Elon is helping out, too.

"Elon is also taking action to assist displaced students from Tulane University of New Orleans, which is now closed. Three freshmen who had previously been admitted at Elon but chose to attend Tulane have now begun their college career at Elon, enrolled as special students. Two are from North Carolina and one is from Maryland."

Article is here

Ohio colleges and universities admitting hurricane victims (I have inlcuded the website links to the information)...


The University of Akron http://www.uakron.edu/news/

Kent State University http://www.kent.edu/TopStories/2005/...iefEfforts.cfm

Miami University http://newsinfo.muohio.edu/news_disp...un_id=50150268

University of Toledo http://web00.utad.utoledo.edu/news/a...cle_2126.shtml

John Carroll University http://www.jcu.edu/news/katrina.htm

University of Dayton http://alumni.udayton.edu/np_story.asp?storyID=2221

Xavier University http://www.xavier.edu/news/news.cfm?news_id=3480



Others may be offering assistance but these were the only ones I found. Every school seems to be raising money and saying prayers for all victims of Hurricane Katrina!! God bless all of the victims and everyone who is reaching out to them.

Arkansas Schools
 

University of Arkansas and it's system schools along with multiple indipendant schools in Arkansas are opening up to help out with students.

The University of Central Florida is allowing hurricane victims to enroll. They won't have to pay an application fee and they will be paying in-state tuition.

It appears that many of the articles specifically name Tulane students when making offers for enrollment. I wonder why? I know NO also has Dillard, Xavier and UNO. There may be other schools as well, but I'm familar with these three.

Syracuse
 

It appears syracuse is offering help to Tulane students and others in New Orleans who have been affected. Our chapter president received an email from our Panhel coordinator stating how many greek women have called Panhel wishing to affiliate with their chapters here.

She also advised chapters that if there are women in sororities which we don't have chapters of, we might want to look into "adopting" them into our organizations.

Syracuse over admitted 500 extra freshmen this year...I wonder where they'll be putting up the new students from colleges in NO.

University of Michigan
 

U-M Responds to Hurricane Katrina
September 1, 2005

(Please check the website list at the end of this letter for new additions. We are updating regularly.)

Dear Colleagues:

I have been working on a welcome letter to the University community to celebrate the start of our academic year, but have set that aside to write you about a far more somber matter: the devastation dealt to the Gulf Coast states by Hurricane Katrina. This disaster has destroyed the lives and homes of thousands, and I know you share my sadness and shock at the scenes unfolding hourly in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama.

Our campus has not gone untouched by this catastrophe. I hope you will join me in offering sympathy and comfort to friends and colleagues whose families have been affected. This is a natural calamity the likes of which our country has never known, and I ask you to extend support as our co-workers and students help their loved ones to rebuild their lives.

We also have an obligation to assist those in need. I first want to tell you how the University is responding, followed by information about how you can help personally. I also have included a number of University websites at the end of this letter where you can find more information.

The University is reaching out to students, faculty and staff in need:

