Colleges offering admission to displaced New Orleans students/LA-ND

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Due to the damage by Hurricane Katrina and subsequent flooding, a number of colleges and universities in the New Orleans metropolitan area will not be able to hold classes for the fall 2005 semester. It is estimated that 75,000 to 100,000 students have been displaced. [1]. In response, institutions across the United States and Canada are offering late registration for displaced students so that their academic progress is not unduly delayed. Some are offering free or reduced admission to displaced students. At some universities, especially state universities, this offer is limited to residents of the area.

Overview

This is one of five separate articles: three for U.S. States, a fourth for international, a fifth for schools in all locations offering space for faculty, graduate and professional students.

Also, each state is linked below:

Louisiana

Centenary College of Louisiana (Shreveport, LA) - Indicated special enrollment deadline passed. Contact school directly for information. Centenary will extend its fall enrollment period until noon Tuesday, Sept. 6. The Office of Admissions at 318-869-5131 is available to work with eligible students who wish to enroll. [2]
Louisiana Board of Regents (LA statewide) - Information on all Louisiana public universities. [3]
Louisiana College (Pineville, LA) - Indicated special enrollment deadline passed. Contact school directly for information. Registration deadline extended until Friday, September 9. 318.487.7259; tollfree 1-800-487-1906. [4]
Louisiana State University (Baton Rouge, LA) - Indicated special enrollment deadline passed. Contact school directly for information. LSU is allowing those students stranded by Hurricane Katrina to apply for the current fall semester. In order to admit these students in time, all undergraduate student applicants must apply in person at 110 Thomas Boyd Hall. A valid college ID from a hurricane-affected university is required. Subject to the availability of classroom space, LSU will be accepting applications through Friday, September 9. LSU is waiving all application and late fees for all students affected. If a displaced student has already paid tuition to their school, the tuition paid will be transferred to LSU. No further tuition payment will be required, even if the previous tuition paid was less than LSU’s tuition. All TOPS scholarship funds will transfer to LSU. [5]
Louisiana State University System (LA statewide) [6]
- LSU at Alexandria (Alexandria, LA) - Indicated special enrollment deadline passed. Contact school directly for information. LSU Alexandria is extending its enrollment period until Sept. 7 to assist college students displaced by Hurricane Katrina. The university will waive application fees and work with students to defer their tuition and fees, Registrar Leslie Quinn said. LSU Alexandria officials said Thursday they have already enrolled about a dozen students unable to attend colleges in the New Orleans area because of the destruction following Hurricane Katrina. To enroll, call the office of Admissions at 318-473-6417 or 1-888-473-6417. [7]
- LSU at Eunice (Eunice, LA) - Indicated special enrollment deadline passed. Contact school directly for information. Students displaced by Hurricane Katrina who want to enroll on the LSU at Eunice campus should contact the Admissions Office toll free at 1-888-367-5783, ext. 305 or 329, or locally (337) 550-1305 or 550-1329. The Admissions Office is located in Room 102 of Manuel Hall. Fall semester classes began Aug. 22. LSUE is enrolling displaced students through Friday, Sept. 2. After Friday, enrollment of displaced students will be on a case-by-case basis. LSUE will be closed Sept. 6-8 for the Labor Day Holiday. [8]
- LSU in Shreveport (Shreveport, LA) - LSUS welcomes all displaced college students from south Louisiana schools to attend LSUS this term. Applications are available online or from the Admission and Records Office in 168 Administration Building. [9]
McNeese State University (Lake Charles, LA) - Indicated special enrollment deadline passed. Contact school directly for information. MSU has extended its registration for the fall semester to Friday, Sept. 9, to accommodate those students, both undergraduate and graduate, who were planning to attend colleges and universities in or near the New Orleans area but now need to transfer because of Hurricane Katrina. Admissions: 337-475-5148 [10]
Nicholls State University (Thibodaux, LA) - Students enrolled at a university not able to offer classes during the current semester due to damage from Hurricane Katrina can enroll as a visiting student at Nicholls. The university will hold registration daily 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Regular office hours will resume Tuesday. Students who have their Federal Financial Student Aid Report and current class schedule should bring that information. For information, visit the Office of Admissions in Candies Hall or call 1-877-NICHOLLS or 985-448-4507. [11]
Northwestern State University (Natchitoches, LA) - Indicated special enrollment deadline passed. Contact school directly for information. Students displaced by Hurricane Katrina can still register for classes at Northwestern for the fall semester through Wednesday, September 7th. Application and Late Registration Fees will be waived. All reasonable accommodations will be made to assist these students during these difficult times. Please contact the University Recruiting Office at 1-800-327-1903 for assistance. [12]
Southeastern Louisiana University (Hammond, LA) - Indicated special enrollment deadline passed. Contact school directly for information. Southeastern is eager to work with displaced New Orleans-based students who are looking for a place to study. Southeastern will hold two special sessions for these visiting students, one on Saturday, Sept. 10 at noon, the other on Monday, Sept. 12, at 4:30 p.m. Both sessions will be held at the Southeastern Student Union. [13]
University of Louisiana System (LA statewide) - If a student has enrolled at one of the public colleges or universities (Southern University - New Orleans, UNO, Delgado Community College, Nunez Community College, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans, or the Sidney Collier, Slidell, West Jefferson, or Jefferson campuses of the Louisiana Technical College) not presently able to offer classes during the current semester due to damage from Hurricane Katrina, the student, at his or her option, will be able to: Take courses electronically for degree credit through his or her home campus. These courses should begin on or about October 10. or Enroll as a visiting student at another Louisiana public college or university for which that student is otherwise eligible without paying additional tuition and mandatory attendance fees. Accommodation will be made for recipients of TOPS and other state financial aid. Additionally, affected campuses are exploring options for offering courses at off-campus locations. Students should contact their home institution or system office for more information on this possible option. [14]
- Louisiana Tech University (Ruston, LA) - Same as UL System [15]
- University of Louisiana at Lafayette (Lafayette, LA) - Students should visit the Admissions Office in Martin Hall to fill out an application and be entered into the system. Afterwards, they will meet with an advisor to determine a class schedule and then visit the Registrar’s Office to complete their registration. Because of extraordinary circumstances, transcripts will not have to be provided at registration. However, credentials will be needed at a later date. [16]
- University of Louisiana at Monroe (Monroe, LA) - Willing to accommodate any student who has been displaced due to Katrina. Undergrad: (318) 342-5430 or 1-800-372-5127. [17]

Maine

Bates College (Lewiston, ME) - Free tuition for Maine undergraduates enrolled in colleges or universities in the New Orleans and Mississippi Gulf Coast area. [18]
Bowdoin College (Brunswick, ME) - Has accepted displaced students from affected areas. For more information on relief and/or enrollment, visit the school's Web site. [19]
Colby College (Waterville, ME) - [20]
College of the Atlantic (Bar Harbor, ME) - "College of the Atlantic opens its doors to any student who had been enrolled in a college or university in the hurricane-damaged area to apply to COA as a visiting student. If accepted, the student may enroll at COA full-time at the special rate usually reserved for local residents, a fraction of the actual COA tuition. As full-time students, the refugee students will be able to apply their federal financial aid to this tuition." For more information, contact Sarah Baker at 1-800-528-0025. [21]
University of Maine (Orono, ME) "Any student - from Maine or from any other state - currently enrolled in a college or university that postponed or terminated classes due to hurricane-related damage or conditions are invited to enroll at one of Maine's seven universities under "visiting student" status. This offer applies to any undergraduate or graduate student enrolled at any accredited institution in the regions affected by the hurricane. Such students will be allowed to enroll without having to follow the usual application process and will be offered in-state tuition rates, given the unique conditions under which they would be enrolling. University personnel will work with each student to identify the most appropriate option for them within the University System. For both current University of Maine System students who are from the hurricane-affected region and for those who enroll as "visiting students," the University System will provide whatever accommodations are appropriate to assist them with health, housing, counseling, and temporary financial needs. Students in need of assistance are encouraged to contact the University System at 1-800-804-3200, ext. 3237, or through the world-wide web at gshaw@maine.edu."[22]

