Graduate Programs at Tulane

Tulane University offers the following research-oriented graduate degrees: Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Master of Arts (M.A.), and Master of Science (M.S.) through the following schools, including inter-school collaborative degree programs:

• School of Architecture
• School of Business
• School of Law
• School of Liberal Arts
• School of Medicine
• School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine
• School of Science and Engineering
• School of Social Work

The Master of Fine Arts degree (M.F.A.) is offered by the School of Liberal Arts. The Master of Liberal Arts (M.L.A.) and the Master of Professional Studies (M.Pros) programs are offered by the School of Continuing Studies.

The Doctor of Philosophy degree is offered in the fields of Aging Studies, Anthropology, Biomedical Engineering, Biomedical Sciences (biochemistry, human genetics, microbiology and immunology, pharmacology, physiology, and structural and cell biology), Business Administration (finance and management), Cell & Molecular Biology, Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, Chemistry,City, Culture and Community, Earth & Environmental Sciences, Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, Economic Analysis and Policy, French Studies, History, International Development, Latin American Studies, Latin American Studies and Art History, Linguistics, Mathematics, Neuroscience, Philosophy, Physics, Psychology, Political Development, Public Health (Biostatistics & Bioinformatics, Epidemiology, Global Community Health and Behavioral Sciences, Global Environmental Health Sciences, Global Health Systems and Development, and Tropical Medicine), and Spanish and Portuguese.

A Ph.D. may also be earned in the schools of Liberal Arts and Science and Engineering as individually designed programs.

For a complete list of MA, MFA, and MS programs, please refer to the Graduate and Professional Programs page.

For information on professional degrees, consult the catalogs of the Schools of Architecture, Business, Continuing Studies, Law,  Medicine, Public Health and Tropical Medicine, and Social Work.

Rules and Regulations

Upon admission, students are held responsible for compliance with the regulations Tulane University has set forth in this catalog and in relevant school and/or program handbooks and catalogs. They should familiarize themselves with these regulations.

The university reserves the right to change any of its courses and charges without advance notice and to make such changes applicable to students already registered as well as to new students.
 

The Graduate Council

The Graduate Council establishes and maintains university-wide procedures, rules and standards for the Master of Arts (M.A.), Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.), Master of Liberal Arts (M.L.A.), Master of Science (M.S.), Master of Professional Studies (M.Pros) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree programs. The council approves new degree programs and major curriculum changes in existing programs, performs periodic program reviews, and advises the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost on graduate education issues. The voting membership of Graduate Council consists of the Provost, who serves as its chair, and twelve elected faculty members each elected by a vote of the graduate faculty of their respective schools. More details on the council’s membership and functions are available at: http://tulane.edu/ogps/graduate-council.cfm.

Graduate Studies Student Association

The Graduate Studies Student Association (GSSA) is responsible for addressing issues which affect graduate students university-wide, and for allocating funds for all graduate studies activities.  GSSA's parent body is GAPSA (Graduate and Professional Student Association).

Unified Code of Graduate Student Academic Conduct

Tulane University expects students to conduct their academic endeavors with honesty and integrity. As part of the University community, graduate students have certain responsibilities regarding work that forms the basis for the evaluation of their academic achievement. Any student behavior that has the effect of interfering with the education, pursuit of knowledge, and/or a fair evaluation of the student’s performance is considered a violation of the proscribed academic conduct, as set forth in the Unified Code of Graduate Student Academic Conduct. The Code also outlines procedures to be followed if there is a suspected violation. Students are expected to be familiar with the Code.   Principles and activities not covered by the Code may fall under the purview of university or departmental research and/or ethics committees. Questions concerning jurisdiction should be addressed to the dean of the respective school. 

Code of Student Conduct

The university requires of all of its students behavior compatible with its high standards of scholarship and conduct. By accepting admission to Tulane University, a student accepts its regulations, including the Code of Student Conduct, and acknowledges the right of the university to take conduct action, including suspension or expulsion, for conduct judged unsatisfactory or disruptive. The Vice President for Student Affairs is responsible for formulating appropriate procedures and, as set forth in the Code of Student Conduct, regulations concerning student behavior and for the resolution of conduct cases. 

Except as noted below, information regarding tuition and fees, residence halls and meals, financial obligations, financial aid, academic management services, short-term charitable remainder trust, and veteran's benefits is the same as for undergraduate students. See "Financial Information" for more information.

Tuition and Fees

Tuition and fees rate schedules are established at the university level; however, some fees, such as dissertator fees, are established by the individual schools or programs. Students who have assistantships are often granted tuition waivers, but fees are the responsibility of the student. Consult the graduate adviser of the appropriate school for more information on tuition and fees.

Financial Obligation to the University

No diploma or certificate of credit is given to a student who is in default of any payment due to a division of the university.

Financial Assistance

Tulane's graduate programs award their own scholarships, fellowships, and assistantships. Contact the graduate programs for information on the availability of funds and how to apply. Tulane's Financial Aid Office calculates a student’s eligibility for federal aid to supplement awards made by the graduate programs.