Tulane Buildings
Built in 1960 and renovated several times since then, this Residence Hall is home to our Pre-College Program for 2025
Sharp Hall
Written in the 1920s, this cheer has become a staple chant at Tulane sporting events
The Hullabaloo
As the most common major, this economical major has an entire building dedicated to it on Tulane's campus.
Business
Founded in 1872, this was the first Mardi Gras Krewe to be established in New Orleans
Originally made by children using stale ingredients thrown out by restaurants, this sandwich has become a staple New Orleans dish
Po' Boy
Built in 1963 and renovated several times since then, this Residence hall was home to our Pre-College Program for 2024
Butler Hall
This is the year the Alma Mater was written (5 year margin of error)
1906 (1901 - 1911)?
As the fourth most common major on campus, this thought-provoking major has over 1000 students studying it as a major or minor.
Psychology
Founded in 1947, this Egyptian-god-themed Krewe is the longest parade in New Orleans's Mardi Gras
This stew-like soup with a rich, flavorful broth and a variety of ingredients, often including seafood, chicken, or sausage often uses Okra as a thickening ingredient
Gumbo
Built in 1988, this center for energy and biotechnology--now housing several STEM departments--is where Krewe Meetings take place
Boggs
Officially reinstated in 2005 and delayed to 2006 due to Hurricane Katrina, this musical ensemble returned to campus after a several decades hiatus.
Tulane University Marching Band (TUMB)
Biology (or Biomedical Studies)
Founded in 1968, this Krewe's king was Shaquille O'Neil in 2025.
Bacchus
This rice dish with meat and seafood, often seasoned with spices is usually mispronounced by tourists and non-natives.
Jambalaya
With construction having finished in 2025, this building replaced the pop-up on tents for architecture students that were stationed on Newcomb Quad
Richardson Memorial Hall
This New Years Six Bowl Game was won 46-45 by Tulane in 2023, narrowly clinching the win against USC
Cotton Bowl
As the fifth most common major on campus, students who major in this subject may go on to be News Anchors or Campaign Counselors
Communications
Founded in 1993 by Harry Connick Jr., Monarchs of this parade include Neil Patrick Harris (2024), Bryan Cranston (2020), The Imagination Movers (2010), and Stevie Wonder (1997)
Orpheus
This sandwich on a round loaf of bread, filled with olives, ham, salami, cheese, and other ingredients could be considered an alternative to Po' Boys
Muffuletta
Built in 1894, this building is the main hub for Tulane, housing the administrative staff, admissions department, and several classes.
Gibson Hall
This is the name of Tulane's official Pep Band (of which the eboard consists of two Pre-College employees!)
SoundWave
As the second most common major on campus, this major combines sociology and the School of Social Work
Social Sciences
Founded in 1969 by Tulane and Loyola students, this irreverent Mardi Gras parade includes toilet plungers and toilet paper as some of its coveted throws
Tucks
This dessert of flamed bananas, butter, sugar, and brown sugar, served with brandy is often made in front of restaurant-goers and served immediately
Bananas Foster