Meet the University Chaplaincy | July 02, 2024

Hello Jumbos!

This week, we're introducing the University Chaplaincy at Tufts. The multifaith team supports the many religious, philosophical, and spiritual identities within the Tufts community.

A vibrant on-campus hub, University Chaplaincy programs include weekly gatherings, concerts, and lectures, as well as leadership development and service opportunities. Their mission is to:

The University Chaplaincy team represents dynamic and diverse traditions: Buddhist, Catholic, Hindu, Humanist, Jewish, Muslim, and Protestant. Each chaplain is available to support all Tufts students. You might seek out a conversation with a chaplain if you are exploring spirituality or faith, have questions about your future, or want to check in during a difficult time.

The University Chaplaincy team represents dynamic and diverse traditions: Buddhist, Catholic, Hindu, Humanist, Jewish, Muslim, and Protestant. Each chaplain is available to support all Tufts students. You might seek out a conversation with a chaplain if you are exploring spirituality or faith, have questions about your future, or want to check in during a difficult time.

The University Chaplaincy currently collaborates with 15 student-run religious and philosophical communities. You can learn more about these communities and all University Chaplaincy programs through their website as well as their Facebook and Instagram accounts. (Fun Fact: The University Chaplaincy hosts the Illumination Ceremony for incoming students, a beloved Tufts tradition.)

The University Chaplaincy is also launching an exciting new site visit program for first-year students this fall. Be the first to know about this opportunity by signing up today. Each month, we will visit a religious or cultural site in metro Boston and get to know this diverse and vibrant area through its people, spiritual practices, and cultural traditions.  

Thanks for continuing to check your New Student Checklist regularly! Following are some of the important deadlines this month: 

July 1: Provide “Invited Viewer” access for others to view or pay your bill when it’s available and/or to waive health insurance in SIS (see below for deadline).

July 1: Complete the Academic Integrity Tutorial (AIT module). It takes approximately 45 minutes and is required for all first-year and transfer students. If you haven’t completed the tutorial by the deadline, you will have an enrollment hold placed on your account. An enrollment hold will prevent you from changing your class schedule or registering for next semester’s classes.

July 1: Upload your Photo for your ID Card 

July 1: Mandatory Pre-Entrance Health Requirements due

July 31: Waive health Insurance (if you are covered by comparable health insurance)

 Aug 1: Send your official AP, IB, and/or A-Levels scores to Tufts

Consider enrolling in optional Tuition Insurance: Tuition Insurance protects financial commitments if you elect to take time away from your studies through a Medical Leave. Enrollment in the Tuition Insurance Plan will be open until the first day of classes, September 3.

No worries! All webinars have been recorded and posted to our Orientation Programs and Communications web page. You'll find an archive of all of this summer's messages there too!

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