2011
FRESHMAN
ACADEMIC PLANNING
GUIDE
FALL 2011 ACADEMIC CALENDAR
AUGUST EXCEPTIONS TO BASIC CALENDAR
29(M) CLASSES BEGIN GRAD BS - AUG 22(M)***; LS - AUG
22(M); SW - AUG 30(T) SEPTEMBER
2(F) Last Day to Confirm Registration GRAD BS - AUG 26(F); LS - AUG 26(F)
5(M) LABOR DAY HOLIDAY
9(F) Last Day to Register/Add GRAD BS - SEP 2(F); LS - SEP 2(F) 9(F) Last Day for 100% Refund GRAD BS - SEP 2(F)***
16(F) Last Day for 75% Refund GRAD BS - SEP 9(F)*** 23(F) Last Day for 50% Refund GRAD BS - SEP 16(F)***
30(F) Last Day to Drop without record GRAD BS - SEP 23(F); LS - SEP 2(F) 30(F) Last Day to Change Grading Rules GRAD BS - SEP 23(F)
for Audit
30(F) Last Day for 25% Refund GRAD BS - SEP 23(F)*** OCTOBER
8(SAT)* YOM KIPPUR / HOLIDAY*
13-16(TH-SUN) FALL BREAK GRAD BS***; LS will hold classes
17(M) CLASSES RESUME
19(W) Mid Term Grades Due for Undergraduate Freshmen
31(M) Last Day to Drop GRAD BS - OCT 24(M); LS - SEP 16(F)
31(M) Last Day to Change Grading Rules GRAD BS - OCT 24(M); LS - OCT 28(F) other than Audit
NOVEMBER
7(M) PRIORITY Registration for LS - NOV 29(T)** Spring ‘12 Begins
23(W) THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY BEGINS
28(M) CLASSES RESUME
DECEMBER
9(F) LAST DAY OF CLASS LS - DEC 1(TH)
9(F) SOCIAL WORK COMMENCEMENT
10-11(SAT-SUN) Study Period LS - DEC 2-4(F-SUN)
12-20(M-T) EXAM PERIOD LS - DEC 5-16(M-F)
* In the Jewish tradition, the day lasts from sunset to the following nightfall. Thus Yom Kippur officially begins at sunset on the preceding evening (Fri, Sep 17) and ends at nightfall on the day of observance.
** Pending Approval
*** Graduate business students should visit http://www.freeman.tulane.edu/students/default.php and click on their program of study for the academic template (calendar) pertaining to their program.
NOTES:
+Classes will be held on the Saturday before Labor Day. +Exams may be scheduled on Saturday and Sunday.
Academic Advising Center
Tulane University
Physical Loca�on: Richardson Building (First Floor – Room 102) New Orleans, Louisiana 70118
Phone: (504) 865-5798
Fax: (504) 865-5799
E-Mail: [email protected]
Office Hours: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday – Friday
Academic Advising Defini�on
Advising is a collaborative partnership that maximizes the individual potential of students by sharing information, tools, and resources that empower students to make informed decisions about creating appropriate academic and career plans to achieve their academic, career, and life goals.
Mission
The Academic Advising Center promotes student success by providing accurate information, exceptional services, and empowering students to maximize their undergraduate Tulane University opportunities and experience.
Advisor Responsibili�es – What You Can Expect As your advisor, you can expect me to:
• Explain university policies, regulations, programs, and procedures
• Be available to meet with you each semester during regular office hours
• Advise on course selection and assist you in developing an academic plan that satisfies your degree requirements
• Listen to your concerns and refer you to the appropriate support services if needed
• Discuss with you your academic performance and implications for the programs you desire to pursue
• Help you explore your interests, abilities, and goals as they relate to your majors
• Be knowledgeable about career opportunities and the university’s Career Services Center
• Act as a mentor with a goal of helping you become independent and self-directed Advisee Responsibili�es – What You Are Expected to Do
Your advisor expects you to:
• Take the initiative and contact your advisor – make arrangements if you can’t meet during regular hours
• Prepare a list of questions or concerns before each meeting
• Draft a tentative schedule prior to registration
• Come to your meeting with your advisor prepared to make informed decisions:
o Ask questions! If you don’t understand a requirement or policy, we are happy to answer your questions
o Be familiar with the requirements of your major(s), and schedule courses each semester in accordance with those requirements
o Know the prerequisites for each course and discuss with your advisor how they will affect the sequencing of your courses
• Observe academic deadlines. Know when to register and when to drop or add classes. Set up appointments with your advisor well in advance of these deadlines
• Keep your advisor informed about changes in your academic progress, course selection, and academic/career goals
• Keep a personal record of your progress towards your degree – organize official academic records
• Inform your advisor or the Dean’s Office immediately whenever a serious problem (medical, financial, personal) disrupts your ability to attend classes
ACADEMIC ADVISING CENTER
Dear Tulane University student,
On behalf of the Academic Advising Center, welcome to Tulane University!
The Academic Advising Center is one of the most important resources available to you at the university. Our team of academic advisors is here to help you plan your undergraduate career and make informed choices about your education along the way.
One of the most important tasks you will need to accomplish as a new student is course selection and
registration. That process will begin this summer, and the academic advisors will guide you every step of the way.
You have been assigned an academic advisor to answer any questions that come up as you plan for the fall semester. This person will be an invaluable resource over the next few months, and we urge you to take advantage of his or her assistance and expertise.
Below are six short steps to assist you with academic planning and registration. You will also want to visit the Academic Advising Center’s website for important information. Go to www.advising.tulane.edu and click on “Students.”
Step 1: Review the Freshman Academic Planning Guide 2011-2012 for assistance with academic planning. It includes information about AP, IB, and transfer credit.
Step 2: Familiarize yourself with the Newcomb-Tulane Core Curriculum. Please refer to the Undergraduate Core Curriculum Guide 2011-2012.
Step 3: Review the Degree Planning Sheets for majors of interest located on the Academic Advising Center’s website.
Step 4: Refer to the links for TIDES(http://tides.tulane.edu) and Foreign Language Placement (http://languageplacement.tulane.edu). These are important pieces in academic planning.
Step 5: Review the sample schedules for the various schools and programs in the Freshman Academic Planning Guide 2011-2012 .
Step 6: Make a list of proposed courses for fall that can be discussed with an academic advisor. Finally, at the center of this guide is a “Registration Worksheet.” Please take the time to complete this worksheet prior to your advising session so you will be ready to take an active role in planning your undergraduate education.
