Mandatory Pre-Entrance Health and Health Insurance Requirements | May 19, 2026 

Hello Jumbos!

We’re excited to welcome you to Tufts! As part of preparing for a healthy and successful start, all incoming students are required to complete several pre-entrance health requirements before arriving on campus.

Missing these deadlines can result in registration holds or non-refundable charges.

To help guide you through the process, watch this week’s video featuring Jennifer Berrios, Director of Health and Wellness Administration and Operations. 

You can find complete details on the Health and Wellness Requirements for New Students webpage. All forms become available June 1 in the Patient Portal and must be completed by July 1, 2026:

If you do not complete the Health History Form, TB Risk Questionnaire, and provide documentation of your immunizations by July 1, a hold will be placed on your Student Information System (SIS) account and you will not be able to register for classes until the required documentation has been submitted and reviewed.

All students are required to have Health Insurance. We strongly encourage you to compare your current insurance with the student health insurance using the Tufts Student Health Plan Comparison Tool. If you have comparable existing coverage, you can apply to waive the student health insurance before July 31 OR you will remain automatically enrolled and billed.

Tuition insurance offers financial protection in case of a medical withdrawal. It will be available for fall and spring enrollment later this summer via the A.W.G. Dewar website. This insurance is separate from health insurance and only applies to tuition in the event of a withdrawal. Enrollment must be before the first day of classes on September 8, 2026.

For questions related to:

Thursday, May 21, 7 p.m. ET – Housing and Accommodations Members of the StAAR Center team and the Residential Life team will review everything you need to know about on-campus housing and accommodations. Register and submit any questions in advance.

Tuesday, June 2, 7 p.m. ET – New Student Checklist 101 (For students only; parents and families have been invited to attend a webinar just for them on Thursday, June 4.) Meet the Orientation team and review the New Student Checklist. Register and submit any questions in advance.

Save the date and register for the Welcome to your Academic Experience webinar with your degree program's Advising Dean and Senior Academic Advisors:

Wednesday, June 17, 9 a.m. ET – International students and families are invited to meet with the Tufts International Center staff.

Orientation communications, including webinars, are archived on the Orientation web page.

Ahead of your arrival, each week, you will be receiving important reminders, key updates, and introductions to staff and resources. We will send all official University communications to your @tufts.edu email address starting on June 16, so if you haven’t already, please set up your Tufts email account now and check it often. Also, do not forward your Tufts email to any other account (Gmail, etc.) because forwarding can prevent your emails from being delivered.

You'll have a few responsibilities over the summer, and many of them can be completed online. Your customized New Student Checklist 2026 will be posted on June 1, and it will help you stay on track over the summer. Keep a lookout for this important summer "to-do" list. It will include Academic Essentials, your introduction to academics at Tufts, which will open in early June.

Pre-Orientation programs are an opportunity to get involved on campus early, meet upperclassmen mentors, gain leadership skills, and meet other students with similar interests. We'll be opening registration for "Pre-O" on June 1. If you'd like to participate in one of our eight programs, be sure to register by June 15 at 12 midnight ET.

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Please contact Student Services at 617-627-2000 or StudentServices@tufts.edu.