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Who is eligible to participate in the program?
Tulane graduate students and non-Tulane graduate level students. Please see the “How to Apply” section on our main page for further details. Non-Tulane students will need to apply to Tulane as non-degree students through the Payson Center if they would like to earn academic credit for the courses. You must check with your institution to see if you can apply transfer credits to your degree. Non-degree students may only take up to twelve (12) credit hours at Tulane.
I am currently applying to the MS or PhD program through the Payson Center at Tulane. May I participate in the Summer Institute programs and apply them toward my degree?
If you intend to join our graduate academic program at the Payson Center, please refrain from taking any courses in the Summer Institute until you have been accepted into the program. Once you are accepted into the program, any summer courses you attend will apply toward your degree. Unfortunately, if you participate in our Summer Institute prior to being accepted into our MS/PhD program, credits will NOT be applied as credits earned toward a graduate degree available through the Payson Center at Tulane University.
Yes, international students are encouraged to apply. International students should be proficient in the English language and will follow the same protocol as other non-Tulane students and professionals for applying to our programs.
How many credits will I earn for my summer coursework?
Students may register for one or more sessions in one or more modules, earning up to twelve (12) graduate hours in the summer. Each course is worth three (3) credit hours.
Please make out a check to “Tulane University” with the title of the program in the Memo area of the check. You may bring it in or mail it to:
Payson Center for International Development,
Attn: Summer Institute
300 Hebert Hall
6823 St Charles Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70118
Are there any scholarships available?
Unfortunately, no scholarships are available for the Summer Institute.
Please contact your financial aid officer for information on eligibility and specifics on financial aid programs. There are no scholarships or tuition waivers available for the Payson Summer Institute. You may apply for financial aid in the form of loans through your department. If the student does not subsequently complete hours initially registered, said student may be liable for the immediate repayment of loan funds to the lender.
Be aware of the disbursement timing and requirements to keep summer aid. In some cases, schools or lenders may not disburse loan proceeds until the start of the program you are attending. Because of the early start dates for some of our summer programs abroad, the relatively late dates on which the processing can begin, and the length of time it takes to process aid itself, it is likely that your loan proceeds may be unavailable to you in time for your departure. It is important, therefore, that you have some other source of funds to ‘tide you over’ until the loan proceeds become available to you. It is also very important that you make arrangements for someone to pay your bills at home while you are abroad so that your credit history is not blemished as a result of your absence.
Even if you are receiving financial aid, finance charges will be incurred if payment is not received by the payment deadline. The Accounts Receivable Office of Tulane University finalizes billing and will assess finance charges for registrants with unpaid balances after payment deadlines have passed.
If you have any further questions related to financial aid, please get in touch with your financial aid officer.
Please see section on “How to Apply”
How will I know if I get in to the program? How long is the wait from when I apply to when I hear if I am accepted?
A confirmation email will be sent from the administrator, confirming enrollment and course selection, pending course admission, space availability, and receipt of deposit(s).
Each program has a different schedule of when to arrive and when housing will be available. Please see the individual FAQ for each program for this information. It will also be included in your welcome letter that you will receive once you are admitted.
What airport should I fly into?
Again, this information is different for each program. Please see the individual FAQ for each program for this information. It will also be included in your welcome letter that you will receive once you are admitted.
Where can I find more information about the program?
Please go to the individual program sections for more information, you can also check the different sections of this website for more information, and see the tabs at the top of each program's page for individual program information. Once you have read through all the information, if you still have questions, contact us at summer@tulane.edu
Country visa requirements vary significantly. Depending on the student's citizenship or permanent residency status, he or she may need to secure a visa. This should be done well in advance of projected travel. The Payson Center is glad to share what information it has about these requirements and to provide required documentation, as necessary. However, students should keep in mind that it is ultimately their responsibility to understand the visa requirements that apply to them and to obtain the visa in a timely fashion.
Are there prerequisites for any of the summer programs?
No, none of our summer programs have any prerequisites.
What do I do if I need to cancel?
To cancel or withdraw from the program, you must send a written request to our Summer Institute administrator at summer@tulane.edu and Sheila Favalora at favalora@tulane.edu as this is the only way to be officially unenrolled from the program.
Can you help me get an internship on location after the program is over?
The professor on your course may be able to assist you in getting internships following the program. Please get in touch with the professor on your program prior to the start date to inquire about possible internship opportunities.
What is the deadline to apply?
The deadline to apply is March 18th. We encourage you to apply as applications are considered on a rolling basis and some programs fill up rather quickly.
What do I do if I cannot pay my tuition by the tuition deadline?
Please contact Accounts Receivable, (504) 865-5368, for any information regarding tuition deadlines, or late payments, as late fees are assessed directly by their office, and not by the Payson Center. Failure to pay on time will result in late fees being assessed but will not result in your being dropped from the program. No credit for participation in the program(s) will be granted if any participant fails to pay all tuition and housing expenses in full.
How do I review my grades for the program?
Grades will not be posted prior to thirty days from the completion of the program. Once grades are received and posted at the end of the program, you will be able to access your grades via Gibson Online at https://gibson.tulane.edu. You can log in to Gibson Online using your Tulane username and password. Select the Grades link to view your grades for the Summer 2012 term.
How do I pay my tuition for the program?
You will be billed for tuition via Accounts Receivable at Tulane. Do not send tuition payments directly to the Payson Center. Questions regarding your tuition bill should be directed to Accounts Receivable (504-865-5368 or 800-798-7633) or via e-mail (acctrec@tulane.edu).
Will my school receive an official transcript of my grades? Who should I contact for a transcript of my grades?
Transcripts are not automatically sent to your home school. You must request a transcript through the Tulane University Registrar’s Office.
You may request your transcript via Tulane’s website: http://www.tulane.edu/~registra/transcript_requests. Your first few transcript requests are free and there is a modest charge for additional requests beyond that.
NOTE: For all requests (PIN or TRANSCRIPT), verification steps must be taken before your information can be issued. In order to verify your identity, please respond to the email from the Registrar’s Office with the following information:
1. Full name
2. Date of birth
3. Permanent address (on file with Tulane)
4. Emergency contact person (on file with Tulane)
5. Major course of study at Tulane
6. The name of a class you took or professor you had your most recent semester at Tulane (list semester)
Once they obtain this information from you, they will process your request.
NOTE: If you have any problems submitting your requests, you may contact the Registrar’s office directly at (504) 865-5231 or email registra@tulane.edu. They should be able to help you.
What types of activities will be provided by the program?
In addition to regularly scheduled classes, there are social and educational activities organized by Tulane. In the past years, these have included tours, sites of historical interest, and museum visits. A calendar of all activities will be given to you when you arrive at the program.
Will I need to bring any business attire with me?
Please bring make available business casual attire for visits to/by professional organizations, and other such occasions.