Again, welcome to Tulane University! Sincerely,
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CORE REQUIREMENTS AND EXAMS
P 2 - 5
TIDES, First-Year writing, foreign language, and quantitative reasoning
P 2 - 5
Cellular and molecular biology exemption
P 5
Dance auditions
P 5
HONORS PROGRAM
P 5
ADVANCED PLACEMENT
P 6 – 7
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE
P 8
TRANSFER CREDIT POLICY
P 9
PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS AND PROGRAMS
P 10-11
Course selections for specific major programs
P 10-11
School of Architecture
P 10
A.B. Freeman School of Business
P 10
School of Science & Engineering
P 11
School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine
P 11
ADDITIONAL SAMPLE FIRST-YEAR SCHEDULES
P 12
REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS
P 13-14
PRE-LAW INFORMATION
P 15
PRE-HEALTH INFORMATION
P 16-23
GOLDMAN OFFICE OF DISABILITY SERVICES
P 24
THE NEWCOMB-TULANE COLLEGE AND SCHOOL-SPECIFIC CORE GRID
P 25
TUTORING CENTER
P 26
WRITING STUDIO
P 27
UNDERGRADUATE CORE CURRICULUM (short version)
P 28-32
EXPLORATORY ADVISING
P 33-36
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CORE REQUIREMENTS AND EXAMS
Please refer to the Undergraduate Core Curriculum Guide (short version) on pages 28-32 for a definition and an explanation of each core requirement.
TIDES REQUIREMENT
Tulane InterDisciplinary Experience Seminar. This is the only Core requirement that MUST be taken in the first semester.
FIRST-YEAR WRITING REQUIREMENT
Newcomb-Tulane College requires that you complete the First-Year Writing requirement by enrolling in English 1010 during your first year unless you qualify for AP, IB, or transfer credit.
Advanced Placement/International Baccalaureate: If you have earned a score of 4 or 5 on either English AP Examination (Language or Literature) or a score of 5 or higher on the English IB higher level exam, you will receive four credits (ENGL 1010). English 1010 is the only required English course. Students with credit for ENGL 1010 are eligible to take any English course at the 2000 – 3000 level.
Note: International students whose secondary education was in a country where English was not the primary language of instruction, are required to register for CESL 1000 in the first semester. An exemption can be obtained by completing a writing diagnostic test. Please contact the Academic Advising Center at (504.865.5798) or the Office of International Students and Scholars at (504.865.5208) in August regarding the date, time, and location.
Students who do not take or do not pass this writing test MAY NOT enroll in or remain enrolled in ENGL
1010 until they successfully complete CESL 1000. It is important that students are enrolled in sufficient credits to allow them to drop CESL 1000 if they pass the test.
NOTE: In order to limit class sizes to 15-17 students, one half of the incoming class will take ENGL 1010 in the fall and the other half will take it in the spring.
If you have taken a writing course for which you intend to request transfer credit, please consult your
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FOREIGN LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT
Languages available to complete the requirement are:
The foreign language requirement for undergraduates is part of the core curriculum which includes the completion of at least one foreign language class at Tulane and demonstrated competency at the 1020/1120 level in that language. The Schools of Liberal Arts and Public Health and Tropical Medicine require competency at the 2030 level. The foreign language department in which you choose to study will determine your placement level on the basis of the online placement information questionnaire, your high school performance, and the results, if any, of the foreign language achievement tests which you may have taken.
Note: Students in an Engineering degree program do not have a language requirement.
If you have a qualifying score on a language test (SAT II 640 or higher, AP 4 or 5, Higher Level IB 5 or above), you have demonstrated competency beyond the 2030 level and will be placed in an upper-level course.
If you wish to register for a foreign language that you have not previously studied, complete and submit the online form, indicating the language you have selected. You will then be placed in a beginning course in the foreign language you have chosen.
If you are fluent in a language not offered for proficiency at Tulane and wish to fulfill your requirement in that
language, you must complete and submit the online form. The Language Learning Center will then contact you with further information.
International students who are native or fluent speakers of a language other than English and who are admitted to Tulane from countries where English is not the first language or their primary language of instruction will be exempt from the for-eign language requirement. These students must complete the online form in order to obtain an exemption.
2011-2012 ONLINE PLACEMENT
ALL students who wish to enroll in a foreign language course must complete and submit the online placement form in order to receive an official departmental placement. This includes students in programs that do not have a core language requirement and students who have already completed their requirement and wish to study another language.
The online placement form is available for the 2011-2012 academic year for all continuing and incoming students who have a valid Tulane User ID and password. You can find the login page for the form at the following secure site:
http://languageplacement.tulane.edu
You must provide your Tulane User ID (the part of your Tulane e-mail address before the @) and password to access the online form. If you do not know your Tulane User ID, contact the Technology Services Help Desk at 504.862.8888. Once you have completed and submitted the form, your placement will be determined, and you will receive
notification via your Tulane e-mail address. Please allow at least 3 business days for the placement notification to be sent.
Note: Students who do not have Internet access or who have disabilities that prevent use of the Internet may contact the Language Learning Center office at 504.865.5879 for assistance with the online process.
ARABIC GERMAN ITALIAN PORTUGUESE
CHINESE GREEK JAPANESE RUSSIAN
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QUANTITATIVE REASONING REQUIREMENT
Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate credit in mathematics will be applied as follows:
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If you earned a 4 or higher on the AB or statistics exam or a 5 or higher on the IB higher level exam, you will receive credit for MATH 1210 or MATH 1110.
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If you earned a 3 on the BC with an AB subscore of 4 or higher, you will receive credit for MATH 1210.Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), or Master of Architecture (M. ARCH) degrees require one of the mathematics courses offered at Tulane or elementary symbolic logic (PHIL 1210).
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree requires two mathematics courses at the 1210 level or higher. PHIL 1210, MATH 1110 or MATH 1140 do not satisfy the requirement. The combination of MATH 1150 and 1160 is equivalent to MATH 1210 and counts as one of the two courses.
Bachelor of Science in Management (B.S.M.) degree requires two mathematics courses MATH 1150 or 1210 and MATH 1140. Business majors who complete MATH 1150 do not need to continue in MATH 1160.
Bachelor of Science in Public Health (B.S.P.H.) degree requires two mathematics courses. The combination of MATH 1150 and 1160 is equivalent to MATH 1210 and counts as one course. Students may take MATH 1110 or 1230 for the second mathematics course.
