Schools taking displaced Tulane/Loyola students

In summary, universities all over the United States are opening their doors to students affected by Hurricane Katrina. Some of the institutions include Alabama, Arkansas, Baylor, Colorado, Columbia, Brandeis, Emory, Florida, Georgetown, George Washington, Georgia, Georgia State, Houston, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana Lafayette, Loyola University Chicago, Maryland, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri-Columbia, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Texas, Penn State, Rhode Island, Rice, Rutgers, South Carolina, Southern Methodist, SUNY Buffalo, SUNY Stony Brook, Syracuse, Tennessee, Texas, Texas A&M, Texas Christian, Texas Southern, University of Pennsylvania,
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I know this isn't of particular interest to most people, but I figured I would help spread the information for those who might find it applicable for friends or loved ones.


Alabama http://uanews.ua.edu/anews2005/sep0...elief090105.htm

Arkansas http://dailyheadlines.uark.edu/5209.htm

Baylor http://www.baylor.edu/katrina/index.php?id=31539

Colorado http://www.colorado.edu/news/

Columbia: http://www.columbia.edu/cu/news/05/...ia_katrina.html

Brandeis http://my.brandeis.edu/news/item?news_item_id=103995

Emory http://www.emory.edu/hurricane2.cfm

Florida http://www.baylor.edu/katrina/index.php?id=31539

Georgetown http://explore.georgetown.edu/news/?ID=2747

George Washington http://www.gwu.edu/~media/pressrelease.cfm?ann_id=17531

Georgia http://www.admissions.uga.edu/katrina_info.html

Georgia State http://www2.gsu.edu/~wwwexa/news/ar...901-katrina.htm

Houston http://www.uh.edu/newsroom/katrina/students.html

Idaho http://www.today.uidaho.edu/details...=3207&sctn=news

Indiana http://newsinfo.iu.edu/news/page/normal/2395.html

Kansas http://www.news.ku.edu/2005/August/Aug31/katrina.shtml

Kentucky http://news.uky.edu/news/display_article.php?artid=532

Louisiana Lafayette http://www.louisiana.edu/Advancemen.../2005/242.shtml

Loyola University Chicago http://www.luc.edu/info/hurricane_admission.shtml

Maryland http://www.umd.edu/umnews/katrina.html

Minnesota http://www1.umn.edu/umnnews/Feature...aneaffec .html

Mississippi http://www.olemiss.edu/news/katrina2.html

Missouri-Columbia http://munews.missouri.edu/NewsBure...cfm?newsid=6362

New Hampshire http://www.unh.edu/news/news_releas...901katrina.html

New Mexico http://www.unm.edu/%7Emarket/cgi-bi...00779.html#more

North Texas http://web2.unt.edu/news/story.cfm?story=9321

Penn State http://live.psu.edu/story/13296

Rhode Island http://www.uri.edu/news/releases/?id=3267

Rice http://www.explore.rice.edu/explore/Tulane.asp

Rutgers http://ur.rutgers.edu/medrel/viewAr...?ArticleID=4683

South Carolina http://uscnews.sc.edu/admn-web030.html

Southern Methodist http://www.smu.edu/newsinfo/stories/katrina.asp

SUNY Buffalo http://www.buffalo.edu/president/hurricane_katrina.html

SUNY Stony Brook http://newsinfo.iu.edu/news/page/normal/2395.html

Syracuse http://sunews.syr.edu/8300510.asp

Tennessee http://provost.utk.edu/hurricaneassistance/

Texas http://www.utexas.edu/opa/news/2005/08/katrina31.html

Texas A&M http://www.tamu.edu/tamunews/Hurricane/index.html

Texas Christian http://www.tcu.edu/start_new.asp?ac...eases&PRID=6235

Texas Southern http://www.tsu.edu/about/trans/disp...p?id=540&type=1

University of Pennsylvania: http://www.upenn.edu/pennnews/hurricane.php

University of Wisconsin: http://www.news.wisc.edu/11477.html

Vanderbilt http://www.vanderbilt.edu/katrina/index.html#students

Virginia http://www.virginia.edu/topnews/rel...ug-31-2005.html

Washington http://www.uwnews.org/article.asp?articleID=11910

Wyoming http://www.uwyo.edu/news/showrelease.asp?id=1646
 
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Florida Institute of Technology (www.fit.edu) is also taking in students from: Tulane, Loyola, Xavier, Southern, Dillard and UNO, and others.
 
