Undergraduate Programs

Gender & Sexuality Major

Please refer to the university catalog for the most up-to-date requirements for the GESS major.

Gender & Sexuality Minor

Please refer to the university catalog for the most up-to-date requirements for the GESS minor.

Declaring your Major/Minor

  • Fill out a major/minor declaration form from the Tulane Advising website.
  • Email filled form to GESSDirector@tulane.edu
  • Once signed, most importantly turn into Advising to be officially declared.

Submitting Courses for Approval

To have an elective approved to count toward the major/minor, complete the following steps and the GESS Director will review.

  • Join Canvas “Tulane GESS Program
  • Click “Elective approval request”
  • Upload a copy of the courses syllabus (PDF Format)
  • Email GESSDirector@tulane.edu with your information and requested course.

Allow 1-2 weeks for review and response.

Gender Based Violence Certificate

Please refer to the university catalog for the most up-to-date requirements for the GBV Certificate.

Declaring your Certificate

Submitting Courses for Approval

To have an elective approved to count toward the certificate, complete the following steps and the GBVC Director will review.

  • Join Canvas “Tulane GESS Program
  • Click “GBV Elective approval request”
  • Upload a copy of the courses syllabus (PDF Format)
  • Email Reveal Email Address with your information and requested course. 

Allow 1-2 weeks for review and response.