Gear up and mark your calendars, Tulane! We are about to drop some awesome experiences for you throughout New Student Orientation and... you don't even have to be moved in yet to join us!
All events are listed below by day; they are each open participation and will take place virtual on Hopin unless otherwise indicated.
Participating with Hopin is EASY!
1. Click the link on the right hand side for the event
2. Create a Hopin.to account using your Tulane email address
3. Register for the event ("General Student")
4. Come back to that same link to participate!
Scavenger Hunt
"Gear up for challenges involving taking pictures and videos, performing wacky tasks, and answering trivia questions!"
** $200 in prizes available for participants!
Registration | Create a profile and play via the app (see below for instructions)
Location | Go Play app
Scavenger Hunt - Tech Support
7:00PM-8:00PM
Location | Zoom (Linked Below)
Chat Roulette
8:00 -
Hopin to the event and select Networking for our Chat Roulette event each night. When you are ready, click the button to be randomly paired with someone new - Don't worry, you can leave the meeting if you don't click OR you can extend your time or even connect after if you both enjoyed hanging out!
DJ Sohlid Gold Dance Party (Hopin Main Stage)
8:00 -
"Request a song from DJ Gold as he lights up the main stage and dance the night away in your room!"
Wanna have some music on in the background while you unpack, craft, or build a fort? Hopin into the event and go to the Stage to hang out with DJ Sohlid Gold!
Build-A-Fort Instagram Challenge
8:00 - 11:30PM
Get creative and win prizes by crafting up the best fort in the dorms! Share pics of your fort on your Instagram story and tag @tulane.lbc to enter... may the best fort win! Winners will be announced via Instagram before midnight.
New Orleans Museum of Art Sculpture Garden
7:40PM, 8:00PM, 8:20PM, 8:40PM, 9:00PM and 9:20PM
Register to get private access to the New Orleans Museum of Art * outdoor * Sculpture Garden. Make sure to arrive a few minutes early WITH YOUR MASK ON to the PJs on Willow Street to get checked in for the bus. Participants will have 40 minutes to tour the gardens and will be required to comply with all museum policies including wearing a mask and remaining socially distant.
Registration | Registration required, limited space available
Location | ** This event is held in person and off-campus **
Newcomb Art Museum Private Showings
8:00PM, 8:45PM, and 9:30PM
Register to get a private showing of the BMike exhibit at the Newcomb Art Museum. Make sure to arrive a few minutes early WITH YOUR MASK ON to the museum front doors (on the Newcomb Quad side of the building) to get checked in. Participants will have 30 minutes to tour the gallery and will be required to comply with all museum policies including wearing a mask and remaining socially distant.
Registration | Registration required, limited space available
Location | ** This event is held in person **
Kick It with Campus Rec - The Wacky Olympics on Brown Field
8:00PM - 11:00PM
Bring your friends to Brown Field to participate in a series of sports challenges with a twist!
Registration | Registration required, limited space available
Location | ** This event is held in person **
Astrology Readings
8:00PM, 9:15PM, and 11:45PM
Join astrologist Erin Alexander as she reveals what the stars have in store for the fall semester for each zodiac sign. Schedule includes...
8:00 - 9:15PM, Signs include Aries, Taurus, Gemini, and Cancer
9:30 - 10:30PM, Signs include Leo, Virgo, Libra, and Scorpio
10:45 - 11:45PM, Signs include Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces
History of Treme
8:00 - 8:30PM
Presented by Dianne Honore
8:00 - 8:20PM Presentation (including Voodoo culture & Baby Dolls)
8:20 - 8:30PM Live Q&A
Blackjack Casino Tournament Semi-Final and Final Rounds
8:30PM & 10:00PM
Pool play for the Blackjack Casino Tournament involves 2 qualifying rounds each night on August 11, 12, and 13
Semifinal and final rounds for the Blackjack Casino Tournament will take place for the highest winning participants on August 15
Registration | Registration is CLOSED
Location | Zoom (Link provided directly to participants)
Prizes | Prizes will be given to all 6 of the final tournament participants and include a Fire HD Tablet (1st Place), Beats X Wireless Headphones + MEGA Bean Bag Chair (2nd Place), and MEGA Bean Bag Chairs (3rd, 4th, 5th, & 6th Places)
Tulane Felt Garland Making Class & Kit
8:30PM
Participants who sign up will each have their kit available for pickup starting at 7PM on August 15 in their residence hall lobby. Even though you will be in your own space, don't worry - we will still be crafting together despite the distance! Hopin to the event and find our Session at 8:30PM that night for a welcome from Megan - a local New Orleans artist and creator of our kits. She will guide you on the first steps to making your very own collage and continue to share updates, ask questions, and post final pictures of your creation online for everyone to enjoy.