Maryland

Bowie State University (Bowie, MD) - "Students from Maryland and/or the District of Columbia who are currently enrolled at Xavier University or Dillard University will be allowed to attend Bowie State University for the 2005 fall semester at no additional cost." For more information, call the Office of the Provost at 301-860-3460. [23]
Johns Hopkins University (Baltimore, MD) - Undergraduate students whose home institutions will close for the fall semester may apply to the university's Krieger School of Arts and Sciences or Whiting School of Engineering for admission as visiting students. On a space-available basis, the two schools will accept a limited number of visiting students for the fall semester. We will give priority to students from the Baltimore area. [24]
Loyola College in Maryland (Baltimore, MD) - Indicated special enrollment deadline passed. Contact school directly for information. Wednesday, Sept. 7 at noon was the deadline for such students to apply. The College has made special arrangements to make additional class and housing space available, with admitted visiting students expected to begin attending classes no later than September 12. [25]
Maryland Institute College of Art (Baltimore, MD) - "MICA will admit students from colleges and universities hit by Hurricane Katrina on a visiting basis for one semester, Fall 2005, so that they remain students of their home institution." Tuition waived, but room and board and additional fees apply at normal visiting student's rate. For information, contact admissions at 410-225-2222 or the Graduate Office of Admissions at 410-225-2256. [26]
Mount St. Mary's University (Emmitsburg, MD) - Offers practical assistance to displaced students, will accept as many students as available housing can accommodate. Contact Mrs. Irene Q. Powell at 301-447-3156 and ipowell@msmary.edu for more information. [27]
University System of Maryland (MD statewide) [28]
- University of Maryland, College Park (College Park, MD) - Students seeking assistance should contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office at 301.314.8385. or the Graduate Admissions Office at 301.405.0376. [29]
Washington College (Chestertown, MD) - "Washington College has announced that it will offer enrollment at no charge to students displaced from their colleges or universities in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. The College will pay 100 percent of the tuition, room and board for up to eight students for the Fall 2005 semester while their home institutions recover from the effects of the hurricane, College President Baird Tipson said Friday." For more information, call 410-778-7700. [30]

Massachusetts

American International College (Springfield, MA) - "As a way of assisting students whose education may be interrupted by the disaster, we extend the offer of waiving tuition for the fall semester for academically qualified students as well as an accelerated admissions process. Room and board will also be offered at a reduced rate. For more information, please contact Peter J. Miller, dean of admissions at 1-800-242-3142, or by e-mail at pmiller@acad.aic.edu." [31]
Assumption College (Worcester, MA) - "Both Undergraduate Admissions and the Dean of Students offices are prepared to help prospective transfer students on a case-by-case basis. The College will generously waive tuition fees for such students for the Fall 2005 semester." For more information, call 508-767-7160. [32]
Babson College (Babson Park, MA) - "Babson will recognize the Tulane and Loyola students as full Babson community members - with full eligibility for campus involvement and full participation in the life of Babson College. Babson will work with each student on an individual basis concerning financial need and housing. Students will have free use of Babson College laptop computers." For more information, call Michael Chumra at mchumra@babson.edu or 781-239-4549. [33]
Bay Path College (Longmeadow, MA) - "Bay Path College is offering an expedited transfer process for women affected by Hurricane Katrina. The College has space in all academic programs and limited space in our residence halls. For more information, students should contact the Bay Path College Admissions Office by calling 413-565-1331, emailing admiss@baypath.edu, or visiting our web site." [34]
Becker College (Worcester, MA) - To that end, we will offer academically-qualified Massachusetts undergraduates enrolled at colleges and universities in hurricane-stricken areas the opportunity to take fall semester classes as visiting students at Becker on a space-available basis. [35]
Berklee College of Music (Berklee, MA) - Accepting displaced students who were studying music in their home institutions. For more information, visit the school's Web site. [36]
Boston College (Boston, MA) - Indicated special enrollment deadline passed. Contact school directly for information. Students from colleges and universities in the Gulf Coast area, including Jesuit-run Loyola University of New Orleans, that have been closed by the devastation of Hurricane Katrina may apply for Visiting Student status at Boston College through the Woods College of Advancing Studies. Students from those affected schools who are interested in enrolling at Boston College for the fall semester may contact WCAS on Friday, Sept. 2 or Monday, Sept. 5 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. (EST). The number for information is 617-552-3900. [37]
Boston University (Boston, MA) - Indicated special enrollment deadline passed. Contact school directly for information. "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 encouraged 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." [38]
Brandeis University (Boston, MA) - Brandeis is prepared to grant 'special student' status at the undergraduate and graduate level, while these schools struggle to recover. Brandeis will offer access to classes on a space available basis. Although we cannot accommodate additional students in our residence halls, we will try to assist any student who needs help finding off-campus housing. The Brandeis science community is working with the AAU, assessing capacity and need, to find appropriate laboratory, office or research space for faculty requiring assistance. [39]
Bristol Community College (Fall River/New Bedford, MA) - Offers emergency admission for local students affected by Hurricane Katrina. Application fee and late fee waiver. Students can choose to attend at any of Bristol Community College's sites. For more information, contact the Fall River campus enrollment office at 1-508-678-2811 ext. 2590. [40]
College of the Holy Cross (Worcester, MA) - Plans to admit between 10 to 20 displaced students from Loyola University in New Orleans, with tuition waiver. For information, contact Ann McDermott at 508-793-2443 or at amcdermott@holycross.edu. [41]
Elms College (Chicopee, MA) - 'Joseph Wagner, director of admission, said that students enrolled in any school in the Gulf Coast region affected by the disaster should contact the office of admission at 413-255-ELMS, 413-592-3189, or admissions@elms.edu." Check Elms College's Web site for updates. [42]
Gordon College (Wenham, MA) - Welcomes displaced students from affected areas. Tuition and fees for fall waived. Housing available. Students from New England have priority. Must arrive campus no later than October 15, 2005. For more information, contact Silvio Vazquez at 1-866-464-6736. [43]
Harvard University (Cambridge, MA) - Will admit "25 additional students from colleges and universities that will not reopen this term due to the storm into our Visiting Undergraduate Student Program for the Fall Semester," according to a letter by the Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. No tuition will be charged. On-campus housing will be provided on a space-available basis and priority will be given to students rendered homeless by the storm. The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences will admit 25 students to its Special Students program from colleges and universities that will not reopen this fall due to the storm. As in the case of Visiting Undergraduate Student Program, applications will be processed rapidly, and no tuition will be charged. The Harvard Extension School (HES) will allow enrollment in any of its fall courses to those students living within commuting distance who would normally be attending college in the flooded areas. For those students who are not within commuting distance of the campus, HES will make available enrollment in any of its 36 fall online courses. Harvard Law School will admit students from Tulane and Loyola, according to the following letter from Law School Dean Elena Kagan: "In common with a good number of other law schools, the law school will open its doors to members of the two law schools in New Orleans -- Tulane and Loyola. We expect up to 25 second- and third-year students to enroll as visiting students for the fall term (and if necessary, the rest of the year). The law school will waive tuition provided the student has paid tuition to his or her home law school. Dean Cosgrove and the Board of Student Advisers will work closely together to make the transition of these students as smooth possible.[44][45] (PDF) [46] and [47]
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Cambridge, MA) - Update Sept. 13: Official Katrina application page taken down from the MIT Web site. We are accepting special applications from students whose educational plans have been interrupted by this disaster. We will evaluate such applications on a case-by-case basis. We are asking all such students, undergraduate or graduate, to first contact the MIT Admissions Office at 617-253-4791 for a special application form (PDF) for visiting students. Graduate inquiries will be sent to the relevant department for decision. [48]
Merrimack College (North Andover, MA) - "College students from our surrounding communities who were set to attend Loyola University and Tulane University, both of which are closed due to Hurricane Katrina, may take courses at Merrimack at a discounted rate per credit. These first-year students and upperclassmen would be charged only the general studies visiting student per credit rate." For more information, contact the admissions office at 978-837-5000 ext. 4473. [49]
Mount Holyoke College (South Hadley, MA) - Offers visiting-student status to academically qualified undergraduates whose college or university enrollment has been negatively affected by Hurricane Katrina and will waive tuition for students who have already paid for the fall semester at hurricane-stricken institutions. For information, visit the school's Web site. [50]
Northeastern University (Boston, MA) - Northeastern will work with affected students on an individual basis to allow them to attend classes at Northeastern under a special student status, providing them with the opportunity to take classes here and return to their home campus when they are able. Should these students ultimately decide that they wish to pursue a degree from Northeastern, they are free to apply for admission in January. Mark Priolo of Admissions has been designated as the point person to handle questions around this issue; he can be reached at x5416. Contact: Laura Shea at 617-373-5427. [51]
Pine Manor College (Chestnut Hill, MA) - "Will expedite admissions and provide maximum financial aid and book vouchers for students displaced by Hurricane Katrina." Contact the school's general line at 617-731-7000. [52]
Regis College (Weston, MA) - "President Mary Jane England, M.D., and members of the Administrative Council at Regis College have extended the offer of 25 spots in residence to college students in New Orleans who are displaced from their schools and education." [53]
Simmons College (Boston, MA) - "Simmons College (MA) in Boston, is waiving tuition and fees for a semester, and expediting the admissions process, for up to five students whose schools are severely impacted by Hurricane Katrina. While there is no available housing, the college will also work with students to help them find housing in the area. Questions can be directed to director of undergraduate admissions Catherine Childs Capolupo, 617-521-2057." [54]
Simon's Rock College (Great Barrington, MA) - "Simon’s Rock College of Bard is offering an emergency admission program for eleventh and twelfth grade students affected by Hurricane Katrina." Simon's Rock, a four-year liberal arts college, admits most of its students after the tenth or eleventh grade. [55]
Smith College (Northhampton, MA) - is welcoming students from Western Massachusetts who can commute to campus. Smith, historically a women's college, is accepting both women AND men at this time, but cannot house students and will only accept students able to commute from their permanent Western Mass homes. [56]
Springfield Technical Community College (Springfield, MA) - "Springfield Technical Community College has five openings for second year associate degree nursing (RN) students. The college will try to find housing in the Springfield area for Katrina college students who want to complete their program at STCC. Please call Ira Rubenzahl 413-755-4906 (President of the College) or Mary Tarbell ( Director of Nursing ) at 413-755-4855. Email at irubenzahl@stcc.edu and mtarbell@stcc.edu" [57]
Stonehill College (Easton, MA) - "Offers admission, free tuition and assistance with residency for any college or university student who has been displaced by Hurricane Katrina." Housing assistance for students who live outside of commuting distance will be determined on a case-by-case basis. For more information, call 1-866-622-9976 or e-mail KatrinaResponse@stonehill.edu. [58]
Suffolk University (Boston, MA) - "Suffolk University has agreed to accommodate students displaced by Hurricane Katrina for the fall semester, in response to requests from educators here and in the storm-ravaged states. The dean of Tulane Law School in New Orleans put out a request for law schools to accept third-year students for the fall semester only. Suffolk University Law School fielded a number of calls this week from New England-based students, and at least one third-year student will begin classes next week. Undergraduate students may enroll as non-matriculating, Continuing and Professional, or CAP, students at Suffolk." [59]
Tufts University (Medford, MA) - "More immediately, we are making plans to welcome undergraduates from Tulane University to Tufts, as guest students for the fall semester 2005. Details of the plan are still being confirmed, but we have created a process that will enable Tulane students to begin or continue their undergraduate work here for a semester." [60]
University of Massachusetts (MA statewide) [61]
- UMass Amherst (Amherst, MA) - Indicated special enrollment deadline passed. Contact school directly for information. UMass Amherst is enrolling students displaced by the storm on a fast-track basis... First-year students will temporarily live in one of four local hotels with other UMass students. Classes begin Wednesday, Sept. 7. [62]
- UMass Boston (Boston, MA) - UMass Boston is offering emergency, streamlined admission to students who had planned to attend schools in areas devastated by the storm. Full- or part-time students can enroll on campus, through Tuesday, September 13. The university also offers a variety of off-campus and online courses through its Division of Continuing, Corporate and Distance Education (CCDE) division; many of these courses are open until October 1. Students are urged to contact Christopher Hogan in the Office of Student Affairs at 617-287-5806 or christopher.hogan@umb.edu or David Cesario in Enrollment Management at 617-287-6204 or david.cesario@umb.edu. [63] [64]
- UMass Dartmouth (Dartmouth, MA) - The Admissions Office and the division of Professional and Continuing Education are joining with the other UMass campuses, state colleges and community colleges to provide emergency application procedures for students who have been displaced by the hurricane. the university will do the best the best that we can to provide courses that these students need to stay on track, and then assist students as they transfer back into their home institutions. [65]
- UMass Lowell (Lowell, MA) - Students will be offered admission at a UMass campus based upon their matriculation at another higher education institution in the storm-ravaged area. [66]
Wellesley College (Wellesley, MA) - Can accommodate up to 20 students displaced by Hurricane Katrina, tuition-free. For more information, contact Dean of Students Kimberly Goff-Crews at 781-283-2322 or at kgoffcre@wellesley.edu. [67]
Wheaton College (Norton, MA) - Offers expedited admission for students displaced due to Hurricane Katrina. "Students who live within commuting distance of the college and who are interested in studying at Wheaton for the fall semester should contact the office of admissions immediately. Classes started at Wheaton on Aug. 31. For more information, please contact the admission office at 800-394-6003 or address email to admission@wheatoncollege.edu." [68]
Worcester Polytechnic Institute (Worcester, MA) - "Admits affected students tuition free if they have already paid tuition to their home institutions. For students who have not yet paid tuition for the fall, WPI will charge the home institution's rate of tuition and remit that amount to the home institution." Contact admissions at admissions@wpi.edu or at 508-831-5286. [69]

