NOTICE: All UPTOWN Campus Health services (Health Center, Pharmacy, CAPS) will CLOSE EARLY at 3:00pm on Thursday, October 9 due to the football game. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Phone System Issue Affecting Call Transfers
The Health Centers for Student Care, both uptown and downtown, are currently experiencing technical difficulties with our phone system. While calls to our main number are still coming through, our staff members are temporarily unable to transfer calls or schedule appointments over the phone.

To schedule an appointment, please use one of the following options:

  1. Visit us in person during business hours (check in at the second-floor desk).
  2. Self-schedule through the Patient Portal.
  3. Email campushealth@tulane.edu for scheduling assistance.

We appreciate your patience as we work to resolve this issue.

NOTICE: The Pharmacy will CLOSE for lunch from 12:00-1:00pm on Monday, October 6, Tuesday, October 7, Thursday, October 9, and Friday, October 10.

BASICS - Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students

BASICS is not...

  • An alcohol education lecture
  • A program that only mandated students attend
  • The same for every student
  • Arbitrarily designed with no evidence base
  • Abstinence only
  • Blaming/judgmental

BASICS is...

  • A discussion where students do most of the talking
  • A program for all Tulane students
  • An individualized experience
  • An evidence-based program specifically designed for college students
  • A chance to discuss experiences with substances and set goals for future use
  • Non-judgmental; students are the expert and are not told what they "should" be doing

What can I expect during a BASICS appointment?

During your BASICS appointment you will meet with your BASICS facilitator to discuss your alcohol and/or marijuana use and strategies for reducing harm. During your first session you will also fill out a comprehensive online assessment about your experiences with alcohol and/or marijuana. During your second session you will go over your responses to this assessment with your facilitator.

I am interested in participating in BASICS. How do I register?

If you are interested in participating in BASICS, please email basics@tulane.edu. A staff member will respond to your request and walk you through the process.

What if I'm required to complete BASICS?

If you are required to attend, a staff member will register you in the online BASICS system. You will receive an e-mail with your login information and instructions for accessing the BASICS Student Portal to schedule your sessions. If you have misplaced your login information please email basics@tulane.edu. 

We strongly recommend that you do not reschedule your initial appointments. There are a limited number of appointments, and students who attempt to reschedule may not be able to find a new appointment that meets their administrative or conduct deadline for completion. 

BASICS sessions are confidential. The only information a referrer will receive is whether or not a student completed the program.

Is there a cost for BASICS?

There is no fee associated with BASICS. A no-show fee will be assessed if you do not show up for your appointment.

Anyone who arrives more than 10 minutes late for a session will be required to reschedule.

Will anyone know if I've attended BASICS?

Confidentiality is an important aspect of the program and the information discussed during a session will not be shared. While BASICS sessions are confidential, information may be disclosed with a student's consent to appropriate administrators and health care professionals as needed. Furthermore, confidentiality cannot be upheld if a student indicates harm to self or others.