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So is the University of Illinois (http://www.uiuc.edu/).
 
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Illinois Institute of Technology (http://www.iit.edu/popup_katrina.html )
 
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I'm just catching up on a few weeks' worth of threads here, so sorry to be so late joining this one. On a related note, the scientific community is also pulling together to try to find labs for grad students, post-docs and other research professionals. I've already gotten emailings around here requesting that anyone with the ability to fund someone for what could potentially be 6 months to two years notify the university administration so they can add those names to find matches. Some of the scientific societies I'm a member of are also helping coordinate the effort to provide assistance to our colleagues at Tulane.
 
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A lot of schools have taken in students. University of Michigan took in 46 or 49, and West Virginia University took in a bunch (all undergrads; last I heard, they were seeing if they could find room for one or two in the med school too, but apparently, Texas has accommodated a lot of the med students). You'd probably be hard-pressed to find a university that didn't open their doors to at least a few students.
 
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I just met a Tulane student today, he just got in so I guess Geogria Tech is accepting students as well. http://www.admissions.gatech.edu/hdl/article/katrina.asp
 
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Moonbear said:
Some of the scientific societies I'm a member of are also helping coordinate the effort to provide assistance to our colleagues at Tulane.

..and what societies would that be?
As Laura1013 points out, there are other institutions affected besides Tulane... whose campus, by the way, was relatively safe compared to the others.
 
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University of Florida - http://www.registrar.ufl.edu/katrina.html

I read an article in the local newspaper that around 50 or so students were taken in by UF.
 
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motai, how are you faring? Is your school OK?
Was there much damage?
 
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Math Is Hard said:
motai, how are you faring? Is your school OK?
Was there much damage?

What? Me? The hurricane didn't even hit close to our area. UF is in north-central Florida, far north from where it came across (southern Florida and Everglades area).

Though if the hurricane shifted by around 45 degrees in a northerly fashion, then it would be a slightly different story.
 
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motai said:
What? Me? The hurricane didn't even hit close to our area. UF is in north-central Florida, far north from where it came across (southern Florida and Everglades area).

Though if the hurricane shifted by around 45 degrees in a northerly fashion, then it would be a slightly different story.

Oh, good. I wasn't sure exactly where you were in Florida and I was just worried. (because I am just a silly worry-wort and all!) :smile: We've been very busy at UCLA enrolling displaced Katrina victims this week.
 
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robphy said:
..and what societies would that be?
As Laura1013 points out, there are other institutions affected besides Tulane... whose campus, by the way, was relatively safe compared to the others.

Here's a message board set up to help scientists at all affected institutions find placement. Scientists in need can post messages of support needed and scientists with resources to share can post messages of support offered. Everything from post-doc/grad student positions to sharing lab space and reagents to housing support are being offered there. If you know any scientist from an affected institution, please let them know if this resource for finding people with matching interests who have research resources to share. On their Quick Links page, there is a list of the organizations, agencies and institutions offering assistance as well.

http://www.rescross.net/pages/1/index.htm
 
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1. How many displaced Tulane/Loyola students are being accepted by other schools?

The number of displaced Tulane/Loyola students being accepted by other schools varies. Some schools have accepted a few hundred students, while others have accepted upwards of 1,000 students. It ultimately depends on the capacity and resources of each individual school.

2. What criteria are being used to determine which schools will accept displaced students?

The criteria used to determine which schools will accept displaced students may vary, but generally schools are looking for students who were enrolled at Tulane/Loyola at the time of the displacement and who have good academic standing. Other factors such as location and availability of specific programs may also play a role in the decision.

3. Are displaced students being required to pay tuition at their new schools?

It depends on the individual school's policy. Some schools are offering free or reduced tuition for displaced students, while others are requiring them to pay tuition as usual. It is important for students to research the policies of each school they are considering.

4. Will credits earned at other schools be transferable back to Tulane/Loyola?

This also varies depending on the individual school's policies. Some schools have agreements in place with Tulane/Loyola to ensure that credits will transfer back, while others may require students to go through a credit transfer process. It is important for students to consult with their academic advisors to determine the best course of action.

5. How are schools supporting the emotional and mental well-being of displaced students?

Schools are offering various support services for displaced students, including counseling services and support groups. Some schools also have dedicated staff or departments to assist with the transition and provide resources for students. It is important for students to seek out these resources and utilize them as needed.

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