
Exploring Careers
Finding the career path that's right for you can be a lot of trial and error. We have resources and advisors to help you in your search.
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Career Center
We will help you identify your career goals and gain the skills, resources, contacts, and tools necessary to achieve them. Whether you are deciding on a major or career, looking for an internship or job, or considering graduate school, we can help.
Here are a few of the many ways we can help:
- Get answers to your questions and discuss goals at drop-ins or a 1-on-1 meeting with a career advisor
- Follow our career communities for industry-specific advice and resources
- Find jobs, internships, and fellowships in Handshake
- Learn about careers by attending virtual workshops, networking programs, or industry career fairs
- Think about how your competencies, values, interests, and personality fit with potential career paths
- Strengthen your resume and cover letters with great tips and templates
Contact Information
Main email: careercenter@tufts.eduPhone: 617-627-3299Tufts University Career Center
Dowling Hall Suite 740
419 Boston Ave
Tufts University
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Scholar Development
We help students identify and pursue opportunities for independent research, scholarships, and fellowships, both while they’re enrolled at Tufts and after they graduate.
Commonly Requested Information
- Deadlines and application processes for fellowships
- Read about past scholarship and fellowship winners
- Information about the Summer Scholars program
Most Needed Transactions
Contact Information
Main email: Anne MoorePhone: 617-627-5808Scholar Development
Dowling Hall
Tufts University
Medford, MA, 02155 -
Pre-Law Advising
We aim to help students and alumni access the resources necessary to become informed consumers and active decision makers when applying to law school.
Commonly Requested Information
Most Needed Transactions
Contact Information
Main email: Sherry MasonPre-Law Advising
Dowling Hall
419 Boston Avenue
Tufts University
Medford, MA, 02155* This resource is supported by Student Services, the first point of contact for many administrative services at Tufts. We help students and families get answers to questions, complete university transactions, and make appointments as needed.
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Pre-Health Advising
We offer information, advice and support to students interested in a future health profession. Through one-on-one appointments, workshops and programs of interest we can help you plan your curriculum, find internships, and work through the application process.
Commonly Requested Information
- What courses should I take?
- How do I make an appointment/walk-in hours?
- How do I gain relevant experience?
Most Needed Transactions
Contact Information
Main email: studentservices@tufts.edu*Phone: 617-627-2000*Health Professions AdvisingDowling Hall
419 Boston Avenue
Tufts University
Medford, MA, 02155* This resource is supported by Student Services, the first point of contact for many administrative services at Tufts. We help students and families get answers to questions, complete university transactions, and make appointments as needed.
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Advising for Liberal Arts BA/BS Students
We support you in understanding academic expectations, opportunities and resources. Your team of advisors will grow as you continue to meet faculty and staff, and continue to explore your curricular and co-curricular interests.
Commonly Requested Information
- Requirements for Graduation
- Liberal Arts Advising and Course Selection
- Guidance on Academic Policies
Most Needed Transactions
Contact Information
Main email: studentservices@tufts.edu*Phone: 617-627-2000*Staff: Meet Your Advising TeamDowling Hall
419 Boston Avenue
Medford, MA 02155* This resource is supported by Student Services, the first point of contact for many administrative services at Tufts. We help students and families get answers to questions, complete university transactions, and make appointments as needed.
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Advising for Liberal Arts BFA Students
We assist students in successfully completing their program requirements while also meeting their personal goals. Academic advising is provided by a team of professional staff advisors who are also professional artists.
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Advising for Engineering Students
Advisors support you in understanding academic expectations, opportunities and resources. Your team of advisors will grow as you continue to meet faculty and staff, and continue to explore your curricular and co-curricular interests.
Commonly Requested Information
- Engineering Requirements for Graduation
- Engineering Advising and Course Selection
- Guidance on Academic Policies for Engineering
Most Needed Transactions
Contact Information
Main email: studentservices@tufts.edu*Phone: 617-627-2000*Staff: Meet Your Advising TeamDowling Hall
419 Boston Avenue
Medford, MA 02155* This resource is supported by Student Services, the first point of contact for many administrative services at Tufts. We help students and families get answers to questions, complete university transactions, and make appointments as needed.