Michigan

Albion College (Albion, MI) - "We will have a 30 day grace period (longer if needed) for these students in all areas of admission and aid, etc." [70]
Alma College (Alma, MI) - Offers expedited admission to displaced students. For more information, call 1-800-321-ALMA or 989-463-7139. [71]
Calvin College (Grand Rapids, MI) - "Students who have been displaced from colleges and universities along the Gulf Coast will be offered the opportunity to enroll at Calvin this fall with a special, non-matriculating status. As needed, housing assistance will be offered to these students as available. And special efforts are being made by college personnel to contact peers at several Gulf Coast area colleges with ties to Calvin, in particular Dillard University and Xavier University." For information, contact the admissions office at admissions@calvin.edu, 1-800-688-0122. [72]
Concordia University (Ann Arbor, MI) - "is offering a waiver for the first semester tuition if already paid to the home institution. Room and board charges will apply with financial assistance available on a need-based, case-by-case basis." For information, contact Jaclyn Eilers at 1-800-253-0680 or at eilerj@cuaa.edu (freshman); Jennifer Freudenburg at 1-800-253-0680 or at freudj@cuaa.edu (returning students). [73]
Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti, MI) - Announced that they are prepared to offer immediate guest admission to students whose studies have been interrupted as a result of the hurricane. [74]
Madonna University (Livonia, MI) - Offers immediate guest admission to students whose studies have been interrupted by huricane Katrina. Students should call 1-800-852-4951 for specific information. [75]
Michigan State University (East Lansing, MI) - MSU is handling requests from displaced students from the New Orleans higher education community on a case-by-case basis. If a student had been previously admitted to MSU as a degree-seeking undergraduate and wishes to have their admission reactivated, the university will do so. The Office of Admissions and Scholarships is working with advisors around campus and with housing officials to meet individual student needs. Several Lansing-area residents who attend school in the affected areas have expressed interest in attending MSU on a temporary basis. The students, who are being registered as quickly as possible, will live with their families here while attending MSU. MSU College of Law has offered to take in 25 law students from Tulane and Loyola universities, both located in New Orleans. As long as students have paid their tuition at their home institution, MSU College of Law will place them in emergency housing with faculty in the law school community. Students will be able to continue their education and remain eligible to meet deadlines for the upcoming summer bar examination. [76]
Michigan Tech University (Houghton, MI) - Offers enrollment to students displaced by Hurricane Katrina. For information, call the admissions office at 1-888-688-1885 or e-mail mtu4u@mtu.edu. [77]
University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI) - Announces that they will consider displaced students who are unable to attend college due to Hurricane Katrina for admission or for enrollment as non-degree seeking students for one or two semesters, until the students are able to return to the original colleges. [78] U-M’s Office of Financial Aid is assisting students impacted by the storm by helping them apply for additional aid and grants that are likely to be available. [79][80]
University of Michigan-Dearborn will accept students enrolled at universities closed as a result of the devastation. [81]
University of Michigan-Flint will accept students enrolled at universities closed as a result of the devastation. [82]
Walsh College (Troy, MI) - "Will waive fall semester online and on-site tuition and fees for students experiencing financial hardship in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. The Walsh College fall semester begins on September 21. Displaced students who are officially enrolled in an affected college or university should contact the Walsh College Office of Admissions at 1-800-WALSH-01, or email admissions@walshcollege.edu for information." [83]
Wayne State University (Detroit, MI) - Is offering a place to transfer to for students currently in college; student who are incoming freshman are also eligible for a full scholarship to the University based on need and GPA, as well as other factors. [84]
Western Michigan University (Kalamazoo, MI) - "University officials are already working with a handful of students from affected campuses who have expressed an interest in coming to WMU. Initial contacts have come through family members in this area, and the University is expecting to field additional requests for either guest student status or permanent enrollment...WMU President Judith I. Bailey says enrollment offers to students who are unable to proceed with their previous college plans are a way the University community can help address the enormous problems caused by Hurricane Katrina." LiveJournal user juniperus is an alum and staff member and can help. [85]

