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Note: A complete list of Mardi Gras Hours of Operation, Policies and Procedures for 2026 will be posted in January 2026.
Mardi Gras is an exciting time, particularly in a culturally rich location like New Orleans. Each year during this time, the city changes tremendously with more than one million people traveling to New Orleans to join the celebration; this is three and a half times the normal population of New Orleans.
Given this, we feel it is more important than ever to make sure that you have the resources needed for a fun and safe Mardi Gras experience.
TUPD and Student Affairs will have staff on-call to respond to emergencies throughout Mardi Gras. If you need to reach TUPD, contact (504) 865-5911 or call the Student Affairs On-Call staff member at (504) 920-9900.
- TUPD Uptown: (504) 865-5911
- TUPD Downtown: (504) 988-5555
- Off-Campus: 911
- Student Affairs On Call: (504) 920-9900
- Harm Reduction - Free Narcan and Fentanyl Test Strips are available to Tulane Students, provided through @Students4Strips
- Report A Concern
Campus Services and Facility Hours
Customer Engagement Office Hours of Operation
Student Resources & Victim Support Services
- Mardi Gras Sober Safe Spots for Tulane Students in Recovery
- Victim Resources
- Tulane Legal Assistance Program: (504) 534-5406
All Campus Health services will be CLOSED during the Mardi Gras weekend, but there are other physical and mental health resources available to students:
- Mental Health Complete: An all-in-one resource for virtual counseling, self-guided tools, and more. Available at no additional cost to students who have paid the Campus Health fee, MHC offers options tailored to you.
- Tulane Telehealth: For 24/7 virtual urgent care services, Tulane Telehealth is available at no additional cost for students who have paid the Campus Health fee.
- After-Hours Care Facilities: For in-person care, consult this list of urgent care and emergency room facilities in the area near Tulane campuses.
- SAPHE Hotline: The Tulane student organization SAPHE (Sexual Aggression Peer Hotline and Education) is operating its 24/7 peer-run hotline during Mardi Gras. Call (504) 654-9543 to receive support from a trained SAPHE member who can connect you with resources.
- The Line: 24/7 hotline at 504-264-6074 for confidential support anytime, day or night.
- Both the Reily Student Recreation Center and the downtown TU Fit facility have adjusted hours of operation for Mardi Gras.
