JUMBO DIGEST | January 11, 2026 | STUDENT LIFE EVENTS | |
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Hello Jumbos!
Welcome back! Hope you had a great winter break. Wishing you a successful spring semester! Here's what's coming up.
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Last day for undergraduate AS&E students to submit a request to be enrolled part-time
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Classes begin for full-term and first-session courses
Bagels and Bounce Back | 8:30 a.m. | Campus Center
Welcome Back, Jumbos! Coffee Break | 9 a.m. | Dowling Hall Lobby, see featured events
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Welcome Back, Jumbos! Coffee Break |
On Wednesday, January 14, at 9–11 a.m., enjoy free coffee in the Dowling Hall Lobby, hosted by Student Life.
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Students and Student Organizations can submit events to JumboLife! Add your event by Thursday at 12 noon each week, and we'll include it in the Jumbo Digest on Sunday.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS AND UPDATES |
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JUMP-IN Program Spring Break Experience |
The JUMP-IN program is an interdisciplinary experiential learning opportunity designed to help undergraduate first-year students connect their academic learning to real-world challenges and future career pathways. The program guides students through a journey of experiential learning, reflection, and professional exploration while emphasizing meaning-making, motivation, sense of belonging, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The program will take place during spring break (March 15–20).
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| A Message from Your Academic Advising Teams
Welcome back! Your Advising Team is here to offer you support throughout your semester. Reach out now to identify and declare your major*, clarify questions about requirements and academic policies, plan future semesters, and learn about campus resources.
Here are some reminders as you start the semester:
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- Spring 2026 classes begin on Wednesday, January 14.
- Review your courses and make necessary changes before the ADD period deadline of
January 21 (11:59 p.m. EST). -
If you have an Incomplete from the fall, complete coursework as soon as possible and before the January 29 deadline (or instructor's deadline).
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To be full-time, students must be enrolled in at least 12 credits. Athletes and international students must be full-time. (Seniors: check with Athletics or the International Center for exceptions.)
- If waitlisted, contact the instructor about getting in and make a backup plan.
- Note important dates and deadlines on the Academic Calendar.
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A&S Senior Academic Advisors will be holding A&S drop-in advising throughout the semester.
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The SOE Advising Team will be holding SOE drop-in advising throughout the semester.
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*Major Declaration Deadlines
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- Arts and Sciences sophomores: March 1
- First-year engineers: February 15
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StAAR is Hiring Peer Tutors and Writing Fellows |
The Student Accessibility and Academic Resources (StAAR) Center is hiring Subject Peer Tutors and Writing Fellows for the 2026–2027 academic year. These positions are paid peer tutors who work with Tufts students. For full details and links to the applications, visit our StAAR Student Employment page. To learn more and hear from current tutors, sign up for an informational session on Tutor Finder. There are no GPA or letter grade requirements to apply, and all majors are welcome! Applications are due February 8.
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| Summer Registration is Now Open! |
Registration for summer courses is live! Don't miss this opportunity to get ahead, catch up, or explore new passions. Browse and enroll in our summer courses today.
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