Minnesota

Macalester College (St. Paul, MN) - The website isn't up yet, but Macalester has already accepted and giving housing to displaced students. Contact the Dean of Students, Laurie Hamre. "Macalester has offered to host students this fall from Dillard University, a historically black college in New Orleans and a sister Project Pericles school. Macalester is awaiting word from Dillard officials about whether that will be possible." [86]
Minneapolis College of Art and Design (Minneapolis, MN) - Indicated special enrollment deadline passed. Contact school directly for information. "We are offering immediate enrollment in fall semester. 2005 classes, and will assist in making tuition arrangements on a case-by-case basis. We will also provide housing at no charge for fall semester, 2005." For information, contact Susan Calmenson at scalmenson@mcad.edu by September 15, 2005. [87]
Minnesota State University Mankato (Mankato, MN) - Indicated special enrollment deadline passed. Contact school directly for information. Admissions is the first point of contact. Displaced students should call 1-800-722-0544 or e-mail brian.jones@mnsu.edu (Contact Brian Jones, extension 1822). A displaced student need only complete an application. The application fee will be waived. Other necessary records - transcripts, etc. - can be supplied when they are available. Each student will be assigned an "MSU Guide" by Admissions - a staff member who will assist the student through each step of the registration, housing and financial aid process, and who will assist with applications for other aid. Displaced students will be admitted through Thursday, Sept. 15, for both on-campus or online courses. A registration cohort will be set up, with open registration through Friday, Sept. 16. Registration will be space-available or permission only. Course faculty will determine if enrollment in a particular course is feasible. On-campus housing is available for up to 100 students. [88]
St. Mary's University of Minnesota (Winona, MN) - Indicated special enrollment deadline passed. Contact school directly for information. "Saint Mary's will make every effort to assist students who are victims of the hurricane. Our staff will support students through the admission and registration process, as well as guide students in finding appropriate scholarship and financial aid funding." Deadline is extended to September 9. For more information, call 1-800-635-5987, Ext. 1700, e-mail admission@smumn.edu. [89]
University of Minnesota (Minneapolis, MN) - The Institute for Advanced Study is offering short-term fellowships to faculty displaced by Katrina. The University has already admitted a law school student who plans on starting classes next week. The policy for hurricane-affected students includes: a). Each request will be handled on a case-by-case basis: b). If the student is qualified, the University will work to the best of its ability to admit him or her for the fall semester, but the student may have to wait for the spring 2006 semester: c). First consideration will be given to Minnesota residents and then to residents of states directly affected by the hurricane: d). Campus housing will be made available to as many new freshmen as possible: e). The Office of Student Finance will work with each student on a case-by-case basis." [90] [91]

Mississippi

Jackson State University (Jackson, MS) - "Anyone seeking information regarding Jackson State University students housed on the campus during Hurricane Katrina may call (601) 979-1973. For additional updates regarding JSU students and closings, visit www.jsums.edu." JSU is apparently housing a number of Tulane students and faculty at the moment, FYI. [92]
Mississippi College (Clinton, MS) - Indicated special enrollment deadline passed. Contact school directly for information. A special registration for students affected by Hurricane Katrina will, begin Tuesday, September 6 at 8:00 a.m. local time and conclude Wednesday, September 7, at 4:30 p.m. [93]
Mississippi State University (Starkville, MS) - MSU will accept students from colleges and universities that were hardest hit by Hurricane Katrina to allow them to continue their educations. Housing accommodations are available. Please call the Office of Admissions and Scholarships at 662-325-2621 for information and ask for Cheryl or Matt to assist you. [94]
University of Mississippi (University, MS) - Indicated special enrollment deadline passed. Contact school directly for information. "Students from Mississippi, Louisiana and Alabama can enroll in classes at UM through Sept. 9 if they were previously admitted to any of the coastal universities now closed due to hurricane damage. "We will do everything we can to accommodate them, including providing reasonable assistance in locating housing and in obtaining financial aid," said Associate Provost Maurice Eftink." [95] [96]
- University of Mississippi (Oxford, MS) - Offers admissions to displaced students on the same condition as UM's University campus. Some on-campus housing and apartments available. Online enrollment available to students unable to relocate to Oxford, MS. Contact the admissions office for more information, 662-915-7226. [97]

Missouri

Central Missouri State University (Warrensburg, MO) - Offers admission to displaced students from affected areas by Hurricane Katrina to attend CMSU at the same cost as instate Missouri students. Contact the Office of Admissions at 800.SAY.CMSU or at admit@cmsu1.cmsu.edu. [98]
Drury University (Springfield, MO) - Offers admission to displaced students from affected areas by Hurricane Katrina. There are 70 beds available for students. Contact Krystal Compas at 417-873-7303 or at kcompas@drury.edu. [99]
Lindenwood University (St. Charles, MO) - Expedited admission. "We would like to offer to accept these students under special status to study and live on our campus in St. Charles, Missouri for this current Fall semester." Room for up to 50 men and 50 women at the undergraduate and graduate level. For more information, contact John Guffey at 636-949-4934. [100]
Maryville University of Saint Louis (St. Louis, MO) - Indicated special enrollment deadline passed. Contact school directly for information. Offers admission to displaced students at no cost for the fall semester. Offer is for both undergraduate and graduate studetns, whether full-time or part-time. Applications accepted through September 15, 2005. For information, call the school's general line at 1-800-627-9855. [101]
Missouri Baptist University (St. Louis, MO) - "offers students whose schools have been indefinitely closed due to Katrina the opportunity to enroll and live at the university for the fall 2005 semester." Up to 45% match in aid. Fee waiver. Contact the university at 314-434-1115 or 1-877-434-1115. [102]
Park University (Parkville, MO) - Offers enrollment and tuition fee waiver of online courses to displaced students currently enrolled at accredited colleges and universities in affected areas. Fall II semester to begin on October 24. [103]
Saint Louis University (St. Louis, MO) - Indicated special enrollment deadline passed. Contact school directly for information. "Because the opening of their particular institutions remains uncertain, many New Orleans-area students have contacted Saint Louis University about attending SLU for one semester on a student-at-large basis. To expedite enrollment for students from the effected areas over the Labor Day weekend, SLU’s office of undergraduate admission will be open 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on both Saturday, Sept. 3, and Monday, Sept. 5. The office is located in Room 119, DuBourg Hall, 221 N. Grand Blvd." [104]
Stephens College (Columbia, MO) - Stephens College is a women's college. "The College’s Office of Admission is accepting displaced students from any state as late admits this year. Housing is also available. Please call the admission office at 1-800-876-7207 for more information." [105]
Truman State University (Kirksville, MO) - "Truman State University will receive immediately applications from any displaced students interested in seeking admission to our university. We will consider all applicants on an expedited basis so that students wanting to enroll at Truman can do so. All admitted students will be enrolled as degree seeking students and will be eligible for all appropriate financial aid and scholarships. Interested students and families should call the Admissions Office right away at (660) 785-4114." [106]
University of Missouri (Columbia, MO) - Offers assistance to students who are Missouri residents or whose parents are Missouri residents, providing visiting status for one semester to these students on a space available basis. [107]
- University of Missouri (Rolla, MO) - Offers assistance to students who are Missouri residents. Application fee and late fee waivers, extended registration deadlines. For more information, call 573-341-4378. [108]
- University of Missouri (St. Louis, MO) - "The University of Missouri-St. Louis will waive tuition and required fees for students enrolling at UMSL this fall from colleges that have been closed by Hurricane Katrina." For more information, call 314-516-5451. [109]
Washington University in St. Louis (St. Louis, MO) - Washington University will be accepting some of these students on a visiting, non-degree-seeking basis and also will be offering library privileges and work space to graduate students and scholars who need a place to work. There may also be a need to coordinate efforts to find housing for some of these students and their families. [110]
Webster University (St. Louis, MO) - Offers emergency enrollment to displaced students. Admission to international students with F1 and J1 visas. Housing available. Admission and late fees waived. For more information, call 1-800-75ENROLL or e-mail request@webster.edu. [111]

Montana

Montana State University - Bozeman (Bozeman, MT) is accepting students and faculty displaced by Hurricane Katrina, with preference for Montanans.[112]

