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Mary Pat McMahon, Dean of Student Affairs |
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Dear Parents and Families, Greetings from the Hill, where students, faculty, and staff are finally enjoying some warmer weather and where final exams and review boards are just coming to a close. As we head towards summer, I’m writing to provide parents and families with a brief look back at some of this year’s highlights, and to outline the next steps the Division of Student Affairs will be taking in our ongoing efforts to support students’ co-curricular experience at Tufts.
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What's Happening AcademicallyAs the semester draws to a close and students work hard to complete exams and final papers, the Advising Deans and Academic Standing Committees prepare to review final transcripts. The vast majority of students have successful semesters, but there are two extremes that merit additional attention: Dean's ListLiberal Arts students who have completed at least 4 full Tufts credits, with letter grades in at least three, with a GPA of 3.4 are automatically placed on the Dean’s List. Engineering students who have completed the above with a GPA of 3.2 are automatically placed on thr Dean’s List. Their transcripts will note this and they will receive an email notification. Students who wish to have that noted in their local newspapers may request that on SIS. Academic Standing Students in Arts and Sciences or Engineering who have not fared so well are reviewed by the Academic Standing Committee. The criteria for academic probation and required withdrawal are explained on our website and in The Bulletin. Parents will be notified if a student is placed on probation or facing a semester or required withdrawal. BFA students are subject to this process for academic review. We work closely with those students to support their use of academic resources so that they may return to good standing in their subsequent semester.
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Career Corner: Conversations with the Tufts Career CenterWhere Do Tufts Grads Go?It’s one of the most common questions we receive: “What are my student’s options for life after Tufts?” You’ll be pleased to know that 92% of last year’s graduates were employed, enrolled in grad school, or participating in service or a fellowship within 6 months of graduation. Other interesting stats from the Class of 2017: - 18 employers hired 5+ grads: Amazon, Boston Children’s Hospital, The Broad Institute, EF Education First, Galatea Associates, Goldman Sachs, Google, HubSpot, IBM, J.P. Morgan, Liberty Mutual, Massachusetts General Hospital, McLean Hospital, Microsoft, MITRE Corporation, Teach For America, TripAdvisor, and Tufts University
- Top 5 grad schools: Tufts, Columbia, NYU, MIT, and Boston University
- Top 5 cities (outside Boston): NYC, DC, San Francisco, Seattle and Chicago
- 90% completed at least one internship while at Tufts; 72% completed two or more
Remember: If your student is just getting started with the job search process, we can help!
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Summer StorageIs your student looking for last-minute summer storage? Tufts has partnered with The UPS Store Student Storage Service to make move-out (and move-in) easy and stress-free by providing convenient on-campus drop off locations for summer storage and UPS shipping solutions. We've arranged to have students' storage returned directly to their residence halls -- it will be waiting for them when they return to school in the fall.
Other Advantages of UPS Store Student Storage- Free boxes and tape for storage customers
- Student storage prices as low as $24.99 for the entire summer
- Curbside pickup for off-campus residents available
- Climate controlled warehouse just minutes from campus
- Eco-friendly storage options, including exclusive Reusable Storage Bins for only $28.99/each for the entire summer.
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Order Your Senior Memory Book
The Class of 2018 Jumbo Senior Memory Book is an opportunity to capture and preserve the memories of Senior Year. This year’s Senior Memory Book will include the many events and milestones of the Senior Class, as well as the formal senior portraits of those students who took their portraits with the Yearbook’s photography company. The 2018 edition will also be hard covered and include approximately sixty-four all colored pages highlighting the Tufts University Class of 2018!
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Receive a Translation of the Parent Newsletter
Beginning in June 2018, we'll be offering translations of the Parent Newsletter in Chinese, French, and Spanish. If you'd like to start receiving the Parent Newsletter in one of these three languages, please let us know! Email studentlife@tufts.edu. 从 2018 年 6 月开始，我们将提供家长通讯简报的中文、法文和西班牙文翻译版本。对于这三种语言的家长通讯简报，如果您希望收到其中的一种译本，请告知我们！电子邮件：studentlife@tufts.edu。 À partir de juin 2018, la Lettre d’information destinée aux parents (Parent Newsletter) pourra être traduite en chinois, en français et en espagnol. Si vous souhaitez la recevoir dans l’une de ces trois langues, veuillez nous en informer en nous envoyant un e-mail à studentlife@tufts.edu. A partir de junio de 2018, ofreceremos traducciones del boletín informativo para padres en chino, francés y español. Si desea comenzar a recibir el boletín informativo para padres en uno de estos tres idiomas, ¡infórmenos! Envíe un correo electrónico a studentlife@tufts.edu.
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Dates to Remember
May 11 - Review Boards End
Final Examinations End
May 12 - Residence Halls Close for all Non-Graduating Students; 12 p.m.
Degree Candidates' Spring Term Grades Due Online by 9 a.m. (48 hours after final)
Remaining Grades Due Online by 9 a.m.
May 21 - Residence Halls Close for all Graduating Students; 12 p.m.
May 23 - First Summer Session Begins
May 28 - Memorial Day (University Holiday): No Classes
June 4 - Fall 2018 registration re-opens
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