Most LSU students were relocated to the school's main campus in Baton Rouge, but the schools of public health and graduate studies returned to New Orleans in January. Dr. Hollier said that he expected the medical and nursing students to start attending classes in the city in July, and that medical school applications are on par with previous years.
At Tulane, about 8,000 students have applied for 155 positions.
"I've got an overfilled class," noted Dr. Beckman, who said Tulane always has a large number of applicants, but "what's different this year is the enthusiasm level."