Eighty-two U-M students are from areas hit by the hurricane. The Dean of Students’ Office will serve as a coordinating resource so academic units and support systems — including the Office of Financial Aid — are in a position to aid these students. If you need assistance and are not sure where to go for help, please contact the Dean of Students at 764-7420, deanofstudents@umich.edu or Assist-Me@umich.edu.
Counseling & Psychological Services will offer support for students. The Faculty and Staff Assistance Program and the U-M Health System’s Employee Assistance Program will be available to support any faculty and staff who may be affected.
The Dean of Students’ Office and units such as the Ginsberg Center for Community Service and Learning and the Office of Student Activities & Leadership will be working with student organizations and others in support of fundraising and relief efforts. Also, the Dean of Students’ Office will provide updates on critical incidents, maintain and distribute general information and be prepared to make referrals to other offices as necessary. Details and updates will be posted on the Student Matters and Division of Students Affairs websites.
We are working with the Association of American Universities to assist students from other universities who have been displaced by the storm. The Office of Undergraduate Admissions has already received several inquiries from students hoping to continue their studies at Michigan until classes can resume at their own universities, and we want to do all we can to assist within our available resources and based on what is in the best interest of the students. Please contact Director of Undergraduate Admissions Ted Spencer at 647-0102 or tsz@umich.edu if you are aware of such an inquiry, and he will coordinate the necessary follow up on an individual basis.
U-M Survival Flight is making itself available to Children’s Hospital in New Orleans, which needs fixed-wing service to transport patients to nearby facilities because it is forced to close. In addition, U-M Health System leadership is participating in an emergency meeting of the Michigan Hospital Association today to determine the most effective ways for hospitals to respond. A number of Health System caregivers are interested in offering their services, and information on how to get involved is forthcoming.
The U-M football season begins Saturday, and we will take the opportunity to ask our 112,000 fans at Michigan Stadium to help with relief aid. The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics will broadcast calls for support on the large-screen scoreboards and public address system, and volunteers with the American Red Cross will be accepting donations around the perimeter of the stadium.
The local Association of Religious Counselors is providing support if needed.
The School of Social Work will hold a silent auction all of next week to raise relief funds. The auction will be coordinated by students, faculty and staff. Items can be viewed in McGregor Commons until Sept. 9, and the School is still collecting items for bidding.
The Doctoral Program in Anthropology and History has arranged to host a professor from Tulane University’s History Department. He will be at U-M for an undetermined amount of time, from about September 21.
We are contacting alumni in the affected states to offer our support and share with them the news of relief efforts on campus.
Devastation of this magnitude overwhelms us with grief, but also motivates us to do all we can for those affected by the tragedy. Here in Ann Arbor, the Washtenaw County chapter of the American Red Cross is asking for volunteers to help staff phone lines and process cash donations. Volunteers also are needed for hardship assignments of two to three weeks that will take them to the devastated areas; volunteers must be at least 18 and undergo a 10-hour training course.

The local office also is in need of donations of blood and cash for the Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund. To volunteer or donate, call 971-5300 or visit the chapter’s website.

Another local organization, the Washtenaw chapter of the Salvation Army, is seeking donations of money and is taking names of potential volunteers; there are no age restrictions and no training time is required. You may contact the Salvation Army at 668-8353, or send an email to bcarroll@usc.salvationarmy.org.

Because the situation throughout the Gulf Coast region is so unstable, the Federal Emergency Management Agency is discouraging people from traveling on their own to the region to help. Rather, FEMA is advising people to show their support by making cash donations to voluntary organizations. You can find these organizations on FEMA’s website.

I want to thank you in advance for your support and understanding during this unsettling time. If you have additional information, please share it with me at presoff@umich.edu and we will make it available to the community.

Sincerely,

Mary Sue Coleman
President

Resources for Students, Faculty and Staff
Division of Student Affairs
Student Matters
Office of Financial Aid
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Counseling & Psychological Services
Faculty and Staff Assistance Program
U-M Health System Employee Assistance Program
Association of Religious Counselors
School of Social Work
Additional Information
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity (Epsilon Chapter) will be accepting donations of money and clothing during the week of September 5 to be given to the local chapters of the American Red Cross and the Salvation Army. Contact the fraternity at aphia@umich.edu or www.umich.edu/~alphas.

how about those who wanted to go greek at louisiana schools and now cant due to money issues? will they get their dues covered for this semester at other schools?

Rutgers, Montclair, and Stockton in New Jersey are all offering NJ students affected to enroll in classes. Most say some financial aid will be available. I'm guessing since those three are offering, most any state school in NJ will as well. Not sure about the private schools; I'll go check those out in a bit.


My guess is most schools will allow students in, esp if its a state school letting in their own.

The Dean of Tulane Law is being a HUGE JERK and not allowing 1Ls and 2Ls to enroll anywhere. I understand that he's worried the school is decimated, but still.

Add Vandy to the list
 

http://www.vanderbilt.edu/katrina/index.html

"Area undergraduates interested in coursework at Vanderbilt should apply as a Visiting Student - under the category of Transient Student - through the Division of Unclassified Studies (DUS). No application fee is required due to these special circumstances, and applicants will be notified of their admission status to DUS within 24 hours. Applicants should be prepared to participate in a rigorous educational environment and must be residents of Middle Tennessee or have immediate family in the area. Vanderbilt can best serve interested Visiting Students if they submit their application in person so that a member of the Registrar's office can discuss individual curriculum needs and course availability.