QUANTITATIVE REASONING COURSE INFORMATION
MATH 1110: Probability and Statistics - This course will satisfy the Quantitative Reasoning requirement for the B.A., B.F.A., or M.ARCH degrees and counts towards the requirement for the B.S.P.H.
MATH 1140: Statistics for Business - Students planning to enter the Business School can take this course after completing INFO 1010. MATH 1140 may not be applied toward the Quantitative Reasoning requirement for the B.S. or the B.S.P.H. degrees (credit may not be earned for both MATH 1110 and 1140).
MATH 1150: Long Calculus I / 1160 Long Calculus II - The sequence 1150-1160 is a year-long course that covers the material of MATH 1210 with time spent reviewing background. MATH 1150 satisfies the Quantitative Reasoning requirement for the B.A. and the B.F.A. degrees. A student who completes the year-long sequence MATH 1150 and 1160 can continue his/her math studies with MATH 1220.
MATH 1210: Calculus I - This course or the equivalent MATH 1150 and 1160 is required for all B.S. degrees and the B.S.P.H. degree.
MATH 1210H: Honors Calculus I - Treats the material of Calculus I in greater depth, with more interesting and difficult problems. Students who have earned A’s in high school calculus and are in the Honors Program are eligible to enroll in Honors Calculus I. Note: honors calculus I is not offered every semester.
MATH 1220: Calculus II - Only for students who have taken MATH 1210 at Tulane or have transfer credit from another college. Students with AP or IB credit should take MATH 1310.
MATH 1230: Statistics for Scientists - Provides a practical overview of the statistical methods and models most likely to be encountered by scientists and practical research applications. MATH 1210 (or MATH 1150 and 1160) is the prerequisite for MATH 1230.
MATH 1310: Consolidated Calculus – Recommended for students who have had a good calculus course in high school, including those who have earned Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate credit for MATH 1210. Those who have not received credit for MATH 1210 will be given credit for both MATH 1210 and 1310, provided they earn the grade of B- or better in MATH 1310. The course includes a review of material from Calculus I and then goes on to complete the material of Calculus II. This course can be used to satisfy the requirement in Quantitative Reasoning and also in partial fulfillment of the 6-8 hour B.S. requirement in Quantitative Reasoning. It is a satisfactory prerequisite for all courses listing Calculus I and II as a prerequisite.
MATH 1310H: Consolidated Calculus Honors - Treats the material of MATH 1310 in greater depth, with more interesting and difficult problems. Students who have earned A’s in high school calculus and are in the Honors Program, are eligible to enroll in Honors Calculus 1310. Note: MATH 1310 and MATH 1310H are offered only in the fall semester each year.
For more information, please go to the Math Department’s website at http://math.tulane.edu or call 504.865.5727.
BIOLOGY (CELL AND MOLECULAR)
Students intending to major in Cell and Molecular Biology are eligible to seek exemption from Cell 1010 with no credit awarded. Students who demonstrate proficiency may enroll in Cell 2050. Call John Drwiega at the Cell & Molecular Biology department, 504.865.5546 to arrange to take the exam. www.tulane.edu/~cellmol.
NEWCOMB DANCE COMPANY AUDITIONS
Ballet barre, ballet, modern and jazz phrases in center; Point shoes not necessary. For Information call Alice Pascal Escher at 504.314.7743.
NOTE: Auditions are not necessary to take a dance class.
HONORS PROGRAM
Students who have been accepted as members of the Tulane Honors Program are required to complete four honors courses before their senior year. Students must complete the requirements of the Honors Program in order to be eligible to graduate with high Latin honors, i.e., magna and summa cum laude. Members should have received a written invitation. Your acceptance of Tulane’s admission offer confirms your participation in the Honors Program. New candidates will receive invitations to the Honors Program once a year, during the summer, through the Junior Year. For a listing of Honors courses, log in to Gibson Online using your user ID and password. Under Student Self-Service, select “Schedule of Classes”, under Curriculum Requirements, select Honors and submit search.
For more information about the Honors Program, please visit their website at http://honors.tulane.edu. You can also contact the Honors Program directly.
Dr. Thomas Luongo
Honors Program Director
105 Herbert Hall, Tulane University New Orleans, LA 70118
Phone: 504.865.5517
Email: [email protected]
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ADVANCED PLACEMENT
NOTE: Students are not permitted to retake courses for which they will receive AP credit. Advanced Placement and/or credit awards are given to students who have participated in the College Board AP Program and who have scored 4 or higher in subject area tests. When you request your scores, remember to request them for every test you took while in high school. You can request them at 609.771.7300 or 888.225.5427 or [email protected]. A complete table of AP credit and placement for each subject area follows. If you have not received your AP test results before registration begins, register for classes and then adjust your courses, if necessary, when you receive your scores. If you have questions, call your Academic Advisor at 504.865.5798 to discuss your options. Our office usually begins to receive test results by the first week of August. No more than four credits of English or a foreign language will be awarded to any student, even if the student has a qualifying score in both Language and Literature tests.
Students interested in pursuing careers in the health field should consult the pre-professional advisor about their AP/IB credit.
