Admissions FAQ: Graduate Programs
Frequently Asked Questions
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General
How long are the graduate programs?
What kind of background should I have?
Can I get advanced standing?
Is there Fall and Spring admission?
Can I transfer in?
What will my experience be like as an International Student?
How much is the tuition?
What is available in terms of Financial Aid?
Are the architecture and preservation programs accredited?
Does Tulane provide special housing for graduate and/or married students?
The Application
What is the application deadline?
What are the requirements?
How can I prepare a good portfolio?
What types of letters of recommendation should I get?
How should I write my Statement of Interest?
What about the GRE, GPA and TOEFL scores?
What is the most important part of my application?
How large is the incoming class?
Are formal interviews required?
Can I defer enrollment?
When are letters of acceptance mailed, and how are we notified?
Is there a wait list?
Tulane University and New Orleans
How do I plan a campus visit and get a tour?
Does the School of Architecture host an Open House?
How do I schedule an appointment with an advisor?
What is it like to live in New Orleans?
The School of Architecture
Will I have an opportunity to take the courses I want?
Can I attend the program part-time?
Will I have to maintain a certain grade-point average?
What type of advising is offered to graduate students?
What academic opportunities do I have at Tulane and throughout campus
How will I get internship experience?
What types of student organizations are available?
My Career Path
After I finish my Architecture professional degree, how do I get licensure?
What job prospects do I have with a professional architecture degree?
What job prospects do I have with a Masters in Preservation Studies degree?
What advantages will I have as an alumnus of Tulane University?