Nebraska

College of Saint Mary (Omaha, NE) - "Is offering immediate enrollment opportunities to displaced female students from colleges and universities in those areas hit by Hurricane Katrina. To ease the financial burden on these new students and their families, CSM will waive tuition fees and room/board charges for them during the remainder of their fall 2005 semester at the College." Contact Lori Werth at 1-800-926-5534 or at enroll@csm.edu. [113]
Creighton University (Omaha, NE) - "Creighton University will consider transferring students as visiting non-matriculating students for the fall semester of 2005. For details, access the link titled 'Hurricane Transfer Questions' on our Web site." Contact Don Bishop at 402-280-2162 for all late inquiries after September 2, 2005. [114]
Dana College (Blair, NE) - "Dana College is offering free tuition for the fall semester for up to five students whose educations have been disrupted by Hurricane Katrina in the Gulf Coast. Eligible students are those who were enrolled at one of the dozens of colleges and universities in the Gulf Coast that have been devastated by Katrina and may not reopen for the fall semester." For more information, contact Jim Lynes at 402-426-7220. [115]
Doane College (Crete, NE) - Doane opens its campus to students affected by Hurricane Katrina. For more information, visit the school's Web site. Call the general line: 402-826-2161 or 1-800-333-6263. [116]
Grace University (Omaha, NE) - "If students have paid tuition at their home institution, Grace will waive tuition charges. If tuition has not been paid, Grace will assist with all financial aid applications at the tuition rate of the home institution. Such monies will be remitted to the home institution. Room and board charges for students studying at Grace will remain with Grace University." Contact the President's office at gupres@graceu.edu. [117]
Hastings College (Hastings, NE) - "Hastings College will accept any student who is attending a college or university forced to close due to Hurricane Katrina. These students will be classified as non-matriculating, visiting students for the fall semester 2005. Tuition and fees will be waived, or a tuition exchange will be worked out with that student's college or university. The college will attempt to arrange on-campus housing. Students will be responsible for their room, board, and books unless there are extenuating circumstances." Contact Mary Molliconi at 402-461-7320, mmolliconi@hastings.edu, or Sam Rennick at 402-461-7314, srennick@hastings.edu. General phone number: 1-800-LEARNHC. [118]
Midland Lutheran College (Fremont, NE) - "Midland Lutheran College is working with the Nebraska Independent College Foundation and will accept students or faculty from institutions affected by the hurricane on a case-by-case basis." Contact Jon Fredricks at 402-941-6054 or at fredricks@mlc.edu. [119]
Nebraska Wesleyan University (Lincoln, NE) - "President Jeanie Watson announced this week that tuition will be waived this fall for college students displaced by Hurricane Katrina. In addition to the tuition waiver, Nebraska Wesleyan will arrange for campus housing. Nebraska Book Company has also agreed to loan textbooks for displaced students during the fall semester." Contact admissions at 1-800-541-3818 ext. 2278 immediately. [120]
Union College (Lincoln, NE) - Offers free-tuition, minus federal or institutional aid, to displaced students for SPRING semester. Limited housing available. Register by November 15 to be accepted into spring semester, which begins January 9, 2006. For information, contact admissions at 402-486-2504 or at ucenroll@ucollege.edu. [121]
University of Nebraska (NE statewide) - For those students eligible for admission who are unable to return to their home campuses for an indefinite period of time, we will immediately accept as many as we can at our campuses. We will allow them to enroll this fall at in-state tuition rates, and provide assistance in quickly registering them for classes, finding housing and whatever additional help they need." Classes began August 22 in Omaha, Lincoln and Kearney, so incoming students would have a reasonably small number of class days to make up. Milliken noted that a number of Nebraska students who were enrolled at Tulane University in New Orleans have already contacted the university. "This is temporary assistance, and when their institutions are able to re-open, we will also help facilitate an easy transfer back home," Milliken said. The university is also looking into providing space, to the extent available, to faculty at affected institutions. Students seeking assistance are urged to contact NU via email at NUhelp@nebraska.edu. A 24-hour 800 # has also been set up to handle inquiries: 1-800-742-8800." [122]
York College (York, NE) - "The College will provide a Displaced Student Scholarship based on a students financial need up to the amount of full tuition, if necessary, for the 2005-2006 school year." For information, contact Admissions at 1-800-950-YORK or at enroll@york.edu. [123]

Nevada

Great Basin University (Elko, NV) - "Great Basin College and its community have made arrangements to enroll 30 to 50 students at our college this fall. We will only be able to accommodate single students who are enrolled in the first or second year of their education. We cannot accommodate families." For more information, contact John Patrick Rice at 775-753-2260. [124]
University of Nevada-Las Vegas (Las Vegas, NV) - Offers temporary enrollment to students from Nevada who have been displaced as a result of Hurricane Katrina. The Harrah Hotel College of UNLV opens its doors to displaced students from University of New Orlean's hospitality program. Additionally, UNLV's Boyd School of Law is accepting displaced law students from Tulane and Loyola's law schools. For more information, contact the admissions office at 702-774-UNLV (8658). [125]

New Hampshire

Colby-Sawyer College (New London, NH) - "The college will accept on-line applications and will notify students of a decision within 24-hours. Colby-Sawyer College will waive the tuition for qualified students. Unfortunately, the college will not be able to provide housing on campus, but we will work with the New London, N.H., area community to assist students in securing housing in this area during the fall semester." For information contact Joseph Chillo at 1-800-272-1015 or at jchillo@colby-Sawyer.edu. [126]
Dartmouth College (Hanover, NH) - In response to the needs of college students whose lives have been disrupted by Hurricane Katrina, I have today approved a plan to offer temporary admission to academically qualified undergraduates from the colleges and universities whose operations have been affected. Because we are still three weeks away from the opening of our fall term on September 21, we hope this will be of particular help to students who need time to assess their options and take action but hope to continue their studies this fall. (full text of statement by President James Wright). [127]
Franklin Pierce College (Rindge, NH) - "Franklin Pierce College, a liberal arts college of 1600 undergraduates, located in southwestern New Hampshire, will accept 20 students in good standing and allow them to start the fall semester on time. Costs including tuition, room and board, and student fees, totaling about $16,000, will be covered by the college for each student...Students interested in the offer may e-mail Franklin Pierce College at admissions@fpc.edu or those without computer connections may call 1-800-437-0048. Franklin Pierce may be visited on the web at www.fpc.edu." [128]
University of New Hampshire (Durham, NH) - "The University of New Hampshire will grant non-degree (special) admission to students from the Granite State who are enrolled in colleges and universities closed because of Hurricane Katrina. Courses are available on a space-available basis and students will be advised prior to registration to ensure that courses are appropriate based on both prior coursework and readiness for those courses." Contact undergraduate admissions at 603-862-1362. [129]

New Jersey

Fairleigh Dickinson University (Teaneck, NJ) - For displaced students: "Traditional courses on both New Jersey campuses of the University as well as on-line offerings are available to these students. Counselors are prepared to work with the students to align courses with their current major. These students are eligible for awards of up to 50 percent off the University's posted tuition rate." For information, call 1-800-338-8803. [130]
Monmouth University (West Long Branch, NJ) - "Students who may not be able to attend college as planned in the areas devastated by Hurricane Katrina are welcome to apply to Monmouth University for the fall semester. Call Lauren Vento Cifelli, director of undergraduate admission, at 732-571-3456 for more information." [131]
Montclair State University (Montclair, NJ) - Montclair State University has announced that it will offer immediate enrollment to any New Jersey student attending an accredited four-year college or university in the Gulf Coast states devastated by Hurricane Katrina, MSU President Dr. Susan A. Cole said. "Our concern is to assure that any New Jersey student who had hoped to begin or continue their college education this fall will not be prevented from doing so by this terrible disaster," Cole said. For additional information on enrollment, undergraduate students should call the Undergradate Admissions office at 973-655-7060 or email: craigd@mail.montclair.edu. Graduate students with inquiries regarding master's programs may email ohallorank@mail.montclair.edu [132]
Princeton University (Princeton, NJ) - Update Sept. 8: All available spaces taken, applications no longer accepted, but university officials will continue to review applications from those who have already applied. Provides housing on campus for a limited number of academically-qualified, undergraduate and graduate students who have been displaced from their colleges and universities by the hurricane and flooding so that they may continue their educational pursuits until they can return to their home institutions. [133]
Rowan University (Glassboro, NJ) - "We were contacted yesterday by two of our recent graduates who were accepted by the University of New Orleans for graduate work and who now find themselves without a university to attend this semester. We agreed to accept them into our graduate program on an emergency basis. However, it seems to me that there are many students in the same predicament who we could and should help. By accepting these students, we hope we can help them keep their college careers virtually uninterrupted," said Dr. Donald Farish, president, Rowan University. Rowan will consider requests for admittance from any student who was enrolled in a Gulf Coast college that was damaged by the hurricane. Students who are accepted will be enrolled as visiting students, but charged in-state tuition and housing rates. For more information, call Dr. Joanne Damminger, Rowan University executive assistant to the vice president for student affairs, at 856-256-4453." [134]
Rutgers University (New Brunswick, NJ) - Offers enrollment as visiting students to all affected students from New Jersey. See the institutional FAQ
Seton Hall University (South Orange, NJ) - "Seton Hall University announced today it will waive tuition for the Fall semester for students displaced by Hurricane Katrina. These students will be granted special visiting student status and will be welcomed into classes and academic programs as space permits. The designated Seton Hall University enrollment services hotline for displaced Gulf Coast students is (973) 313-6146. A number of students affected by Katrina have already contacted the University to express their interest in attending Seton Hall this fall." [135]
Ramapo College (Mahwah, NJ) - Indicated special enrollment deadline passed. Contact school directly for information. Ramapo College of New Jersey has announced that it will accept area undergraduate students displaced by Hurricane Katrina. Classes for the Fall semester begin Saturday, September 3. However, freshmen and undergraduate transfer students affected by the hurricane may be admitted through Monday, September 12. Students are advised to apply for matriculation immediately. Unfortunately, due to the residence halls being full, housing is not available. For more information, please contact the Ramapo College admissions office at (201) 684-7300. [136]
The College of New Jersey (Ewing, NJ) - Indicated special enrollment deadline passed. Contact school directly for information. "Students from affected colleges and universities may continue to apply for permanent or temporary admission to TCNJ by calling 609-771-2131 or 800-624-0967, but must begin classes by September 12, 2005. Those wishing to contact the College over the Labor Day weekend should call 609-771-2862." [137]