SUBJECT
AP SCORE
TULANE COURSE CREDIT GRANTED
ART-HISTORY 4 or 5 3 credit hours (ARHS 1010)
ART-STUDIO
Drawing or 2D Design 3D Design
4 or 5 4 or 5
3 credit hours (ARST 1050) 3 credit hours (ARST 1490)
BIOLOGY 5
4
7 or 8 credit hours
(EBIO 1010/1015 and CELL 1010 or CELL 1030/1035) 4 credit hours (CELL 1030/1035)
CHEMISTRY 5
4
8 credit hours (CHEM 1070/1075 and 1080/1085) 4 credit hours (CHEM 1070/1075)
CHINESE
Language and Culture
4 or 5 4 credit hours (ASTC 2030)
COMPUTER SCIENCE A 4 or 5 3 credit hours (CPST 2200)
ECONOMICS
Microeconomics
4 or 5 3 credit hours (ECON 1010)
ECONOMICS
Macroeconomics
4 or 5 3 credit hours (ECON 1020)
ENGLISH
Language or Literature
4 or 5 4 credit hours (ENGL 1010)
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE 4 or 5 3 credit hours (EBIO 1040) (Same as EVST 1040)
FRENCH
Language or Literature
4 or 5 4 credit hours (FREN 2030)
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SUBJECT
AP SCORE
TULANE COURSE CREDIT GRANTED
HISTORY
European
4 or 5 3 credit hours (HISE 1220)
HISTORY
United States
4 or 5 3 credit hours (HISU 1420)
ITALIAN
Language and Culture
4 or 5 4 credit hours (ITAL 2030)
JAPANESE
Language and Culture
4 or 5 4 credit hours (ASTJ 2030)
LATIN
Literature or Virgil
4 or 5 4 credit hours (LATN 2030)
Note: If both exams are passed with scores of 4 and above 7 credit hours (LATN 2030 and LATN 3070)
MATHEMATICS
Calculus AB
4 or 5 4 credit hours (MATH 1210)
MATHEMATICS
Calculus BC
4 or 5
3 with an AB sub-score of 4 or higher
8 credit hours (MATH 1210 and 1220) 4 credit hours (MATH 1210)
Note: Credit will not be awarded for a 3 if AB subscore is below a 4
MATHEMATICS
Statistics
4 or 5 3 credit hours (MATH 1110)
MUSIC
Theory
4 or 5 3 credit hours (MUSC 1000)
PHYSICS B
Algebra and Trigonometry
4 or 5 8 credit hours (PHYS 1210 and 1220)
Note: Credit will not be awarded for Phys 1210 and 1310, or 1220 and 1320
PHYSICS C
Mechanics
4 or 5 4 credit hours (PHYS 1310)
PHYSICS C
Electricity and Magnetism
4 or 5 4 credit hours (PHYS 1320)
POLITICAL SCIENCE
U.S. Govt.
4 or 5 3 credit hours (POLA 2100)
POLITICAL SCIENCE
Comparative Govt.
4 or 5 3 credit hours (POLC 2300)
PSYCHOLOGY 4 or 5 3 credit hours (PSYC 1000)
SPANISH
Language or Literature
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INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE
Students who have scored 5 or higher on the higher level examinations should call the Academic Advising
Center at 504.865.5798 about credit or advanced placement in these subjects. Credits are awarded for
scores of 5 or higher on the HIGHER LEVEL IB TESTS only.
Students interested in pursuing careers in the health field should consult the pre-professional advisor about their AP/IB credit.
SUBJECT
IB SCORE
TULANE COURSE CREDIT GRANTED
BIOLOGY 5 or 6
7
4 credit hours (CELL 1030/1035)
7 credit hours (EBIO 1010/1015 and CELL 1010)
CHEMISTRY 5
6 or higher
4 credit hours (CHEM 1070/1075)
8 credit hours (CHEM 1070/1075 and CHEM 1080/1085)
ENGLISH A1 5 or higher 4 credit hours (ENGL 1010)
ECONOMICS 5 or higher 6 credit hours (ECON 1010 and ECON 1020)
FILM 5 or higher 3 credit hours (COMM 1150)
FRENCH A2 5 or higher 3 credit hours (FREN 3210)
FRENCH B 5 or higher 4 credit hours (FREN 2030)
GEOGRAPHY 5 or higher 3 credit hours (GEOL 2060)
HISTORY, EUROPEAN 5 or higher 3 credit hours (HISE 1220)
HISTORY, UNITED STATES 5 or higher 3 credit hours (HISU 1420)
MATHEMATICS 5 or higher 4 credit hours (MATH 1210)
MUSIC 5 or higher 3 credit hours (MUSC 1000)
PHILOSOPHY 5 or higher 3 credit hours (PHIL 1010)
PHYSICS 5 or higher 8 credit hours (PHYS 1210 and PHYS 1220)
PSYCHOLOGY 5 or higher 3 credit hours (PSYC 1000)
SPANISH A1 5 or higher 3 credit hours (SPAN 3270)
SPANISH A2 5 or higher 4 credit hours (SPAN 2030)
SPANISH B 5 or higher 4 credit hours (SPAN 2030)
TRANSFER CREDIT POLICY
If you took college courses while you were enrolled in high school, Newcomb-Tulane College will consider these credits for transfer to Tulane provided all of the following requirements are met:
1. The course was listed in the official catalog of the college or university from which you earned credit.
2. The course was composed primarily of degree-seeking college students.
3. The course was taught by faculty of that college/university on that institution’s campus.
4. You earned a grade of C or higher in the course.
Tulane will not award transfer credit for courses that were sponsored by a college or university but taught at high schools, by high school teachers, or in classes composed primarily of high school students. It does not matter if a college transcript is issued for these courses.
If you have received college credit for courses taken before High School graduation, you must submit the Transfer Credit Eligibility Form and the Transfer Eligibility Form Supplement with your transcript and course descriptions. These forms are available online at advising.tulane.edu.
If you plan to take courses this summer, please consult your Academic Advisor at the Academic Advising Center to be sure the courses are transferrable. Courses taken at 2-year colleges after you were admitted to Tulane will not transfer. In most cases, we need only a transcript and course descriptions in order to evaluate college courses taken after you graduated from high school. Please send the requested materials as soon as possible to the Academic Advising Center.
When we have received the following:
1) Official Sealed Transcript (not a grade report or a transcript “issued to student only”)
2) Course Descriptions (from the summer brochures or online college catalogs which correspond to the courses on your transcripts)
3) Transfer Credit Eligibility Form
4) Transfer Eligibility Form Supplement (must have registrar seal or be mailed from college)
AND
When your courses have been approved as equivalent to Tulane course work, we will adjust your Newcomb-Tulane transcript to reflect the academic credit awarded to you in transfer.
Grades are not transferred with the credits.
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PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS AND PROGRAMS
SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTUREThe School of Architecture offers a five year accredited professional degree program resulting in a Master of
Architecture degree. The School prepares students for positions of leadership in their communities and in the design professions.
Below is a typical schedule for first-year architecture majors:
FALL SEMESTER SPRING SEMESTER
• TIDES 1 credit • DSGN 1200 4 credits
• DSGN 1100 4 credits • ADGM 1100 2 credits
• AHST 1110 3 credits • ATCS 1100 3 credits
• AVSM 1100 2 credits • Foreign Language or Scientific Inquiry 3-4 credits
• Cultural Knowledge or ENGL 1010 3-4 credits • Cultural Knowledge or ENGL 1010 3-4 credits
• Cultural Knowledge 3-4 credits • Cultural Knowledge 3-4 credits
Note: Cultural Knowledge requirement includes Fine Arts; Humanities; Social Sciences; Western Traditions; and Perspectives. The Western Traditions and Perspectives can overlap and satisfy Fine Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences.
