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WELCOME, CLASS OF 2020, SMFA AT TUFTS, AND TRANSFER STUDENTS!

Tufts Undergraduate Orientation is a week designed to show you what Tufts has to offer. This week marks the beginning of an important journey you will never forget. On this hill, you will find professors who will inspire you, build friendships that will stay with you forever, and create memories to treasure for life. The Tufts experience is about growing as an individual and as a member of the larger campus community. During Orientation, you will learn about some of the University’s most important lessons and traditions. This week is also about making connections. Take the time to connect with your peers, your advisors, and your University. Some of the bonds that begin here are sure to last throughout your time at Tufts and even long after. Welcome to the Hill!

During Orientation, you will . . .• learn about what Tufts University has to offer;• meet with Orientation Leaders who will introduce you to university resources and

answer your questions;• form friendships with your peers and learn more about yourself in the process;• collaborate with your academic advisor to assess your academic skills and prepare for

the responsibility of making choices about your education;• meet with faculty and staff members and explore the breadth of your educational

opportunities;• learn about the many co-curricular activities offered by Tufts’ student organizations

and athletics programs.

This calendar lists all events and activities happening during Orientation week. Please take some time to review the calendar and make note of the events you will be attending. While all programs are important, many of the programs are mandatory. All mandatory programs are highlighted with a SHADOW BOX. Some programs are specific to certain groups and will be marked with the respective icons, Engineering (ENGN), Arts and Sciences (A&S), Transfer (TRSF), SMFA (SMFA), SMFA Dual Degree (DUAL), and Open to All Students (ALL). Certain programs are designated by group number. Please bring your Tufts ID to all mandatory events. Descriptions of all programs are listed in the glossary at the end. For the most up-to-date information and schedule, please download the app, Tufts Mobile.

Orientation reflects what your life at Tufts will be: Intellectually stimulating and rich in experience.

Have a great week!

Eugenia Naamon ‘18Communications and Logistics Coordinator

Theodore Tan ‘17Major Events Coordinator

Anna Weissman ‘17Training and Leadership Coordinator

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Have Questions?All numbers below are 617-627-XXXX

Billing/Financial AidStudent Services Desk x2000

Computer IssuesTufts Technology Services x3776

General InformationCampus Center Info Booth x3145

Health/WellnessCounseling & Mental Health Services x3360Health Services x3350

Housing QuestionsResidential Life & Learning x3248

Meal PlansDining Services x3566

Microfridges/LinensTufts Student Resources x3224

Orientation InformationOffice for Campus Life x3212Orientation Office x4678

Public SafetyEmergency x6911 Non-emergency x3030

ID/MEAL CARDSTufts ID cards are required for all meals, beginning with breakfast on Thursday, September 1, and running throughout Orientation. In addition to meals, ID cards are used for a variety of campus activities, including gym access, library book checkout, admission to campus events, and more. Be sure to keep your ID with you at all times. SMFA students on a meal plan will receive an additional SMFA ID card. Any students wishing to purchase SMFA Rhinobucks will need an SMFA ID card and may request one in Student Affairs at the SMFA.

If you were not able to upload your ID photo prior to your arrival at Tufts, you must have your ID picture taken at the Tufts Police Station, located on the first floor of Dowling Hall.

ID pictures will be taken on Wednesday, August 31 and Thursday, September 1 between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Beginning Friday, September 2, anyone can obtain their permanent ID card at the Tufts University Police Station, Dowling Hall, 1st floor, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. You must also go to the Station in the event that you lose your card.

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BOOKSTORE/SMFA ART STOREThe Tufts University Bookstore is located adjacent to the Mayer Campus Center. The Bookstore is open throughout Orientation week for all your books and supplies. The hours this week are August 31 and September 1, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; September 2, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; September 3 and 4, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; September 5, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. To reserve your textbooks for pickup at the Bookstore, visit http://tufts.bncollege.com. The SMFA Art Store is open when school is in session and can be contacted at 617-369-3889. For further information on the SMFA Art Store please go to http://www.smfa.edu/school-store.

E-MAIL ACCOUNTA Tufts e-mail account has been created for you. If you haven’t done so already, visit the Summer Checklist on the First Year website (http://students.tufts.edu) for more information. For e-mail help throughout the semester, walk-in hours are Monday through Friday, between 1:00 and 5:00 p.m., at the TTS Computing Center in Eaton Hall.

MAIL SERVICESOn move-in day, you may pick up any packages you mailed to campus between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. at Mail Services in the Hill Hall Basement, 389 Boston Avenue, next to Dowling Hall. From move-in day until October 1, a van and driver will be available on a first-come, first-served basis to assist you in taking your packages to the front of your residence hall. If you have questions, please call 617-627-3495.

JUMBOCASH/RHINOBUCKSJumboCash is a prepaid, stored-value account that is part of your Tufts ID. It is a convenient, cashless way to pay at over 20 dining and service locations for everything from meals, snacks, and drinks to laundry, books, school supplies, and personal care items. JumboCash can be added at the Dining Administration Office (89 Curtis Street), Bookstore, or at Value Transfer Stations in the Mayer Campus Center and Dewick-MacPhie and Carmichael Dining Halls. SMFA Rhinobucks are the equivalent of JumboCash on the Boston SMFA campus. Rhinobucks can be used at several facilities around the SMFA campus.

BANKINGOne Bank of America ATM and one Santander Bank ATM are located in the Mayer Campus Center and one Citizen’s Bank ATM is in Dowling Hall. Representatives from local banks will be available during Orientation in the Campus Center to provide information and open new accounts.

STEVE TISCH SPORTS AND FITNESS CENTERLooking to work out during Orientation? Check out the Steve Tisch Sports and Fitness Center. The Center will be open Friday, September 2 from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Saturday, September 3 from 10:00 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday, September 4 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; and Monday, September 5 from 12:00 to 6 p.m. Regular semester hours begin on Tuesday, September 6.

ORIENTATION HOTLINEQuestions? Call 617-627-4678 during Orientation.

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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31

8:00–11:30 a.m. Arrival/Move-in for Residential Students and Parents, Medford CampusStudents should proceed directly to their Residence Hall to pick up their room keys.

Note: Students who arrive after 11:30 a.m. can pick up their room keys at the Office of Residential Life and Learning in South Hall.

8:15 a.m. MEET AT 230 THE FENWAY

8:30 a.m. BUS FROM SMFA TO TUFTS

8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Grab a Geek: Computer Setup Help for First-Year StudentsHaskell Hall, Hill Hall, Houston Hall, Tilton Hall

9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Department Open Houses and Information SessionsStop by the various departments to learn about the resources they offer on campus. See the list on page 5.

