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Newcomb-Tulane College helps students find and fund a variety of opportunities to take their education beyond the classroom through programs that provide experience, perspective and even life-changing educational moments that enrich your college experience.

Explore Your Passions

Academic Programs

The Newcomb-Tulane College Reading Project, the common intellectual experience for the entering first-year class, engages students and faculty from different backgrounds and academic interests through the reading and discussion of a selected book.

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The Tulane Idea Symposium is an annual research conference which invites Newcomb-Tulane College undergraduates from the full breadth of disciplines housed within Tulane University to showcase the scientific rigor and creative talents they possess. Each year’s Symposium features a live poster gallery, research presentations, panel discussions, and the opportunity to connect with the featured student presenters!

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The Research Network is a searchable database encouraging undergraduate involvement in the Newcomb-Tulane College research and creative community.

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Explore areas of interest by working alongside faculty in those fields or conducting independent research during summer break.

Learn more about Summer Research Opportunities

The College Scholars program serves intellectually curious students looking to expand their academic horizons and build community with faculty and likeminded peers. Participants join Faculty Principal-led small group cohorts that focus on big questions and essential problems to solve. Though all College Scholars cohorts are designed to foster our three tenets of intellectual, social, and civic development, each group has a specific focus area aligned to faculty expertise and student interests.

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High-achieving students at Tulane may choose to complete an Honors Thesis, typically in the senior year. As the culminating achievement of the scholar’s undergraduate career, this thesis or project involves substantial independent research and study under the direction of a professor in the scholar’s major department.

Learn more about the Senior Thesis

Community-building Programs

Equity Thursdays is a weekly conversation and free lunch series hosted by the Center for Academic Equity. Join us as we discuss cutting edge research, connect to distinctive academic opportunities, and provide a forum for reflection on the intersection of identity and the academic experience.

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Our weekly Global Café program is a gathering place for internationally-minded Tulanians to build friendships and global understanding by actively engaging and learning from one another. Our strong belief is that engagement across difference enriches Tulane and is an essential component to understanding our role within the world community.

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Equity Thursdays is a weekly conversation and free lunch series hosted by the Center for Academic Equity. Join us as we discuss cutting edge research, connect to distinctive academic opportunities, and provide a forum for reflection on the intersection of identity and the academic experience.

Learn more about Equity Thursdays

Learn about the wide variety of Study Abroad programs available to Tulane students and find the perfect program for you!

Learn more about the Study Abroad Fair

Student Leadership

The First-Year Seminar Peer Mentor Program is an academic leadership opportunity for upperclass students to serve as a mentor to our newest students in a first-year seminar classroom. Peer Mentors play a crucial role in the transition of first-year students to the academic and social communities of Tulane University.

Learn more about TIDES Peer Mentors

Peer Success Leaders are highly motivated and capable students who are ready to assist their peers through the challenges that come with the different stages of your college career. Whether it is navigating the academic and social challenges of college or pursuing leadership and involvement opportunities on campus, PSLs will collaborate with you to build a strong foundation and success plan for your time at Tulane.

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The Conversation Partner Program pairs an international student with an American student or fluent English speaker to allow them to practice their English in casual, conversational setting and to help them adjust to life here at Tulane. This program helps to bridge the gap between the International and American communities on campus.

Learn more about the Conversation Partner Program