Importan details to help you get prepared for O-Week.
Importan details to help you get prepared for O-Week.
Tufts University Undergraduate Orientation
Prepare for Undergraduate Orientation
August 24, 2021
Until Undergraduate Orientation Officially Begins! 
Hello New Students!
As you can see, we're getting quite excited to welcome you to Tufts in just over a week. As the summer comes to an end, we're thrilled to present to you Undergraduate Orientation 2021! Don't miss the final Tuesday Talks with your orientation coordinators Andres & Hazel tonight, August 27th at 7 p.m. ET. You can join on Instagram, @TuftsOWeek2021.
What Happens During Orientation?
During Orientation, you’ll participate in a wide range of programs designed to familiarize you with campus resources, build community and connection, and establish skills for independence and responsibility. We divide our goals for Orientation into four broad categories: 
  • Intellectual Engagement and Inquiry: New students actively engage in intellectual inquiry and exploration throughout Orientation.
  • Meaningful Inclusion: New students examine their own identities and the impact of power and privilege through several Orientation programs. They are also given opportunities to interact thoughtfully across difference, sustain dialogue, and build an inclusive community.
  • Community and Belonging: New students learn to create communities and meaningful relationships during Orientation that foster a sense of shared responsibility.
  • Health and Wellness: New students learn healthy habits for physical, mental, and social well-being throughout Orientation.
Getting Prepared for Orientation
Orientation Schedule
Orientation runs Thursday, September 2 through Monday, September 6. September 7 is a holiday with a few optional programs, and classes being on September 8. When you check in on campus you will receive a detailed  Orientation Calendar Booklet. Remote students may view a digital copy online.
Learn more.
JumboLife
JumboLife is Tufts' student engagement platform, and where all events and resources for Undergraduate Orientation will be hosted. Undergraduate Orientation on JumboLife is now open to incoming students only through their single sign-on. 
Learn more.
To access Undergraduate Orientation events and resources on JumobLife, follow these steps:
  1. Navigate to jumbolife.tufts.edu.
  2. Click the person icon in the top right corner, and select “Log-In”
  3. Log in using your Tufts Single Sign-On (SSO) – it’s your Tufts UTLN (not email) and password.
  4. Once logged in, scroll down on the home page and select the blue box titled "Undergraduate Orientation 2021" or navigate to jumbolife.tufts.edu/orientation
Note: the jumbolife.tufts.edu/orientation link will only work if you have already signed into the platform.
Tufts Zoom Account
For any programs happening over Zoom during orientation, and for most events and classes hosted on Zoom at Tufts, students must log-in using their Authenticated Tufts Account through their Tufts Single Sign-On. Tufts has a variety of protocols in place to protect students and other community members while on Zoom. 
Learn More.
To log in to Zoom using your Authenticated Tufts Account, follow these steps:
  1. Download and open the Zoom Desktop client.
  2. Click Sign In.
  3. In the Sign In window, click Sign In with SSO (Single Sign-On).
  4. In the company domain field, enter “tufts” and click Continue.
  5. Sign in using your Tufts Single Sign-On (SSO) – it’s your Tufts UTLN (not email) and password.
Note: if you prefer to log in online rather than download the desktop app, you can do so at tufts.zoom.us.
Create Your TuftsTickets Account
You'll need to use TuftsTickets to sign up for a variety of Orientation programs. Registration for applicable sessions will open during Orientation week, and we'll remind you then to sign up. But we encourage you to get a head start now by setting up your TuftsTickets account, which you'll use throughout your time at Tufts to sign up for all kinds of events!
To register your TuftsTickets account, follow these steps:
  1. Go to www.tuftstickets.com.
  2. Select "Log In / Register" on the top right-hand corner.
  3. Select "Students / Faculty / Staff" in the drop-down menu.
  4. Use your Tufts UTLN and password to login.
  5. Create Your Profile using your Tufts email and personal cell phone number (we use mobile ticketing for most events).
Sign-Up for your Mandatory StAAR Workshop
All new students must sign up for one StAAR Center workshop taking place throughout the day on Saturday September 4. These interactive workshops hosted by students and professional staff will guide students in learning more about conquering fundamental academic skills during their first year at Tufts. Registration is open September 1 8 AM - 3 PM on September 3.
Learn more.
To register for your preferred StAAR Workshop, follow these steps:
  1. Go to www.tuftstickets.com.
  2. Select your preferred session topic
  3. Select your preferred time. 
  4. Complete the full check-out process. You'll get a confirmation email when it is completed successfully. 
Note: Make sure your session does not conflict with any of your other orientation sessions of interest or required advising session. 
You will receive your individual session's Zoom link during the Daily Digest email the morning of September 4. 
Your undergraduate orientation experience will only be as good as you make it— we hope that you'll put in the effort and take the time to connect, reflect, and engage throughout the week. As always, if you have questions, please don't hesitate to email us at orientation@tufts.edu.
We look forward to seeing you tonight for Tuesday Talks with Andres & Hazel! 

Sincerely, 
Andres Antonio '23 & Hazel Ostrowski '23
Student Orientation Coordinators 
Joseph Golia
Director for Campus Life 
students.tufts.edu/orientation
419 Boston Avenue
Medford, MA | 02155 United States
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