12/20 Serving the Tulane University community Tulane TapRide SPRING SEMESTER 2021 Operating dates on shuttles.tulane.edu Contact us: (504) 314-RIDE (7433) Sign up for our LISTSERV at shuttles.tulane.edu @ “We continue to learn about the most effective COVID-19 protocols for our community and how to successfully implement them,” Tulane President Michael Fitts said. “All of our health safety protocols, including face coverings, social distancing, hand hygiene and restrictions on large gatherings will continue as before – they are the means that keep us safe,” Fitts said. In-person classes began on Tuesday, Jan. 19, on … Students who make such arrangements will not be required to attend classes or take examinations on the designated days, and faculty must provide reasonable opportunities for such students to make up missed work and examinations. To the dismay of many, this academic term may look disturbingly similar to our last. Below are the steps eligible employees should consider before submitting a waiver for you or your dependents: Register with Tulane University as a student in an approved program Obtain a student banner # There will be many more details to come in following weeks and all of our plans are contingent on local, state and federal safety recommendations and requirements,” Fitts said. Welcome back for spring semester, @tulaneu! * Exams may be scheduled on Saturday and Sunday. Tulane administrators updated the Tulane community on COVID-19 policies for the spring semester as COVID-19 cases rise in New Orleans. We are available and look forward to assisting you by email at registrar@tulane.edu or by phone at 504-865-5231 during the hours of 10am-2pm, Monday through Friday. mstreck@tulane.edu Both Tulane’s policy of non-discrimination on the basis of religion and our core values of diversity and inclusion require instructors to make reasonable accommodations to help students avoid negative academic consequences when their religious obligations conflict with academic requirements. These are some of the emotions expressed by students Tulane Today interviewed midway through their third full week of spring semester classes. President Fitts recently stopped by to greet incoming students before the semester begins. Tulane announces plans for spring 2021 semester. First day of spring semester is a wrap! Spring Semester 2021 Learning and Teaching during COVID-19 COVID-19 continues to present Tulane University and the School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine with challenges and opportunities. Students will be scheduled to return the week before classes start in order to begin COVID-19 screening via the university’s off-campus Arrival Center, which will begin operations on Jan. 8. This event is held on the last Thursday of each month for the duration of the Spring 2021 semester. Most demands are not met by Tulane administration. Photo courtesy of Tulane UniversityNEW ORLEANS – Tulane University has announced its plans for the spring 2021 semester. NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Tulane University is rolling out its plans for the 2021 spring semester, following an unprecedented COVID-19 crisis round … “We know that quickly identifying/isolating positive cases and quarantining close contacts is the best way, after health safety protocols, to reduce the spread of COVID-19. On campus SS DT dates include Thursdays February 18th, March 18th and April 8th, and our Virtual Spring Scholars event will be Sunday, March 7th. February. February 12: Last Day for 50% Tuition Refund. Students continue to move-in this week for the spring semester by way of the Arrival Center, which remains open through January 16. Spring 2021 Academic Calendar Instructional Continuity Policy for University Closures ⇒ The Academic Calendar lists official university milestones and events that define the academic terms, such as exam dates, holidays, and registration deadlines. Unsurprisingly, the advent of the new year did not erase the consequences of the ongoing COVID-19 Visit campus or join us online for our Spring Scholars (SS) admitted students Destination Tulane (DT) events! The February 25th session will focus on the history and practices of … February 24: Last Day to Drop Without Record. For more info on health & safety precautions this semester, visit https://tulane.edu/covid-19 TU Voices: Provost Robin Forman talks about improvements to the temp... orary classrooms to increase the university’s capacity to hold on-ground classes safely during COVID-19. A religious calendar is available. Tulane’s first day of classes in the spring will be Jan. 19, the original start day for the semester. Tulane University School of Professional Advancement Undergraduate Tuition & Fee Rates per Semester Fall 2020 – Spring 2021 Tuition and fees rates are determined by the primary program of the enrolling student. Barring any unforeseen complications, the first day of classes will be Jan. 19, Mardi Gras break will still be observed Feb. 15-16, there will be no spring … Tulane’s first day of classes in the spring will be Jan. 19, the original start day for the semester. The last day of classes will be May 3. SPRING SEMESTER: Friday, January 29, 2021 Requests for changes may be made online during the appropriate time frame. Discover the exciting topics of the spring TIDES below. * Special offering dates vary. Spring 2021 What’s the same? Commencement will take place May 22, as originally scheduled. As usual, students in residence halls will be expected to stay until their last final is over. * Dates are subject to change as additional information becomes available regarding Covid-19. With little over a month remaining in an on-ground, in-person semester that many believed would never happen, Tulane University has announced its plans for the spring 2021 semester. The Office of the University Registrar will be working entirely remotely until the resumption of classes in the Spring. For specific information about Tulane’s visitor policy, click here. We can’t wait to catch up and hear about your winter breaks Come say hi and chat with @tulanecatholic on McAlister until noon. Spring Semester 2021: Info & FAQs Tulane Outbreak Daily: Curated Daily News & Data for Emerging Infectious Diseases An open letter regarding COVID-19 and jails in Orleans Parish, Louisiana COVID-19 Faculty Publications “All of our health safety protocols, including face coverings, social distancing, hand hygiene and restrictions on large gatherings will continue as before – they are the means that keep us safe,”. “These are the broad brushstrokes of our upcoming semester. However, Fitts stressed that that the university is not “letting our guard down.”