9:30–10:30 a.m. COMMUTER STUDENT RECEPTION FIRST-YEARS, TRANSFERS, AND THEIR FAMILIES

We welcome all commuter students, parents, and families to this reception. Meet other commuting students as well as the commuter house managers and advisor. Learn about resources available to the Tufts commuter population and get all orientation materials.Dowling Hall 701A

10:00–10:45 a.m. SMFA WELCOME RECEPTION

SMFA students, parents, and families meet for light refreshments, mingle with Tufts’ administrators and receive orientation materialsGranoff Music Center Lobby

10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. R.E.A.L. STUDENT RECEPTION

Students admitted to the REAL Program (Resumed Education for Adult Learners) should come to this reception to receive orientation materials and meet other REAL students currently in the program.Dowling Hall 701A

11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. THE TUFTS EXPERIENCE FOR PARENTS AND FAMILIES

Liberal Arts, Last names A–O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cohen Auditorium, Aidekman Arts CenterLiberal Arts, Last names P–Z and SMFA . . . . . Distler Performance Hall, Granoff Music CenterEngineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ASEAN Auditorium, Cabot Intercultural Center

Staff in student affairs, public safety, academic affairs and health and wellness will discuss resources and programs to support your student’s transition to Tufts. All family members welcome. (Students should continue connecting with their new peers while family members attend this session.)

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12:00–1:15 p.m. Luncheon on the Lawn for Parents, Students, Families, Faculty, and StaffPresident’s Lawn

1:45–2:45 p.m. MATRICULATION CEREMONY

Presented by President Anthony MonacoStudents and their parents are invited to this ceremony enrolling and welcoming new students into the Tufts community. Academic Quad➤First-year and transfer students line up at Ballou Hall at 1:00 p.m.

3:00–4:00 p.m. Questbridge Meet and GreetCome meet other incoming Questbridge scholars as well as current scholars and this year’s Executive Board members. This meet and greet will provide a chance to brainstorm events and goals for the upcoming year.Crane Room, Paige Hall

3:00–5:00 p.m. Optional Programming for ParentsSee Parents’ Schedule for more details.

3:00–5:00 p.m. Spiritual Life Resource FairGoddard Chapel

3:00–5:00 p.m. Parent Welcome and Q&A for Spanish-Speaking FamiliesBienvenida para Padres y Sesión de Preguntas y Respuestas para Familias HispanohablantesBolles House, Latino Center Open House

DEPARTMENT OPEN HOUSES AND INFORMATION AREASAcademic Resource Center 9:00–11:00 a.m. Dowling HallAfricana Center-Capen House 3:00–5:00 p.m. 8 Professors RowArt Gallery 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Acornhead Sculpture, Eaton Hall (outside)Asian American Center-START House 3:00–5:00 p.m. 17 Latin WayAthletics 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Steve Tisch Sports and Fitness CenterCareer Center 9:00–11:00 a.m. Dowling HallCounseling & Mental Health Services 3:00–5:00 p.m. 120 Curtis StreetHealth Services 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. 124 Professors RowHillel 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Granoff Family Hillel CenterInstitute for Global Leadership, IGL 1:00–4:00 p.m. 96 Packard Ave.International Center 3:00–5:00 p.m. 20 Sawyer Ave.Latino Center-Bolles House 3:00–5:00 p.m. 226 College Ave., 1st FloorLGBT Center-Bolles House 3:00–5:00 p.m. 226 College Ave., 2nd FloorResidential Life and Learning 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. South HallStudent Accessibility Services 9:00–11:00 a.m. Dowling HallUniversity Chaplaincy 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Goddard ChapelWomen’s Center 3:00–5:00 p.m. 55 Talbot Ave.

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5:00–7:30 p.m. TRANSFER STUDENT WELCOME MEETING AND DINNER

Come meet your fellow transfer students by sharing in the preparation of your evening meal. At 7:30, join the first-year students on the Academic Quad for the event welcoming all new students to Tufts.South Hall Lounge

5:00–5:45 p.m. ORIENTATION GROUP MEETING

Meet with your Orientation Group in your hOmeroom for introductions and an overview of Orientation week.➤For the location of your hOmeroom, please refer to the email sent

to your Tufts account.

5:00–6:30 p.m. SMFA AT TUFTS STUDENT WELCOME

Meet with your orientation leaders for an introduction to orientation.Hotung Café, Mayer Campus Center

6:00–6:30 p.m. Residence Hall Welcome, Medford Campus Meet with your Resident Assistant and other residents of your floor to learn more about living within your residential community.Return to your residence hall .

6:00–6:30 p.m. Commuter Student WelcomeStudents who do not live on campus are invited to gather in the Commuter House before walking to the First Night Welcome Event.Hillside House, 32 Dearborn Road

6:30–7:30 p.m. WELCOME DINNER

Following your residence hall meeting you will be coming to dinner escorted by your resident assistants and orientation leaders.Library Lawn

7:45–8:30 p.m. JUMBO WELCOME

Join current students for a Jumbo Welcome and official kickoff to O-Week. Academic Quad, Rain Location: Carzo Cage (adjacent to Tisch Fitness Center)

9:00–9:45 p.m. ILLUMINATION CEREMONY

This traditional ceremony marks the beginning of your Tufts career and will be repeated the night before your graduation. Goddard Chapel Hill

10:00 p.m. Residence Hall MeetingsReturn to your residence halls, Medford Campus .

10:30 p.m. BUS FROM TUFTS TO SMFA

Departs from Mayer Campus Center, Talbot Ave . side

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1

7:00–10:00 a.m. BreakfastDewick-MacPhie and Carmichael Dining Halls

8:30–9:30 a.m. Mechanics Placement ExamLiberal arts students with a score of 4 on a Physics 1 or Physics B (Non-calculus- based) AP exam who want to receive one credit for Physics 1 are required to take the Mechanics Placement Exam. All students with a score of 4 on the mechanics section of the Physics C (calculus-based) AP exam who want to receive one credit for Physics 11 are required to take the Mechanics Placement Exam. You may not receive credit for the above AP scores if you do not take and pass this exam. If you choose to enroll in Physics 1 or 11 and pass, you will not receive AP credit. The exam is closed book. Bring a calculator. 574 Boston Avenue, Room 401

8:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Language Placement ExaminationsStudents should take a Tufts examination to help determine exemption from all or part of the foreign language requirement and placement for continued study of language. These exams carry no credit. All exams are given at multiple times so that students may take tests in two or more different languages. Please bring pencils and arrive early. Please note the separate instructions for Spanish, French, Chinese, German, Italian, and Japanese, which are computerized exams. Students may also determine placement in language courses based on SAT II, Advanced Placement, or International Baccalaureate scores, as applicable (http://students .tufts.edu/registrar/bulletin).

Language Location Examination TimesAmerican Sign Language: Please contact Professor George Scarlett (george .scarlett@tufts .edu)

to make arrangements for testing .

