I’ve heard I need 5 credits to receive financial aid, is this true?
In order to borrow Federal Loans, you must be enrolled at least half-time. If you are enrolled less than half time, your only option for summer loan funding is a private credit-based loan.
Students who have not borrowed the annual $20,500 maximum limit for Federal Stafford Loans during the current academic year may inquire about borrowing Federal Stafford Loan funds for summer sessions. Students who have exhausted these Stafford loan limits during for the current academic year may be interested in pursuing the Federal Gradate PLUS Loan for the summer, which is a leniently-credit-based Federal loan with a set interest rate of 8.5%.
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How will I know if I get in to the program? How long is the wait from when I apply to when I hear if I am accepted?
You will be admitted to the program, if space is still available, once your deposit has been received. You will receive a confirmation email from Chana Lewis, confirming your enrollment and your course selection, once you are admitted.
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Where do I send my letter of good standing?
Your letter of good standing should be mailed to the following address:
Tulane Law School
International Legal Programs
6329 Freret Street, Suite 259
New Orleans, LA 70118-9923
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How do I switch courses from the ones I originally selected on my application?
You will have the opportunity to change your course selection when you arrive at the program. However, due to financial aid requirements, if you change the number of credit hours you plan to take, please complete the following form: http://www.law.tulane.edu/tlsabroad/abroadforms.aspx?ekfrm=16176. Be aware that if you receive financial aid for courses which you do not complete, your loan might be canceled or your loan amount might be billed back to you and returned to your lender.
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When should I arrive/leave?
Students should arrive in Rhodos Sunday, May 26th and should not plan to depart prior to the evening of June 14th as exams will occupy that day and cannot be rescheduled.
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What airport should I fly into?
How to get to Rhodos ...
Transatlantic flights to Greece typically fly into Athens. You will need a separate flight from Athens to Rhodos {RHO=airport code}. From the airport, there is a taxi stand across the street, and tell them the hotel name and they will be able to take you straight there. The ride is about 15 minutes or less, and should be between 14 and 17 euro.
More information regarding transportation can be found in your welcome letter that you will receive once you have been admitted to the program. Please be sure to reference that letter when planning your trip.
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Where can I find more information about the program?
More information about the Greece Programs can be found on the other tabs like this one at the top of the website. Once you’ve read through all the information, if you still have questions, contact Janice Sayas, or by phone at 504-865-5981 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 504-865-5981 end_of_the_skype_highlighting for more information.
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Do I need a visa?
You will not require a visa for any of the programs, due to the short time period you will be abroad.
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How can I meet other program students prior to the program?
With your welcome information, once you are admitted to the program, you will receive details of a facebook group, in which you can meet other program students. Also, on your application, you can select to share your contact information with other participants.
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Are there any required courses?
There are no required courses or prerequisites for any of the courses.
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What do I do if I need to cancel?
If, after you send in your application and tuition deposit you decide to withdraw your tuition will be refunded less the deposit if we receive written notice of your withdrawal two weeks prior to the start date of your program. You must submit in writing, to the International Legal Programs Office, your intentions to withdraw. Oral notification will not be accepted. Written notification to anyone other than International Legal Programs will not suffice as a withdrawal.
You may send your written notice of withdrawal to the attention of Chana Lewis, Senior Program Coordinator for International Legal Programs to:
Tulane Law School
International Legal Programs
6329 Freret Street, Suite 259
New Orleans, LA 70118
by Fax (504) 862-8853 or e-mail (clewis1@tulane.edu)
After the deadline listed above and prior to the start of the program we will refund the tuition minus the deposit only due to extenuating circumstances. No housing fees will be refunded.
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Is there an internship component to the program?
Archipelagos, with whom the program has established a cooperation, sponsors an internship program that is available to the registrants of the Rhodos summer session. They are hoping to take on a group of at least five interns this summer for a period of four weeks. They operate out of the island of Ikaria.
Due to the dynamic nature of Archipelagos’ work, they need to have an understanding of both national and international laws and policies. This knowledge is required so that they can combat environmental crimes, as well as better implement our proposals and management and conservation strategies for both terrestrial and marine environments. Archipelagos also collaborate with a variety of external organisations and occasionally need to draw up agreements between parties regarding the use of research, documents and photographs. Some of the work involved may include research into:
- Legislation regarding shipping, ship traffic and maritime accidents.
- The creation, implementation and management of protected areas.
- EU fisheries legislation and Illegal, Unregulated and Unreported fishing legislation.
- Combating the trade in endangered plants and animals, through CITES.
- Combating environmental crimes, pollution incidents and destruction of natural habitats and wildlife.
- Work may also involve preparing agreements for collaboration between Archipelagos and external organisations, universities and institutes.
For more information, please visit the Archipelagos website, or write to Chana Lewis.
To apply, please complete our internship application form.
Who can I contact for more information or resources regarding internships?
The Program Director and Chana Lewis may serve as a resource to you for questions regarding available internships.
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What is the deadline to apply?
There is no deadline to apply. Applications received after May 31st will have housing and tuition handled on a case-by-case basis.
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Are there any other deadlines I should be aware of?
- Letters of Good Standing must be in by the start of the program.
- Tuition is due by May 31.
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What do I do if I cannot pay my tuition by the tuition deadline?
