Tulane Arrival Center at Hyatt Regency Schedule of Events

August 8 – August 13
1st Year Students and Parents

Day 1 – Testing Day

8 am – 8 pm:  Arrival Center Check-in and Registration    
9 am – 7:30 pm:  Testing Center Open (students will sign up for virtual queue when they arrive at the arrival center)
6 pm – 10 pm:  Welcome from President Fitts – streaming 5 minute video in hotel room

Day 2 – Class Session Day
(Students and Parents will receive specific arrival times to avoid crowded passing times)

9 am – 11:15 am:  Morning Students Class Sessions in Celestin Ballrooms

  • Safe Wave – Health and Safety Expectations
  • Reimagined Academic  Experience – Newcomb-Tulane College Introduces Tech Enhanced Academics
  • One Tulane – Tulane Values and Behavioral Norms

9:00 am – 11:15 am:  Morning Parents Class Sessions in Empire Ballrooms

  • Safe Wave – Health and Safety Expectations
  • One Tulane – Tulane Values and Behavioral Norms
  • Reimagined Academic  Experience – Newcomb-Tulane College Introduces Tech Enhanced Academics

9:00 am – 11:15 am:  Resource Fair for Parents and Students not attending Morning Class Sessions

Tulane Resources and Welcome - services and support offered virtually or self-guided throughout the day in the Hyatt                                    

  • Accounts Receivable
  • Financial Aid
  • Goldman Center for Student Accessibility
  • Academic Advising
  • Success Coaching
  • Pop-up Bookstore
  • Self-Guided French Quarter Walking Tours
  • Fun Pics

11:15 am – 2:15 pm:  LUNCH BREAK         

2:15 pm – 4:30 pm:  Afternoon Students Class Sessions in Celestin Ballrooms

  • Safe Wave – Health and Safety Expectations
  • Reimagined Academic  Experience – Newcomb-Tulane College Introduces Tech Enhanced Academics
  • One Tulane – Tulane Values and Behavioral Norms

2:15 pm – 4:30 pm:  Afternoon Parents Class Sessions in Empire Ballrooms

  • Safe Wave – Health and Safety Expectations
  • One Tulane – Tulane Values and Behavioral Norms
  • Reimagined Academic  Experience – Newcomb-Tulane College Introduces Tech Enhanced Academics

2:15 pm – 4:30 pm:  Resource Fair for  Parents and Students not attending Afternoon Class Sessions

Tulane Resources and Welcome - services and support offered virtually or self-guided throughout the day in the Hyatt

  • Accounts Receivable  
  • Financial Aid
  • Goldman Center for Student Accessibility
  • Academic Advising
  • Success Coaching
  • Career Center
  • Study Abroad
  • Pop-up Bookstore
  • Self-Guided French Quarter Walking Tours
  • Fun Pics

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm:  Optional Evening Class Session in Empire Ballroom

  • The Carolyn Barber-Pierre Center for Intercultural Life Parent Orientation
Day 3 - Move-in Day

Time Varies:  Once COVID-19 test results have cleared, move into on-campus housing based on personalized move-in time slot. 
Departure Lounge: The lounge in the Storyville Ballroom is available for any guests who have move-in windows after the hotel check-out time. 

 

August 13 – August 17
Returning Students & Parents

Day 1 – Testing Day

8am – 8pm:  Arrival Center Check-in and Registration    
9:00am – 7:30pm:  Testing Center Open (students will sign up for virtual queue when they arrive at the arrival center)
6pm – 10pm:  Welcome from President Fitts – streaming 5 minute video in hotel room

Day 2 – Session Day
(Students and Parents will receive specific arrival times to avoid crowded passing times)

9:00 am – 11:15 am:  Morning Students Class Sessions in Celestin Ballrooms

  • Safe Wave – Health and Safety Expectations
  • Reimagined Academic  Experience – Newcomb-Tulane College Introduces Tech Enhanced Academics
  • One Tulane – Tulane Values and Behavioral Norms

9:00 am – 11:15 am:  Morning Parents Class Sessions in Empire Ballrooms

  • Safe Wave – Health and Safety Expectations
  • One Tulane – Tulane Values and Behavioral Norms
  • Reimagined Academic  Experience – Newcomb-Tulane College Introduces Tech Enhanced Academics

9:00 am – 11:15 am:  Resource Fair for Parents and Students not attending Morning Class Sessions

Tulane Resources and Welcome - services and support offered virtually or self-guided throughout the day in the Hyatt

  • Campus Services Resources and Support                                     
  • Accounts Receivable & Financial Aid
  • HT Library
  • Goldman Center for Student Accessibility
  • NTC Academic Support Services
  • Pop-up Bookstore
  • Virtual Walking Tours
  • Fun Pics

11:15 am – 2:15 pm:  LUNCH BREAK         

2:15 pm – 4:30 pm:  Afternoon Students Class Sessions in Celestin Ballrooms

  • Safe Wave – Health and Safety Expectations
  • Reimagined Academic  Experience – Newcomb-Tulane College Introduces Tech Enhanced Academics
  • One Tulane – Tulane Values and Behavioral Norms

2:15 pm – 4:30 pm:  Afternoon Parents Class Sessions in Empire Ballrooms

  • Safe Wave – Health and Safety Expectations
  • One Tulane – Tulane Values and Behavioral Norms
  • Reimagined Academic  Experience – Newcomb-Tulane College Introduces Tech Enhanced Academics

2:15 pm – 4:30 pm:  Resource Fair for Parents and Students not attending Afternoon Class Sessions

Tulane Resources and Welcome - services and support offered virtually or self-guided throughout the day in the Hyatt

  • Campus Services Resources and Support
  • Accounts Receivable & Financial Aid
  • HT Library
  • Goldman Center for Student Accessibility
  • NTC Academic Support Services
  • Pop-up Bookstore
  • Virtual Walking Tours
  • Fun Pics   
Day 3 - Move-in Day

Time Varies:  Once COVID-19 test results have cleared, move into on-campus housing based on personalized move-in time slot
Departure Lounge: The lounge in the Storyville Ballroom is available for any guests who have move-in windows after the hotel check-out time.