Arabic . . . . . . . . . . Olin Hall 112 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30, 9:45Chinese*** . . . . . . Hirsh Reading Room, Tisch Library . . . . . . . . . 8:30, 10:00French** . . . . . . . . Eaton Hall Computer Lab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30German*** . . . . . . Map Room/GIS Lab, Tisch Library . . . . . . . . . . 8:30, 9:30, 10:30Ancient Greek . . . . Eaton Hall 333 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30, 9:45Hebrew . . . . . . . . . Olin Hall 318 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30, 9:45Italian**** . . . . . . Granoff 252 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30, 10:00Japanese*** . . . . . Mark Computer Lab, Tisch Library . . . . . . . . . . 8:30, 10:00Latin. . . . . . . . . . . . Eaton Hall 333 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30, 9:45Portuguese . . . . . . Olin Hall 110 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30, 9:45Russian . . . . . . . . . Olin Hall 108 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30, 9:45Sanskrit . . . . . . . . . Eaton 333 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30, 9:45Spanish* . . . . . . . . Eaton Hall Computer Lab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00, 8:30, 9:00, 9:30, 10:00


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* For the Spanish exam, students should go at the following times:8:00 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Last names A–D8:30 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Last names E–J9:00 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Last names K–N9:30 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Last names O–S10:00 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Last names T–Z

** For the French exam, students should go at the following times:11:00 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Last names A–F11:30 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Last names G–L12:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Last names M–S12:30 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Last names T–Z

*** For the Chinese, German, and Japanese exams, students need to register by August 31 at https://calt.atech.tufts.edu/register. Time blocks can be selected upon registration. Bring your own laptop, tablet, or iPad plus headphones to Chinese exam.

**** For the Italian exam, bring your own headphones or earbuds for the audio portion.

9:00–9:30 a.m. CHECK-IN

Continental Breakfast and New Student Salon Show Drop-off at SMFA Atrium, Fenway Campus

9:30–10:00 a.m. WELCOME TO THE COMMUNITY FOR STUDENTS

B311, Fenway Campus

9:45 a.m. SMFA DUAL-DEGREE STUDENTS DEPART FOR BOSTON

Bus will bring students to SMFA for 11:00 a.m. program (see below)Mayer Campus Center, Talbot Avenue side

10:00–11:00 a.m. ACADEMIC EXPECTATIONS FOR THE SMFA

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10:00–10:30 a.m. MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS

AN INTRODUCTION TO TUFTS COUNSELING AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES (CMHS) Cohen Auditorium

10:30–11:30 a.m. ACADEMIC ESSENTIALS

Meet with the Dean of Engineering to select fall semester courses and get answers to your academic questions. Cohen Auditorium

11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. UNDERSTANDING CRITIQUES AND REVIEW BOARDS

B311, Fenway Campus

11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. LunchDewick-MacPhie and Carmichael Dining Halls

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11:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS WITH PRE-MAJOR ADVISOR

Engineering and Dual-degree students select courses for the semesterOffices of Pre-Major Advisors➤Refer to the appointment time given at your Wednesday meeting.

11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. ENGINEERING INTERNAL TRANSFER SESSION

Students who are enrolled in the School of Arts and Sciences but would like to transfer into the School of Engineering are invited to attend this session. Sophia Gordon Multipurpose Room

12:00 p.m. BUS FROM SMFA, 230 THE FENWAY TO TUFTS

12:00–1:30 p.m. INTRODUCING THE DEPARTMENTS AND PROGRAMS I

Repeated at 1:30. Look to page 26 for panel descriptions.

12:00–1:00 p.m. ACADEMIC ESSENTIALS I

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1:00–1:30 p.m. MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS

AN INTRODUCTION TO TUFTS COUNSELING AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES (CMHS) ILast names A–GCohen Auditorium

1:00–2:00 p.m. ACADEMIC ESSENTIALS FOR TRANSFER STUDENTS

Learn about graduation requirements, academic policies, major exploration and declaration, and study abroad opportunities. Your Advising Dean Jean Herbert, and College Transition Advisor Joie Cummings, will be on hand to answer questions.Aidekman Classroom 09

1:30–3:00 p.m. INTRODUCING THE DEPARTMENTS AND PROGRAMS II

Look to page 26 for panel descriptions.

1:30–2:30 p.m. ACADEMIC ESSENTIALS II

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2:00–3:00 p.m. ACADEMIC ESSENTIALS FOR SMFA STUDENTS

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3:00–4:00 p.m. STUDENT HANDBOOK FOR SMFA STUDENTS

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3:00–4:00 p.m. ACADEMIC ESSENTIALS III

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AN INTRODUCTION TO TUFTS COUNSELING AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES (CMHS) IIILast names P–Z and SMFA at Tufts StudentsCohen Auditorium

4:30–7:00 p.m. Advising Meetings and Dinner

4:30–5:15 p.m. Dinner for . . .Experimental College Groups 56–66, Carmichael Dining Hall Experimental College Groups 67–78, Dewick Dining Hall SMFA Groups 79–81, Dewick Dining Hall

4:30–5:15 p.m. Advising Meetings for . . .Groups 1–55Meet with your Orientation Leaders and Advisors in your hOmeroom.

5:00–7:00 p.m. TRANSFER STUDENT PIZZA DINNER

Share another evening meal with your fellow Transfer students al fresco.Campus Center Lower Patio . Rain Location: Sophia Gordon Multipurpose Room

5:15–6:00 p.m. Dinner for . . .Tilton Hall, Haskell Hall, Hodgdon Hall, Commuter Students, Houston Hall, Wilson House, Richardson House, Metcalf HallDewick Dining Hall

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6:00–7:00 p.m. Dinner for . . .South Hall, Lewis Hall, Bush Hall, Hill Hall, Miller Hall Carmichael Dining Hall

5:30–6:15 p.m. Advising Meetings for . . .Experimental College Groups 56–78 SMFA Groups 79–81 Meet with your Orientation Leaders and Advisors in your hOmeroom.

7:00 p.m. Results of Language Placement Examinations Availablehttp://students.tufts.edu/orientation/academics

7:00–8:15 p.m. OPERATION AWARENESS I

Groups 44–55, 60–81Cohen Auditorium

7:00–8:30 p.m. MANY STORIES, ONE COMMUNITY

ASEAN Auditorium, Cabot Intercultural Center Groups 1–17Distler Performance Hall, Granoff Music Center Groups 18–34Pearson 104 Groups 35–43

8:30–9:45 p.m. OPERATION AWARENESS II

Groups 23–43Cohen Auditorium

8:30–10:00 p.m. MANY STORIES, ONE COMMUNITY

ASEAN Auditorium, Cabot Intercultural Center Groups 44–55Distler Performance Hall, Granoff Music Center Groups 56–69Pearson 104 Groups 70–81

10:00–11:30 p.m. O-ShowJoin your fellow Jumbos at this annual tradition featuring an array of performances by talented Tufts’ student groups! Academic Quad, Rain Location: Carzo Cage (adjacent to Tisch Fitness Center)


Departing from the Mayer Campus Center, Talbot Avenue side

11:30 p.m.–1:00 a.m. Film Series: Inside OutBarnum Hall 008

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8:00– 9:00 a.m. MEET FOR BREAKFAST AND SALON SHOW DROP-OFF

Atrium, Fenway Campus

8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Tisch Fitness Center Open

8:30–10:00 a.m. Thinking of Pre-Med/Dental/Vet?Question and answer session with health professions advisors Pearson Hall 104

8:30–10:00 a.m. Thinking of Majoring in International Relations?Question and answer session with the International Relations Director, Staff, and current IR majorsBarnum Hall 008

9:00–9:45 a.m. CREATING YOUR SMFA EXPERIENCE

B311, Fenway Campus

9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS WITH PRE-MAJOR ADVISORS

First-year Arts & Sciences students select courses for the semesterOffices of Pre-Major Advisors➤Refer to the appointment time given by your Orientation Leader.