A.B. FREEMAN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
The Freeman School offers the following majors in the Bachelor of Science in Management program (BSM): finance, legal studies in business, management, and marketing. BSM students can also earn a minor in any business major while non-business majors may only earn a general business minor.
Below is a typical schedule for first-year business majors:
FALL SEMESTER SPRING SEMESTER
• TIDES - TIDB 1010 or 1020 and 1890 (recommended) 1.5 credits • TIDB 1110*/1890 2.5 credits
• CDMA 1010 .5 credits • Foreign Language or Lab Science 3-4 credits
• INFO 1010 1.5 credits • ECON 1010,1030,1020 or
• ECON 1010 or 1030 or PSYC 1000 3-4 credits 1040 or PSYC 1000 3-4 credits
• MATH 1150 or 1210 3-4 credits • MATH 1140 4 credits
• Cultural Knowledge or ENGL 1010 3-4 credits • Cultural Knowledge or ENGL 1010 3-4 credits
• Cultural Knowledge 3-4 credits
*Includes public service hours and should be taken if TIDB 1010 or 1020 was taken in the fall.
Note: Cultural Knowledge requirement includes Fine Arts; Humanities; Social Sciences; Western Traditions; and Perspectives. The Western Traditions and Perspectives can overlap and satisfy Fine Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences.
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE ENGINEERING
The required first-year engineering curriculum consists of two semesters of calculus, two of calculus-based physics and two of general chemistry. There is also one semester of first-year writing and one semester with a cultural knowledge elective. Biomedical Engineering and Engineering Physics majors take statics in the spring.
Below is a typical schedule for first-year engineering majors:
FALL SEMESTER SPRING SEMESTER
• TIDES 1450 (recommended) 1 credit • CHEM 1080,1085 4 credits
• PHYS 1310 4 credits • PHYS 1320 4 credits
• CHEM 1070, 1075 4 credits • MATH 1220 4 credits
• MATH 1210 4 credits • ENGP 1410 (not for Chemical Engineering) 3 credits
• Cultural Knowledge or ENGL 1010 3-4 credits • Cultural Knowledge or ENGL 1010 3-4 credits
Note: Cultural Knowledge requirement includes Fine Arts; Humanities; Social Sciences; Western Traditions; and Perspectives. The Western Traditions and Perspectives can overlap and satisfy Fine Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences.
SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND TROPICAL MEDICINE
The Bachelor of Science in Public Health (B.S.P.H.) integrates the disciplines of Public Health with studies in the liberal arts and sciences. The program is flexible in that it provides students with a breadth of engagement in the liberal arts disciplines and depth in the public health discipline.
The B.S.P.H. degree consists of a minimum of forty five credits in core public health coursework. Depending on the student’s background and experience, schedules can be tailored to meet individual needs.
Below is a typical schedule for first-year public health majors:
FALL SEMESTER SPRING SEMESTER
• TIDES 1 credit • SPHU 1010 or SPHU 1020 3 credits
• SPHU 1010 or SPHU 1020 3 credits • Scientific Inquiry or MATH (1210 or 3-4 credits
• Scientific Inquiry or MATH (1210 or 1150 recommended) 3-4 credits 1160 only if 1150 was taken in the fall)
• Foreign Language 3-4 credits • Cultural Knowledge or 3-4 credits
• Cultural Knowledge or ENGL 1010 3-4 credits Foreign Language
• Cultural Knowledge 3-4 credits • Cultural Knowledge or ENGL 1010 3-4 credits
• Cultural Knowledge 3-4 credits
Note: Cultural Knowledge requirement includes Fine Arts; Humanities; Social Sciences; Western Traditions; and Perspectives. The Western Traditions and Perspectives can overlap and satisfy Fine Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences.
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ADDITIONAL SAMPLE SCHEDULES OF PROGRAMS THAT ARE
MORE FLEXIBLE:
Math options should be discussed with an academic advisor.
B.A. (Bachelor of Arts), UNDECIDED • TIDES
• Foreign Language
• Probable/possible major course • MATH or PHIL 1210
• Course of Interest or Scientific Inquiry • Cultural Knowledge or ENGL 1010 B.S. (Bachelor of Science), UNDECIDED*
• TIDES
• MATH 1210 or 1310
• Probable/possible major course • Course of Interest or Scientific Inquiry • Foreign Language
• Cultural Knowledge or ENGL 1010 *Other than engineering
B.F.A. (Bachelor of Fine Arts), ART • TIDES
• Foreign Language • ARST 1050
• ARST 1130, 1170, 1250, 1350, 1370, or 1490 • MATH or PHIL 1210
• Cultural Knowledge or ENGL 1010
B.F.A. (Bachelor of Fine Arts), DANCE* • TIDES
• Foreign Language • DANC 2010
• DANC technique class (ballet or modern) • DANC technique or Cultural Knowledge • MATH or PHIL 1210
• Scientific Inquiry or ENGL 1010 *Admission to program by audition only, contact department
B.F.A. (Bachelor of Fine Arts), MUSIC • TIDES • Foreign Language • MUSC 1510* • Applied MUSC 1090* • Applied MUSC 2170* • Applied MUSC 2210*
• MATH or PHIL 1210 or ENGL 1010
*Contact department for registration clearance B.F.A. (Bachelor of Fine Arts), THEATRE
• TIDES
• Foreign Language • THEA 1050
• THEA 2010
• MATH or PHIL 1210
• Cultural Knowledge or Scientific Inquiry • Cultural Knowledge or ENGL 1010
Note: Cultural Knowledge requirement includes Fine Arts; Humanities; Social Sciences; Western Traditions; and Perspectives. The Western Traditions and Perspectives can overlap and satisfy Fine Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences.
REGISTRATION
FIRST-TIME REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS Pre-Registration Preparation:
We strongly recommend that you discuss your academic plan and course selection with your assigned Academic Advisor. Students participating in June orientations may do this when they are on campus. Students not attending June orientations may contact advisors by phone or email during the summer.
General Recommendations on Course Selection:
You should register for 16-19 credits.
In addition to courses that help or aid in exploring a major, you may want to select courses that satisfy core curriculum requirements, which are best explained in The Core Curriculum Guide. Usually first-year students begin with
introductory courses (1000 and 2000 level). Some 3000-level courses may also be appropriate; consult with an advisor about these options.