...Because the fall semester began at Vanderbilt on August 24th, September 7th is the final day on which students can begin attending classes at the university as a Visiting Student. "

I heard about John Carrol offering assistance. I'm hoping CSU would do the same. my prayers and thoughts to everyone in louisana.

Here is the headline release for the University of Arkansas

http://dailyheadlines.uark.edu/5209.htm

This was sent by e-mail today:

Dear University of Memphis Community,

The University of Memphis has unique opportunities to help victims of
Hurricane Katrina in the coming weeks. Members of the U of M
administration along with the Faculty Senate, Staff Senate, and Student
Government Association have worked to coordinate campus relief efforts.
In this communication, we share ways in which we can assist.

* Enrollment. Students who have attended or been accepted to
accredited universities/colleges in the area of devastation are
invited to resume their studies at the U o M. The criterion for
their admission is previous acceptance at an accredited
institution. We are not requiring transcripts nor test scores for
admission until such documents are available. Students will be
given advisors who will help them plan schedules that will allow
them to progress in their degree fields. Students can call
1-800-669-2678, or locally 901-678-2111, for further information.
If you receive calls from displaced students, please have them call
one of the numbers listed above. Additional information is also
available on our home page at www.memphis.edu.
* Fee Payment. Students who have not paid their tuition at their
home institutions will be allowed to enroll at the University of
Memphis or at other State of Tennessee institutions at in-state
tuition rates. If their tuition expenses have been covered at
their home schools, we are not requiring additional payments.
* Housing. The University of Memphis student housing is available
for students from affected institutions who enroll at the
University of Memphis. Mayor Herenton’s taskforce is coordinating
relief efforts to house other refugees.
Integration of Students. Please welcome these students into the
classes. Recognize that class sizes may need to be adjusted to
accommodate these students. Consult with departmental chairs and
college deans to coordinate additional classes if needed.
* Communication with Faculty/Staff. As you are able, get in touch
with colleagues at universities/colleges in the area of devastation
to determine what their needs are. Contact your chair and/or dean
to determine whether we can accommodate displaced colleagues. We
will do our best to help those who need to continue their research
projects, etc.

We appreciate your willingness to help. Contact Stephanie Beasley in
the President's Office at 901-678-2234 for more information.

Shirley C. Raines
President

Sheryl A. Maxwell
Faculty Senate President


Scott Beck
Staff Senate President

Omari White
SGA President
************************************************** *

I think it's cool that they're doing this for the victims.


-Mark

Tuskegee University
 

News Release: September 1, 2005
Tuskegee University is Accepting Students Displaced by Hurricane Katrina


TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY, AL – (September 1, 2005) – Tuskegee University announced today its plan to be of assistance to students and families by enrolling currently registered students from colleges and universities that are closed as a result of the devastating effects of Hurricane Katrina.


Interested students should contact the Office of the Registrar (334-727-8505) not later than Wednesday, September 7, 2005.


"The efforts of Hurricane Katrina upon the populations of the Gulf states and beyond have been horrendous and its damage to human lives and property all but incalculable," said Tuskegee University's President, Dr. Benjamin F. Payton. "Although Tuskegee University's financial resources are limited, its capacity to accept and to educate students to the highest standards possible is outstanding. We will do everything in our power to help. With the assistance of our friends and supporters, we will even enlarge our capacity to help. But we must not kid ourselves. This crisis is as large as it is horrific. All Americans need to find ways to come to the aid of Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi. We must insist upon their being given the highest level of support possible by federal and state governments, as well as by non-governmental organizations and individuals."



Tuskegee University 's efforts will center on sister institutions such as Dillard University and Xavier University of New Orleans, and Bishop State College in Mobile, Alabama, but will be open to any students from accredited post-secondary institutions in the Gulf states, which have been closed by virtue of the hurricane.



The University is prepared to accept these students immediately. It will then be the obligation of all provisionally accepted students and their families to cooperate fully with the University in effecting the transfer of all documentation to finalize their acceptance plus any previously awarded federal financial aid, private loans and other resources required to meet their financial obligations to the University.



For more information, contact Denise L. Berkhalter, Director of Public & Media Affairs in the Tuskegee University Office of Marketing and Communications, at media@tuskegee.edu, (334) 724-4553 (direct), 552-1292 (cell) or 724-4586 (fax).