their home institutions in Puerto Rico after the spring semester and are not considered transfer students at Tulane.
Housing: Tulane will make attempts to secure housing for any student who enrolls at Tulane for the spring semester. Please indicate on your application if you will be needing housing. We’ll work to partner you up with host families here in New Orleans and we also recommend you research off-campus housing options as well.
Tuition and Fees: Tulane will charge you absolutely nothing to enroll here.
We have created a Frequently Asked Questions page to help you understand the program, which you can find here.
Should you have any additional questions about the Spring Guest Student Program, please direct your questions to:
Jeff Schiffman, Director of Admission: for general questions
Colette Raphel, University Registrar: for questions regarding classes and majors
Becky Ancira, Associate VP of Enrollment: for questions regarding housing in New Orleans and for other institutions also looking to host current UPR students.
If you are a resident of New Orleans and interesting in housing a guest student for the semester, please let me know.
It is our hope to be able to provide a temporary home to a group of students who have dealt with the challenges of Hurricane Maria and her aftermath. The city of New Orleans and Tulane hope to welcome you this spring to help you get your education back on track. New Orleans may not be your home, but we'll do our best to make your temporary shelter from the storm.
Hace unas semanas publicamos un blog para dejarle saber a los estudiantes en Puerto Rico que podían contar con el apoyo de Tulane y la ciudad de New Orleans en el camino a la recuperación luego del huracán. Hoy cumplimos nuestra promesa, ofreciéndole a estudiantes de universidades en Puerto Rico un programa para venir a Tulane como un estudiante invitado para el semestre de primavera 2018. Le abriremos las puertas a estudiantes que fueron afectados por el huracán Maria proveyendo que paguen la matricula a su universidad, es decir, no tendrán que pagar nuestra matrícula. Luego del paso de Katrina muchas universidades y otras instituciones recibieron a nuestros estudiantes con los brazos abiertos; ahora nos toca a nosotros pagar la deuda ayudando a estudiantes que necesiten de nuestra institución. Este programa también está disponible para estudiantes de las Islas Vírgenes de los Estados Unidos y St.Marteen/ St. Martin.
Aquí podrán encontrar las instrucciones y requisitos para los estudiantes que estén interesados en venir a Tulane y New Orleans para su semestre de primavera:
Completar la aplicación. Puede encontrar la aplicación aquí. Entendemos que les será muy difícil obtener transcripciones de crédito o cualquier otro documento relacionado a su institución. Pero puede someter documentos pasados, o cualquier documento sea oficial o no. Aceptáramos fotografías o imágenes capturas de pantalla. Le fecha límite para aplicar sería el 1 de noviembre, 2017 y recibirá una respuesta para el 15 de noviembre, 2017. Luego tendrá hasta el 10 de enero, 2018 para decidir si se matriculará en Tulane por ese semestre.
Pagar la matrícula en la universidad que está matriculado en Puerto Rico. Tulane está comprometido a asegurase de que las instituciones en las que los estudiantes están matriculados tengan los fundos suficientes para seguir funcionando una vez vuelvan a abrir. Si le aceptamos al programa de estudiantes invitados en el semestre de primavera vamos a requerir prueba de que pagaron la matrícula en su institución.
Si está matriculado en una universidad que no sea la UPR, tendrá que pedirle al decano o rector de su institución que se comunique con nosotros, para asegurarnos de que aprueben su estatus como estudiante invitado. El decano o rector tendrá que comunicarse con Satyajit Dattagupta, el Vice Presidente de Manejo de Matrícula y Decano de Admisiones Subgraduadas, afirmando que tiene el permiso de ser parte de nuestro programa. Los estudiantes del sistema UPR ya tienen el permiso.
Matricularse en Tulane. Estudiantes que vengan de Puerto Rico serán considerados estudiantes invitados sin planes de graduación en el Newcombe Tulane Undergraduate College. Tendremos consejeros y recursos para asegurarnos que su semestre en Tulane sea exitoso. Los estudiantes invitados deberán regresar a su institución en Puerto Rico una vez completen el semestre en Tulane y no serán considerados como estudiantes transferidos.
Hospedaje. Tulane intentará asegurarse de que los estudiantes que sean parte de este programa tengan acomodos de hospedaje. Por favor déjenos saber si necesitará hospedaje mientras esté en nuestra institución. Vamos a intentar conectarlos con familias en la ciudad, pero también le recomendamos que comiencen a buscar apartamentos alrededor del campus.
Costo de la matrícula y otros cargos. No tendrá que pagar nada a Tulane.
Creamos una página con una lista de preguntas más frecuentes para ayudarle a entender el programa, puede encontrar el enlace a la página aquí.
Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre el Programa de Primavera para Estudiantes Invitados que no encuentre en la lista favor de contactar a:
Jeff Schiffman, Director de Admisiones
Colette Raphel, Registradora
Becky Ancira, Vice Presidente Asociada de Matrícula
Es nuestro mayor deseo ofrecerles un hogar temporero a un grupo de estudiantes que han sido afectados con los daños del huracán María. La ciudad de New Orleans y Tulane esperan que su tiempo en nuestra institución le ayude a continuar sus estudios. Sabemos que su hogar está en Puerto Rico, pero New Orleans será su resguardo mientras sus universidades se ponen en pie.