Students from all disciplines can apply to become members of Tulane's
new Residential College. Wall Residential College opened in fall 2005
to approximately 250 residents on the site of the old Zemurray Residence
Hall.
Wall Residential College is unique among Tulane's residential facilities
because in addition to housing undergraduates, it is also home to a
faculty member and his or her family. This Professor in Residence will
help the college residents to become more engaged in the intellectual
and social activities at the University.
As a resident of this new community you will be an active participant in the Residential College and have opportunities for leadership, self governance, and intellectual engagement with a mix of faculty, staff, and students outside of the classroom.
APPLICATION INFORMATION - NEW STUDENTS
Fall 2007 Incoming New Students must submit a separate application in addition to the commitment fee and application submitted to Admissions. The deadline for any new student to apply for residency in Wall is May 1, 2007. Students must also commit to Tulane by May 1, 2007 in order to be considered further.
The application for acceptance to Wall Residential College consists of two parts, a resume and an essay. There is no minimum or maximum length for the essay. Both parts of the application must be submitted via email as an attachment to HOUSING@TULANE.EDU. The format must be Microsoft Word (version 98 or higher, excluding Office 2007) or Adobe PDF.
Please use the following header information on both the resume and essay, :
Last Name, First Name
Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY)
New Student - Freshman (for fall 2007 new first-year students)
or New Student - Transfer (for incoming transfer students)
Date of High School Graduation (MM/YYYY)
Please make sure to use the following subject line: First and Last Name, Wall Application.
(1) Resume: Make sure you include information about any previous jobs, volunteer or community involvement, extra-curricular activities, or study abroad experience. Please limit your resume to one page. For sample resumes, please visit the Career Services and Student Employment website.
(2) Essay: Please prepare a five paragraph essay that provides the selection committee with more information on the following:
Descriptions of your academic success to date
Overview of your leadership experiences
Explanation of how you would contribute to a community founded on leadership and self-governance, and based in academic responsibility
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Does my essay have to be a certain length?
No. There is no maximum or minimum length. The length is up to you.
I have never had a job. How can I put together a resume?
We are not just looking for job experience—we want to know what kind
of life experiences you have had. Feel free to include volunteer or
community service experience, your hobbies, favorite sports, and honors.
For suggestions or help with developing a resume, please visit the Career
Services and Student Employment website.
When will we find out if we have been accepted to Wall Residential
College?
We will send out notifications by Friday, May 11, 2007 at 5:00
p.m.. Additionally, information on roommate matching and selection
will be distributed at that time.
What happens if I am not accepted to Wall? Where will I be
housed?
If you are not chosen to live in Wall, you will be placed in your second
preference according to your housing application. Additional information
will be sent to those students not selected for Wall on May 11th as
well as details on how to revise your building preference and find roommates.
When is the deadline to apply?
All application materials must be submitted by 5:00 pm on Tuesday, May
1, 2007. Additionally, commitment to Tulane must also be completed by
this date through the Office of Admissions.
Is there a particular format for the resume and essays?
Please make sure both your resume and essays are in Microsoft Word (98
or higher, excluding Office 2007) or PDF and make sure you include you
full name and “Application for Wall” in the subject line of your email.
You can submit your essays and resumes in 2 separate Word documents.
Whom do I contact if I have questions about the application
process?
Feel free to contact Veronica Marquez at housing@tulane.edu
or 504-865-5724. If you have questions about the Wall Residential College
living experience, please contact Joe DiMaria, jdimaria@tulane.edu.