Where do freshmen live at Tufts?

Tufts students live in one of ten residence halls on the Medford/Somerville campus. The vast majority of students are in first-year-only halls, where they are supported by a First-Year Advisor. Most students live in doubles (and you’ll have the chance to indicate your preferences later in the summer).

What are the freshman dorms at Tufts?

First-Year Communities

• SMFA: 1023 Beacon ,1025 Beacon ,1047 Beacon.
• Bush Hall.
• Carmichael Hall.
• Hill Hall.
• Hodgdon Hall.
• Houston Hall.
• Metcalf Hall.
• Miller Hall.

Are freshmen required to live on campus at Tufts?

First-Year students are required to live on for the equivalent of four semesters in University sponsored housing. Transfer students coming in as the equivalent of a sophomore student are required and guaranteed to live on-campus for their full first year at Tufts.

Are Tufts dorms nice?

No, but they are comfortable and well kept. We have the most amazing facilities staff keeping our buildings in good shape everyday. Over every summer at least one dorm is renovated with each one being renovated every ten years. On a related note, have no fear of communal bathrooms, they’re nicer than you think!

Do Tufts students live off campus?

Seven out of ten Tufts undergraduates live on campus. Between their first and senior year, students can choose from 40 residences ranging from small special interest houses and traditional residence halls to shared apartments. Many juniors and seniors will live off-campus as well.

Can you choose your roommate at Tufts?

We encourage all students to select a roommate prior to making a room selection. However, you will also have the opportunity to choose a room and partially fill a multiple-occupancy room. Another student will be assigned with you.

How much does fafsa give you for off campus housing?

For example: In 2017, off-campus students received a standard $10,563 for housing expenses for the academic year (nine months), while on-campus students received up to $15,425. Students who live off campus at Johns Hopkins received $4,862 less than those who live on campus.

Can I get into Tufts with a 3.7 GPA?

Is your high school GPA good enough for Tufts University? The average high school GPA for admitted students at Tufts University is 4.03 on a 4.0 scale. This is a very competitive GPA, and Tufts University is clearly accepting students at the top of their high school class.

Is Tufts a Tier 1 school?

Tufts is one of the nation’s top research universities, earning the “tier 1” classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the university’s output of research activity.

Are Tufts roommates random?

Since on-campus housing is limited for graduate students, all applicants are assigned housing through a random lottery. Within the graduate housing application, students may indicate their preference for room type.

Can FAFSA pay for full tuition?

The financial aid awarded based on the FAFSA can be used to pay for the college’s full cost of attendance, which includes tuition and fees. A full need student, who has a zero EFC, might qualify for enough financial aid to cover the full cost of attendance. …

How to get off campus housing at Tufts University?

For those students interested in seeking off campus housing for their junior and/or senior years, we have developed a website to assist students as they navigate the off campus process, and we have staff within ORLL designated to specifically support students with their needs in this regard. How are first year housing assignments conducted?

How many semesters do you need to be on campus at Tufts?

In the case of a student who studies abroad through a Tufts approved program during their sophomore year, that semester counts as semester on-campus for the four-semester residence requirement

When do Tufts students have to move out?

Details about fall move in and arrival will be posted shortly. Check back soon for updates and details! ALL UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS INCLUDING GRADUATING SENIORS are required to vacate campus housing no later than 12 PM on Saturday, May 15, 2021.

How much does it cost to rent a room at Tufts?

The typical rent per room in the surrounding Tufts areas has been between $700 – $1000/month per person, not including utilities. Many students who may be on Financial Aid have asked if their Financial Aid may cover the costs of their off-campus housing.