Registration | Registration required, limited space available
and
Mini Bullet Journaling Class & Kit
8:30PM
Participants who sign up will each have their kit available for pickup starting at 7PM on August 15 in their residence hall lobby. Even though you will be in your own space, don't worry - we will still be crafting together despite the distance! Hopin to the event and find our Session at 8:30PM for a welcome from Jada and Elizabeth. They will guide you on the first steps to getting started with your bullet journal and continue to share updates, ask questions, and post final pictures of your creation online for everyone to enjoy.
Registration | Registration required, limited space available
and
Mardi Gras Indian Culture
8:50 - 9:20PM
Presented by Darryl Montana
8:50 - 9:10PM Presentation
9:10 - 9:20PM Live Q&A
Trivia Stream LIVE on Twitch
9:00PM
Register to play (no limit on registration) and log in to Twitch at least 10 minutes before 9PM to get ready for this live, dynamic game show. Come prepared to test your brain power and win one of our $300 in Amazon prizes!
Registration | Registration and Twitch account creation required, NO LIMIT ON SPACE
Location | Event is LIVE on Twitch
Open Mic Night
9:00PM - 11:00PM
Showcase your talent at Tulane's Orientation "Open Mic Night!" Participate and enjoy the talents of the 2020 freshman class.
Registration | Registration required, limited space available
and
Culture of New Orleans Cuisine
9:40PM - 10:10PM
Presented by Ian McNulty
9:40 - 10:00PM Presentation
10:00 - 10:10PM Live Q&A
Scavenger Hunt - Winners Announced!
10:00PM
Location | Zoom (Linked Below)
Zydeco and Skull and Bones Gang
10:30PM -11:00PM
Presented Sun Pie Barmes
10:30 - 10:50PM Presentation
10:50 - 11:00PM Live Q&A
Mindful Morning Yoga on Brown Field + Virtual
9:00AM - 10:00AM
This all –levels class is focused on mindful relaxation & stretching and is designed to rejuvenate and calm your body and mind. Please bring your own blanket, towel, or mat and a water bottle.
Registration | Registration required, limited space available
Location | ** This event is held in person with a virtual option **
S'More Yoga & Terrarium Making on Brown Field
8:00PM - 10:00PM
Join Campus Recreation on Brown Field for a night around the campfire. Participants will learn about opportunities in Outdoor Adventures and Fitness & Wellness while enjoying s’mores, evening yoga, and camp-site games. Participants will also learn how to make DIY terrariums that they can take home!
Registration | Registration required, limited space available
Location | ** This event is held in person **
Community Rooms
9:00 - 10:00PM
Meet students across the campus and get to know the people in your community. You can spend time among people who either share an identity or an interest with you. What's similar? What's different? We're building connections to go beyond Orientation and hopefully last throughout your time at Tulane.
BIPOC Students
Black Students
First-Generation Students
International Students
Jewish Students
LGBTQ+ POC Students
LGBTQ+ Students
Louisiana Resident Students
Muslim Students
Non-Binary & Gender-Exploring Students
Religious Students
Southeast Asian Students
Students of Color
Students with Disabilities
Women of Color
Feminism
Environmentalism
Sports and Recreation
Music
Bookworms
Artists & Creatives
Gamers
Vegan & Vegetarian Living
Chat Roulette
10:00 - 11:00PM
Hopin to the event and select Networking for our Chat Roulette event. When you are ready, click the button to be randomly paired with someone new - Don't worry, you can leave the meeting if you don't click OR you can extend your time or even connect after if you both enjoyed hanging out!
Chat Roulette
8:00 -
Hopin to the event and select Networking for our Chat Roulette event each night. When you are ready, click the button to be randomly paired with someone new - Don't worry, you can leave the meeting if you don't click OR you can extend your time or even connect after if you both enjoyed hanging out!
Newcomb Art Museum Private Showings
8:00PM, 8:45PM, and 9:30PM
Register to get a private showing of the BMike exhibit at the Newcomb Art Museum. Make sure to arrive a few minutes early WITH YOUR MASK ON to the museum front doors (on the Newcomb Quad side of the building) to get checked in. Participants will have 30 minutes to tour the gallery and will be required to comply with all museum policies including wearing a mask and remaining socially distant.
Registration | Registration required, limited space available
Location | ** This event is held in person **
Campus Rec Mix & Mingle on Brown Field
8:00PM - 11:00PM
Join Campus Rec on Brown Field for fun lawn games, ice cream, and an opportunity to meet students and learn about upcoming Campus Rec programs.
Registration | Registration required, limited space available
Location | ** This event is held in person **
PowerPoint Parties
8:00PM -
"A digital debate full of hot takes and passionate opinions"
That night, Hopin into the event and select Sessions, then look for the PowerPoint party that matches the one listed in your confirmation email. Then get ready for a night of unique conversation about new and interesting topics!