For course descriptions: From Fall Schedule page, click on the highlighted course prefix and number (for example ECON 1010) to see the course description.
Tulane offers many course choices every semester. Although you may not get all of your first choices, you will get a full schedule of courses that will count towards your degree. Courses that you may not be able to take during the first semester will most likely be available during the spring semester or in future terms.
Plan your course schedule using the online Schedule of Classes Planner feature. Be sure to select course sections that
are open and that have no time conflicts. For instructions on how to use the Schedule of Classes, go to http://tulane.edu/advising/scheduleclassinstruct.cfm
Register for both regular and summer session courses using Gibson online (http://gibson.tulane.edu). To log in use your Tulane e-mail user name and password. If you are not able to log in please contact the Help Desk at 866-276-1428.
Some closed sections allow you to add yourself to a Wait List. Wait lists are allowed at the discretion of the department that offers the course. Generally, it is unwise to wait list for courses without also enrolling in a full-time schedule; there is no guarantee you will be promoted from a wait list into the class.
Confirm your schedule by logging in to Gibson online at the beginning of each semester. Confirmation verifies that you will attend Tulane University for the upcoming semester, but does not prevent you from making additional schedule changes, subject to the deadlines published in the academic calendar (http://registrar.tulane.edu/academic_ calendars/academic_calendars). Failure to confirm registration will result in the cancellation of your registration. Log into Gibson and select Add/Drop Registration from the menu.
For each course you may add and drop courses from your schedule until the deadline published online in the academic calendar. Keep the following in mind when adjusting your schedule:
Gibson online will neither allow you to drop below 12 credit hours (the minimum full-time load) nor exceed 19 credit hours (the normal maximum) unless special circumstances apply and your academic advisor has overridden the limit. The minimum number of credit hours required for a Newcomb-Tulane College degree is 120, with some degree programs requiring more. Thus, to complete a degree in four years, you must take an average of 15 credit hours each semester.
Instructions for the Schedule of Classes
Use the Schedule of Classes to plan your schedule. You may access the course offerings from the Tulane home page or from Gibson online when you log in.
There are several ways to search for classes, including by course number, title, department, curriculum requirement, meeting times, and campus.
Enter or select your desired search criteria and click the Submit Search button to view the results.
From the results, you may click on a course to highlight it and view additional information. Prerequisites, co-requisites, course fees, and other important information will appear in the right column under Course Details.
You may add a course to your course planner by clicking the green plus button in the far left column. Notice as you build your schedule that conflict indicators will display with the word “Conflict” or as overlapping blocks in the Planner when two selected courses have a schedule conflict.
Once you have planned your schedule, use the My Course Planner as a worksheet for your registration. Log into Gibson and select Add/Drop Registration from the menu. For each course, you will enter the 5-digit Course Reference Number (CRN) to register for your courses.
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ADVICE FOR PRE-LAW STUDENTS
The Pre-Law track does not have required courses. Students who are interested in pre-law should contact the Pre-Professional Advisor during the first two weeks of class. You can schedule an appointment at
http://advising.tulane.edu/online.html.
Be determined to excel in all your classes. Students with 3.7 GPAs or higher are generally accepted to law school. Tulane’s curriculum is particularly well suited for students considering a career in law. Its breadth and diversity enable students to incorporate many subjects during undergraduate school. In recent years, Tulane’s pre-law students majored in fields as diverse as anthropology, architecture, art history, biology, business, engineering, international relations, philosophy, and Spanish.
• Choose a balanced and diverse course of study. Take classes that encourage logical reasoning and writing skills. The following courses are strongly recommended:
o Philosophy – ethics PHIL 1030, symbolic logic PHIL 1210, and philosophy of law PHIL 3640 o Sociology – deviant behavior SOCI 1080 and criminology SOCI 1300
o Business – business law LGST 4100
• Take advantage of on and off campus pre-law activities. Participate in other extracurricular activities as well.
• Join Tulane’s Pre-law Society. You will gain knowledge about academic preparation, preparing your application, and choosing a law school.
• Develop a passion for and devote a lot of time to reading. Attorneys are expected to engage in extensive reading. • Develop a personal relationship with at least two faculty members who stimulate you intellectually.
• Start thinking about who you will ask to write letters of recommendations for admission to law school. • Welcome constructive criticism regarding your writing. Utilize campus resources for assistance with your
manuscripts and resumes. The Writing Studio, Career Services Center, and the Educational Resources and Counseling (ERC) Center are great resources.
• To help you understand the nature of the profession, talk to lawyers and Tulane law students.
• One of the most important aspects of being an attorney is not found in the confrontational attitudes that provide dramatic movements in television and movies about attorneys; rather, it is the ability to act as a professional even in the heat of battle.
For additional information about preparing for law school, please visit the Law School’s Admission Services website www.LSAC.org.
ADVICE FOR PRE-HEALTH STUDENTS
Students who are interested in Pre-Health should contact the Pre-Professional Advisor during the first two weeks of class. You can schedule an appointment at
http://advising.tulane.edu/online.html.
• Major in a field that interests you, while showing good ability in the sciences.
• Medicine is not limited to science. You will need to know how to think critically and communicate your thoughts and ideas clearly. Therefore, it is imperative that you develop your reading, writing, and thinking skills.
• To avoid major surprises after you are working in your field, take time out to explore the health career you choose. Exploring the field will help you gain knowledge about the positive and negative aspects.
• Get involved in extracurricular activities. Grades are important, but pre-health schools are impressed with and interested in, interesting and well-rounded individuals.
• Develop a relationship with your professors inside and outside of the class room. You will need recommendation letters from those that know you best.
• Get involved in research. There are all sorts of research opportunities available to you. Remember, research does not have to be in a laboratory.
• Remember your worth should not be measured by your success in getting into a pre-health school.
