Graduate Student Welcome Week

Welcome to Tufts! All graduate students in the School of Arts & Sciences, the SMFA at Tufts, and the School of Engineering are invited to graduate welcome week! Whether you have a long history at Tufts or this is your first experience with us, being part of the vibrant life of the university outside the classroom and lab is a useful part of your next chapter. This welcome week, participate in Tufts traditions and join Student Life for a series of upbeat opportunities to meet people outside your department and check out everything the university has to offer. 

Graduate welcome week is in addition to the required orientations presented by each college and any required department or lab meetings for new students. Check out the academic orientations for the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences and the SMFA at Tufts, and School of Engineering.

Welcome Jumbos! Coffee with Student Life 

Wednesday January 14, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Dowling Hall Lobby, Medford Campus

Kick off the first day of the spring term with complimentary coffee and treats!  Hosted by Student Life.  All Graduate and Undergraduate students in Arts and Sciences, SMFA, and Engineering welcome.

Insider Tour of Medford/Somerville Campus

Wednesday January 14, 12 p.m. to 1:20 p.m. Depart from Mayer Campus Center Lobby, 44 Professors Row

Join this custom-designed tour of the Medford/Somerville campus for new graduate students.  Learn about campus traditions, get access to a graduate-student exclusive lounge, and check out options for workspace, social space, food, and fitness.  Tour guides are staff and experienced graduate students.  Open to AS&E graduate students only.  Those traveling from Fenway campus can take the SMFA shuttle for free or the MBTA green line. Complimentary lunch provided at conclusion of tour. 

Student Life Kickoff!

Wednesday January 14, 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Alumnae Lounge, Aidekman Arts Center, Talbot Ave

Welcome to Tufts (not just your department)!  All new graduate students in the School of Arts and Sciences, the SMFA at Tufts, and the School of Engineering are invited to jump into their life outside academics!  Student Life Orientation will feature an opportunity to connect with graduate students outside your discipline plus fun mini sessions on all the things you want to know about life at Tufts outside your department.  Where are the best places to get lunch or hang out?  What are opportunities to get involved and meet people?  Do graduate students go to the gym?  What are fun things to do in the greater Boston area?  What are ways to set yourself up for personal success as you begin your graduate studies?  Whatever your previous chapters have been, Student Life is excited to welcome you to Tufts as you begin a new chapter!  Join us for an interactive session plus snacks and refreshments.  For new incoming graduate students only. 

Boba with GSC (Graduate Student Council)

Thursday January 15, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Gong Cha in Davis Square, 414 Highland Ave, Somerville

Come hang out with fellow Tufts graduate students and get free boba!  All grad students in Arts and Sciences, SMFA, and Engineering are welcome with a Tufts ID. Easy shuttle access from Campus Center. Hosted by Graduate Student Council. 

Grad Student Pub Night

Thursday January 22, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Hotung Café, Mayer Campus Center, 44 Professors Row

Join your fellow grad students for a welcome back Pub Night at Hotung Café with entertainment from GSC. Food options available, IDs required for 21+  Open to all graduate students in Arts and Sciences, SMFA, and Engineering.

Grad Student Bingo!

Friday January 23, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Alumnae Lounge, Aidekman Arts Center, Talbot Ave

Come one come all to the Grad Student Welcome Back Bingo Game. Great prizes, food and drink available. Open to all graduate students in Arts and Sciences, SMFA, and Engineering.