Orientation Communication and Schedule
Orientation includes arrival/move-in, as well as many critical programs that will introduce you to your new home at Tufts University. Tufts also offers eight optional Pre-Orientation programs, which take place prior to Undergraduate Orientation.
Pre-Orientation Move-In will be Friday, August 28. Move-In for new students not participating in Pre-Orientation will be Wednesday, September 2. Orientation for all new students begins on September 2 as well.
The Matriculation Ceremony, which officially welcomes incoming students to Tufts University, will take place on Thursday, September 3. Parents and families are welcome to attend the ceremony; it will also be livestreamed with live transcription available.
New Student Checklist
The New Student Checklist will guide students through the summer and detail out several requirements they must complete prior to arrival. In addition, over the summer incoming students may access a full listing of academic requirements and information sessions through Academic Essentials on Canvas which will conclude with choosing fall courses towards the end of August, prior to arrival. The New Student Checklist will open June 1.
The Undergraduate Orientation team will be in regular contact with new students and families throughout the summer in preparation for Fall 2026. If you have questions, please contact orientation@tufts.edu.
Arrival Information
Arrival information will be posted when it is finalized. For additional information, visit the Move-In Webpage.
Parents and Families
Informational Webinars for New Students and Families
Incoming students and their parents and families are welcome to join us for a variety of informational webinars this summer. These programs will be hosted virtually via Zoom. The schedule and registration information will be posted on a rolling basis. All webinars will be recorded and posted in the archive below for later viewing.
ORLL & StAAR: StAAR Center Accessibility Services Overview
Thursday, May 21, 7pm EST
Audience: Students
Welcome New Students and Transfers (Students Only)
Tuesday, June 2, 7pm EST
Audience: Students
Welcome Parents and Families (Parents/Families Only)
Thursday, June 4, 7pm EST
Audience: Parents and Families
Welcome to Your Academic Experience in the School of Arts and Sciences (BA/BS)
Monday, June 8, 7pm EST
Audience: Students and Parents/Families
Welcome to Your Academic Experience in the Combined Degree Program (BFA + BA/BS)
Tuesday, June 9, 7pm EST
Audience: Students and Parents/Families
Welcome to Your Academic Experience in the Bachelor of Fine Arts Program
Wednesday, June 10, 7pm EST
Audience: Students and Parents/Families
Welcome to Your Academic Experience in the School of Engineering
Thursday, June 11, 7pm EST
Audience: Students and Parents/Families
Introduction to the International Center
Wednesday, June 17, 9am EST
Audience: International Students and Parents/Families
Love and Boundaries: Your Family's Transition to Tufts
Thursday, July 9, 6pm EST
Audience: Parents/Families