9:00–10:00 a.m. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY WORKSHOP I

Eaton Hall 201 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Groups 1–2Eaton Hall 206 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Groups 3–5Crane Room, Paige Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Groups 6–8Terrace Room, Paige Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Groups 9–10Barnum Hall 104 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Groups 11–13Braker 001 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Groups 14–15Pearson 106 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Groups 16–17Lane 100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Groups 18–19➤If your appointment with your advisor is at the time your group is

assigned to attend, meet with your advisor and attend a different session.

10:00–11:00 a.m. Be the Change!Community service, politics, activism, advocacy, social entrepreneurship: whatever your interest, Tufts has a plethora of opportunities for you.Barnum 008

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9:45–10:45 a.m. EASING THE TRANSITION: SELF CARE AND MANAGEMENT FOR ARTISTS

B311, Fenway Campus

10:00–11:00 a.m. Student Employment at Tufts: Information Session ILearn more about working at Tufts. This session will be repeated at 11:00 a.m.Dowling Hall 745 A & B

10:45–11:30 a.m. HOW TO GET INVOLVED AT SMFA

B311, Fenway Campus

11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Student Employment at Tufts: Information Session IIDowling Hall 745 A&B

11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Dance Program Orientation & Movement SamplerDance Lab, Jackson Gym Building

11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Faculty Forums Attend presentations offered by some of Tufts’ excellent faculty. Here is a chance to meet your future professors for an informal discussion on one of the topics listed below. (See glossary for program descriptions.)

Arabic Only: An Immersion ExperienceRana Abdul-Aziz, German, Russian and Asian LanguagesOlin 116

Constantine and Napoleon–The Individual and HistoryDavid Proctor, HistoryEaton 333

Engineering Management MinorSam Liggero Aidekman 12

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11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Faculty Forums (continued)

Entrepreneurial Leadership Studies Inge Milde Granoff Music Center World Music Room M155

Keys to Learning ChineseJinyu Li and Xueping Zhong, German, Russian, and Asian LanguagesSophia Gordon Multipurpose Room

New Technology for Old MusicDavid Locke, Music Granoff Music Center World Music Room M085


11:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m. TOUR OF 230 THE FENWAY

12:15 p.m. BUS FROM SMFA, 230 THE FENWAY TO TUFTS

12:00–1:30 p.m. SPEAK ABOUT IT I

Groups 1–10, 12–25, 75–78There will be an optional hour-long group discussion following the program in the Sophia Gordon Multipurpose Room. Any student is encouraged to prioritize attending this follow-up session and make up any mandatory sessions later, as needed.Cohen Auditorium

1:00–2:00 p.m. CONVERSATION WITH CURRENT TRANSFER STUDENTS

Current transfer students will share their experiences of transitioning to Tufts and will answer your questions.Milmore Room, Dowling Hall

1:00–2:00 p.m. Muslim Prayer ServicesInterfaith Center, 58 Winthrop Street

1:00–2:30 p.m. Music at Tufts Open HouseMurnane Lobby of the Granoff Music Center

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1:00–2:00 p.m. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY WORKSHOP III



1:30–6:00 p.m. REGISTRATION FOR ENGINEERING AND DUAL-DEGREE STUDENTS

You may register online from your room or in Eaton Hall Computer Lab. Assistance is available in Eaton Hall Computer Lab.

2:00–3:00 p.m. Lunch for Incoming Muslim Students and FriendsInterfaith Center

2:00–3:15 p.m. OPERATION AWARENESS III

Groups 1–22, 56–59Cohen Auditorium

2:00–3:00 p.m. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY WORKSHOP IV



3:30–5:00 p.m. SPEAK ABOUT IT II

Groups 11, 26–43, 79–81Cohen Auditorium There will be an optional hour-long group discussion following the program in the Sophia Gordon Multipurpose Room. Any student is encouraged to prioritize attending this follow-up session and make up any mandatory sessions later, as needed.

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3:30–4:30 p.m. Join the Party with Tufts Career CenterAlumnae Lounge, Aidekman Arts Center

5:15–7:00 p.m. FOOD FAIR FOR NEW STUDENTS

Residential Quad

6:00–7:00 p.m. Jewish Reform and Conservative ServicesGranoff Family Hillel Center

6:15–7:45 p.m. SPEAK ABOUT IT III

Groups 44–74Cohen AuditoriumThere will be an optional hour-long group discussion following the program in the Sophia Gordon Multipurpose Room. Any student is encouraged to prioritize attending this follow-up session and make up any mandatory sessions later, as needed.

7:15–8:15 p.m. Shabbat DinnerGranoff Family Hillel Center➤Visit www.tuftshillel.org to sign up for dinner.

8:00–8:45 p.m. MY ORIENTATION EXPERIENCE!

Feeling overwhelmed by all of the information you’ve received thus far? Your Orientation group is here for you! Let’s talk about the programming of this week, the Common Reading book, and any other questions you have about being a Jumbo.hOmeroom

9:00–10:30 p.m. Jumbo Bingo Sponsored by TUSCCohen Auditorium

9:00–11:00 p.m. Stand-Up Comedy ShowDewick-MacPhie Dining Hall

10:00 p.m.–1:00 a.m. STRUT: A Dance Party Co-Sponsored by the LGBT Center and the Women’s CenterAll are welcome! Hotung Café, Mayer Campus Center


Departing from Mayer Campus Center, Talbot Ave . side

11:00 p.m.–1:00 a.m. Movie on the Lawn: Inside OutResidential Quad, Rain Location: Barnum Hall 008

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8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. REGISTRATION FOR FIRST-YEAR ARTS & SCIENCES STUDENTS

Your registration time is posted in SIS under Enrollment Appointments. Your Orientation Leaders will give you information about the process to register and will assist you with registration. If your registration time presents a problem for religious reasons, please let your Orientation Leaders know.Eaton Hall

9:00–10:00 a.m. TSR Fitness Class: YogaHill Hall Aerobics Room


10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Brunch for Incoming Protestant Students and FriendsEnjoy food and fellowship on the Library Roof while getting to know fellow Protestant students. All are welcome.Tisch Library Roof, Rain Location: Goddard Chapel

10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Shabbat Morning Services and LunchConservative egalitarian services will be followed by lunch.Granoff Family Hillel Center

10:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. TRANSFER STUDENT SOCIAL

Join Transfer Orientation Leaders for an activity in Davis Square.Meet at the Game Room in Mayer Campus Center at 10:30 a .m .

