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Tulane UniversityMove-In Guide

New Orleans, Louisiana

🏫 Private UniversityEst. 1834🔗 www.tulane.edu

Tulane's 110-acre uptown campus faces Audubon Park along historic St. Charles Avenue, anchored by Gibson Hall, the university's 1894 entry landmark, with first-year students required to live on campus for three years in halls including Monroe, Sharp, and Wall.

Enrollment

14,027

Total Students

Freshman Class

3,507

Approx.

Move-In Dates

Jan 6-10, 2027

Next: Spring 2027

Acceptance Rate

14%

Most recent cycle

Move-In

Spring 2027 Move-In Details

Spring Scholars and new transfer students move in Jan. 6 in assigned time slots. Students registered for Panhellenic Recruitment may move in Jan. 7, before recruitment begins. Returning students move in Jan. 9 and 10. Classes begin Jan. 11.

Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.

Move-in day tips

  • Arrive during your assigned move-in window - arriving early may mean waiting until your time slot.
  • Bring a rolling cart or hand truck - campus carts can run out quickly during busy move-in periods.
  • Have a parking backup plan - spaces near residence halls can fill up quickly, so know where you can unload if your preferred area is full.
  • Watch the loading-zone time limit - many campuses require you to move your vehicle to longer-term parking after unloading.

Housing & Dorms

First-year halls (6)

Reserved for first-year students

  • Butler Residence Hall

    First-year only

  • Josephine Louise Residence Hall

    First-year only

  • Monroe Residence Hall

    First-year only

  • Sharp Residence Hall

    First-year only
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  • Wall Residence Hall

    First-year only

  • Warren Residence Hall

    Traditional · Coed

    First-year only

Residence halls (9)

Open to undergraduates (first-year students may be able to live here)

  • Aron Residences

  • Bayou Residence Hall

    Suite · Coed

  • Décou-Labat Residences

  • Fogelman Residence Hall

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  • Greenbaum Residence Hall

  • Lake Residence Hall

    Suite · Coed

  • Mayer Residence Hall

  • River Residence Hall

  • Weatherhead Residence Hall

    Suite · Coed

Housing Links

Who can live where

First-year only:
Reserved for incoming first-year students.
Residence halls:
Not marked first-year only, so they may also house returning students. Assignment follows the school's housing process.

Eligibility rules vary and can change. Check with the housing office.

Orientation

Orientation dates haven't been published yet - check back closer to the semester.

Orientation tips

  • Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
  • Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
  • Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.

Costs

Room & Board

$19,630

Estimated / Year

Figures shown are estimates for room and board only, and can vary by hall and meal plan. Check with Tulane University's financial aid office for a cost breakdown specific to your situation.

Nearby Essentials

  • CVS Pharmacy1 miles
  • Walgreens1 miles
  • Walmart3.2 miles
  • Target5.3 miles

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Dates last checked October 2026.