The Tulane SoPA Admissions Process

Students can begin their online application by first registering for an account.

To learn more about requirements for applying, visit our Admission Requirements: Undergraduate and Admission Requirements: Graduate pages.

Applicants for both undergraduate and graduate degree programs at the School of Professional Advancement must submit their official transcripts before they register for classes.

Undergraduate Applicants

1. Upload an official government-issued photo ID
2. The fee for applicants is $40 for undergraduate programs

3. Transcripts. You may be admitted with unofficial copies of your transcripts. Please note that uploaded copies of your transcripts will not be considered "official." SoPA requires official transcripts prior to registering for classes.

   Electronic transcripts are preferred. Have official electronic transcripts sent to soparecords@tulane.edu directly by the institution.

   Paper copies of official transcripts may be mailed to:
   Academic Records
   Richardson Bldg. #5
   Suite 204
   6823 St. Charles Avenue
   New Orleans, LA 70118

4. Undergraduate applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and be in good standing from any prior higher education institution attended.

Graduate Applicants

1. Upload an official government issued ID
2. The fee for applicants is $50 for graduate programs
3. Written statement. Some graduate programs require a written statement as part of the application materials.

4. Transcripts. You may be admitted with unofficial copies of your transcripts. Please note that uploaded copies of your transcripts will not be considered "official." SoPA requires official transcripts prior to registering for classes.

   Graduate students must have an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution and have earned at least a 3.0 grade point average, according to their transcripts.

   Electronic transcripts are preferred. Have official electronic transcripts sent to soparecords@tulane.edu directly by the institution.

   Paper copies of official transcripts may be mailed to:
   Academic Records
   Richardson Bldg. #5
   Suite 204
   6823 St. Charles Avenue
   New Orleans, LA 70118

   If you have previously attended Tulane, SoPA will request your Tulane transcript on your behalf at no charge.

Summer Only Admission

Applicants who currently intend to attend Tulane for summer programs only and then return to another university should submit their applications through the Summer School program portal. Be sure to check the Schedule of Classes for up-to-date information.

Apply for Admission

Please review specific admissions requirements for your undergraduate program.

Complete the online application, upload your official government-issued photo ID, and pay the $40 application fee.

You may be admitted with unofficial copies of your transcripts. Please note that uploaded copies of your transcripts will not be considered "official." SoPA requires official transcripts prior to registering for classes.

Submit Official Transcripts

Undergraduate students must submit a high school transcript or GED diploma. If an undergraduate applicant has attended a higher education institution for college credit we will need transcripts from those schools. Official transcripts must be received before a student can enroll in classes.

Electronic transcripts are preferred: send to soparecords@tulane.edu. To mail transcripts, please use the following address:

Academic Records
Richardson Bldg. #5
Suite 204
6823 St. Charles Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70118

If you are not seeking a degree or certificate (non-matriculating), you are not required to submit official transcripts. Students must submit a copy of their high school diploma or GED. Please note that non-matriculating students are ineligible for federal financial aid. Should you elect to pursue a degree or certificate after being admitted as a non-matriculating student, you will be required to submit official transcripts.

Apply for Financial Aid

Federal financial aid, primarily in the form of loans, is available to degree-seeking graduate students. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online. Visit the Office of Financial Aid’s website for more detailed information.

You will receive a decision notification sent to the e-mail address you submitted on your application. You will be directed to log into your application portal for your admission decision.

Accepting the Offer of Admittance

You will receive an email letting you know that your admission decision is available in your application portal. When you are admitted, you will be required to take two actions:

1. Accept your Offer of Admittance.
2. Pay your $25 deposit toward your first term of enrollment.* **

*Payment by credit card is preferred. If you choose to pay by ACH or bank draft, the deposit may take up to 14 business days to clear and could delay your access to course registration.
**Tulane employees using the tuition waiver must still pay the deposit. 

Activate Email

Once your enrollment deposit is received, you will receive your Tulane email address and user ID, sent to the personal email address listed on your application. For email assistance, contact the Help Desk at (504) 862-8888. An active Tulane email address and password allows you access to Gibson Online, Tulane’s student portal used for class registration, library access, financial information and much more.

Schedule Your Classes

Review the semester’s course offerings online. Be sure to click the School of Professional Advancement search button when reviewing the schedule of classes. Finally, to register for your selected courses, visit Gibson Online.

Submit Immunization Compliance

The immunization compliance form is provided to each student as part of the online application. The form must be completed and filed electronically with the Tulane Student Health Center. For questions about the form and immunization requirements, contact the Student Health Center.