11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Javanese Gamelan WorkshopGranoff Music Center World Music Room M085

11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Vendor BazaarMayer Campus Center Upper Patio


12:00 p.m.–12:00 a.m. CONTINUOUS SHUTTLE FROM SMFA TO TUFTS

12:00–1:00 p.m. Singing at Tufts: Choruses and Opera EnsembleGranoff Music Center Room 75

12:00–3:00 p.m. Tisch Library Open House

12:00–3:00 p.m. Meet Your ACE (Academic and Community Engagement) FellowsTisch Library Patio

12:30–2:30 p.m. Gap Year Student Meet and GreetAlumnae Lounge, Aidekman Arts Center

1:00–2:00 p.m. Orchestra at TuftsGranoff Music Center Room 75

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1:00–3:00 p.m. Lunch for Incoming Humanist Students and FriendsGoddard Chapel

1:00–3:00 p.m. Pause for PawsTake a “paws” from orientation and relax with our awesome dogs and animals from Paws for People. Room 223, Tisch Library

3:00–4:00 p.m. TSR Fitness Class: ZumbaHill Hall Aerobics Room

3:30–4:30 p.m. Common Reading Program Book Club DiscussionMetcalf Hall Lounge

4:30–5:00 p.m. FINAL ORIENTATION GROUP MEETING

Meet with your orientation group for the last time before classes start and you begin your academic career as a Jumbo.hOmeroom

5:00–8:00 p.m. DinnerDewick-MacPhie and Carmichael Dining Halls

5:30–6:30 p.m. Fraternity and Sorority Life Information SessionPearson Hall 104

6:30–7:30 p.m. Student Government Information SessionPearson Hall 104

7:00–9:00 p.m. Bookstore VIP NightUniversity Bookstore, Mayer Campus Center

7:15–8:00 p.m. Tufts University Social Collective (TUSC) Information Session Pearson Hall 106

8:00–9:30 p.m. Ballroom Dance PartyHotung Café, Mayer Campus Center

8:00–9:45 p.m. Comedy O-Show IBalch Arena Theater, Aidekman Arts Center (Repeated at 10:00 p.m.)

8:00–10:00 p.m. J.P. Licks and HavdalahMeet at Granoff Family Hillel Center

9:00–10:30 p.m. Trivia Night: Jumbo EditionDewick-MacPhie Dining Hall

10:00–11:45 p.m. Comedy O-Show IIBalch Arena Theater, Aidekman Arts Center

10:00 p.m.–12:00 a.m. Film Series: Mad Max Fury RoadBarnum Hall 008

10:30 p.m.–12:30 a.m. Tufts’ Got TalentCohen Auditorium

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9:00–10:00 a.m. TSR Fitness: BootcampHill Hall Aerobics Room


10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Bike & Hike The Middlesex FellsPre-registration is required (see event description in the glossary).

10:00 a.m.–2:10 p.m. Museum of Fine Arts Trip Shuttles depart from the Mayer Campus Center, Talbot Ave. side at 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 12:55 p.m.

Return trips from the MFA, 230 the Fenway in Boston will depart at 12:10 p.m., 1:35 p.m., and 2:10 p.m.

11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Hillel Bagel BrunchFirst year students. Come join us for our annual Bagel Brunch at Hillel for delicious food and great performances by all of the Tufts a cappella groups. Granoff Family Hillel Center

11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Vendor Bazaar Mayer Campus Center Upper Patio

11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. BrunchDewick-MacPhie and Carmichael Dining Halls


12:00–1:00 p.m. TSR Fitness Class: Total Body WorkoutHill Hall Aerobics Room

12:00–4:00 p.m. Get to Know Tufts Emergency Medical Services (TEMS)Meet members of TEMS and learn about how TEMS works and how to save a life with Hands-Only CPR!Campus Center Lower Patio

12:00–5:00 p.m. Paint the Town Blue and BrownDiscover Boston Ave., Davis, Teele, Powderhouse, and Ball Squares.Shuttle departs every half hour from Mayer Campus Center Upper Patio

2:00–3:00 p.m. TSR Fitness Class: Yoga SculptHill Hall Aerobics Room

3:30–5:00 p.m. Crafts Center Open HouseCrafts Center (Lewis Hall)

4:00–5:00 p.m. TSR Fitness Class: BootcampHill Hall Aerobics Room

5:00–9:00 p.m. DinnerDewick-MacPhie and Carmichael Dining Halls

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5:30–7:00 p.m. Balch Theatre Ice Cream SocialBalch Arena Theater Lobby

6:00–8:00 p.m. Dinner for Incoming Catholic Students and FriendsInterfaith Center, 58 Winthrop Street

6:00–8:30 p.m. Target Extravaganza!Buses depart from the Aidekman Arts Center, enter from Cohen Auditorium. Space is limited, reserve a ticket at the Information Booth in the Mayer Campus Center. Must show ID to receive a ticket, one ticket per ID. Repeated at 9:00 p.m.

7:00–8:00 p.m. Protestant Worship ServiceGoddard Chapel

7:00–8:30 p.m. Pen, Paint, and Pretzels (3Ps) Presents: Gruesome Playground InjuriesBalch Arena TheaterThis performance will be repeated on Monday afternoon.

7:00–10:00 p.m. Outdoor Barbecue, Bend It Like Beckham, and Games with PrizesWomen’s Center Front Lawn, 55 Talbot Avenue

9:00–10:00 p.m. Catholic Choir PracticeOpen to all studentsGoddard Chapel

9:00–10:30 p.m. Torn Ticket II Presents: Ordinary DaysBalch Arena Theater

9:00–10:30 p.m. Target Extravaganza!Buses depart from the Aidekman Arts Center, enter from Cohen Auditorium. Space is limited, reserve a ticket at the Information Booth in the Mayer Campus Center. Must show ID to receive a ticket, one ticket per ID.

10:00–11:00 p.m. Roman Catholic MassGoddard Chapel

10:00 p.m.–12:00 a.m. Film Series: Mad Max Fury RoadBarnum Hall 008


MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5

7:15–11:00 a.m. BreakfastDewick-MacPhie and Carmichael Dining Halls• Carmichael will open at 7:15 a.m.• Dewick-MacPhie will open at 8:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Bike & SwimPre-registration is required (see event description in the glossary).Mystic Lake

11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Vendor BazaarMayer Campus Center Upper Patio



12:00–6:00 p.m. Tisch Fitness Center Open

2:00–3:30 p.m. Torn Ticket II Presents: Ordinary DaysCohen Auditorium

3:00–4:00 p.m. Mentor Collective at Tufts, Meet and GreetSophia Gordon Multipurpose Room

4:00–5:30 p.m. Pen, Paint, and Pretzels (3Ps) Presents: Gruesome Playground InjuriesBalch Arena Theater

5:00–9:00 p.m. DinnerDewick-MacPhie and Carmichael Dining Halls• Carmichael will be open until 8:00 p.m.• Dewick-MacPhie will be open until 9:00 p.m.

5:00–6:30 p.m. First-Generation College Student PanelSophia Gordon Multipurpose Room

7:00–9:00 p.m. A Cappella Orientation Concert Distler Auditorium (Repeated at 9:30 p.m.)

9:30–11:30 p.m. A Cappella Orientation Concert Distler Auditorium

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A Cappella Orientation Concert Songs for every taste, combining the traditional and contemporary, presented by Tufts’ many a cappella groups:, the Amalgamates, Beelzebubs, Enchanted, Essence, Jackson Jills, S-Factor, Shir Appeal, and sQ!

Academic EssentialsMeet your Academic Deans and College Transition Advisors (CTAs), who will discuss ideas to keep in mind as you plan your first semester program, including graduation requirements. You will hear about how to explore your options without closing doors on potential majors and how to utilize the Academic Resource Center and view a walkthrough of the online registration process.

