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RESIDENTIAL LIFE AT TUFTS

JULY 16, 2019

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 also want to remind all First-Year Liberal Arts BA and BS students to complete the one-question English Department Survey by July 23 if you haven't already done so.

Also, remember to submit your AP, IB, and A-Level Scores!

Complete the One-question English Department Survey (First-Year Liberal Arts BA and BS Students)

Submit Your AP, IB, and A-Level Scores (All Students)

Reminder: we're going live on Facebook tomorrow, July 17!

1 p.m. EST - Advising for Liberal Arts BA/BS Students: Academic Advising with Liberal Arts Advising Deans and Tufts faculty

Join us on the Tufts AS&E Division of Student Affairs Facebook page for this session! You can also watch the session on our Facebook page afterwards and can submit questions online 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. Start decorating now! OCM offers an awesome decoration system to help you get a head start on your move! You can also rent or purchase a MicroFridge unit for your room. Both services offer in-room delivery before your move-in!
Learn more about your residence hall. Look at a floor plan and pictures, find the average measurements for rooms, and discover common areas in your building.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about living on campus!

Remember:

Move-in for the CAFÉ and TWO Pre-Orientation Programs is August 22; move-in for FOCUS is August 23; and move-in for Arts @ Tufts, BEAST, FIT, GO, and SQUAD is August 24.
For those not participating in a Pre-Orientation program, move-in on the Fenway campus for First-Year SMFA students is Tuesday, August 27 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 28 beginning at 8 a.m.

Explore Your Residence Hall

Get Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about Living on Campus

Learn About Special Interest Housing

Sending Packages to Campus?

We encourage students to pack light -- but if you need to ship belongings to campus ahead of time, the UPS Store’s Ship Ahead Service allows students to ship items to The UPS Store warehouse in Boston, where they will be held and then delivered directly to your room prior to arrival. If you are ordering items online, UPS can also have packages delivered to The UPS Store warehouse. Check our Move In/Move Out webpage soon for more information.

You also have the option of sending items directly to campus and picking them up from Mail Services when you arrive at Tufts. You may begin sending packages directly to the Medford campus on August 1, and to the SMFA campus on August 15. Please review Mail Services' guidelines for more information.

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 Guidelines and 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: residentiallife@tufts.edu.

Meet our Professional Staff

Students on the lawn in front of Carmichael Hall

Here's What's Coming Up Next

Checklist Reminders

July 23 (That's next Tuesday!): Complete the one-question English Department Survey (First-Year Liberal Arts BA/BS students only)
July 31: Check your health insurance coverage and submit a waiver if you have a policy comparable to the Student Health Plan
July 31: Update your emergency contact information
August 1 (suggested): Request Academic/Meal Plan/Transportation/Parking Accommodations with Student Accessibility Services
August 1 (optional): Enroll in the Monthly Payment Plan for your student bill
August 8 (optional): Get a discounted MBTA Pass
August 23: Complete Part I of AlcoholEdu and SAPU
August 30: Select an SMFA Meal Plan (Transfer BFA and all Combined Degree students only)
September 1: Add your Social Security Number (SSN) in SIS
September 2: 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

Tips for a Sustainable Move-In

Follow Student Life on Twitter and Instagram!

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

What's DUO/2FA?

DUO, Tufts' two-factor authentication (2FA), adds a second level of verification when you log into designated Tufts websites and online services. Learn more about 2FA and get started with your DUO account.

Try Raftr!

Download the app (Apple or Android), create a college account with your Tufts email address, start connecting with classmates, and find what's happening! Make sure you check out our new Pre-Orientation Programs raft so you can begin to chat with other students in your Pre-O program!

@TuftsStdntLife

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