Graduate Student Orientation
The schedule below is for incoming Graduate School of Arts and Sciences students. If you are an incoming School of Engineering graduate student, please visit the SOE Orientation webpage.
Additional events will be posted to this page so please check back for updates. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at gsas@tufts.edu.
Orientation Events
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Financial Aid 101 (Virtual)
Tuesday, July 8, 2025 | 10 am (Eastern) | RegisterThe Financial Aid Office is hosting Financial Aid 101 sessions to provide an overview of loan options and billing at Tufts. These webinars are open to international and domestic Master's, PhD, and Post-Baccalaureate incoming GSAS students. The session will cover Federal Unsubsidized loans, Federal Grad PLUS loans, and private loans. We will also discuss how your financial aid is applied to your Tufts bill and the payment options available. We encourage you to attend for a general understanding of Financial Aid and Billing. You will be able to schedule a follow-up meeting with our Graduate Financial Aid Counselor afterward to discuss your specific situation.
Tours of Tisch Library
Dates to be announcedJoin Tisch Library staff for an introduction to their spaces and services and ask staff any questions you have about the library. Tours will leave from the Tisch Library lobby. Returning graduate students are also encouraged to join us for a tour.
Resource Fair and Welcome Picnic
Thursday, September 10, 2026 | 4 - 6 pm | Location: Aidekman Arts CenterGraduate students in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, SMFA, and School of Engineering are invited to a Resource Fair and Welcome Picnic on the Medford Campus. At this event, students will have the opportunity to engage with the many departments and offices across Tufts. Join us for swag, food, and so much more. No RSVP required.
Past Sessions
New Student Checklist Panel
Join the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences for our New Student Checklist Panel, where we'll be reviewing the next steps to prepare for graduate school this fall. Learn more about registering for courses, the visa process, and more.Graduate Student Housing Webinar
Join Residential Life and Learning, Off Campus Engagement in learning more about the rental process in the Greater Boston Area. Hear about tips and tricks to finding roommates, working with real estate agents, managing expectations, and more.Additional Resources
- If you haven’t done so already, review the New Graduate Student Checklist for GSAS students and explore the Admitted Students section of our website.
- Students are invited to our Canvas Page. You may access this page by using your Tufts UTLN to log in. This page includes the links to the previous orientations, resources, discussion boards, and more
- If you have additional questions, please reach out to gsas@tufts.edu.
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Coming Soon!
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Date and location will be announced soon.
International Graduate Student Orientation introduces incoming international students to the Tufts International Center staff. Students meet other incoming international graduate students, learn about their student visa requirements and maintaining immigration status, and explore campus resources. There will be lunch following the orientation session.
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All graduate students in the School of Engineering, School of Arts & Sciences, and the SMFA at Tufts are invited! Whether you have a long history at Tufts or this is your first experience with us, being part of the vibrant life of the university outside the classroom and lab is a useful part of your next chapter. Participate in Tufts traditions and join Student Life for a series of upbeat opportunities to meet people outside your department and check out everything the university has to offer.
Training Modules
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All graduate students are required to complete the training before matriculating into their program. A link to the training will be sent to your Tufts email.
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Tufts University is committed to providing a safe and positive workplace for all students, staff and faculty. To help achieve this goal and to comply with university, state and federal policies and regulations, OEO requires training for all students, faculty and staff.
Mandatory for Incoming and Transfer Students
Tufts Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO) provides a 5-module asynchronous training about the University’s Non-Discrimination Policy, Sexual Misconduct Policy, affirmative consent, legal and policy obligations for reporting and how to access resources and support for all students. Students are required to complete all five modules by August 19, 2026. Students who do not complete this mandatory training in full will have a hold placed on their record in SIS which will prevent course registrations (adds and drops).
A Canvas course invitation will be sent to your Tufts email beginning July 8, 2026. Log in to the Canvas Learning system. Your Enrolling Checklist will be updated 1-2 days after completing the Canvas course. Questions should be directed to OEOtraining@tufts.edu.
Mandatory for Employees and Student Employees
Tufts’ Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO) provides mandatory employee training regarding discrimination and harassment prevention which is mandatory for all staff, faculty (full-time, part-time, temporary), and student employees who are new to Tufts or who have not already attended. Attendance must take place within 90 days of your hire date. Please visit our website for dates of all employee OEO training sessions.