Academic Integrity WorkshopAll entering students must attend one of the workshops offered. As college students, you are entering an intellectual community with high expectations about your abilities to synthesize, summarize, and cite research in your writing. Join in a lively, interactive discussion with Tufts Writing Fellows about how to use sources wisely and avoid dangerous pitfalls. If your appointment with your advisor is at the time your group is assigned to attend, meet with your advisor and attend a different session.

Art GalleryThe Tufts University Art Gallery is located in the Aidekman Arts Center at 40 Talbot Avenue. Please make sure you stop by for a visit after the gallery opens on September 14. The Gallery hours are Tuesday through Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Information can be found at www.artgallery.tufts.edu.

Bike Trips with Tufts Mountain Club and Tufts BikesJoin us on Sunday for a two-mile bike ride to the Middlesex Fells, a local nature preserve, to hike and enjoy the outdoors! Alternatively, meet with us on Monday for a bike ride to nearby Mystic Lake for a midday swim! No experience necessary for either event. Bicycles and helmets will be provided by Tufts Bikes; those with their own equipment are also encouraged to join. Pre-registration is required for all participants in both events (even those with their own bicycles) through www.tuftsmountainclub.org.

Be the Change!Community service, politics, activism, advocacy, social entrepreneurship: whatever your interest, Tufts has a plethora of opportunities for you. Learn about the Tisch College of Citizenship and Public Service, meet student change makers, and begin to get involved. Explore the ways you can create change as an individual and the collective impact you can have working together. Discover research opportunities and courses that will connect your academic interests to solving real world problems. Whatever your passion (or if you haven’t yet discovered it), you will be inspired to make a difference.

Bookstore VIP NightWorrying about your first year at Tufts? Jumbo doesn’t worry and neither should you! Come meet with Bookstore staff and let them calm your nerves by answering your questions about textbooks and other first-year essentials. Enjoy free food, music, and performances by Tufts TURBO and B.E.A.T.S!

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Comedy O-ShowEnjoy a few laughs and get to know the Tufts comedy scene at this show featuring sketch and improv comedy, children’s theater, and even mime! Performances by Major: Undecided, Cheap Sox, Traveling Treasure Trunk, The Institute, and HYPE!

Common Reading Program Book Club DiscussionLove talking about books? Want to connect with others who love books over coffee and dessert? Join the Tufts University book club discussion of the Class of 2020 Common Reading program selection Lives in Limbo: Undocumented and Coming of Age in America. Meet new friends and reflect on the book that the whole campus community will be engaging with all semester leading up to the author visit on October 6. This will be a great opportunity to debrief this powerful book and learn more about this important topic in a casual, social space. All are welcome regardless of whether or not you have completed the book. For questions, please contact Nino Testa at [email protected] or Zachary Cole at [email protected]

Crafts Center Open HouseJoin members of the Crafts House at the Crafts Center (located between Lewis Hall and Tilton Hall) to tie dye a shirt! The Crafts Center is a student-run arts and crafts makerspace, providing students with materials, space, and community dedicated to creativity and personal expression. Crafts Center is staffed throughout the year by friendly student volunteers, many of whom live in the Crafts House, a cooperative living and learning household located on the Tufts Medford campus. We are an anti-oppressive community of activists, artists, musicians, engineers, creators, innovators and scholars. Come get crafty with us on Sunday!

Dance Program Orientation & Movement SamplerMeet dance faculty members and find out about dance program courses, dance level placement, and performance opportunities. Wear loose clothing for a short movement and stretch session designed for all levels. The session includes concert video excerpts and individual time for questions.

Dinner for Incoming Catholic Students and FriendsCome share dinner and meet the Catholic Chaplain Lynn Cooper, A’02, and the Catholic Community at Tufts. Meet returning student leaders and bring your questions, ideas, and gifts. All are welcome.

Engineering Internal Transfer SessionTopics to be covered include: the application process, internal transfer policy and procedures, assessment of pre-matriculation credits, as well as Fall course selection. Facilitated by College Transition Advisor (Engineering), Eliza Yuen and Associate Dean of Undergraduate Advising for the School of Engineering, Dean Jennifer Stephan.

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Faculty ForumsAttend presentations offered by some of Tufts’ outstanding faculty. Here is a chance to meet your future professors for an informal discussion on various topics they have chosen to present.

• Entrepreneurial Leadership Studies Inge Milde (ELS)

During this forum, you will hear from Professor of the Practice Inge Milde, who will provide an overview of the Entrepreneurial Leadership Minor program and its requirements, as well as other activities ($100K Business Plan competition) offered to students. Two Tufts seniors will describe their experience in the Entrepreneurial Leadership program and how it has helped them successfully perform in recent internships.

• Engineering Management Minor Sam Liggero (EMM)

You will gain an understanding of the Engineering Management Minor (EMM) program via Professor of the Practice and Program Director Sam Liggero. Students who have participated in EMM courses will provide their insights and opinions on how the classes have better prepared them for the job market.

• Constantine and Napoleon–The Individual and History David Proctor

How important is the individual in history? Can one man or woman really change the world and alter the lives and futures of thousands or even millions? By examining the lives and achievements of Constantine I the Great and Napoleon we will seek to answer these questions and ask ourselves, as well, whether it is the hero who makes history or history that makes the hero.

• New Technology for Old Music David Locke, Music

Web-based tools provide new methods of learning and teaching. Professor Locke will lead a hands-on workshop in drumming and discuss his online monograph about the dance-drumming culture of the Dagomba people of northern Ghana. Professor Locke will also provide information about the opportunities to study World Music at Tufts.

• Arabic Only: An Immersion Experience Rana Abdul-Aziz, German, Russian, and Asian Languages

Discover the Arabic language through an immersion simulation and learn how studying the Arabic language and culture could put you in a strategic position in the future.

• Keys to Learning Chinese Jinyu Li and Xueping Zhong, German, Russian, and Asian Languages

These two presentations will introduce some of the key issues that are often on the minds of people interested in learning Chinese language and culture. The discussions will be lively and informative.

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First-Generation College Student Panel First-generation college students, according to the First-Generation College Student Council at Tufts, are students who identify with being the first in their family to attend a four-year university. This panel is held by the council and will include a group of students, as well as faculty and staff members, who will discuss their experiences as first-generation college students on and off campus. You do not need to be a first-generation college student to attend! We are looking to celebrate as well as support our current and future students!

First Night DinnerCome enjoy your first dinner with your classmates and Orientation Leaders. Then head to the Academic Quad for a Jumbo Welcome.

Food Fair for New StudentsYour evening meal; don’t miss it! Taste what Tufts Dining Services has to offer across campus! Guest performances by Jumbo Jugglers, HYPE! Mimez and DJ Kenneth Postigo. Please bring your ID. In the event of rain, meals will be served in the dining halls.

Fraternity and Sorority Life Information SessionTufts has a booming fraternity and sorority community, with 16 organizations and about 24% of the undergraduate population involved. Fraternities and sororities are a way to boost academics, get involved with service and philanthropy, and make new friends. Tufts students are eligible to join after their first semester. Come to this informational session to learn more about Fraternity and Sorority Life and ways to get involved.