New Mexico

College of Santa Fe (Santa Fe, NM) - Indicated special enrollment deadline passed. Contact school directly for information. Offers enrollment as "visiting students" through September 12, 2005. Immediate housing guaranteed. Contact 505-473-6133 to speak directly with an admissions counselor. [138]
College of the Southwest (Hobbs, NM) - "We will be willing to waive tuition, fees, room and board charges for the fall semester to any student displaced by Katrina, provided we have residence hall beds available (currently there are 11 beds available) and the courses in which the students wish to enroll are already offered in our curriculum." For information, call the schoo's general line at 1-800-530-4400 or 505-392-6561. [139]
Eastern New Mexico University (Portales, NM) - Indicated special enrollment deadline passed. Contact school directly for information. President Gamble announced that ENMU will accept college students displaced from their own colleges by Hurricane Katrina. These students will pay in-state tuition and fees (about $1,350), and their meal plans will be provided if they reside in a campus residence hall. The late registration deadline has been extended to Thursday, September 8, 2005 to assist the students in enrolling. Interested students should call 1-800-FOR-ENMU or e-mail enrollment.services@enmu.edu. [140]
New Mexico State University (Las Cruces, NM) - has closed late registration but is accepting hurricane affected students for enrollment or distance learning programs; out of state tuition will be waived and the university will help students to find housing. Additional considerations as permitted by the State of New Mexico.Students needing further information on transferring to NMSU should contact Mike Zimmerman at (505) 646-7526 or mzimmerm@nmsu.edu. [141]
University of New Mexico will accept any enrolled student from the affected areas, defraying their costs to the greatest extent possible for as many students as the university can accommodate. This can include tuition, fees, books, room and board and dorm space. These efforts complement the university’s previous decision to open its doors to New Mexico residents enrolled in colleges and universities in New Orleans and the Gulf Coast region. Contact: Susan McKinsey, 505-277-1989. [142]

