Tulane University: Glossary
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Schools: The academic units of the university that offer the university's academic
programs, and are administered by deans,. The degree anticipated determines the
student's choice of school or college.
Semester hour: The unit by which coursework is measured.
Student schedule: The courses in which a student is enrolled.
S/U option: Satisfactory or unsatisfactory is elected as an irrevocable option
(following the announced deadline) for a course in which a letter grade and
quality points are not awarded, thereby not affecting the GPA.
TIDES (Tulane InterDisciplinary Experience Seminar): a core curriculum
requirement for all first-year students
Transfer student: A student who terminates enrollment in another university and
subsequently enrolls in Tulane University.
TOUR (Tulane University's On-line Registration): Online registration for
courses.
Withdrawal: Extensive nonattendance to class(es) requires formal withdrawal
from: course(s), section(s), or the college/school, with appropriate approvals
including that of the dean.