Gap Year Student Group MeetingCome meet, hang out, and eat some food with other incoming gap year students and gap year upperclassmen!

Get to Know Tufts Emergency Medical Services (TEMS)Tufts EMS is a student-run organization that provides a 24/7 emergency medical response service to the greater area of Tufts Campus. These Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) are trained to deliver a professional standard of medical care, and TEMS responds to around 500 calls each year. Join TEMS at the campus center to learn about how they work and what you can to do become an EMT and apply to join TEMS. TEMS will also be teaching Hands-Only CPR, to help make campus a safer place!

Grab a GeekTufts Technology Services staff will be available to assist first-year students with getting online and basic computer setup. “Grab a Geek” stations will be located in Houston, Hill, Haskell, and Tilton Halls. If you are moving into a hall not listed here, on move-in day, please go to the nearest Grab a Geek station and an SCC (Student Computing Consultant) will be sent to assist you. Tufts Technology Services will open its walk-in help center at the Technology Support Center at the Eaton Hall Computer Lab on August 31 for students needing computer support assistance. Regular office hours are Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. During those hours, our staff can be reached at 627-627-3376 or via email to [email protected].

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Ice Cream Social at the Aidekman Arts CenterCome and meet Drama and Dance faculty, staff, and students prior to the Orientation shows (produced by 3Ps and Torn Ticket II) in the Aidekman Arts Center. All are welcome!

Illumination CeremonyThis traditional ceremony marks the beginning of your Tufts career and will be repeated the night before your graduation.

Introducing the Departments and ProgramsFaculty members discuss their disciplines and answer questions about courses, majors, and programs. Plan to attend one panel each session.The programs are broken up into the following locations:

• Barnum 104Computer ScienceDepartment of MathematicsEntrepreneurial Leadership Studies ProgramPhysicsScience, Technology, and Society (STS)

• Pearson Hall 104ChemistryEnvironmental Studies ProgramEarth and Ocean SciencesDepartment of Community HealthBiologyPre-Health Professions Advising

• Braker Hall 001AnthropologyInternational Literary and Cultural StudiesInternational Literary and Visual StudiesMiddle Eastern Studies Tufts Programs AbroadRomance Languages

• Eaton Hall 206Studio Art/SMFAClassics and ArchaeologyPhilosophyReligionEnglishHistory

• Granoff Music Center M 155Department of Drama and DanceMusic DepartmentExperimental College & Film and Media ProductionCenter for Interdisciplinary StudiesPeace & Justice Studies ProgramFilm and Media Studies

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• Eaton Hall 201Women’s Gender, and Sexuality Studies*Consortium of Studies in Race, Colonialism, and DiasporaPrograms in:

Africana StudiesAmerican StudiesAsian American StudiesColonialism StudiesLatino Studies

• Barnum Hall 008Pre-Law AdvisingDepartment of Political ScienceTisch College of Civic LifeDepartment of EducationPsychologyInstitute for Global Leadership

* denotes departments or programs that will only have a representative available for the second session from 1:30–3:00 p.m.

J.P. Licks and HavdalahIt’s Havdalah with a frozen twist. Seamlessly blend the end of Shabbat into the start of a new week with this symbolic ritual; then, head over to J.P. Licks in Davis Square to top off this sweet transition into college life with free ice cream.

Javanese Gamelan WorkshopJoin ensemble director Barry Drummond to explore the art and music of the Javanese Gamelan. This workshop is open to any interested participant.

Jewish Reform and Conservative ServicesJoin the Class of 2020 for your first Shabbat on campus. Feel free to come to services, dinner or both. Reform and Conservative services begin at 6:00 p.m., followed by dinner at 7:15 p.m. If you plan on coming to dinner, please RSVP (http://bit.ly/1aYfmIv).

Join the Party with Tufts Career Center“Career” can be a scary word. Join an engaging and interactive session called the “Party Game” to experience the fun of career exploration. You’ll learn more about yourself and the world of work while meeting Career Center staff who will guide you during the next four years. Leave with an understanding of the basic steps we recommend for your first year at Tufts.

Jumbo Bingo Sponsored by TUSCJoin Tufts University Social Collective (TUSC) for a night of fun and prizes, including a chance to win up to $500 in JumboCash.

Jumbo WelcomeJoin all your classmates for an official welcome from student leaders and administrators.

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Lunch for Incoming Humanist Students and FriendsCome learn about Humanism, interfaith service, and what it means to be nonreligious or nontraditionally religious at Tufts. Drop in anytime to meet the Humanist in Residence Walker Bristol, A’14, connect with the leaders of the Tufts Freethought Society, and share lunch with like-minded peers who may want to be involved in Humanist life on the Hill. All are welcome.

Lunch for Incoming Muslim Students and FriendsCongregational prayer and halal buffet lunch with vegetarian options are open to all interested students, including those with an interest in learning more about Islamic cultures. RSVP appreciated but not required. With dietary needs contact Muslim Chaplain Celene Ibrahim at [email protected]. All are welcome.

Many Stories, One CommunityYou have read enough about the college experience; now it’s time to hear firsthand what students have to say about how they’ve changed and grown while at Tufts. How do our social identities (for example, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, and socioeconomic class) impact our experiences, roles, and relationships in the Tufts community?

Mental Health Matters: An Introduction to Tufts Counseling and Mental Health Service (CMHS)

Wait–you’ve just arrived on campus and we’re already talking about mental health? Yes we are! Mental health is in the fabric of what matters most to us all, whether we are thinking about it or not. In this session, you’ll hear student perspectives on mental health and self-care, watch a short film, meet some of the CMHS staff clinicians, and learn more about Tufts counseling resources and how to access them. You might even catch a flying rainbow brain!

Mentor Collective at Tufts, Meet and GreetWe invite participants of this summer’s online orientation program, known as Mentor Collective at Tufts, to meet their peer mentor, and other new students at Tufts. Snacks and refreshments will be served!

Movie on the Lawn: Inside OutBring blankets to enjoy cotton candy, popcorn, fried dough and a movie with your new classmates. Snacks are first come, first served.

Museum of Fine Arts Trip Take advantage of your free membership by visiting the Museum of Fine Arts’ exquisite collections. Your Tufts ID is required for free admission to the museum. Shuttles will depart the Mayer Campus Center, Talbot Avenue side at 10:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 12:55 p.m. Return trips from the MFA, 230 the Fenway in Boston will depart at 12:10 p.m., 1:35 p.m., and 2:10 p.m.

Music at Tufts Open HouseThe Music Department would like to invite any student interested in ensembles, private lessons, music classes, and other musical opportunities here at Tufts to attend the open house. There are representatives from all Tufts ensembles as well as many private instructors and information on classes and auditions.

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Muslim Prayer Service Congregational prayer and halal buffet lunch with vegetarian options are open to all interested students, including those with an interest in learning more about Islamic cultures. RSVP appreciated but not required. With dietary needs contact Muslim Chaplain Celene Ibrahim at [email protected]. All are welcome.

“O Show”Come out for this annual orientation tradition. Sit back and enjoy the entertainment from Tufts’ most talented student performance organizations. Enjoy an ice cream courtesy of Tufts University Police Department (TUPD). Pick up your orientation SWAG bag here.

