Sophomore Year Month-by-Month Roadmap

Use your down time this summer to start prepping for sophomore year.

School Preparation During Summer:

• Schedule an in-person or virtual Summer Success Coaching appointment to discuss your academic, personal, and career goals for the semester.
• Launch your career by collaborating with a Career Coach to explore potential majors and career paths, internship opportunities, and more.

Welcome back TU campus! Get settled into your housing space, gather your syllabi, and start planning your semester.

Readjusting to Life On-Campus:

• Connect with new members of your residence hall or residential learning community during floor meetings and welcome events.
• Include important housing dates in your planner and semester plan, listed on the Housing and Residential Life website.
• Attend NTC Student Success's academic workshops and programs to develop a solid foundation for your semester.
• Meet with your professors during office hours to introduce yourself, discuss research opportunities, and ask any questions you may have about future coursework.

Financial Assistance:

• The Office of Financial Aid provides Financial Literacy & Planning resources on its website, including:
  • MoneyMatterTU financial literacy program
  • CashCourse, an online resource made available to Tulane students for free.

Get Involved:

• Explore Campus Life's 200+ student organizations and find one or two to get involved with this year.
• Consider applying for leadership and mentorship roles on campus. Not only will you gain transferable skills and develop your professional skill set, but you can welcome the newest wave of Tulane students!

Don't miss our Sophomore September events and activities planned just for you! Also begin planning for midterms, happening next month.

Advanced Midterms Planning:

• Visit your professor in office hours to ask questions and gain additional insight into course material.
• Utilize NTC Student Success's Success Guides to make a study schedule, explore wellness tools and strategies, and more.
• Utilize the Academic Learning and Tutoring Center's individual peer tutoring, Supplemental Instruction sessions, Academic Writing Center, Math Center, and more to get exam ready!

In October, we will host the very first Sophomore Summit, an opportunity for emerging leaders from your class to come together and share their big ideas!

Of course, October is also midterm month! Take advantage of the free on-campus resources to help you further prepare for your upcoming exams.

Finally, this month is also a good time to start considering what you want your major(s) to be if you haven’t yet decided on your area(s) of study.

Sophomore Summit:

• Sophomores will have the option of applying to present or registering as a participant.
• In addition to presentations, this event will also feature guided activities to reflect on core values, interests, and aspirations.
• Participants will receive free food, merch, and other perks!

Month-of Midterm Resources:

• Utilize the Academic Learning and Tutoring Center's individual peer tutoring, Supplemental Instruction sessions, Academic Writing Center, and Math Center to get exam ready!
• Attend NTC Student Success's exam prep and test-taking workshops.

Major Declaration:

• Academic Advising is available to help you with the major declaration process. Schedule an appointment!
• Before you declare, connect with other students and professors in your field of interest.
• Once you have decided on our major, remember to check your major department website for declaration instructions specific to your area of study.

Time to register for spring courses! With Thanksgiving break coming up, it is important to make an advising appointment with an Academic Advisor and prioritize your remaining tasks and assignments to stay on top of your remaining course load. Finals will be here before you know it!

Prioritization Resources:

• Meet with an Academic Advisor to review your midterm grades and register for the spring semester.
• Schedule an appointment with a Success Coach or a Peer Success Leader to collaborate on an individual success plan and determine ways to improve with the remaining time left in the semester.

Advanced Finals Prep:

• Visit your professor in office hours to ask questions and gain additional insight into course material.
• Utilize NTC Student Success's Success Guides to make a study schedule, explore wellness tools and strategies, and more.
• Utilize the Academic Learning and Tutoring Center's individual peer tutoring, Supplemental Instruction sessions, Academic Writing Center, and Math Center to get exam ready!

Finals are HERE! Before the holiday celebrations can commence, you have to take your exams and leave campus. The process of exams and temporarily moving back home can be stressful. Utilize stress management and exam prep services that are free to you on campus.

Month-of Finals Resources:

• Utilize the Academic Learning and Tutoring Center's individual peer tutoring, Supplemental Instruction sessions, Academic Writing Center, and Math Center to get exam ready!
• Attend NTC Student Success's exam prep and test-taking workshops.

Stress Management:

• Attend a free event on campus or use the Reilly Center to get a workout in
• Enjoy Campus Health's free study break programs.
• Visit the Wave of Support's student support page to access resources that span the eight dimensions of wellness.

