Plan Your Tufts Visit

Tufts University is committed to promoting a safe campus environment and therefore requires all members of the university community to be vaccinated. Any visitor on our campus will be required to follow our COVID-19 Health and Safety Guidelines. Visitors attending admissions events on campus are required to be vaccinated and will be asked to show proof of vaccination. All visitors are also required to wear masks, either disposable 3-ply or high quality KN95,  indoors per university guidelines.

For those of you who cannot visit us in-person, we encourage you to browse our Tufts Virtual Visit page to register for an event and learn more about Tufts.

With our newest students joining us on campus in late August and early September, undergraduate admissions will have alternative operating hours during that time. Please see the information below for visit information on specific dates from August 29 through September 12.

August 29 – September 2
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions on the Medford/Somerville campus will be operating remotely. Our Visitor Center in Dowling Hall (located on the 7th floor of Dowling Hall) will have materials for both self-guided visits and general admissions publications.

September 5
Closed (University Holiday)

September 6 – September 9
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions on the Medford/Somerville campus will be open and operating in Bendetson Hall. Visitors are welcome to conduct a self-guided visit, and there will be admissions officers available for questions.

September 12
Fall campus visits with information sessions and campus tours will resume. The fall schedule will be posted by mid-August.

Select a Date

View our Campus Visit Calendar to select the date of your visit to our Medford/Somerville campus. Registration is required. Walk-in visitors will be instructed to sign up for a self-guided tour. Read below for more details on the visit.

For groups from a college access organization or high school, please register here to arrange a visit.

Visit the Medford/Somerville Campus

Our Medford/Somerville campus – home to the School of Arts and Sciences and the School of Engineering – is located just five miles northwest of Boston and may be easily reached by car or public transportation. Register for a visit below.

Visit the School of the Museum of Fine Arts (SMFA)

Our Fenway campus, home to the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts, is located on the Avenue of the Arts in downtown Boston. If you're interested in visiting, schedule a visit here.

Click here to see the full list of SMFA events, virtual and in-person, that will help you get to know SMFA at Tufts.

Visit Us Virtually

We encourage you to browse our virtual visit page to explore virtual resources and utilize our Virtual Visit Calendar to register for a virtual event. We are offering virtual information sessions, virtual guided tours, and opportunities to chat with a current student or an admissions officer.

Visiting Campus Soon?

Our regular hours of operation are 8:30am – 4:30pm ET, Monday through Friday. Please note that beginning May 16 and ending August 26, our summer hours of operation are 8:00am – 4:00pm ET.

Check In: Campus visits will depart and end at Dowling Hall. Please plan to arrive 10-15 minutes early to check in and register.

Parking: Visitors should park in the Dowling Hall Garage located at 419 Boston Ave, Medford, MA 02155. After parking, visitors should ride the elevator to the 7th floor and check in at the main lobby counter. For further instructions on parking and directions, click here.

What to Expect during your Visit

All visitors will be required to follow our COVID-19 visit guidelines.

Campus Visit

Campus visits consist of a 45-minute information session directly followed by a 70-minute campus tour.

Campus tours, led by current students, are offered several times a day and last about 70-minutes. Pre-registration is required for all visitors. Our campus tours require navigation of hills and stairs, so please contact us ahead of time if anyone in your party has difficulty with mobility. Campus tours will be held outdoors and are not permitted to enter campus buildings. We encourage guests to check the weather and dress appropriately.

Group Visits (for high schools and CBOs)

Request a group session

Individual visitors should use the visit calendar above to sign up for a visit opportunity.

We are excited to offer group sessions for high schools, college access programs, and other organizations consisting of high school students. Group sessions are limited to high school-aged students.

If you work with middle school students and have questions about programming, please email chris.flores@tufts.edu.

Additional Information

Special Accommodations

Our campus is affectionately called "the Hill," but the hilly landscape means that the tours require navigation of steep inclines and stairs. If anyone in your party has difficulty with mobility, please include your needs in the registration form. We do have a wheelchair on-site should you need one. We are happy to work with you ahead of your visit to accommodate your needs; we may not be able to best accommodate you if not given proper notification.

You may call 617-627-3170 or e-mail us at undergraduate.admissions@tufts.edu.

We strive to make your visit to Tufts University enjoyable.

Campus Closings

When our Medford/Somerville or Fenway campus is closed due to severe weather or other emergencies, our tours and information sessions are canceled. You will find information about campus closings at www.tufts.edu or by calling the automated line at 617-627-4636.