Apply for Admission

Please review specific admissions requirements for your post-baccalaureate certificate program.

Complete the online application for the undergraduate/pbc program, upload your official government-issued photo ID, and pay the $40 application fee.

You may be admitted with unofficial copies of your transcripts. Please note that uploaded copies of your transcripts will not be considered "official." SoPA requires official transcripts prior to registering for classes.

Submit Official Transcripts

PBC students must submit transcripts from all prior undergraduate institutions. Official transcripts must be received before a student can enroll in classes.

Electronic transcripts are preferred: send to soparecords@tulane.edu. To mail transcripts, please use the following address:
Academic Records
Richardson Bldg. #5
Suite 204
6823 St. Charles Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70118

Apply for Financial Aid

Federal financial aid, primarily in the form of loans, is available to degree-seeking graduate students. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online. Visit the Office of Financial Aid’s website for more detailed information.

You will receive a decision notification sent to the e-mail address you submitted on your application. You will be directed to log into your application portal for your admission decision.

Accepting the Offer of Admittance

You will receive an email letting you know that your admission decision is available in your application portal. When you are admitted, you will be required to take two actions:

1. Accept your Offer of Admittance.
2. Pay your $25 deposit toward your first term of enrollment.* **

*Payment by credit card is preferred. If you choose to pay by ACH or bank draft, the deposit may take up to 14 business days to clear and could delay your access to course registration.

**Tulane employees using the tuition waiver must still pay the deposit.

Activate Email

Once your enrollment deposit is received, you will receive your Tulane email address and user ID, sent to the personal email address listed on your application. For email assistance, contact the Help Desk at (504) 862-8888. An active Tulane email address and password allows you access to Gibson Online, Tulane’s student portal used for class registration, library access, financial information and much more.

Schedule Your Classes

Review the semester’s course offerings online. Be sure to click the School of Professional Advancement search button when reviewing the schedule of classes. Finally, to register for your selected courses, visit Gibson Online.

Submit Immunization Compliance

The immunization compliance form is provided to each student as part of the online application. The form must be completed and filed electronically with the Tulane Student Health Center. For questions about the form and immunization requirements, contact the Student Health Center.

Apply for Admission

Please review specific admissions requirements for your graduate program.

Complete the online application, upload your official government-issued photo ID, and pay the $50 application fee.

You may be admitted with unofficial copies of your transcripts. Please note that uploaded copies of your transcripts will not be considered "official." SoPA requires official transcripts prior to registering for classes.

Submit Official Transcripts

Graduate students must submit transcripts from all prior undergraduate institutions. Official transcripts must be received before a student can enroll in classes.

Electronic transcripts are preferred: send to soparecords@tulane.edu. To mail transcripts, please use the following address:

Academic Records
Richardson Bldg. #5
Suite 204
6823 St. Charles Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70118

Schedule an Interview

If your graduate program requires an interview your Program Director may contact you to schedule a time to meet.

Apply for Financial Aid

Federal financial aid, primarily in the form of loans, is available to degree-seeking graduate students. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online. Visit the Office of Financial Aid’s website for more detailed information.

You will receive a decision notification sent to the e-mail address you submitted on your application. You will be directed to log into your application portal for your admission decision. 

Accepting the Offer of Admittance

You will receive an email letting you know that your admission decision is available in your application portal. When you are admitted, you will be required to take two actions:

1. Accept your Offer of Admittance.
2. Pay your $200 deposit toward your first term of enrollment.* **

*Payment by credit card is preferred. If you choose to pay by ACH or bank draft, the deposit may take up to 14 business days to clear and could delay your access to course registration.
**Tulane employees using the tuition waiver must still pay the deposit.

Activate Email

Once your enrollment deposit is received, you will receive your Tulane email address and user ID, sent to the personal email address listed on your application. Students returning to Tulane will have their previous TU user ID and passwords reactivated. For email assistance, contact the Help Desk at (504) 862-8888. An active Tulane email address and password allow you access to Gibson Online, Tulane’s student portal used for class registration, library access, financial information and much more.

Schedule Your Classes

Review the semester’s course offerings online. Be sure to click the School of Professional Advancement search button when reviewing the schedule of classes. Finally, to register for your selected courses, visit Gibson Online.

Submit Immunization Compliance

The immunization compliance form is provided to each student as part of the online application.  The form must be completed and filed electronically with the Tulane Student Health Center. For questions about the form and immunization requirements, contact the Student Health Center.