Rest, relaxation, and reflection. Use this off time to reflect on your experience at Tulane this far and what you hope to accomplish in the coming semester.

Reflection Questions:

• What did I like about my fall semester?
• What would I change about my semester and my academic performance?
• What did I learn were my greatest strengths? My biggest areas for improvement?
• Were my milestones and goals mostly met, and how much did I deviate from them if any?
• How will I use what I've learned in the future?

We're back on campus! Not only is it time to gear up for a new semester, it's also a good idea to begin planning your summer. Start researching opportunities of where you may be interested in volunteering or interning and connect with a Career Coach to spark your search. If you plan to study abroad, make sure you're submitting applications online and meeting program deadlines. You may also find a grant to help fund your summer dreams!

Summer Preparation:

• Make an appointment with a Career Coach.
• Connect with the Center for Global Education's Office of Study Abroad.
• Visit this page highlighting NTC Grant Funds to preview summer grants and year-round funding opportunities for undergraduate students.

Get Involved:

• Missed the Fall Activities Expo? Attend the Spring Activities Expo and see what opportunities await you in the new semester.
• Explore Campus Life's 200+ student organizations and find one or two to get involved with this year.
• Consider applying for leadership and mentorship roles on campus. Not only will you gain transferable skills and develop your professional skill set, but you can welcome the newest wave of Tulane students!

Midterms (and Mardi Gras) are fast approaching. It's time to start preparing again before the festivities begin. As the semester and the parades pick up, it's also improtant to continue to prioritize your wellness!

Advanced Midterms Planning:

• Visit your professor in office hours to ask questions and gain additional insight into course material.
• Utilize NTC Student Success's Success Guides to make a study schedule, explore wellness tools and strategies, and more.
• Utilize the Academic Learning and Tutoring Center's individual peer tutoring, Supplemental Instruction sessions, Academic Writing Center, and Math Center to get exam ready!

Wellness:

• The Well is your source for resources, programs, and services to help you make healthy choices.
• Visit the Wave of Support's student support page to access resources that span the eight dimensions of wellness.

Midterms are back! Take advantage of the free on-campus resources to help you further prepare for your upcoming exams.

Month-of Midterm Resources:

• Utilize the Academic Learning and Tutoring Center's individual peer tutoring, Supplemental Instruction sessions, Academic Writing Center, and Math Center to get exam ready!
• Attend NTC Student Success's exam prep and test-taking workshops.

Get excited! Sophomore Week and the HalfWAVE There Pinning Celebration are here! If you haven't already, April is also a time to declare your major.

In addition to celebrating yourself at Sophomore Week, it's time to register for summer and fall classes AND prepare for finals again! Get started with exam prep now. Your future-self thanks you.

Prioritization Resources:

• Meet with an Academic Advisor to review your midterm grades and register for the spring semester.
• Schedule an appointment with a Success Coach or a Peer Success Leader to collaborate on an individual success plan and determine ways to improve with the remaining time left in the semester.

Major Declaration:

• Academic Advising is available to help you with the major declaration process. Schedule an appointment!
• Before you declare, connect with other students and professors in your field of interest.

Sophomore Week:

• Grab your friends and attend Sophomore Week events!
• Collect your class pin at the HalfWAVE There Pinning Celebration.

Finals are HERE! Utilize stress management and exam prep services that are free to you on campus. When cleaning out your residence hall, be sure to set some things aside for Tulane's Trash to Treasure event. The FedEx in the LBC has packing resources for you to utilize to make moving out as easy as possible.

Month-of Finals Resources:

• Utilize the Academic Learning and Tutoring Center's individual peer tutoring, Supplemental Instruction sessions, Academic Writing Center, and the Math Center to get exam ready!
• Attend NTC Student Success's exam prep and test-taking workshops.

Stress Management:

• Attend a free campus event or use the Reilly Center to get a workout in.
• Enjoy Campus Health's free study break programs.
• Remember, the Wave of Support's student support page showcases resources that span the eight dimensions of wellness.

Moving Out:

• Use on-campus packing services, courtesy of the LBC FedEx.
• Donate unwanted, gently used items to Trash to Treasure.

You've just reached upperclassman status, congratulations! Use your down time this summer to start prepping for junior year.

School Preparation During Summer:

• Launch your career by collaborating with a Career Coach to explore potential majors and career paths, internship opportunities, and more.