Helping parents understand dorm options, safety, accessibility, and what to expect at Tulane University.
Tulane University requires all first-year students to live on campus. Housing is managed by Housing & Residence Life, with a variety of residence halls across the main Uptown campus.
First-Year Housing:All incoming freshmen must live on campus. Students complete a housing application and lifestyle questionnaire. assigns freshmen to one of the first-year residence halls — Butler, Aron Residences, Monroe, Phelps, Sharp, or the renovated Josephine Louise (when available). Students indicate general preferences but cannot choose their specific building.
Upperclass Housing:After freshman year, students who want to remain on campus participate in room selection each spring. A lottery assigns selection times within class cohorts — seniors draw first, then juniors, then sophomores. Available options include on-campus apartments and suites in buildings like Paterson, Warren, and the on-campus apartment complex.
Off-Campus Housing in New Orleans:Many Tulane upperclassmen choose to live off campus in the surrounding Uptown, Garden District, or Freret Street neighborhoods. Off-campus housing is readily available and popular. Tulane's Off-Campus Living office provides listings and resources.
New Orleans, Louisiana, LA
Private Research University
14,000 total students
27 dorm buildings reviewed on DormScouter
| Dorm | Overall ★ | Safety ★ | Cleanliness ★ | Reviews | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josephine Louise Residence Hall | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Paterson Residence Hall | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Bayou Residence Hall | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Aron Residences | — | — | — | 0 | 🍳 Shared Kitchen |
| Kappa Alpha Order | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Pi Kappa Alpha | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Sigma Alpha Epsilon (Tulane) | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Sigma Nu | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Phi Delta Theta | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Alpha Phi (Tulane) | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Chi Omega (Tulane) | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Delta Gamma | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Kappa Kappa Gamma (Tulane) | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Lake Hall | — | — | — | 0 | |
| River Hall | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Warren Hall | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Weatherhead Hall | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Butler Hall | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Monroe Hall | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Sharp Hall | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Greenbaum Hall | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Mayer Hall | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Fogelman Hall | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Wall Residential College | — | — | — | 0 | ♿ ADA 🛗 Elevator 🏳️🌈 LGBTQ+ Welcoming 🍳 Shared Kitchen |
| Décou-Labat Residences | — | — | — | 0 | 🍳 Shared Kitchen |
| Old Warren | — | — | — | 0 | |
| New Warren | — | — | — | 0 |
Year-specific advice for Tulane University dorms — what changes from freshman to senior year:
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