Newcomb-Tulane College: General Information
Academic Year 2008-2009
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inform students of their options for studying abroad. In addition, the CIS
organizes an annual fall study abroad fair to promote education abroad
opportunities. The "Tulane University Guide to Study Abroad" is available on
the CIS web site or in print in the CIS office.
Eligibility and Selection Criteria
At the time of application, all students must present persuasive evidence of the
necessary academic and intellectual strength, linguistic skills, and special
preparation in the area of the proposed course of study. A compelling argument
that the proposed program and destination are appropriate in terms of academic,
cultural and personal goals should be clearly articulated in the application essay.
Students must also demonstrate the individual initiative and strong sense of
personal responsibility required to complete the program abroad.
Students must familiarize themselves with the program-specific GPA and course
prerequisites when planning for study abroad. Due to high demand, competition
may occur within the various programs since some have a limited number of
spaces.
The student's academic and major advisors must support the application and
indicate that the proposed overseas study will advance and not impede progress
toward the degree. Applicants are also asked indicate how they expect to
complete graduation requirements. Qualified students may study abroad as early
as the second semester of the sophomore year. Students must present evidence of
completion of necessary Newcomb-Tulane core curriculum requirements at the
time of application. Students who are or have ever been on disciplinary or honor
board probation are not eligible.
Tulane Study Abroad Programs (TSAP)
The CIS offers academic-year and semester programs in Argentina, Australia,
Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, the Czech Republic, Egypt, France, Germany, Ghana,
Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Malta, Mexico, Poland, Russia,
Singapore, Spain, the United Kingdom and Uruguay (this list is subject to
change). These programs are open to all qualified students in the Newcomb-
Tulane College who meet specific eligibility requirements. Tulane credit and
grades are awarded for coursework successfully completed abroad. Participants
pay Tulane tuition, the academic support service fee, and a charge for emergency
evacuation insurance. Airfare, housing, meals, vacation travel, and personal
expenses are extra and vary by location.
Independent Scholar Option
We recognize a legitimate demand for study-abroad programs beyond the scope
of current Tulane programs. For these students, CIS offers the Independent
Scholar Option (ISO) for exceptional juniors and seniors who wish to study for a
semester or year abroad on a program for which there is no academically
equivalent Tulane program. Participants create their own study abroad program
by choosing the country and university where they wish to study. In recent years,