SCHEDULING PREMEDICAL COURSES
The required premedical courses should be scheduled along with your core curriculum and major courses. The Premedical courses will fulfill these requirements as well. Several possible ways of scheduling your pre-medical requirements are given below: *******variations are possible*******
Biological Chemistry; Cell and Molecular Biology; Evolutionary Biology
FALL SPRING
Freshman Year CHEM 1070 / LAB 1075 CHEM 1080 / LAB 1085 EBIO 1010 / LAB 1015 or CELL 1010 or
Other Biology Other Biology
Sophomore Year CELL LAB 2115 CHEM 2420 / LAB 2425 CHEM 2410 / LAB 2415 MATH
Junior Year PHYS 1210 / or 1310 PHYS 1220 or 1320
Engineering Majors
Freshman Year CHEM 1070 / LAB 1075 CHEM 1080 / LAB 1085
PHYS 1310 PHYS 1320
MATH 1210 MATH 1220
Sophomore Year CELL 1010/LAB 2115
Junior Year CHEM 2410 / LAB 2415 CHEM 2420 / LAB 2425 EBIO 1010/LAB 1015
ALL Other Majors
Freshman Year CHEM 1070 / LAB 1075 CHEM 1080 / LAB 1085
MATH MATH
Sophomore Year CHEM 2410 / LAB 2415 CHEM 2420 / LAB 2425 EBIO 1010 / LAB 1015 CELL 1010
Junior Year CELL LAB 2115
PHYS 1210 or 1310 PHYS 1220 or 1320
Creative Premedical Scholars Program and Junior Year Abroad Candidates
Freshman Year CHEM 1070 / LAB 1075 CHEM 1080 / LAB 1085 EBIO 1010 / LAB 1015 CELL 1010
Sophomore Year CELL LAB 2115
CHEM 2410 / LAB 2415 CHEM 2420 / LAB 2425 PHYS 1210 or 1310 PHYS 1220 or 1320
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. Question: What are the courses I need to take for medical school? What are the equivalent courses at Tulane?
Answer: Most medical schools require the following basic courses. Tulane’s equivalencies are as follows: General Chemistry with labs (2 semesters)
CHEM 1070/1075 & CHEM 1080/1085 Organic Chemistry with labs (2 semesters)
CHEM 2410/2415 & CHEM 2420/2425 Physics with labs (2 semesters)
PHYS 1210 & 1220 (non-calculus based) or
PHYS 1310 & 1320 (calculus based) {see number 2} Biology (Intro.) with labs (2 semesters)
CELL 1010/2115 & EBIO 1010/1015
{See number 3 for additional information about this requirement} Mathematics, English, and/or additional requirements
{See numbers 4, 5, and 6}
2. Question: What physics courses should I take?
Answer: You can take the introductory physics series (1210/1220 – non-calculus based) or the general physics series (1310/1320 – calculus based). The one you take will depend on your math background and your particular major. The 1210/1220 series is recommended for students with little or no calculus. Either series meets the physics requirement for medical/pre-health schools.
3. Question: What biology courses should I take?
Answer: In general, medical schools require two semesters of biology with labs. The biology courses you take depend on your particular major program and the medical schools in which you hope to gain acceptance. Engineering majors, evolutionary biology majors, and students in the Creative Premedical Scholars Program are required to take the introductory biology courses with labs. These introductory courses are not required to meet major requirements in biological chemistry or cell and molecular biology. Students majoring in these areas will take two upper-level biology courses with labs to satisfy the major requirement. Only a few medical schools require or strongly recommend students take two semesters of introductory biology. You can check with our office for a list of these schools.
Remember, your basic course work in biology (as in any of the basic science courses) also helps prepare you for your entrance exams. In selecting your biology courses, you should keep in mind that the MCAT biological science topics cover concepts and information on vertebrates and microbes. These concepts include basic principles of molecular biology, cellular structure and function, and genetics and evolution.
4. Question: How much math do I need?
Answer: Most pre-health schools require math, and one semester of calculus (1210) and one semester of statistics 1230/or 1110) usually are adequate. Some require one semester or one year of math, but no calculus. Only two medical schools, Harvard and Washington University (in St. Louis) require one year of calculus. Please note that math is an entrance requirement and not an application requirement so it can be taken at any time during the undergraduate career. If you have AP credit for 1210 calculus, you would take 1310 calculus because medical schools like to see a college grade in calculus.
5. Question: How much English should I take?
Answer: Two English courses are required, ENGL 1010 and one at the 2000-Level or higher. The MCAT contains two verbal components (half of the exam!): writing samples and verbal reasoning sections. Most entrance exams require some form of verbal reasoning and or writing requirement.
6. Question: What about taking additional courses?
Answer: Some schools require courses other than the science, math, and English courses mentioned above. For example, most of the medical schools in Texas require an additional year of biology. Genetics CELL 2050 and cellular biochemistry CELL 4010 will satisfy this requirement. Because most pre-health schools require or strongly recommend biochemistry and genetics we recommend students to take it as well.
7. Question: How important is sequencing the pre-medical courses and how should I schedule them?
Answer: If you plan to enter medical school the fall after graduation, you want to complete pre-medical courses by the end of your junior year. This means you will have to “double up” on sciences at least one year. These classes should be scheduled along with your other baccalaureate degree requirements (core and major requirements). Individual needs and preferences determine the most reasonable order in which the pre-medical core courses are scheduled and balanced with other course work. We recommend you start with general chemistry and sequence the other pre-medical courses according to your individual needs. Students interested in the Creative Premedical Scholars and Junior Year Abroad programs need to take biology and chemistry freshmen year and organic chemistry and physics sophomore year. Variations are always possible so find out what works for you.
8. Question: What Should I major in?
Answer: You can major in any discipline – science or non-science! Choose a major in a field that interests you most, and that you do well in, and that provides several career alternatives. Medical schools seek well-rounded students with demonstrated proficiency in the sciences. Whether you major in a science or non-science area, your goal should be to combine a good, solid performance in your major with excellence in the pre-medical science courses.
9. Question: What are the requirements for other professional schools related to medicine (dentistry, osteopathic medicine, optometry podiatry, and veterinary medicine?
Answer: The basic pre-medical core serves as the core for most of the other health professional schools and; therefore, serves as a good starting place.
10. Question: Where can I get help with planning my program?
Answer: In addition to having an academic advisor and a faculty advisor to help you with planning, you should also discuss your schedule with the pre-professional advisor. During registration, our office is very busy so we recommend you schedule an online appointment with both your academic advisor and the pre professional advisor. Each advisor is eager to assist you so take advantage of their individual expertise.
For additional information about individual pre-medical, medical schools, and other medical professional schools, please obtain a copy of their Admission Requirement Book.
Online appointments are scheduled at http://advising.tulane.edu/online.html
CREATIVE PREMEDICAL SCHOLARS PROGRAM
Through the Creative Premedical Scholars Program, a limited number of well-qualified creative students are accepted in to Tulane’s School of Medicine following their sophomore year of college. The certainty of having a reserved place in medical school frees the student from the stresses and concerns associated with the competition for entrance. Furthermore, it allows students to take maximum advantage of educational opportunities they might be reluctant to experience if still concerned about gaining acceptance, such as studying aboard.