Share your love of bonsai trees and how they grow. Talk about the most amazing place you have traveled to. Explain how the Rubik's cube works.
Registration | Registration required, limited space available
Party Games
8:00PM -
Just Hopin into the event and select Sessions, then look for one of the Party Game sessions and join in the fun!
Dungeons & Dragons
8:00PM -
Just Hopin into the event and select Sessions, then look for one of the Dungeons & Dragons sessions and join in the fun! Space in each room will be somewhat limited, so get there early to ensure you can be a part of the adventure.
Blackjack Casino Tournament Pool Play
8:30PM & 10:00PM
Pool play for the Blackjack Casino Tournament involves 2 qualifying rounds each night on August 11, 12, and 13
Semifinal and final rounds for the Blackjack Casino Tournament will take place for the highest winning participants on August 15
Registration | Registration required, limited space available
Location | Zoom (Link provided directly to participants)
Prizes | Prizes will be given to all 6 of the final tournament participants and include a Fire HD Tablet (1st Place), Beats X Wireless Headphones + MEGA Bean Bag Chair (2nd Place), and MEGA Bean Bag Chairs (3rd, 4th, 5th, & 6th Places)
Ultimate Microwave Chef
8:30PM
"Grab your chef coat and gear up for a fun night of learning about the unique ways to maximize that microwave and meal plan!"
Interested? Hopin in the event and find the Ultimate Microwave Chef session in the Sessions list to listen in (and maybe even ask questions!) about tips and tricks for res hall eating.
BINGO
9:00PM
Register early for a night of bingo with prizes! You will get your card from your residence hall lobby the night of the event and Hopin to the event via the Sessions tab to play.
Registration | Registration required, limited space available
Pick Up | Bingo card + stamper will be available for participants in their residence hall lobby starting at 7PM
Prizes | Prizes will be given for the winner of each round (no ties) and include Photo Clips String Lights (Round 1), Aukey Wireless Earbuds (Round 2), Felt Letter Board + Stand (Round 3), Bamboo Laptop Lap Desk (Round 4), and Amazon Alexa (Finale - Round 5)
Must Do at TU
9:30PM
"Take a deep dive into some of our favorite "must do" activities and events at Tulane!"
Interested? Hopin in the event and find the Must Do at TU session in the Sessions list to listen in (and maybe even ask questions!) about all of the happenings at Tulane
Chat Roulette
8:00 -
Hopin to the event and select Networking for our Chat Roulette event each night. When you are ready, click the button to be randomly paired with someone new - Don't worry, you can leave the meeting if you don't click OR you can extend your time or even connect after if you both enjoyed hanging out!
Newcomb Art Museum Private Showings
8:00PM, 8:45PM, and 9:30PM
Register to get a private showing of the BMike exhibit at the Newcomb Art Museum. Make sure to arrive a few minutes early WITH YOUR MASK ON to the museum front doors (on the Newcomb Quad side of the building) to get checked in. Participants will have 30 minutes to tour the gallery and will be required to comply with all museum policies including wearing a mask and remaining socially distant.
Registration | Registration required, limited space available
Location | ** This event is held in person **
PowerPoint Parties
8:00PM -
"A digital debate full of hot takes and passionate opinions"
That night, Hopin into the event and select Sessions, then look for the PowerPoint party that matches the one listed in your confirmation email. Then get ready for a night of unique conversation about new and interesting topics!
Share your love of bonsai trees and how they grow. Talk about the most amazing place you have traveled to. Explain how the Rubik's cube works.
Registration | Registration required, limited space available
Party Games
8:00PM -
Just Hopin into the event and select Sessions, then look for one of the Party Game sessions and join in the fun!
Dungeons & Dragons: Character Creation Workshop
8:00PM -
Join Michael "Cabby" Caballero as he presents an in-depth explanation of the D&D character creation system and workshop for any who wish to make their own.
Blackjack Casino Tournament Pool Play
8:30PM & 10:00PM
Pool play for the Blackjack Casino Tournament involves 2 qualifying rounds each night on August 11, 12, and 13
Semifinal and final rounds for the Blackjack Casino Tournament will take place for the highest winning participants on August 15
Registration | Registration required, limited space available
Location | Zoom (Link provided directly to participants)
Prizes | Prizes will be given to all 6 of the final tournament participants and include a Fire HD Tablet (1st Place), Beats X Wireless Headphones + MEGA Bean Bag Chair (2nd Place), and MEGA Bean Bag Chairs (3rd, 4th, 5th, & 6th Places)
Ultimate Microwave Chef
8:30PM
"Grab your chef coat and gear up for a fun night of learning about the unique ways to maximize that microwave and meal plan!"
Interested? Hopin in the event and find the Ultimate Microwave Chef session in the Sessions list to listen in (and maybe even ask questions!) about tips and tricks for res hall eating.
