Boston University Opens Doors to Tulane University Undergraduate Students for Fall Semester

Boston University Opens Doors to Tulane University Undergraduate Students for Fall Semester

Graduate & Professional Students to be Considered

BOSTON, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Boston University (BU) today opened its doors to undergraduate students from hurricane-stricken Tulane University. University officials announced that fully enrolled Tulane undergraduates are now eligible to enroll tuition-free and attend classes at BU during the fall semester.

Tulane graduate and professional students may also contact BU schools and will be considered on a case-by-case basis. BU's Medical and Law Schools have already made arrangements for several Tulane students to attend BU programs this semester.

"Like so many schools across the country, we are mobilizing to help a sister institution," said BU President Robert A. Brown. "Their situation is dire, and opening our campus to displaced students so they can continue their education this fall is a critically important thing to do."

The fall semester for undergraduate students at BU begins September 6 but Tulane students would have until September 12 to start classes. Nonetheless, university officials encourage interested students to contact the university as soon as possible, and once they do, officials will help students register for courses that are relevant to their respective degrees.

Although no on-campus student housing is available, BU housing officials will also provide students with resources to search for off-campus accommodations.

Interested students should contact BU at katrina@bu.edu or 617/358-1818.

About Boston University

Founded in 1839, Boston University is an internationally recognized institution of higher education and research. With more than 30,000 students, it is the fourth largest independent university in the United States. BU contains 17 colleges and schools along with a number of multi-disciplinary centers and institutes which are central to the school's research and teaching mission.

CONTACT:
Colin Riley
617/353-5386 or 617/293-1543; criley@bu.edu

or

Phil Gloudemans
617/353-6546 or 617/257-2958; philipg@bu.edu

Source: Boston University (BU)

CONTACT: Colin Riley, +1-617-353-5386 or +1-617-293-1543, criley@bu.edu,
or Phil Gloudemans, +1-617-353-6546 or +1-617-257-2958, philipg@bu.edu, both
of BU

Web site: http://www.bu.edu/

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