To be eligible students must choose a non-science major, complete both their freshman and sophomore years at Tulane University, complete a minimum of 60 credits of undergraduate work by the end of their sophomore year and all of the premedical science course requirements during the regular academic year (not summer) of their freshman and sophomore years: one year each of general biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, and physics, all with laboratories. The only advanced placement that can be used for this program is biology. A minimum grade-point average of 3.6 is required.
Students who have completed more than two years of undergraduate work and have
transferred to Tulane from another college are not eligible.
Registration Worksheet
PERSONAL INFORMATION
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Name (Last, First M.I.) ____________________________________________________Today’s date ________________ Name you go by (if different from your first name) ______________________
Date of birth (mm/dd/yyyy) ______________________ T-shirt size (circle one) S M L XL XXL Tulane e-mail address ____________________________
FOREIGN LANGUAGE & MATH
Language(s) studied in high school __________________________ Years of study? _____________ List any NEW languages you are considering studying in college _____________________________
Languages offered at Tulane University:
Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Greek, Haitian Creole*, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swahili*, Vietnamese*
*Does not count toward the foreign language proficiency requirement.
All students must complete and submit the online placement form at least five days before registering for any foreign language course: http://languageplacement.tulane.edu
List math courses taken as a high school junior and senior __________________________________
COLLEGE CREDIT TO BE POSTED TO YOUR TULANE TRANSCRIPT
TEST SCORE TEST SCORE
List any AP or IB tests you have taken. If you do not know your scores at this time, please estimate.
COURSE NUMBER AND TITLE HOURS OF CREDIT INSTITUTION
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coursework, please list alternate courses as well.
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Application materials are available during the first week of February in the Preprofessional Office. The completed application, faculty evaluations, and all other required materials, must be submitted to the Preprofessional Office by April 1 of the year in which the student applies. In the application the student will need to submit a carefully proposed academic plan of study for “if accepted to this program” and “if not accepted”. Students need to make certain to explain the differences between the two plans—and this plan is for the student’s third and fourth undergraduate years (a rigors academic outline is encouraged). In addition, students in the Honors Program will need to do an Honors Thesis. Students who are not in the Honors Program will need to do a thesis within their major to be eligible for departmental honors.
The Nominating Committee conducts interviews with applicants at the end of April and selects students to Tulane Medical School by mid June; this is also when the students receive a letter stating the Committee’s decision. If accepted the MCAT examination is not required for Tulane Medical School.
JUNIOR YEAR ABROAD PROGRAM
The Junior Year Abroad (JYA) Program presents a magnificent educational opportunity, and most realistic medical school aspirants are qualified. It provides not only a fine experience for the student, but it also makes her or his credentials stand out from the other applicants. Participation in JYA takes some careful long-range planning on the part of the prehealth students.
You must ensure that you have completed all the basic prehealth courses before going abroad. Scheduling your entrance exam also requires planning. Some students take their test before going abroad; some take the exam while abroad; and others wait until they return. All students, whether or not they participate in JYA, are advised to take their exam at the end of their junior year.
Another problem comes in getting faculty evaluations. Many students ask faculty members they have had as teachers in their junior year (and who also may have taught them in earlier years) to write evaluations. Evaluations from instructors abroad or the Tulane Professor in charge of JYA are usually not valuable. The solution for JYA participates is to get at least some of their evaluations from professors before leaving.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Your activity outside the classroom is valuable. One of the most impressive accolades you can earn from an admissions committee is “well-rounded.” Extracurricular involvement provides you with an outlet and a chance to show your individuality. Varied extracurricular opportunities exist for you at Tulane; none is inherently better than another. No one expects you to participate in all of them, and certainly no one expects you to be so involved that your GPA suffers. It is just as unwise to be overextended as it is to be under involved. At no time and under no circumstances are extracurricular activities a substitute for good grades. Students who become so involved in campus activities that their grades suffer are not likely to become admitted before those who do not have such outside interests. Become involved in the activities you genuinely enjoy and become a leader rather than just a member barely involved in many organizations. Medical schools also like to see students who are active in community/volunteer work. The Community Action Council of Tulane University Students (CACTUS) provides for volunteer experiences in a variety of areas. Becoming a community volunteer is certainly a worthwhile and recommended venture.
These are just a few Tulane organizations that are popular with prehealth students:
Blood Drive Volunteer, Hospital Volunteer, Peer Health Advocate, Premedical Society, Tulane Emergency Medical Service, Women in Science, Tulane Neuroscience Associations, and the Tulane School of Public Health Society
The following is a framework of general requirements and timing of completion of the prehealth
requirements through four years at Tulane. They are constructed around making an application to a variety of prehealth schools for matriculation in the fall immediately following your graduation from Tulane. Keep in mind that the timing may vary if you decide that you want to take some time between your undergraduate years and professional school or if you delay your decision to enter the health professions in order to explore other areas of interest first.
Freshman year:
• Plan a tentative course schedule over the next three years • Think about a major
• Become acquainted with the Pre-Professional Office
• Talk to various health professionals about their careers and their own career decisions
• See your Prehealth Advisor with specific questions. The freshman year is a time of self examination, academic exploration, setting goals and finding out how viable those goals are.
Sophomore Year:
• Plan the intellectual focus of your curriculum and choose a major
• Check course requirements for the school you may be interested in attending and fine tune your range plan to accommodate them if necessary
• Get exposure and experience in your field of interest by volunteer work / community service / research / etc. during the semester, semester break, or summer
• Talk to various health professionals about their careers and their own career decisions
• If you want to do an independent study in your junior year, begin to make arrangements with a faculty member in the spring of your sophomore year
• See your Prehealth Advisor with specific questions
Junior Year:
• Watch for announcements of group meetings
• Attend a group meeting in November to begin the application process • Open a file in the Pre-Professional Office in November-December • Make arrangements for letters of evaluations
• Register and take your entrance exam in April or for some prehealth programs sometime over the summer • Start filling out the common applications for your prehealth program in May-June
• Begin the application process in the summer between junior and senior year • See the Prehealth Advisor with specific questions
Senior Year:
• Continue to take challenging courses and a full courseload • Finish application
• Use the Pre-Professional Office to research specific schools • Start preparing for school interviews
• Interview at individual schools • Make decisions
• Prepare financial information for submission to schools for determination of financial aid • Have a back-up plan