BINGO
9:00PM
Register early for a night of bingo with prizes! You will get your card from your residence hall lobby the night of the event and Hopin to the event via the Sessions tab to play.
Registration | Registration required, limited space available
Pick Up | Bingo card + stamper will be available for participants in their residence hall lobby starting at 7PM
Prizes | Prizes will be given for the winner of each round (no ties) and include Photo Clips String Lights (Round 1), Aukey Wireless Earbuds (Round 2), Felt Letter Board + Stand (Round 3), Bamboo Laptop Lap Desk (Round 4), and Amazon Alexa (Finale - Round 5)
Must Do at TU
9:30PM
"Take a deep dive into some of our favorite "must do" activities and events at Tulane!"
Interested? Hopin in the event and find the Must Do at TU session in the Sessions list to listen in (and maybe even ask questions!) about all of the happenings at Tulane.
Chat Roulette
8:00 -
Hopin to the event and select Networking for our Chat Roulette event each night. When you are ready, click the button to be randomly paired with someone new - Don't worry, you can leave the meeting if you don't click OR you can extend your time or even connect after if you both enjoyed hanging out!
Newcomb Art Museum Private Showings
8:00PM, 8:45PM, and 9:30PM
Register to get a private showing of the BMike exhibit at the Newcomb Art Museum. Make sure to arrive a few minutes early WITH YOUR MASK ON to the museum front doors (on the Newcomb Quad side of the building) to get checked in. Participants will have 30 minutes to tour the gallery and will be required to comply with all museum policies including wearing a mask and remaining socially distant.
Registration | Registration required, limited space available
Location | ** This event is held in person **
Campus Rec Mix & Mingle on Brown Field
8:00PM - 11:00PM
Join Campus Rec on Brown Field for fun lawn games, ice cream, and an opportunity to meet students and learn about upcoming Campus Rec programs.
Registration | Registration required, limited space available
Location | ** This event is held in person **
PowerPoint Parties
8:00PM -
"A digital debate full of hot takes and passionate opinions"
That night, Hopin into the event and select Sessions, then look for the PowerPoint party that matches the one listed in your confirmation email. Then get ready for a night of unique conversation about new and interesting topics!
Share your love of bonsai trees and how they grow. Talk about the most amazing place you have traveled to. Explain how the Rubik's cube works.
Registration | Registration required, limited space available
Party Games
8:00PM -
Just Hopin into the event and select Sessions, then look for one of the Party Game sessions and join in the fun!
Dungeons & Dragons
8:00PM -
Just Hopin into the event and select Sessions, then look for one of the Dungeons & Dragons sessions and join in the fun! Space in each room will be somewhat limited, so get there early to ensure you can be a part of the adventure.
Blackjack Casino Tournament Pool Play
8:30PM & 10:00PM
Pool play for the Blackjack Casino Tournament involves 2 qualifying rounds each night on August 11, 12, and 13
Semifinal and final rounds for the Blackjack Casino Tournament will take place for the highest winning participants on August 15
Registration | Registration required, limited space available
Location | Zoom (Link provided directly to participants)
Prizes | Prizes will be given to all 6 of the final tournament participants and include a Fire HD Tablet (1st Place), Beats X Wireless Headphones + MEGA Bean Bag Chair (2nd Place), and MEGA Bean Bag Chairs (3rd, 4th, 5th, & 6th Places)
Ultimate Microwave Chef
8:30PM
"Grab your chef coat and gear up for a fun night of learning about the unique ways to maximize that microwave and meal plan!"
Interested? Hopin in the event and find the Ultimate Microwave Chef session in the Sessions list to listen in (and maybe even ask questions!) about tips and tricks for res hall eating.
BINGO
9:00PM
Register early for a night of bingo with prizes! You will get your card from your residence hall lobby the night of the event and Hopin to the event via the Sessions tab to play.
Registration | Registration required, limited space available
Pick Up | Bingo card + stamper will be available for participants in their residence hall lobby starting at 7PM
Prizes | Prizes will be given for the winner of each round (no ties) and include Photo Clips String Lights (Round 1), Aukey Wireless Earbuds (Round 2), Felt Letter Board + Stand (Round 3), Bamboo Laptop Lap Desk (Round 4), and Amazon Alexa (Finale - Round 5)
Must Do at TU
9:30PM
"Take a deep dive into some of our favorite "must do" activities and events at Tulane!"
Interested? Hopin in the event and find the Must Do at TU session in the Sessions list to listen in (and maybe even ask questions!) about all of the happenings at Tulane.
Total Body Fitness Class on Brown Field + Virtual
7:30AM - 8:30AM
This class combines both strength and cardiovascular training to give participants a challenging but rewarding, full-body workout.
Registration | Registration required, limited space available
Location | ** This event is held in person with a virtual option **