. Spring Semester 2021: Info & FAQs Tulane Outbreak Daily: Curated Daily News & Data for Emerging Infectious Diseases An open letter regarding COVID-19 and jails in Orleans Parish, Louisiana Tulane’s campuses brimmed with excitement as students began the spring semester. Change requests include a daily prorated adjustment that is charged to the student’s Accounts Receivable plus a $25 administrative fee each time a … Throughout the current semester Tulane has enforced safe practices on its campuses to protect both the Tulane community and city residents. Final exams, which will be held in-person and not online like they were this semester, will take place May 6 - May 11. With little over a month remaining in an on-ground, in-person semester that many believed would never happen, Tulane University has announced its plans for the spring 2021 semester. Information for Investigators. The university’s actions were informed by guidance from local, state and federal health officials as well as data the university collected over the course of the semester and feedback from a campus-wide survey. Return to Campus Spring 2021 | Tulane News Skip to main content The school’s goal throughout has been to remain supportive to both our students and our faculty and staff. It is the obligation of the student to provide faculty within the first two weeks of each semester their intent to observe the holiday so that alternative arrangements convenient to both students and faculty can be made at the earliest opportunity. Tulane announces plans for spring 2021 semester | Tulane News Students will be scheduled to return the week before classes start in order to begin COVID-19 screening via the university’s off-campus Arrival Center, which will begin operations on Jan. 8. Come say hi and chat with @tulanecatholic on McAlister until noon. Tulane has had weeks of significantly lower positivity rates (lower than both the city and state). He added that the university would also maintain its recently increased testing schedule for students (twice weekly for undergraduates living both on and off campus and every other week for graduate/professional students both on and off-campus). 504-512-1347. To maintain the low positivity rates we are now experiencing, we must be more vigilant than ever,” Fitts said. Spring 2021 Exam Schedule Religious Observance Policy Both Tulane’s policy of non-discrimination on the basis of religion and our core values of diversity and inclusion require instructors to make reasonable accommodations to help students avoid negative academic consequences when their religious obligations conflict with academic requirements. Tulane’s first day of classes in the spring will be Jan. 19, the original start day for the semester. It is never acceptable for an instructor to compel a student to choose between religious observance and academic work. Tulane University’s Tuition Waiver Program for 2021 Spring Semester form is now available and will close on Friday, January 29, 2021. Last Day to Drop with 100% Tuition & Fee Refund, Lagniappe Day - Mardi Gras Holiday - No Classes, Last Day to Change Grading Option to "Audit", Lagniappe Day - No Classes OR Designated make-up day, only used in the event of University closure, Lagniappe Day, No Classes, OR Designated make-up day, only used in the event of University closure, Last Day to Change Grading Options other than "Audit". Consult the program offering the course for more information. Move-in for the spring semester kicked off this weekend at the Arr... ival Center where students are tested and pending a negative result are allowed to move ... Tulane has been designated as a COVID-19 vaccine provider site by th... e Louisiana Department of Health and will become one of the first universities in the state to begin administering doses of COVID-19 vaccine. Campus Access Restricted Campus is closed to all visitors, including remote study-only students not included in surveillance testing. Instructional Continuity Policy for University Closures. Exceptions to the requirement of a make-up examination must be approved in advance by the dean of the school in which the course is offered. February 16: Carnival Break - No Classes. Freeman School of Business Graduate Tuition & Fee Rates per Semester Fall 2020 – Spring 2021 Tuition and fees rates are determined by the primary program of the enrolling student. Tulane announces revised spring semester schedule which will begin Jan 19, based on fall survey results. Sign up for the event(s) in your Green Wave Portal once they become available. Tulane Today staff today@tulane.edu. Last Day for 25% Tuition Refund. January 20, 2021 2:30 PM. There will be no spring break, but there will be two or three additional days with no classes spread throughout the semester. As Tulane University and our School of Social Work prepares for the start of the Spring semester on Tuesday, January 19, we wanted to ensure you received university communications related to … The spring 2021 semester has finally arrived. Except where Print to PDF. Absence from classes or examinations for religious reasons does not relieve students from responsibility for any part of the course work required during the period of absence. Every reasonable effort should be made to allow members of the university community to observe their religious holidays without jeopardizing the fulfillment of their academic obligations. Last Day to Change to Audit. ( PM Provides a direct … Students will be scheduled to return the week before classes start in order to begin COVID-19 screening via the university’s off-campus Arrival Center, which will begin operations on January 8. “We continue to learn about the most effective COVID-19 protocols for our community and how to successfully implement them,” said Tulane President Michael Fitts. Mike Strecker The university will observe the Carnival break Feb. 15 and 16, in keeping with the city of New Orleans’ holiday schedule. |. Spring Semester 2021: Info & FAQs Tulane Outbreak Daily: Curated Daily News & Data for Emerging Infectious Diseases An open letter regarding COVID-19 and jails in Orleans Parish, Louisiana Please fill out this questionnaire if you are requesting permission to take all your courses fully online instead of in person at any Tulane campus during the Spring 2021 semester due to circumstances related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Transcripts may still be ordered online at https://registrar.tulane.edu/transcript. Serving the Tulane University community Diboll Green Line SPRING SEMESTER ’(’) January 19-May 21, 2021 MONDAY-FRIDAY *:+( AM - ,-. February 15: Application for Degree Deadline. Students back on campus for first day of spring 2021 semester. Tulane resident advisors continue to push for their demands into the spring semester. February 5: Last Day for 75% Tuition Refund. Tulane University A.B. Spring 2021 Course Descriptions By definition, TIDES is an interdisciplinary experience, driven by intellectual curiosity, active learning, and experiential education. “And, we are using this knowledge and experience as we plan for the best possible spring for our students, faculty and staff.”.