For International Students

For International Students

New International Graduate Students Intensive English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) Course for first time Teaching Assistants (TA's).

Dates for ESL are: TBD

For more information contact: Center for Global Education, 504-865-5339 or email Belinda Villalobos at belinda@tulane.edu.

For All First Time Teaching Assistants (International and Domestic)

For All First Time Teaching Assistants (International and Domestic)

New Graduate Instructional Training Workshop for all incoming Teaching Assistants (TA's).

The one-day training session for all new teaching assistants (both international and domestic) will be held on Friday, August 23, 2013. Please register for the TA Orientation by clicking here.

Registration Instructions

Registration Instructions

You should be able to register as soon as you get clearance for the immunization block (please read information below). You may register for Fall by using Gibson Online. Gibson Online is now open for registration. If you have notified the School of Liberal Arts that you are planning to attend Tulane in the fall, Gibson Online will send you (via e-mail) your new Tulane e-mail address and student identification number (ID).  The Fall 2013 Course Offerings are also available online. Before you register, you may want to contact your department to inquire about courses appropriate for your graduate program. Classes will begin on Monday, August 26, 2013. The last day to confirm your registration is Friday, August 30, 2013.

Immunizations

Immunizations

Louisiana law requires all entering college students to have up-to-date immunizations or immunity against measles, mumps, rubella, diphtheria, and tetanus. All incoming students must comply with the immunization program. REGISTRATION WILL BE BLOCKED FOR ANYONE WHO HAS NOT SUBMITTED PROOF OF IMMUNIZATION. If you have any questions regarding the immunization program or policy, please contact the Tulane Student Health Center at (504) 865-5255. You may also download immunization forms, health insurance forms, and waiver forms from their website.

Payroll Information

Payroll Information

First Pay Day: Friday, August 30, 2013

All new students awarded a stipend (teaching assistants, research assistants and fellows) should present an original social security card for payroll purposes. This includes students who are not citizens of the United States. If you do not have an original social security card, you may want to go to a local office of the Social Security Administration (before arriving at Tulane) and complete Form SS5. Three to four weeks are required for issuance of a social security card.

In addition, federal law requires that Tulane University verify employment eligibility of all students receiving stipends checks, work-study checks, or any other remuneration from Tulane. As a result, all fellows, teaching assistants, and research assistants will be required to complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 and provide original documents that establish identity and employment eligibility. If you will be receiving payment from Tulane, the following forms will be required from you so that we may process your payroll appointment. Please visit the Workforce Management website for more information. You should download the forms below, complete them, and submit them to the Student Employment Office, 200 Broadway Street, Suite 120 upon your arrival at Tulane. (Do not mail the forms.)

Please note: Stipend payments are contingent on the completion of all required forms and documentation.

Forms for Payroll:
Payroll Checklist
INS form I-9 - Employment Eligibility Verification
IRS form W-4 - Employees Federal Withholding Allowance
LA form L-4 - Employees Louisiana Withholding Allowance
PPI - Tulane Payroll Personnel Information
Direct Deposit

Taxation

Taxation

If you are a U.S. citizen and you will receive a scholarship, assistantship, or fellowship, you should read Publication 970: TAX BENEFITS FOR EDUCATION (Sec. 1. SCHOLARSHIPS, FELLOWSHIPS, GRANTS, AND TUITION REDUCTION) found on the IRS website. Non-U.S. citizens should report to the International Tax office upon their arrival at Tulane.

Housing

Housing

To inquire about housing, please contact the Office of Housing and Residence Life. There are a limited number of on-campus apartments for graduate students. Most graduate students find apartments near the university.

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

The Student Center Health fee provides access to outpatient health services and personnel available through the University Student Health Center. In addition, the university’s policy is that all students must have health insurance coverage. This requirement can be met by subscribing to the Tulane-sponsored health insurance plan (Aetna) offered through the university. The cost for 2013-2014 will be approximately $2,000 for individual coverage for 12 months. Additional coverage for family members is available at an additional cost. To learn more about the Tulane-sponsored medical insurance plan, the deadline dates to accept/decline, and proof of other insurance, please visit the University Student Health Center website.

Mandatory Fees

Mandatory Fees

Academic Support Services Fee ($400 per semester) – The Academic Support Services Fee entitles a student to use the supplementary services of the University libraries and academic support services, such as language and science laboratories. It also covers certain computer services, data and voice hook-ups, the tutoring services and some of the non-testing components of the Center for educational Resources and Counseling, certain on-line library services, and other academic support services.

Student Health Center Fee ($320 per semester) – The Student Health Fee provides students with primary care, psychiatric care, and contraceptive care at the Student Health Center. It also contributes to health education programs, drug/alcohol counseling, and the Tulane Emergency Medical Service.

Student Activity Fee ($120 per semester) – The Student body at Tulane assesses itself a Student Activity Fee to support its activities. The Student Activity fee entitles students to participate in or attend supported activities, readership of a weekly newspaper, and admission to many intercollegiate athletic contests, movies, and lectures.

Reily Recreation Center Fee ($150 per semester) – Full-time students will be assessed for membership to the Reily Recreation center. Part-time students have the option to join the Reily Center.

Payment of Accounts Receivable

Payment of Accounts Receivable

For students receiving a stipend for the 2013-2014 academic year, the Accounts Receivable Office has developed a payroll deduction plan to have a portion of your paychecks credited to your accounts receivable account to pay for certain fees assessed each semester.  In order to have payroll deduction, you have to receive a stipend and, you have to fill out a payroll deduction form, which can be obtained from the Accounts Receivable office.

• To avoid finance charges, all bills must be paid by the due date shown on the bill.
• Bills can be paid over the course of a semester through payroll deduction for students on stipend.  For this option, a payroll authorization deduction form is  required and must be completed at the Accounts Receivable office.
• Finance charges will accrue on outstanding balances even though a student signs up for payroll deduction.

Student Loans

Student Loans

If you are a U.S. citizen or a U.S. permanent resident, you may be eligible for federal and state student grants, work-study, and loans. To apply on-line for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid form (FAFSA), just go to FAFSA On the Web at www.fafsa.ed.gov.

Final Transcript

Final Transcript

Your transcripts on file may not show your award of degree. If this is so, please request that a complete, official transcript from your undergraduate or graduate registrar be sent to the below address to be included in your official admissions record:
Tulane University
School of Liberal Arts-Graduate Programs
Newcomb Hall Room 102
New Orleans, LA 70118

Tuition & Fees for Graduate Programs*

Tuition & Fees for Graduate Programs 2013-2014*

Students who have completed their course work requirements are required to register for Master’s Research 9980 (no credit hours) or Dissertation Research 9990 (no credit hours) in order to maintain continuous registration. A fee of $300.00 is charged each semester for this registration.

*Special tuition rates are assessed for graduate students enrolled in certain programs. Please check with the department for information regarding the programs and the special tuition rates.