College Track Opened New Center in New Orleans

The 10,000-square-foot facility offers academic and career support to local students at Tulane University.

Updated on Oct. 9, 2026 in College Applications

Screen-print poster illustration of a sunlit, tiered wooden atrium, symbolizing academic and career growth within a community support center. — College Track officially opened a new 10,000-square-foot support facility at Tulane University’s downtown campus in New Orleans to assist local students. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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College Track recently celebrated the grand opening of its new center on the Tulane University downtown campus. The facility provides long-term academic, financial, and career support to students from under-resourced communities.

Why it matters

The center aims to increase college graduation rates for local youth and strengthen the regional workforce by providing access to mentors and professional networks. It focuses on supporting students throughout their high school and college journeys.

The new 10,000-square-foot center supports 420 active students and 215 alumni. Participants receive up to 10 years of guidance, with the program currently partnering with 20 local high schools.

The players

College Track

This national organization provides comprehensive college completion support for students from under-resourced backgrounds.

Tulane University

This private research university in New Orleans hosts the new College Track center on its downtown campus.

The details

Located at 275 LaSalle St., the center offers students resources to help navigate the transition from high school to higher education and beyond. In 2026, the program welcomed 75 ninth-grade students and expects to see 45 high school graduates complete their journey.

College Track New Orleans was founded in 2008.
Student services began at the new facility on September 8, 2026.
The new center held its grand opening ceremony on October 8, 2026.

Culture Shift

The opening of this dedicated hub reflects a broader shift toward community-based models designed to close the college completion gap for first-generation students. By centering operations on a university campus, the organization bridges the divide between secondary education and higher learning.

Local families can leverage these resources to gain access to mentorship and financial guidance for college-bound students. Students participating in the program benefit from 10 years of consistent support that spans from high school through post-secondary career entry.

The takeaway

The expansion demonstrates the importance of long-term mentorship in navigating the complexities of the modern college application process. Families seeking similar support should research local partnerships with high schools to identify available academic bridge programs.