Orientation Programs and Communications
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 Matriculation Ceremony - officially welcoming incoming students to Tufts - is August 30, 2023 at
10 a.m. It will be livestreamed.
Watch the recording of the Matriculation Welcoming Remarks - August 30
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.
For students residing on the Medford campus, arrival/check-in is at the Joyce Cummings Center, 177 College Ave, Medford, MA. Arrival times are based on the Pre-O program. Visit Tufts Pre-Orientation for the schedule of timed arrivals.
For BFA students living in Beacon Street residences, arrival/check-in for Pre-Orientation is 9 -11 a.m at 1047 Beacon Street, Brookline.
Students not participating in a Pre-Orientation program will arrive and move-in on Tuesday August 29, 2023.
For students residing on the Medford campus, arrival/check-in is 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Joyce Cummings Center, 177 College Ave, Medford, MA.
For BFA students living in Beacon Street residences, arrival/check-in for Pre-Orientation is 9 -11 a.m at 1047 Beacon Street, Brookline.
Parents & Families
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 (the official welcome for new students), but are not required to. The ceremony will be livestreamed. 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 is available on the Parents and Families Orientation web page.
Informational Webinars for New Students
Thank you for joining us this summer on our many informational webinars. Recordings of past webinars are archived below. All webinars for summer 2023 have now ended. Incoming students should still be checking Academic Essentials on Canvas for remaining academic information sessions prior to arrival.
Summer 2023 Communications Archive
Email messages
- August 31, Orientation Survey 2023 - Parents and Families
- August 29, Matriculation Weather Update (students)
- August 29, Matriculation Weather Update (parents and families)
- August 23, Driving in Greater Boston Update
- August 23, Update on COVID-19 Fall 2023
- August 22, Get Ready to Explore Boston, Medford, and Somerville
- August 21, Tufts Move-in: Final Details, Arrival, Parking, and More (parents and families)
- August 15, Class of 2027 Welcome From TCU President
- August 8, Mental Health and Student Wellbeing
- August 1, Introduction to Tufts Global Education
- July 28, Move in, Matriculation, and Parent and Family Programs (parents and families)
- July 25, Explore Academic Support Resources
- July 21, Health Insurance Waiver Reminder (students who have not waived)
- July 21, Health Insurance Waiver Reminder (parents and families)
- July 20, Consider Optional Tuition Insurance (students)
- July 20, Consider Optional Tuition Insurance (parents and families)
- July 18, Explore the Career Center's Resources
- July 11, Division of Student Diversity and Inclusion
- July 5, Meet the University Chaplaincy
- June 27, Introducing the Dean of Students Office
- June 26, Payment Plan Enrollment Period Now Open (parents and families)
- June 26, Payment Plan Enrollment Period Now Open (students)
- June 22, Conversations to Have With Your Student This Summer
- June 20, Introducing Health and Wellness Resources
- June 13, Student Services, Registrar, and Financial Services
- June 6, Academic Advising (parents and families)
- June 6, Academic Advising (students)
- May 30, Check Out Your New Student Checklist!
- May 25, Updates to Tufts University's COVID-19 Policy
- May 23, Mandatory Pre-Entrance Health and Health Insurance Requirements (parents and families)
- May 23, Mandatory Pre-Entrance Health and Health Insurance Requirements (students)
- May 16, Housing and Accommodations (parents and families)
- May 16, Housing and Accommodations (students)
- May 9, Welcome, Parents and Families!
- May 9, Welcome to the Herd, Jumbos!
Webinar recordings and presentations
- August 30, Watch the recording of the Matriculation Welcoming Remarks
- July 13, Love and Boundaries—Your Family's Transition to College (a conversation with current parents and students)
- July 13, Love and Boundaries webinar Power Point presentation (parent programs, reminders, resources)
- June 22, Introduction to Tufts International Center webinar
- June 22, Introduction to Tufts International Center Power Point presentation
- June 15, Welcome to Your Academic Experience: Bachelor of Science in Engineering webinar
- June 15, Welcome to Your Academic Experience: Bachelor of Science in Engineering PowerPoint presentation
- June 14, Welcome to Your Academic Experience: BFA webinar
- June 14, Welcome to Your Academic Experience: BFA PowerPoint presentation
- June 13, Welcome to Your Academic Experience: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science webinar
- June 13, Welcome to Your Academic Experience: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science PowerPoint presentation
- June 12, Welcome to Your Academic Experience: Combined Degree (BFA + BA/BS) webinar
- June 12, Welcome to Your Academic Experience: Combined Degree PowerPoint presentation
- June 5, Housing and Accommodations webinar
- June 5, Housing and Accommodations PowerPoint presentation
- May 31, Welcome Parents and Families webinar
- May 31, Welcome Parents and Families PowerPoint presentation
- May 30, New Student Checklist webinar
- May 30, New Student Checklist PowerPoint presentation