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Get to know Tulane and New Orleans.

A few basics about your new home, and what's happening around the city.

Note: the events calendar below isn't live yet.

About Tulane

Founded in 1834

One of the older private research universities in the country.

Uptown campus

Sits along the historic St. Charles Avenue streetcar line.

The Green Wave

Tulane's athletic teams compete in the American Athletic Conference.

Research university

A member of the Association of American Universities (AAU).

About New Orleans

Birthplace of jazz

Live music is part of daily life here, not just festival season.

The French Quarter

The city's oldest neighborhood, a short ride from campus.

Mardi Gras season

Parades and traditions that shape the city's calendar every year.

On the Mississippi River

A river city with streetcars, not a subway.

What's happening in New Orleans

New Orleans' calendar includes long-running annual traditions like Mardi Gras, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, and French Quarter Fest — alongside music, food, and community events happening every week.

Coming soon: a real, up-to-date calendar of events happening around campus and the city.