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SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL ADVANCEMENT
Graduate Admissions
Tulane School of Professional Advancement graduate students include those considering a master’s degree or graduate certificate. Prospective students must complete the online application form.
To be considered for admission, a prospective graduate student must have:
- Earned an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution prior to the first semester of proposed graduate study (unless a qualified current undergraduate applying for a “4+1” program)
- At least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average in undergraduate coursework; applicants with grade point averages below 3.0 may be considered for admission based on other aspects of their applications
No standardized test scores (i.e. GRE) or letters of recommendation are required for admission.
Apply in Four Easy Steps
Step 1
Complete the online application
Step 2
Upload required materials
Valid government issued ID.
Non-refundable $40 processing fee. Applications cannot be processed without this fee.
Step 3
Submit transcripts
High School Transcripts or Equivalent
Undergraduate students must submit a high school transcript or GED diploma.
College Transcripts (if applicable)
Applicants may be admitted with unofficial copies of their college transcripts. Please note that uploaded copies of your transcripts will not be considered "official." Official college transcripts will be required before admitted students can register for classes. Contact your previous institution(s) to have electronic transcripts sent to soparecords@tulane.edu (preferred method) or send paper copies of official transcripts to the following address:
Admissions
School of Professional Advancement
Richardson Bldg. #5
Suite 204
6823 St. Charles Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70118
Students dismissed from, or on probation at, their last college may be admitted to the School of Professional Advancement on probation, at the discretion of the Academic Performance Committee. Conditions of probation at entry generally include a load limit of seven credits in the first semester. Continued enrollment after entering on probation is generally contingent upon the student earning grades of C or better in all courses taken in the first semester.
Applicants not pursuing a degree
Individuals desiring to attend the School of Professional Advancement who do not plan to earn a degree (i.e. are “non-matriculating”) do not need to submit transcripts of previous college work. However, proof of high school graduation is still required.
Step 4
Complete additional requirements
Additional program-specific requirements may be needed. This could include an application essay and interview.
Previously enrolled School of Professional Advancement Students
School of Professional Advancement students who have been inactive for one year (three consecutive semesters) will be required to re-apply for admission. This includes submitting a new admissions application and application fee. Students who were not enrolled in classes the previous semester must go to the online application to update their contact information and their government-issued ID.
Next Steps After Admittance
Step 1: Accept 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:
- Accept your Offer of Admittance.
- Pay your $100 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.
Step 2: Activate Your 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.
Step 3: 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.
Step 4: 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.
Step 5: Apply for Financial Aid
Federal financial aid, primarily in the form of loans, is available to degree-seeking students. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online. Visit the Office of Financial Aid’s website for more detailed information.
