Application for Admission to SoPA*
*Please scroll down for detailed instructions on the application process.
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Admission fee: $40 for undergraduate, $50 for graduate
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Transcripts must be sent electronically directly from the institution or mailed in a sealed envelope from the institution
Students interested in attending the Tulane School of Professional Advancement can easily get started with our online admission application.
Prospective Undergraduate Students
Undergraduate applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and have good standing at the most recent college attended (if any). Certified transcripts are required for matriculating students. Standardized testing is not required to apply for undergraduate study.
Prospective Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Students
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate applicants should fill out the undergraduate/PBC application. PBC students must have an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution and have earned at least a 3.0 grade point average in undergraduate coursework as shown in official transcripts. Students with a lower GPA may receive provisional admission, provided that they demonstrate professional experience in a relevant field.
Prospective Graduate Students
Graduate applicants must have an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution and have earned at least a 3.0 grade point average in undergraduate coursework as shown in official transcripts. Students with a lower GPA may receive provisional admission, provided that they demonstrate significant professional experience in a relevant field.
Application Details
Those students planning to apply for financial aid are advised to submit their application at least six weeks prior to the start of the semester. Final application deadlines for upcoming semesters are below.
If you need assistance with your application, please contact us by email or phone.
E-mail: asksopa@tulane.edu
Phone: (504) 865-5555
Application Deadlines
Fall
Semester
AUG 1
Fall
Term I
AUG 1
Fall
Term II
OCT 1
Spring
Semester
JAN 1
Spring
Term I
JAN 1
Spring
Term II
MAR 1
Summer
Semester
MAY 1
Summer
Term I
MAY 1
Education
Summer II
JUN 1
Application Deadlines
Visit our Admissions page for more information on the admissions process. For a complete list of important dates, see our Academic Calendars page. Our Register for Classes page has information on registering for classes.
Fall
16-week Fall Term: August 1
8-Week Fall Term I: August 1
8-Week Fall Term II: October 1
Spring
16-Week Spring Term: January 1
8-Week Spring Term I: January 1
8-Week Spring Term II: March 1
Summer
16-Week Summer Term: May 1
8-Week Summer Term: May 1
Education Summer Term I: May 1
Education Summer Term II: June 1