New York

Adelphi University (Garden City, NY) - Indicated special enrollment deadline passed. Contact school directly for information. Offers expedited admissions to undergraduate and graduate displaced students, through September 9, 2005. Application fee waiver. Contact Christine Murphy at 516-877-3056 or Laura Aniano at 516-877-3064. [143]
Alfred University (Alfred, NY) - Alfred University has established an immediate response for area students who attend colleges that have been closed by Hurricane Katrina and want to attend courses this fall without further delay, said Wendy Beckemeyer, vice president for Enrollment Management at AU. Alfred University will waive its application and late registration fees for students, work to place these students in classes that will transfer to their home colleges and possibly provide some scholarship aid to students in need. "We want to partner with area students and their parents to provide temporary relief from this devastating experience due to the destruction caused by Hurricane Katrina," said Dr. Charles M. Edmondson, president of Alfred University. Students interested are being asked to contact Mandy Hansen, associate director of Admissions, at 607.871.2115. [144]
Bard College (Annandale-on-Hudson, NY) - Bard and affiliates (Simon's Rock College in Great Barrington (MA), Bard High School Early College in New York) offer assistance to displaced students due to Hurricane Katrina, accepting them as visiting students. Tuition and fees waived for fall semester. For more information, contact admissions@bard.edu. [145]
Barnard College (New York, NY) - "Barnard is currently working to accommodate students whose own institutions have been forced to close. Our own student housing is filled for the fall semester but we hope and expect to be able to accommodate some visiting students impacted by the hurricane who want to enroll at the College and are able to live off-campus." Contact the school at 212-854-5262. [146]
Canisius College (Buffalo, NY) - Offers enrollment to displaced students. "At this time, Canisius expects to welcome 23 Louisiana students from Loyola, Tulane and New Orleans universities." For more information, contact the school at 716-883-7000. [147]
City University of New York (New York, NY) - In response to the tragedy of Hurricane Katrina, The City University of New York is assisting New York area students whose educational plans have been disrupted by this disaster. We are committed to doing everything possible to help affected students in this time of national need. We have established a special admissions hotline and will work with students so that their progress toward degree completion at their home institution is minimally impacted. Please contact Ronnie McFadden at the Office of Admission Services at 212.290.5604, or by email at Ronnie.McFadden@mail.cuny.edu. [148]
Clarkson University (Potsdam, NY) - Clarkson University is reaching out to Hurricane Katrina victims by extending an offer of immediate enrollment of up to 20 students from Gulf area universities closed or severely impacted by the storm. Clarkson is making the offer to those students who can be academically successful in its programs in business, engineering, the arts & science, and health sciences. ... Clarkson is offering to expedite the admission process and enroll those students who have paid their fall semester tuition to one of the institutions in the hurricane region. University students in those areas can contact the Clarkson Transfer Admission Office at 800-527-6577 for additional information. We are aware of at least 85 Clarkson Alumni living in Gulf region,' added Collins. 'Should they require it, we are prepared to offer assistance in relocation, employment opportunities, and university schooling this fall for their children. [149]
Colgate University (Hamilton, NY) - Colgate has taken in two students from Tulane and is talking with others. Campuswide fundraisers for the Red Cross, clothing and toy drives underway as is planning for benefit dinners and concerts. Rebuilding trips to Mississippi and Louisiana are planned for the breaks. [150]
College of New Rochelle, The (New Rochelle, NY) - Indicated special enrollment deadline passed. Contact school directly for information. "Offers immediate admission to current students from colleges and universities adversely affected by Hurricane Katrina to its School of Arts and Sciences (SAS), School of Nursing (SN), and Graduate School (GRS)." Apply immediately for beginning of fall term on September 7, 2005. SAS Admissions Office: 914-654-5452; SN Admissions Office, 914-654-5452; GRS Dean's Office - 914-654-5320. [151]
Columbia University (New York City, NY) - Indicated special enrollment deadline passed. Contact school directly for information. Undergraduates should contact the School of Continuing Education for further information and help in applying at ce-info@Columbia.edu or 212-854-9699. The deadline for new applications is Tuesday, September 6, at 6 p.m. Graduate Professional School students should contact the admissions offices of the specific school in question. Graduate students interested in exploring the possibility of taking courses at the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences should contact the office of the dean at 212-854-2861 or ca2117@Columbia.edu. [152]
Cornell University (Ithaca, NY) - Indicated special enrollment deadline passed. Contact school directly for information. Displaced students from Tulane University can enroll at Cornell and will receive help finding housing. Students should plan to begin classes no later than September 12. [153] Tulane faculty are also being provided resources. [154]
Dowling College (Oakdale, NY) - Indicated special enrollment deadline passed. Contact school directly for information. "In a show of support for our sister institutions located in the areas affected by Hurricane Katrina, and to local students who were planning to attend those colleges this semester, Dowling College (NY) will open its doors through Labor Day weekend to register students for the fall semester. Additionally, the college will waive all application fees. Though classes begin Tuesday, Sept. 6, students will have an opportunity to register until Friday, Sept. 9 with no penalty." For more information, please call 631-244-3030. [155]
Elmira College (Elmira, NY) - "Elmira College is offering expedited registration, financial aid consideration for students currently enrolled at institutions in or near areas devastated by Hurricane Katrina who do not want to wait until their campus is available for classes." For more information, call 1-800-935-6472. [156]
Excelsior College (Albany, NY) - "The nation's oldest distance learning school, is making special accommodations -- including tuition refunds, payment extensions, text book replacements -- for enrolled students, non-matriculated students who are taking Excelsior College Examinations or courses for transfer of credit elsewhere, and prospective students who have been affected by Hurricane Katrina." For more information, call 1-888-647-2388 or e-mail hurricanerelief@excelsior.edu. [157]
Fordham University (New York, NY) - Indicated special enrollment deadline passed. Contact school directly for information. Fordham is accepting applications from students who were forced to vacate the Gulf Coast regions. Students are accepted based on the University’s qualifications for admission and its ability to meet the student’s housing and academic needs. As classes are already underway, displaced students wishing to continue their studies at Fordham are urged to take action immediately so that they can begin classes by Sept. 9. Over the Labor Day weekend, students may inquire about admission via email at mmcdonnell@fordham.edu. [158]. In an effort to assist families and schools already strained by the hurricane’s destruction, students who have paid tuition at their home institution for the fall of 2005 will attend Fordham’s fall semester tuition-free. Additionally, Fordham upperclassmen have been invited to offer space in their rooms to accommodate an additional student in residence halls that are currently at capacity. Fordham will honor this outreach by not charging room fees to these visitors. Students will be registered at Fordham as visitors and encouraged to return to their home schools as soon as they reopen to help ensure the long-term security, stability and viability of the Gulf Coast schools. Fordham Press release can be read at [159]
Hamilton College (Clinton, NY) - Offers assistance to local students. "Those students who are within commuting distance of Clinton, N.Y., and who are enrolled in colleges and universities in the Gulf area that have been forced to suspend operation are welcome to take classes for credit at no cost at Hamilton this fall, depending on course availability." Contact Hamilton's Office of the Dean of Students at 315-859-4606. [160]
Hobart and William Smith Colleges (Geneva, NY) - HWS is accepting students who are displaced due to Hurricane Katrina. For more information, call the school's general line at 1-800-852-2256 or at 1-800-245-0100. [161]
Hofstra University (Hempstead, NY) - "Hofstra University has announced that it that it will help accommodate displaced students from colleges and universities in Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi devastated by Hurricane Katrina. The University has begun to register students from affected institutions under "visiting" student status, and will provide special academic advisement, counseling, and financial aid assistance to students and their families." Contact the admissions office at 516-463-6700 for more information. [162]
Iona College (New Rochelle, NY) - "Iona College will accept as matriculated students undergraduates from any college/university in the affected hurricane area. For obvious reasons, we will not require a transcript at this time. We will provide all of the support services that the students will need going forward. All of the students must be commuter students since we do not have any excess capacity in our housing stock." For more information, call 1-800-231-IONA. [163]
Ithaca College (Ithaca, NY) - "Ithaca College will open its doors to children of alumni and any New York State resident who enrolled at an institution in the area devastated by Hurricane Katrina. Students in the affected area who were previously admitted may contact the Office of Admission at 1-800-429-4274 or admission@ithaca.edu. If a student has not formally gone through the admission process and is interested in attending, he or she is encouraged to enroll as an extramural student through the Office of Continuing Education at 607-274-3143 or cess@ithaca.edu." [164]
Keuka College (Keuka Park, NY) - Offers emergency admissions to qualified New York state students and to displaced students from areas affected by Hurricane Katrina. Tuition-free for fall semester for displaced students. Contact the admissions office at 1-800-33-KEUKA. [165]
Le Moyne College (Syracuse, NY) - Indicated special enrollment deadline passed. Contact school directly for information. Offers admission for up to 20 displaced students tuition- and fee-free for the fall semester, on condition that all fees at students' home institutions have been paid in full. Applications accepted through September 7, 2005. Housing and meal plans provided at no cost. For information, call 1-800-333-4733. [166]
Manhattanville College (Purchase, NY) - Barry Ward, vice president of enrollment management for Manhattanville College in Purchase, said his college is also meeting affected students to support their education. Contact: Barry Ward, vice president of enrollment management, at 914-323-5127. [167]
Marist College (Poughkeepsie, NY) - "I have also asked Admissions and our academic administration to expedite the admission of any student in an affected area who wishes to come to Marist to continue his or her studies. We have received inquiries from a number of Hudson River Valley students attending Tulane, Loyola-New Orleans and other colleges and universities, asking if they can return home and attend Marist as commuters. We will do whatever we can to welcome these students for whatever length of time they need us." [168]
Mercy College (New York, NY) - Indicated special enrollment deadline passed. Application for "C" term available. "Offers students the opportunity to begin classes on September 12 and still complete a full semester. In addition, students can begin our 'C' Term as late as November 9 and earn up to 12 credits for the fall semester." For information, call 1-800-MERCY-NY. [169]
Nazareth College (Rochester, NY) - Offers tuition-free enrollment for one semester to displaced students. Students insterested in Nazareth's music therapy program should seek to enroll. For more information, contact Tom DaRin at 585-389-2830. [170]
The New School (New York, NY) - "We also invite students who were enrolled in a college or university and are now displaced to contact us for information about enrollment options at The New School. Please contact the Office of the Senior Vice President for Student Services at 212-229-5350 for information." [171]
New York Law School (New York, NY) - Accepting 2L and 3L displaced law students as visiting students at no additional tuition if students already paid at their home institutions. Contact Susan Gross at sgross@nyls.edu or the admissions office at 1-800-937-6957. "New York Law School is ready to make arrangements to enable Tulane and Loyola faculty or administrators to work from New York Law School, with (modest) office space, phone, computer and library services." Contact Associate Dean Stephen Ellmann at sellmann@nyls.edu or at 212-431-2392. [172]
New York University (New York, NY) - Indicated special enrollment deadline passed. Contact school directly for information. Accepting applications for space in the School of Continuing and Professional Studies, The Gallatin School of Individualized Study, and the Steinhardt School of Education. Grad students, post docs, and faculty are asked to contact departments directly. There are also limited spaces in NYU's London program. Students will be enrolled tuition-free; however, housing will not be made available. They will begin reviewing applications Monday, September 5, and make acceptance announcements no later than Thursday, September 8. The application is available here: [173]
Niagara University (Niagara University, NY) - "Niagara intends to offer students who were enrolled and paid tuition at Gulf Coast schools where classes have been disrupted for the fall semester the opportunity to take a semester of classes at NU as 'exchange students.'" For more information, contact Mike Konopski at 716-286-8721 or 1-800-462-2111. [174]
Pace University (New York, NY) - "We are attempting to work with them so that their education is not interrupted and so that they can return to their campuses when they are reopened." For information, contact the Office of Student Affairs for assistance. [175]
Paul Smith's College (Paul Smiths, NY) - "Paul Smith's college would like to do its part by offering the following: 1. Invite up to 50 students (our current residency availability) to be visiting scholars at PSC for the fall semester. 2. Waive their tuition and fees for the fall semester. Accommodate for the sudden nature by allowing the students the option to start until September 19th, 2005. 3. Offer free ground transportation from three regional airports or closest bus terminal upon the students' arrival. 4. Offer free official transcript transfer back to their original school at the end of the fall semester. 5. Appoint a dedicated coordinator for the students during their tenure with us this fall." Contact Melik Peter Khoury at 518-327-6985. [176]
Polytechnic University (Brooklyn, NY) - Offers "visiting student" status to New York metropolitan area students displaced by Hurricane Katrina. For information, contact undergraduate admissions at 718-260-3589. [177]
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (Troy, NY) - "Thus, we are establishing a Gulf Coast Visiting Scholars program which will accept up to 100 students who had enrolled at Tulane University or Xavier University of Louisiana, both located in New Orleans. Tuition, fees, room, and board will be waived for these Visiting Scholars for the Fall 2005 semester. We, also, have offered to accommodate a faculty member or student life professional from these universities to assist us and their students in creating the conditions necessary for success...We have established a national number for inquiries and information about the Gulf Coast Visiting Scholars program at 1-866-436-6210." [178]
Rochester Institute of Technology (Rochester, NY) - RIT is taking a case-by-case individualized approach in helping each student address their enrollment needs, according to each student’s academic advising, course schedule, housing and financial situation. RIT is making financial aid available to students with financial need taking credit-bearing courses. Because RIT is on a quarter academic calendar, students will be able to complete Fall classes prior to Thanksgiving. This will allow students attending RIT ample time to transfer back to their intended college in Louisiana or Mississippi this winter. [179]
Sarah Lawrence College (Bronxville, NY) - Announced that it would accommodate all that it could. [180]
Skidmore College (Saratoga Springs, NY) - is accepting, in very limited number, affected students from Tulane, with priority to students who were accepted at Skidmore and enrolled at Tulane instead. [181]
St. Bonaventure University (Allegany, NY) - "St. Bonaventure University is offering free room and board and one-half tuition scholarships to students from higher education institutions in areas affected by Hurricane Katrina in order to assimilate the students into St. Bonaventure so they can continue their studies on a temporary basis. The remaining one-half of tuition will be returned to the students' present institution." For information, call 1-800-462-5050 or e-mail admissions@sbu.edu. [182] [183]
St. Francis College (Brooklyn Heights, NY) - Indicated special enrollment deadline passed. Contact school directly for information. Offers temporary admission to tri-state area students displaced as a result of Hurricane Katrina. Contact Dennis McCarthy immediately at 718-489-5211 or at dmccarthy@stfranciscollege.edu. Classes begin September 7, 2005. [184]
St. John's University (New York, NY) - invites New York students who are currently enrolled at the affected Gulf-area institutions to attend classes at St. John’s during this interim period at no expense. St. John’s will strive to accommodate as many students as possible as long as space permits. [185]
St. Joseph's College (Brooklyn, NY) - " St. Joseph's College (NY) has announced that it will accommodate any displaced student wishing to attend the College who lives within commuting distance of Brooklyn or Patchogue, New York (dorm space is available for Brooklyn students). The College will make every effort to ensure that classes are transferable and comparable to those in which students had already enrolled at their Gulf Coast area colleges or universities." For more information, call 631-447-3219 (Suffolk) or 718-636-6868 (Brooklyn). [186]
St. Lawrence University (Canton, NY) - St. Lawrence University will enroll up to 10 visiting students with no charge for tuition, room and board, for the fall or spring semesters. To qualify, students must have been enrolled at institutions in the devastated region. Students will be admitted to the University as non-matriculated students, with the intent of having the classes transferred back to their home institutions. The St. Lawrence Admissions office (1-800-285-1856, admissions@stlawu.edu) will expedite admissions and faculty and staff will coordinate immediate course placement. [187]
State University of New York
- University at Albany (Albany, NY) - "In addition to relief aid, UAlbany has offered to assist college students whose academic plans have been disrupted by the devastation on the Gulf Coast. The University will allow for flexibility in admissions procedures, tuition and other financing, and scheduling to expedite the applications of these "visiting students." Classes began on Monday, August 29, and the Office of General Studies has already enrolled several visiting students for the fall semester and is making arrangements to accommodate others as requests are received. Students or families affected by the hurricane who wish to discuss admission to the University at Albany should contact the Office of General Studies at (518) 442-5140. The office is located in Room 110 of the Social Science building on the uptown campus." [188]
- Binghamton University (Binghamton, NY) - Binghamton University will enroll up to 20 Tulane University students. Binghamton Director of Undergraduate Admissions Cheryl Brown has said that she expects that general education courses will be transferable. [189]
- University at Buffalo (Buffalo, NY) - "To date, at least four undergraduate students who have been evacuated from Tulane University in New Orleans are in the process of enrolling at UB as visiting students. We are doing everything we can to ease their entry into UB, facilitating the application and registration processes, coordinating the transfer of course credits and financial aid where applicable, providing housing as needed, and helping to put them in touch with faculty and academic advisors. As a comprehensive public research university, we are also committed to reaching out to graduate and professional students in need—for example, the UB Law School will make its fall courses available to third-year law students from Tulane University and to second- and third-year students from Loyola University." [190]
- State University of New York at New Paltz (New Paltz, NY) - "College Students displaced by Hurricane Katrina: If you wish to enroll at SUNY New Paltz, please call the office of admissions at (845) 257-3204." [191]
- State University of New York at Oneonta (Oneonta, NY) - "The SUNY College at Oneonta has joined an effort initiated by acting SUNY Chancellor John Ryan and the SUNY System to open its doors to students from colleges in the Gulf Coast states devastated by Hurricane Katrina. When Chancellor Ryan learned that some higher education institutions in the affected area would not hold classes in the fall semester, he informed the American Council on Education that the SUNY system would be available to assist those students who have had their educational pursuits disrupted by the hurricane. SUNY-Oneonta and several other SUNY campuses have already been approached by interested students. The SUNY Applications Processing Center is ensuring that requests from students in the Gulf Coast states are put on the fast track and delivered quickly to appropriate campuses. Because of the emergency, the College at Oneonta will allow the students to enroll for fall classes, which started on August 24." [192]
Syracuse University (Syracuse, NY) has reached capacity for undergraduate students, but is still accepting law students from Tulane and Loyala-New Orleans Law Schools. [193]The University’s grant preparation and research facilities remain available to faculty members and graduate students from affected colleges and universities. Those interested should contact Gina Lee-Glauser at (315) 443-1824.
Union College (Schnenectady, NY) is accepting and fast-tracking applications from students originally admitted there, enrolled at Tulane instead. [194]
Utica College (Utica, NY) - Indicated special enrollment deadline passed. Contact school directly for information. Offers enrollment for up to 10 displaced students, through September 16, 2005 (deadline extended). All expenses (tuition, fees, room & board, textbook expenses) waived. For information, call 1-800-782-8884. [195]
Wagner College (Staten Island, NY) - Offers opportunities for students unable to return to their campuses to take classes at Wagner College. Contact the admissoins office at 718-390-3411 or at 1-800-221-1010. [196]
Wells College (Aurora, NY) - "Through September 12 Wells College will accept as many as 15 students for the Fall 2005 semester into our undergraduate liberal arts programs with no application, tuition, or room and board fees, providing these costs have already been paid to an accredited college or university located in the Gulf region. In addition, Wells will make room and board available to our neighboring upstate New York colleges and universities who are enrolling displaced students but may need assistance with housing. Please contact Vice President for Academic Affairs Ellen Hall via email: ehall@wells.edu or telephone: 315-364-3241." [197]