Please contact Accounts Receivable, (504) 865-5368 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (504) 865-5368 end_of_the_skype_highlighting, for any information regarding tuition deadlines, or late payments, as late fees are assessed directly by their office, and not by Tulane Law School. The balance of all tuition and housing charges are due by May 31. Any outstanding payments for tuition or housing charges which are not paid by the date listed above will be subject to a finance charge assessed at 18% per annum. Failure to pay by this date, however, will not result in your being dropped from the program. *No credit for participation in the program(s) will be granted if any participant fails to pay all tuition and housing expenses in full.
Please visit our Tuition, Policies and Procedures section for more information.
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How do I get housing for Greece?
Housing information will be sent out with the welcome information once you are admitted to the Greece programs. Students are responsible for arranging their own housing reservations directly with the hotel.
How do I review my grades for the program?
Grades will not be posted prior to thirty days from the completion of the program. Once grades are received and posted at the end of the program, you will be able to access your grades via Gibson online (https://gibson.tulane.edu/) using your Tulane email address and password to log in. You may also request transcripts through Gibson. Select the Grades link to view your grades for the Summer term.
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How do I pay my tuition for the program?
Tuition is due by May 31. If you do not pay by that date you will not be dropped from the program, you will, however, be assessed a finance charge if your payment is not received by that time. The finance charge is assessed directly by Tulane University’s Accounts Receivable Office. Further questions regarding your tuition bill or finance charges should be directed to Accounts Receivable (504-865-5368 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 504-865-5368 end_of_the_skype_highlighting or 800-798-7633 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 800-798-7633 end_of_the_skype_highlighting) or via e-mail (acctrec@tulane.edu).
You can pay your bill online at https://gibson.tulane.edu with the username and password you should have received in an email from Tulane University Tech Support (I believe the email address should be noreply@tulane.edu). If you did not receive this, you must contact Tech Support directly in order for them to reset your password, as they are the only ones that can do so.
There are three ways for an individual to obtain support:
1) write an email to tulane@supportcenteronline.com, which automatically becomes a support ticket
2) access http://support.ts.tulane.edu and select ‘Submit a Ticket’ to create a Parature account (which is separate from your Tulane email account) to submit the ticket via the web
3) call the Help Desk Call Center at 1-866-276-1428 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 1-866-276-1428 end_of_the_skype_highlighting to have a password reset
In each of these methods, you must verify the following four things:
1) Tulane ID #
2) user's full name
3) user's date of birth
4) the alternate email address associated with your account
If you received a username, but lost your password, you can get a password hint at https://gibson.tulane.edu by selecting the Forgot Username or Password option on the login screen.
Once logged in, the most efficient and timely way to make a payment to your account is to pay online through the Netpay link on Gibson, charging your checking or savings account. Checking or savings account payments are received automatically Monday through Friday and there are no convenience fees added. Tulane does accept MasterCard, American Express and Discover card credit card payments made online through Netpay. Tulane does not accept VISA for Accounts Receivable payments. There is a convenience fee assessed for all credit card transactions. Accounts Receivable does not accept payments in the office or by phone.
Checks or money orders should be mailed to:
Tulane University
Bursar Office, Bruff Commons
31 McAlister Drive
New Orleans, LA 70118
NOTE: If you do send a check, please write your name and student ID number on the check or include it with your payment. Please do not mail cash payments. Do not send tuition payments to the Law School.
Questions regarding your tuition bill should be directed to Accounts Receivable (504-865-5368 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 504-865-5368 end_of_the_skype_highlighting or 800-798-7633 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 800-798-7633 end_of_the_skype_highlighting) or via e-mail (acctrec@tulane.edu).
Please visit our Tuition, Policies and Procedures section for more information.
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How do I find my Tulane Email Address?
You should have received two emails from Tulane University Tech Support (the email address should be noreply@tulane.edu) one containing your email address and a second containing your password. If you did not receive these, you must contact Tech Support directly in order for them to reset your password, as they are the only ones that can do so.
There are three ways for an individual to obtain support:
1) write an email to tulane@supportcenteronline.com, which automatically becomes a support ticket
2) access http://support.ts.tulane.edu and select ‘Submit a Ticket’ to create a Parature account (which is separate from your Tulane email account) to submit the ticket via the web
3) call the Help Desk Call Center at 1-866-276-1428 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 1-866-276-1428 end_of_the_skype_highlighting to have a password reset
In each of these methods, you must verify the following four things:
1) Tulane ID #
2) user's full name
3) user's date of birth
4) the alternate email address associated with your account
If you received a username, but lost your password, you can get a password hint at https://gibson.tulane.edu by selecting the Forgot Username or Password option on the login screen.
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Will my school receive an official transcript of my grades? Who should I contact for a transcript of my grades?
Transcripts are not automatically sent to your home school. You must request a transcript through the Tulane University Registrar’s Office (via the link on Gibson). You may also request your transcript from the Registrar’s Office by submitting a transcript request form located at http://www.registrar.tulane.edu, under the Transcript Request link.
NOTE: If you have any problems submitting your requests, you may contact the Registrar’s office directly at (504) 865-5231 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (504) 865-5231 end_of_the_skype_highlighting or email registra@tulane.edu. They should be able to help you.
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What types of activities will be provided by the program?
In addition to regularly scheduled classes, there are social and educational activities organized by Tulane. In the past years, these have included museum tours and court visits. A calendar of all activities will be given to you when you arrive in Greece.
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Will I need to bring any business attire with me?
You should bring business casual attire for visits to the courthouse and other such occasions.
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