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RESIDENTIAL LIFE AT TUFTS

JULY 24, 2018

Hello Jumbos,

Wondering what it's like to live on campus? We're sharing information about the Office of Residential Life and Learning this week to help answer some of your questions.

We're also sharing information about how to get a discounted MBTA pass (that stands for Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority)!

As a reminder, we're hosting another Facebook Live session TONIGHT with staff members in Academic Advising!

Tuesday, July 24 at 7 p.m. EST - Academic Advising for Engineering Students

Join us on the Tufts AS&E Division of Student Affairs Facebook page for this session! There's still time to send us your questions in advance!

This Week's News and Announcements

Moving In

Now that you have your housing assignment, you're probably wondering how to move in, what to bring, and what to expect in your residence hall.

Check out our Move-In Information, which includes dates and times for your move to campus.
Learn What to Bring -- and what you don't need to bring to campus.
Learn more about your residence hall. Look at a floor plan, find the average measurements for rooms, and discover common areas in your building.

Remember:

Move-in for the CAFÉ and TWO Pre-Orientation Programs is August 23; move-in for FOCUS is August 24; and move-in for Arts @ Tufts, BEAST, FIT, GO, and SQUAD is August 25.
For those not participating in a Pre-Orientation program, move-in on the Fenway campus (1047 Beacon Street) for First-Year SMFA students is Tuesday, August 28 beginning at 12 p.m.
For those not participating in a Pre-Orientation program, move-in on the Medford campus for First-Year students is Wednesday, August 29 beginning at 8 a.m.

Explore Your Residence Hall

Learn About Special Interest Housing

Once You're On Campus

How do you send or receive mail in the residence halls? What happens if you lose the key to your room? How do you register a bicycle on campus? We've got answers to all of these questions and more in our Housing Policies.

Learn how to send or receive mail.
Find out how to register an overnight guest.
Learn how to get into your residence hall if you ever lose your key.
Register a bicycle with Public Safety.

View Residence Hall Safety Policies

Read Our Social Registration Policy

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What If I Need Something?

We have both professional and student staff members ready to help with questions or concerns.

Call Residential Life Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.: 617-627-3248.
Email them any time: reslife@tufts.edu.

Meet our Professional Staff

Learn About Our First Year Assistants (FYA's)

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Get a Discounted MBTA Pass!

Discounted Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) passes are now available to students for Fall 2018.

Tufts University, in partnership with Edenred Commuter Benefit Solutions, has implemented a new online storefront for the purchase of MBTA Passes. To access the MBTA Storefront:

Log into SIS.
Navigate to the “Bills & Balances” tab.
Click “Purchase MBTA Pass.”

All pass orders will be discounted at 11% off the full MBTA price and must be ordered by August 8, 2018. The fall semester pass will be valid from September through December 2018. Before you purchase your MBTA pass, you will have the ability to update your delivery address. Along with hosting the site, Edenred will be offering customer service for all technical questions that may arise. Edenred will also send a reminder email before each purchase deadline.

Please note that Link, Bus, Inner Express Bus, and Outer Express Bus passes will be on Charlie Cards. Zone Passes (including Zone 1A) will be in ticket form. For more information regarding pass types, visit http://www.mbta.com.

If you have questions, please call 617-627-2000, or email studentservices@tufts.edu.

Here's What's Coming Up Next . . .

Checklist Reminders

July 31 (That's next Tuesday!): Check your health insurance coverage and submit a waiver in SIS if you have a health insurance policy that meets Massachusetts standards.
July 31: Update your emergency contact information in SIS.
August 1 (suggested): Register with Student Accessibility Services to request Academic, Meal Plan, and/or Transportation and Parking Accommodations.
August 8 (optional): Get a discounted MBTA Pass
August 24: Complete Part I of AlcoholEdu and SAPU
August 27: Select a Meal Plan (BFA and Combined Degree Students only)
September 1: Add your Social Security Number (SSN) in SIS.
September 3: Consider Optional Tuition Insurance

Academic Resource Center

Next week, we're going to give you a tour of the Academic Resource Center. Whether you're looking for tutoring, writing support, or assistance with time management, the ARC has the resources you're looking for.

Start Exploring the Academic Resource Center

Read Previous Messages to Incoming Students

Follow Student Life on Twitter!

Learn about upcoming events, get reminders about dates and deadlines, and stay in touch with all things Tufts! Follow us on Twitter: @TuftsStdntLife

Sending Packages to Campus?

We encourage students to pack light -- but if you need to ship belongings to campus ahead of time (beginning August 1), please review Mail Services' guidelines!

Visit Set To Go

Looking for some guidance on the transition to college? Set to Go is a new program that guides students and families through the social, emotional, and mental health challenges related to the transition to college. Check it out!

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