Orientation for Parents and Families
Welcome to the Tufts community! On your student's move-in day, there will be optional programs for parents and families.
For students who choose to participate in an optional Pre-Orientation program, Move-In will be Friday, August 28. New Student Move-In for students not participating in Pre-Orientation will be Wednesday, September 2. Undergraduate Orientation, which is mandatory for all new students, begins on September 2 at 3 p.m.
The Matriculation Ceremony, which officially welcomes incoming students to Tufts, will take place on Thursday, September 3 at 10 a.m. Parents and families are invited to attend the hour-long ceremony; it will also be livestreamed to watch remotely. We ask that all parents and families depart following the ceremony as students will continue their Orientation. This event takes place outside (rain or shine), on the Academic Quad. If there is severe weather, the ceremony will take place inside; however, the indoor location accommodates students only and we will update parents and families with additional information.
Programming for Parents and Families
Programming for parents and families will be offered during Pre-Orientation arrival/move-in on Friday, August 28 and Orientation arrival/move-in on Wednesday, September 2 from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Participation is optional, but parents and families coming for their student's arrival/move-in day are encouraged to attend. Programming is the same on both move-in dates.
Please check back as more information regarding Move-In and Orientation will be added. We look forward to welcoming you and your student to campus later this summer!