Last Day to Drop without Record – Feb. 10

The last day to drop a course without record is Wednesday, February 10.   Paper add/drop forms are not required before this deadline as students may drop courses online by logging in to Gibson online.  Additional instructions for modifying your schedule via Gibson are available at http://tulane.edu/advising/registrationinstructions.cfm.

Students will still be able to drop courses until the final deadline, Friday, March 11, but after February 10 dropping will be recorded on students’ official transcript.  Also note that students in Newcomb-Tulane College may not drop a course if it will result in less than 12 credit hours, the minimum enrollment required of all full-time students unless special permission has been granted.  If you have any questions about your schedule or the two drop deadlines, contact your academic advisor.

Advising Center closed Tuesday, Feb. 9 at 1pm

The Academic Advising Center will close at 1pm on Tuesday, February 9.  Tulane University President Scott Cowen announced that in honor of the New Orleans Saints’ victory in the Super Bowl on Sunday, and the great feeling of civic unity embodied by the Saints and the recent citywide elections, the Tulane community will join in celebrating this great moment for the city of New Orleans.

See President Cowen’s entire message at http://tulane.edu/administration/president/tulane_talk/tt_020810.cfm.

Teacher Certification Information Session – Feb. 2

Interested in Tulane’s post-baccalaureate teacher certification program?  Be sure to stop by the first-floor lobby of  Newcomb Hall on Tuesday, February 2.  From 7:45 to 10:45 AM Professors from the Teacher Preparation and Certification Program will be on hand to answer your questions about the program and the rewarding opportunities for elementary and secondary teachers.  Free coffee and donuts!

Career Fair – Feb. 3

The Spring Career Fair, also known as the Mardi Grad Invitational, is coming soon, and will be held on Wednesday, February 3, in the Louisiana Superdome.  Are you a graduating senior soon to be on the job market, or a student who knows it’s never too early to start networking and learning about career planning?  Be sure to check out all the information and tips for students at this event’s website: http://www.mardigrascareerfair.org/students.

Drop Courses Online

This semester is the first time students will be able to drop courses online after the initial deadline to add, which was January 20.  In the past, students dropping a course before the deadline to drop without record have had to use a paper add/drop form.  Now, with Gibson online, students can drop a course online until this deadline, which for spring 2010 is Wednesday, February 10.

Remember that students in Newcomb-Tulane College must not fall below 12 credit hours to be considered full-time.  Graduating seniors may be allowed less, and if you have questions about your minimum hours, you may contact your academic advisor.  Also, be sure to consult the academic calendar for this and future deadlines.

Spring 2010 Tutoring Schedule

The spring 2010 tutoring schedule is now available online at the Tutoring Center website.  Tutors are available in a wide range of subjects, and the Tutoring Center is open 7 days a week!  If you need some assistance in one or more of your courses, be sure to check it out.

Last Day to Add

Don’t forget that Wednesday, January 20 is the last day to add courses to your schedule.  This will also be the last day before wait lists are dropped for the semester.  If you are still on a wait list, talk to your instructor about officially enrolling in the course, or choose an alternative.  If you need assistance finalizing your schedule, feel free to schedule an appointment with your advisor, or contact him or her by phone or e-mail.

Refer to the complete academic calendar for Spring 2010 for other important deadlines.

Degree Audits

As we continue the transition from our previous student records system to Gibson online and other platforms, we have encountered a few programming issues with the degree audit.  In particular, many Spring 2010 courses are not being applied correctly to core curriculum requirements.  Also, most public service courses, especially those for zero (0) credits, are not appearing on the audit.  Please be assured that our technology teams are working diligently to resolve these issues.  Your patience is greatly appreciated while we all wait for these programming corrections, and please don’t hesitate to contact your academic advisor if you have any questions or concerns about your degree plans and course requirements.

Confirm your Spring Registration

Students may now confirm their spring registration by logging on to Gibson online.  The deadline to confirm is Friday, January 15.  Remember that by confirming your registration, you are simply confirming that you will attend Tulane University in the spring; you may continue to make schedule changes subject to the deadlines posted on the academic calendar.

If you have any questions about your spring schedule or general academic plans, the Academic Advising Center is open and ready to assist you.

Happy New Year!

Winter Recess

We at the Advising Center hope everyone had a successful Fall 2009 semester, and wish you all a restful and enjoyable winter break.

Advisors will be available during regular business hours through Tuesday, December 22 for any last minute questions.  The Advising Center will then close with the university on Wednesday, December 23 until we reopen on Monday, January 4.

See you in the new year!