North Carolina

Barton College (Wilson, NC) - "Displaced students wishing to enroll at Barton College as special students must do so by September 23, 2005. Students are encouraged to contact Mr. Martin Smith, Vice President for Enrollment at 1-800-345-4973 or 1-252-399-6350." [198]
Catawba College (Salisbury, NC) - Indicated special enrollment deadline passed. Contact school directly for information. Students who have been displaced from colleges located in the Gulf Coast region will be welcome to apply for admission to Catawba College’s Evening Program, Block 2, with classes beginning September 12. E-mail lifelonglearning@catawba.edu or call 704-637-4772. [199]
Duke University (Durham, NC) - Duke is accepting, as non-degree students, up to 75 students displaced by Katrina; eligible students are sophomores, juniors, or seniors from North or South Carolina; who have siblings or family members enrolled at Duke; or are children of Duke University employees. They will not be required to pay tuition or associated fees. Duke University has adequate housing for visiting Gulf Coast students but will reach out to the wider community if more housing is needed. [200] [201]
Greensboro College (Greensboro, NC) - Indicated special enrollment deadline passed. Contact school directly for information. Offers tuition-free fall enrollment to displaced students from affected areas, through September 9, 2005. Students will be charged $3,895 for room and board. For more information, contact Dr. Tiffany McKillip Franks at 1-800-346-8226 or at frankst@gborocollege.edu. [202]
Guilford College (Greensboro, NC) - "The college's president, Kent Chabotar, has announced a detailed response to the Hurricane Katrina disaster, posted on the Guilford Web site." [203]
Meredith College (Raleigh, NC) - "Female students who were enrolled at colleges and universities in the Gulf Coast region that have been closed because of Hurricane Katrina will be granted guest status and will be able to attend fall semester classes at Meredith tuition free." For more information, contact the office of admissions at 1-800-MEREDITH or at admissions@meredith.edu. [204]
Methodist College (Fayetteville, NC) - "Students affected by the devastation of Hurricane Katrina will be able to continue their education with free enrollment, room and board as well as free books for the evening session of fall term II. Students can continue with day classes and free room through the spring '06 semester. Due to space limitations, on-campus housing for fall term II will be available for up to 25 males. Students may contact the Methodist College admissions office at 800-488-7110." [205]
Montreat College (Montreat, NC) - "Montreat College will be accepting late registration for students from the areas still struggling to recover from the devastation of hurricane Katrina. In order that those students’ education is not interrupted by this disaster, Montreat will provide a place for them to continue their education this semester or longer, as the need requires. Finances should not be considered an obstacle. The college will provide the students with tuition scholarships as necessary. Interested students should contact the Montreat College Admissions department at 800-622-6968." [206]
Queens University of Charlotte (Charlotte, NC) - "Queens University of Charlotte is pleased to accept all students on a provisional, visiting basis and to waive the tuition of students who have already paid tuition at their home institution. Students who have not yet paid tuition will be charged at their home institution’s rate. Students are encouraged to contact John P. Downey, Dean of Students, at 704 337-2227 (downeyj@queens.edu) to make necessary arrangements. Dean Downey will work with each student to help them pursue their degree plans and ultimately transfer credits back to their home institution." [207]
Saint Andrew's Presbyterian College (Laurinburg, NC) - Offers admission to displaced students on a space available basis, through September 12, 2005. For more information, contact the admissions office at 1-800-763-0198. [208]
Salem College (Winston-Salem, NC) - "Any female students who attend or have been accepted to one of the four-year accredited institutions affected by Katrina will be guaranteed admission and free tuition to Salem College for the 2005-06 academic year. Housing is also guaranteed for any student who needs it. (As many as 40 residential students can be accommodated. Additional students from the NC Triad community can be admitted.)" Interested students must contact Dana Evans at 1-800-327-2536 immediately. [209]
University of North Carolina System (NC statewide) - The 16 campuses of the University of North Carolina... will accommodate impacted students on a space-available basis. Preference will be given to North Carolina residents who are attending one of the affected universities. [210]
- North Carolina State University (Raleigh, NC) - Is opening their doors to students displaced by the hurricane, with priority going to North Carolina residents, relatives of N.C. State students and students whose studies match well with N.C. State's programs. [211] [212]
- UNC at Chapel Hill (Chapel Hill, NC) - Indicated special enrollment deadline passed. Contact school directly for information. UNC is offering immediate temporary enrollment for undergraduate students currently enrolled in colleges and universities affected by Hurricane Katrina. Students must be North Carolina residents and must contact the Office of Admissions at www.admissions.unc.edu 919-966-3621 by 5 PM Wednesday, September 7. Students will be responsible for their tuition and fees and, if applicable, room and board. The university will assist students with identifying housing. [213]
- UNC at Pembroke (Pembroke, NC) - Offers enrollment to students effected by Hurricane Katrina, both on-campus and distance-learning, as visiting students. Please contact admissions at 1-800-949-UNCP. More information on the Web site. [214]
- UNC at Wilmington (Wilmington, NC) - Offers enrollment as needed. Contact the school's general line at 910-962-3861. [215]
Wake Forest University (Winston-Salem, NC) - "In light of the disastrous situation, Wake Forest University is offering to accept a limited number of undergraduate, graduate and professional school students affected by the hurricane in New Orleans and the Gulf Coast area. The university is considering applications from students who would be accepted for the fall semester as visiting students...Wake Forest is in a position to accept a limited number of students. Those already announcing plans to accept students include the undergraduate College, the Calloway School of Business and Accountancy, the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, the School of Law, the School of Medicine and the Divinity School." [216]

North Dakota

University of North Dakota (Grand Forks, ND) - "The University of North Dakota is opening its doors to college students affected by the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. The University is offering assistance to those students and faculty who are in the impacted areas and associated colleges and universities that are affected by Hurricane Katrina and cannot reopen during this semester." Fall 2005 tuition and fees waived. Verification of previous admission or enrollment needed. Offer is open to graduate students and faculty members as well as to undergraduate students. For more information, call toll-free at 1-866-618-8966. [217]