Graduate Student Welcome Week

Welcome to Tufts!

Welcome to Tufts! All new graduate students in the School of Arts & Sciences, the SMFA at Tufts, and the School of Engineering are invited to participate in Student Life Graduate Orientation!  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.

Fall 2026 Events

Student Life Graduate Orientation 

Thursday September 3rd, Noon-8pm Medford Campus

Save the date for a day filled with Tufts Student Life!  Join us for a welcome session, opportunities to connect with new students and student leaders, Tufts Traditions and more! 

Boston Outing  

Saturday September 5th, Time TBA

Join us for a ride on the MBTA and a Boston Outing.  More details will be posted soon! 

Discover Davis Square 

Sunday September 6th, Time TBA 

Tufts annual tradition of welcoming new students to one of best parts of the Tufts' Neighborhood!  Join other Grad Students for a fun day of exploring Davis Square. 

Student Life Welcome Week Events 

Graduate Student Pub Night 

Thursday September 10th, Time TBA, Medford Campus 

More Information Coming Soon!