Graduate Student Orientation
2026 GSAS Orientation Schedule
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.
New Student Checklist Panel (Virtual)
Thursday, April 16, 2026 | 12 - 1 pm (Eastern) | Virtual
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. Register now to ask questions and learn more about registering for courses, the visa process, and more.
This will be a webinar-style session.
Financial Aid 101 (Virtual)
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 | 10 am (Eastern)
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 | 10 am (Eastern)
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 | 10 am (Eastern)
The 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.
Additional Orientation Events Coming Soon!
Save-the-Date: Resource Fair & Welcome Picnic
Thursday, September 10, 2026 | 4 - 6 pm | Location: Aidekman Arts Center
Graduate 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.
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.
If you have additional questions, please reach out to gsas@tufts.edu.