Operation AwarenessPresented by the Tufts University Department of Public Safety. Attendance is required for this program outlining the services provided by the Tufts Police, Tufts Fire Marshal, and Tufts Emergency Medical Services (TEMS). Required for all first-year and transfer students.

Orchestra at TuftsJoin Director of Orchestral Activities John Page, as he introduces the Tufts Symphony Orchestra, the newly formed Tufts Chamber Orchestra, and the opportunities available for instrumentalists interested in playing for the TSO & TCO. This workshop is open to any interested participant.

Outdoor Barbecue, Bend It Like Beckham, and Games with PrizesThis event, sponsored by the Women’s Center and SAGE (Students Acting for Gender Equality), is open to students of all genders and identities. The barbecue and games will be from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m., followed by an outdoor screening of Bend It Like Beckham.

Paint the Town Blue and Brown: Discover Boston Ave., Davis, Teele, Powderhouse, and Ball Squares

Did you know that fun, local spots are just minutes away from campus? Head over to Teele and Ball Square, check out Boston Ave., or hop on a shuttle bus for a quick trip and discover Davis. Great food, shopping, and entertainment are only small distances away. Various businesses will be providing discounts for Tufts first-year students—refer to the flyer included in your SWAG bag for a comprehensive list. Don’t forget your Tufts ID! This event is co-sponsored by The Leonard Carmichael Society (LCS), the umbrella organization for community service at Tufts University. LCS has served Tufts’ host community since 1958. With over thirty unique groups, everyone at Tufts has a way to give back.

Pen, Paint, and Pretzels (3Ps) Presents: Gruesome Playground Injuries By Rajiv JosephDoug is reckless hooligan who always finds a creative way to end up in the hospital. Kayleen is a sweet but jaded recluse who pushes everyone away. The two have been best friends since before they can remember. In Gruesome Playground Injuries, a play set over the course of 30 years, we watch Doug and Kayleen’s relationship through hardship, heartbreak, laughter, and love. Together, the two attempt to navigate the treacherous sea between romance and friendship, even as they fight their own battles against memory, trauma, and the fear of truly loving someone.

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Protestant Chaplaincy and Student BrunchEnjoy food and fellowship on the Library Roof while getting to know the Chaplain and fellow Protestant students.

Protestant Worship ServiceJoin us for our first worship service of the year. Refreshments and fellowship will follow the service. All are welcome.

Residence Hall MeetingsTime to get to know your roommates, residence hall friends, and your Resident Assistants. Don’t miss this important meeting on living within your residential community.

Roman Catholic MassCome celebrate our opening liturgy of the 2016–2017 academic year. As always, come as you are. All are welcome.

Singing at Tufts: Choruses and Opera EnsembleJoin Director of Choral Activities Jamie Kirsch, along with faculty and students, as they introduce the Tufts Concert Choir, Chamber Singers, Gospel Choir, and Opera Ensemble and the opportunities for singers at Tufts. This workshop is open to any interested participant.

Speak About ItA combination of humorous yet provocative skits, interactive dialogue, and powerful monologues, Speak About It is the wisdom of an array of mistakes, misfortunes, successes, and perspectives; a compilation of true stories that captures what healthy sex can and should look like, and how to spark dialogues about it. Learn more about the breadth of experiences on this campus and the resources available to support you. To learn more, visit http://speakaboutitonline.com/resources/.

Spiritual Life Resource FairFrom the end of the Matriculation Ceremony until 5:00 p.m., the university chaplains and student leaders from Tufts’ spiritual communities welcome you for snacks and information in Goddard Chapel. Connect with resources for spirituality, community, and social justice. All are welcome.

Stand-Up Comedy ShowThe Stand-Up Comedy Collective (SUCC) was founded in 2009 and is the only group on campus that exclusively features stand-up comedy. Come see some of the best of the Tufts comedy scene performing original material!

Student Employment at TuftsLearn how to use our online job website, JOB X, to find work-study and non-work-study jobs both on and off campus in the surrounding community. We will also go over the required information and paperwork you will need to complete in order to be employed at the University. Representatives from Student Employment and Financial Aid will be available to answer questions.

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Student Government Information SessionAt the university level, student government means so much more. At Tufts, students can be a part of the TCU Judiciary, TCU Senate, or the Committee for Student Life, which all play an important role in how the university runs. Come out and learn more about how you can be more involved on campus with student life at the administrative level. Student government elections are coordinated by ECOM, the Elections Commission. More information can be found at www.ecom.tufts.edu or feel free to email us at [email protected].

Target Extravaganza!You’re invited to a Target After Hours Shopping Event at the Target store in Everett, MA, on Sunday, September 6, 2015. Bus transportation will begin at 6:00 p.m. from the Aidekman Arts Center. Enter through Cohen Auditorium. A second trip will depart at 9:00 p.m. Enjoy a fun evening with lots of great shopping deals and free giveaways! Space is limited, reserve a ticket at the Information Desk in the Mayer Campus Center. Must show ID to receive a ticket, one ticket per ID.

Tisch Library Open HouseCome to the Tisch Library open house and meet lots of helpful library staff who will introduce you to our amazing resources and facilities. Refreshments will be served.

Torn Ticket II Presents: Ordinary Days By Adam Gwon Ordinary Days follows the intersecting stories of four young people in New York as they navigate relationships, identity, and the Metropolitan Museum. Claire and Jason are a couple that has just moved in together. As Jason pushes towards their future, Claire struggles to give up her past and let Jason in. Warren, a cheerful and overly optimistic young artist, struggles to find his place in a city of cold strangers. His path intertwines with Deb, an eccentric and high-strung college Master’s student working hard to finish a thesis she’s not sure she’s passionate about. Ordinary Days is a story of real, relatable people showing how four people’s ordinary lives can come together in amazing ways.

Transfer Student ReceptionEnjoy a welcoming reception for all new transfer students and mentors. Learn more about what to expect from Transfer Orientation and from Tufts.

Trivia Night: Jumbo EditionCome to the Dewick-MacPhie Dining Hall for trivia night! Run by a professional trivia company, trivia night is the perfect opportunity to make friends, win points, and have fun.

TSR Fitness ClassesDuring the year, Tufts Student Resources (TSR) provides fitness classes taught by students. Classes range from Yoga to Zumba. Get a taste of what TSR Fitness has to offer with these free trial classes!

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Tufts’ Got TalentCome see your fellow 2020 Jumbos sing, dance, or share their other skills in this talent show spectacular! Contestants will be performing their talents in front of a panel of expert judges from a variety of performance groups here at Tufts. The Orientation Office is happy to co-sponsor this event with Tufts Student Resources (TSR) (www.tuftsstudentresources.com).

Tufts University Social Collective (TUSC) Information SessionTufts University Social Collective plans some of the biggest and best events on campus throughout the year, including Spring Fling, Fall Gala, Tuftonia’s Day, comedy shows, and weekly film screenings. Come learn about what we do and how you can get involved!

Vendor BazaarCome visit the Mayer Campus Center and purchase posters and other accessories to brighten your room.

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