Frequently Asked Questions

The Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies serves as an umbrella office to ensure consistency in graduate education policies and effectiveness. Typically, graduate students in each school will report to their department or Dean's Office, especially in regard to signing up for classes, applying for graduation, or handing in their theses.

OGPS is NOT involved in the admissions processes for any of the graduate programs available at Tulane University. If you have a question relating to application materials or requirements for applying, please reach out directly to the department of interest. 

We have divided the FAQs by population to streamline the information displayed on this page. If you have a question that is not covered on this page, please email us at ogps@tulane.edu and we will get back to you as soon as possible. 

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Leila Pashazanusi, a PhD student in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering. 

Graduate students meet library staff at the annual Grad Student Open House. 

Dr. Adaora Okoli moving her tassel, signifying her graduation from the Tulane School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine in 2018.

Prospective Graduate Students

Tulane University offers a variety of different graduate programs across several schools. For more information on Tulane's Ph.D. programs and information on which might be best for your particular interests, please visit our program catalog or browse the available graduate degrees using this search tool.

OGPS does not handle the admissions process. To find out the status of your application, please contact the department's Director of Graduate Studies of the program you are applying to. Alternatively, you may contact the following people:

  • Ann Schumacher, Director of Graduate Admissions, School of Liberal Arts: 504.314.7859, aschumac@tulane.edu 
  • Kourtnie Robin, Assistant Director, School of Medicine, Biomedical Sciences: 504.988.3441, krobin@tulane.edu (for PhD and MS applicants)
  • Office of Admissions and Student Affairs, School of Medicine: 504.988.5331 (for MD applicants) 
  • Rosanna Chavez, Director of SSE Graduate Programs, School of Science and Engineering: 504.865.5718, rchavez@tulane.edu 
  • Office of Graduate Admissions, AB Freeman School of Business: 504.865.5410, abfgradedu@tulane.edu 
  • Michael Cusanza, Assistant Director of Admissions, School of Architecture: 504.314.2341, acusanza@tulane.edu 
  • Amanda Rosales, Assistant Dean of Enrollment Management, School of Social Work: 1.800.631.8234, arosales1@tulane.edu
  • Suzana Chase, Assistant Dean for Enrollment Management and Admissions, School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine: 504.988.5388, schase1@tulane.edu 

The Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies is not involved in any aspect of the admissions process for graduate programs at Tulane University. Please contact the department's Director of Graduate Studies of the program of interest for information related to fee waivers. 

The Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies is not involved in any aspect of the admissions process for graduate programs at Tulane University. Please contact the department's Director of Graduate Studies of the program of interest for information related to your application and any updates you wish to make. 

Tulane University offers a variety of accelerated Master's programs for outstanding undergraduate Tulane students. For more information on the 4+1 programs offered, please visit the page here. 

Most departments will release their admission decisions for PhD applicants in late February or early March. Master's degree application decisions tend to be released in late March or April. Applicants will receive their decisions via email and in their Slate portal. For any questions regarding the timeline process for your application, please contact the department to which you have applied. 

Current Graduate Student

This page offers information about the options available for graduate housing at Tulane, including resources for finding on- and off-campus housing. 

We often recommend the Facebook group OCRA (Off-Campus Residents Association) as a place for incoming students to interact with other students, ask about landlords, or particular housing needs.

OGPS does not have the means to help students with funding for their dissertations or theses. Your home department or school may have funds for this purpose. We have compiled a list of common sources of external funding here. 

 Yes, you can apply for travel awards to attend of present (you can find more here). 

International Students

Please enter the following in lieu of a social security number: 000-00-0000. This will allow you to proceed with the application, and our admissions staff will be able to tell you are an international student applicant.

For information about visas and renewals, please contact the Office of International Students and Scholars.

This will vary depending on your fellowship and whether or not it will be taxed. 

You can reach out to Robert Connor, Director of English for Academic and Professional Purposes, for more information about EAPP programs and opportunities at Tulane.