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Tufts Students FAQs

We love when prospective students and their families have questions for admissions officers and students because it gives us a chance to share information about what makes Tufts so special. Below, we asked student interns and tour guides to take on some our most frequently asked questions. Click below to learn about some of our favorite aspects of Tufts! Go Jumbos! 

Click here for the transcripts of the answers. 

Academic Life

What's the ExCollege?

What's Intro to Engineering (EN1) like?

What's your favorite class you've taken?

      

Do Tufts students study abroad?

How integrated are the Medford/ Somerville and SMFA campuses?

What does academic support look like?

      

How accessible are the professors?

What are distribution requirements?

How does Tufts connect students to internships and job opportunities?

      

Student Life

How inclusive is the community?

How's the visual arts scene?

What do you do outside of class?

      

What happens during Orientation Week?

What's the music scene like?

How active is the international community?

      

What's it like living in a residence hall?

How would you describe the Tufts community?

   

Specifically Tufts!

What is the Cannon?

Who is Jumbo?

What's Tufts' relationship with the Museum of Fine Arts?

      

Indigo's "Why Tufts?"

Kamar's "Why Tufts?"

Kamille's "Why Tufts?"

      

What are the Identity-based Centers?

What's the Carm vs. Dewick (dining) rivalry?

   

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