School of Continuing Studies: General Information
2008-2009 Academic Year
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ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
All graduates of School of Continuing Studies automatically become members of
the Alumni Association. There are no dues. The purpose of the association is to
promote the idea of higher education with emphasis on the continuing education
of adults and to encourage fellowship among members. Alumni receive School of
Continuing Studies' newsletter to help them keep informed. Contact with the
Alumni Association can be made by calling the School of Continuing Studies
office at 865-5555.
The School of Continuing Studies publishes Groundswell, a newsletter for alumni
and friends, each spring and fall. Read Groundswell online for the latest
information on School of Continuing Studies activities and accomplishments. To
be included in the class notes section of Groundswell, send e-mail to Celeste
Uzee, director of college gifts, at cuzee@tulane.edu.
ADMISSION, COSTS, AND TRANSFER CREDITS
Admission
The School of Continuing Studies has an open admissions policy. Students are not
required to submit ACT or SAT tests in order to be admitted but must hold a high
school diploma or general equivalent diploma. Continued enrollment is based on
satisfactory academic performance.
Students wishing to study part-time through the School of Continuing Studies
should obtain an application form and submit it, along with a $25 processing fee,
to the office before the beginning of the semester. The $25 application fee is non-
refundable. Applications cannot be processed without this fee.
Students who have attended college previously and plan to work toward a degree
or certificate must contact all former schools and have official transcripts sent
directly to the School of Continuing Studies. Students who have not attended
college must submit a copy of their high school diploma (or equivalent) with their
application.
Students can be admitted conditionally without transcripts, but registration may
be canceled if transcripts have not been received by mid-semester. Students
desiring to attend the School of Continuing Studies to take miscellaneous courses
or to audit courses do not need to submit transcripts of previous college work.
Students dismissed from, or on probation at, their last college may be admitted 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. Readmission is generally contingent upon the student earning grades of
C or better in all courses taken the first semester.