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Hello Jumbos,
It's Orientation Week! We hope you enjoy all the events and programs coming up. We're writing today to get you ready for #MyTufts on Saturday, September 1. We also have a few last-minute updates and reminders.
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Get Ready for #MyTufts
#MyTufts is a video project that presents a series of short on-camera interviews with current Tufts students, who share insights and reflections on their experiences at Tufts. 1) Watch the #MyTufts Video
We're asking all new undergraduate students to watch the #MyTufts video before the afternoon of Saturday, September 1, when you'll join small-group discussions with FYAs and other student leaders at various locations across campus.
Watch the video now to find out how these Jumbos have made Tufts their own, and how you can begin to do the same!
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2) Join the ConversationYou'll join a small-group discussion about the #MyTufts video this Saturday, September 1. When:- 5 p.m. - Residents of Harleston, Houston, Tilton, and Wilson Halls, as well as all Transfer Students
- 6:30 p.m. - Residents of 1023 & 1047 Beacon, Bush, Hill, Hodgdon, Metcalf, Miller, Richardson Halls
Where: - Your FYA will provide you with the location for your small-group discussion this week!
Please note that the directions for #MyTufts are printed incorrectly in the Orientation Booklet (page 17). Instead of going to a screening location at 5 or 6:30 p.m., we're asking you to view the #MyTufts video in advance, and then to join a small-group discussions at the location indicated by your FYA.
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Last-Minute Reminders and Updates for Orientation
Matriculation Ceremony begins at 1:30 p.m.Tomorrow's Matriculation Ceremony begins at 1:30 p.m. on the Academic Quad. We're asking new students to line up at Ballou Hall at 1 p.m. to begin the procession at 1:20 p.m. (In a previous mailing, the start time for the Matriculation Ceremony was incorrectly listed as 1:45 p.m.) Liberal Arts BA/BS Students: Meet with Your Advisor If you are a Liberal Arts BA/BS student, you'll be receiving an individual email tomorrow confirming the location for your advising appointment. Make sure you note the location and are on time for your appointment! Dinner on Monday, September 3 in Dewick and CarmichaelPlease note that on Monday, September 3 dinner is being served in both Dewick-MacPhie and Carmichael Dining Halls. In your Orientation Booklet (page 23), only Dewick-MacPhie is listed, but dinner will be served in both locations. Orientation Programming for SMFA Combined Degree StudentsAre you an SMFA Combined Degree student? In general, Combined Degree students will follow the same Orientation Schedule as Liberal Arts BA/BS and Engineering students. However, there are several programs during Orientation designated for Combined Degree students that should take precedence over other programing. Here are the key programs all Combined Degree students should plan to attend: Thursday, August 3- 12 p.m. – Academic Essentials for BFA and Combined Degree Students, Dowling 745 A and B
- 5 p.m. – BFA and Combined Degree Student Dinner, Dewick-MacPhie Dining Hall
Friday, August 3- 10:30 a.m. – Registration for BFA and Combined Degree Students, Eaton Hall Computer Lab
- 3:30 p.m. – Academic Integrity for Artists (BFA and Combined Degree Students), Sophia Gordon Multi-Purpose Room (Note: Combined Degree students do not meet with Pre-Major Advisors on Friday like BA and BS students.)
Saturday, September 1- 11 a.m. – Bus to SMFA, departing from the Mayer Campus Center Lower Patio
- 12 p.m. – Lunch and Introduction to SMFA Studios and Resources (Note: Combined Degree students do not need to attend an Academic Integrity Workshop like BA and BS students.)
- 4 p.m. - Bus back to Medford, departing from 230 The Fenway
If you are ever unsure which program to attend, look for "CMBD" in the margins of the Orientation Booklet!
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Quick LinksNeed to double check the time or location for an Orientation program? Can't remember how to connect with a resource on campus? Try the links below!
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Question During Orientation?
Call the Orientation Hotline: 617-627-4678.
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Beat the Heat (and Stay Hydrated)!There is currently an Excessive Heat Warning in place in the Boston area, with temperatures expected to reach the upper 90s tomorrow afternoon. We'll have water stations open across campus to help you stay hydrated, including in the Mayer Campus Center. We'll also be distributing bottles of water in the residence halls and during lunch. Grab an extra bottle for the Matriculation Ceremony!
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