Alumni Parents of Prospective Students:
Created in 2022 for Tulane alumni families with students pursuing the college application process and led by former admission staff with 20 years of experience, Alumni Relations supports an Alumni Admission Program, a college planning experience with resources to support families interested in the college admission process and celebrate those who build upon their legacy with Tulane.
Through the program, alumni families gain access to:
- An annual virtual admission session in May, Navigating the College Admission Process, with Tulane’s Dean of Admission and Vice President of Enrollment Management
- Wave Weekend in-person admission session with admission experts from Tulane’s Office of Undergraduate Admission
- One-on-one in-person, virtual, or phone meetings with the Director of Alumni Admission Programs in Tulane’s Office of Alumni Relations
- A celebratory welcome reception at the Bea Field Alumni House for admitted Tulane students and alumni families in coordination with the Undergraduate Admission admitted student visit days during the spring semester
- Celebratory events for enrolled Tulane students and alumni families during August move-in, Wave Weekend, and graduation
Ready to get started? Read more about Admission resources for alumni and sign up here. Questions? Send us an email.
Office of Undergraduate Admission Parent Page
Prospective Students of Alumni:
The incredible history and trajectory of Tulane University have solidified the University’s place among the greatest academic research institutions in the country. Consistently ranked among the top Universities by U. S. News and a member of the elite Association of American Universities, Tulane is recognized for academic excellence that harmonizes with a student life unlike any other. It is this balance that leads many children and grandchildren of Tulane alumni to include Tulane in their college process.
Relatives of alumni are encouraged to submit their information to keep the Office of Advancement informed and to join the Undergraduate Admission mailing list to receive updates on virtual, regional, and on-campus admission events for prospective students and families.
The Office of Undergraduate Admission provides helpful information for all students on their website.
Office of Undergraduate Admission
Alumni who wish to send a recommendation letter on behalf of a prospective student may email the letter as an attachment to Undergraduate Admission and copy Valerie Calenda. The student’s full name and other identifying information such as a home address or date of birth will assist in matching the recommendation letter with the proper application file. The only recommendation letter required for admission consideration is the high school counselor recommendation. Additional letters of recommendation are optional and should be sent by the application deadline for the application type selected by the applicant.
Alumni Family Events:
The Office of Alumni Relations also offers a suite of programs for alumni families to take full advantage of your student’s time at Tulane. We expect you to be a regular visitor!
Bea Field Alumni House:
If you find yourself in New Orleans, we invite you to stop by and see us on campus. If you need a quiet place to work, access the internet, or just relax, you are always welcome to visit the Bea Field Alumni House. Located at 6319 Willow Street, Bea Field Alumni House is open during regular business hours and hosts visitors from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM weekdays, but may be closed for private events from time to time. Let us know in advance or just stop by and say hello if you are on campus.
Hello Wave Events
Each summer through the Hello Wave program, Tulane rolls out the green carpet to welcome new students to the Tulane family.
Learn more
Welcome Reception
Alumni families are invited to an on-campus reception hosted by the Office of Alumni Relations as a special welcome.
Homecoming & Family Weekend
This weekend provides families the opportunity to visit campus and take part in the numerous activities, including an admission session and jazz brunch for alumni families.
Learn more
Graduating Legacy Reception
Graduating students and alumni families are invited to a celebratory reception hosted by Alumni Relations. Alumni parents will have the opportunity to present their graduating student with special graduation memorabilia.
