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Undergraduate Orientation

Orientation Programs and Communications

New Student Checklist Arrival Information Informational Webinars for New Students Summer Communications Archive

The dates for Undergraduate Orientation 2023 are August 29–September 4, 2023. Undergraduate Orientation is mandatory for all new students, including new transfer students. The schedule for Undergraduate Orientation is developed over the summer and released as plans are confirmed.  For your information, and to get an idea of what happens during Orientation, you may view last year's 2022 Orientation booklet calendar which can be found by clicking on the button below. Note:  this is last year's calendar and all events and programs are subject to change for the coming year. 

See 2022 Orientation Booklet Calendar

Tufts also offers nine optional Pre-Orientation programs, which take place prior to Undergraduate Orientation. Registration for these programs will open on May 30, 2023 when the New Student Checklist opens for the Fall 2023 incoming class. 

What Students Need to Know Now / New Student Checklist

Incoming new students for fall 2023 will be introduced to the New Student Checklist on May 30, 2023. There is nothing to do regarding summer requirements and Undergraduate Orientation until May 30, 2023.  The New Student Checklist will guide new 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. All necessary access for summer 2023 will begin with the opening of the New Student Checklist on May 30, 2023. The Undergraduate Orientation team will also be in regular contact with new students and families throughout the summer in preparation for Fall 2023. Below you will find archived messages and webinar videos from summer 2023.  If you have questions, please contact orientation@tufts.edu. 

Arrival Information

Students participating in a Pre-Orientation program will arrive and move-in on Thursday, August 24, 2023, times are TBD and will be determined by program. For students residing on the Medford campus, arrival/check-in will take place at the Joyce Cummings Center, 177 College Ave, Medford, MA. For BFA students living in Boston, arrival/check-in will take place at 230 Fenway, Boston MA. Students will need to check-in first prior to moving into residence hall rooms. Check out Tufts Pre-Orientation for details and information on program arrival dates.

Students not participating in a Pre-Orientation program will arrive and move-in on Tuesday August 29, 2023, times are TBD. For students residing on the Medford campus, arrival/check-in will be at the Joyce Cummings Center, 177 College Ave, Medford, MA. For BFA students living in Boston, arrival/check-in will be at 230 Fenway, Boston MA. Students will need to check-in first prior to moving into residence hall rooms.

Please refer to the Office of Residential Life and Learning for updated arrival information.

Parents and families coming for Pre-Orientation arrival/move-in on Thursday, August 24 and Orientation arrival/move-in on Tuesday August 29 are welcome to return on Wednesday, August 30 for the Matriculation Ceremony, but are not required to. The ceremony will be live streamed and recorded for later viewing. The students' Undergraduate Orientation program begins at 1 pm on August 30, which is when all parents/families should plan to depart campus. A  schedule of parent/family programming will be available as plans develop. 

 

Informational Webinars for New Students

Incoming students 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.

Register for the Welcome to Your Academic Experience webinar with your degree program's Advising Dean and Senior Academic Advisors. Parents and families are welcome!

Thursday, June 22, 9 a.m. ET – International students and their families are invited to meet with the Tufts International Center staff. Register for the International Center webinar.

Summer 2023 Communications Archive

Email messages

Webinar recordings and presentations