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Resources and Support at Tufts for Students

This is a reminder of some important resources for students:

•    The Counseling and Mental Health Services (CMHS) is open daily from 9 am–5 pm. All currently enrolled full-time students and currently enrolled part-time students who have paid the comprehensive Health and Wellness Fee can schedule an appointment with a clinician by calling 617-627-3360 or going to go.tufts.edu/counseling. In addition, CMHS has a counselor-on-call available after hours at 617-627-3360 for mental health emergencies. Students can also reach out to their peer support service, Ears for Peers.

•    The StAAR Center offers: 1) Accessibility services for students with disabilities, 2) Individualized support for any student through academic coaching, 3) Individual and drop-in tutoring in the natural sciences, math, statistics, economics, computer sciences and foreign language courses, 4) Workshops for developing skills in writing and academic skills like reading, note taking, and time management, and 5) Writing support throughout all stages of the writing process. Students may access any StAAR support through their website or by emailing them directly at staarcenter@tufts.edu.

•    Concerned about a student’s safety or well-being?  You can familiarize yourself with the information from CMHS on "How to Help Students in Distress: A Guide for Tufts Faculty, Staff, and Student Leaders" and bookmark the list of campus emergency contacts. If you believe a student or community member’s immediate safety is in danger, call the emergency line at TUPD: 617-627-6911.

•    If you have non-emergency concerns about a student’s well-being or believe they could benefit from additional campus resources and support, reach out to Student Support. Student Support helps all AS&E undergraduate and graduate students navigate complex challenges, including personal and health concerns, and helps them access support. You can also consult directly with the Student Support team about next steps to support a student. To get in touch, you can  submit a concern form, email studentsupport@tufts.edu, or call 617-627-3158.

•    Concerned about a student’s behavior or conduct?  The Office of Community Standards coordinates the handling of reports of potential violations of the University’s Code of Conduct, including academic integrity violations. To report an academic integrity violation, please use this form. Please note that faculty are required to report all suspicions of academic misconduct, which are addressed by the Office of Community Standards according to the Student Conduct Resolution Procedure. Their team is available for consultation, classroom presentations (recorded or live, virtually or in-person), and more to assist with your courses. They can be reached at communitystandards@tufts.edu or 617-617-1644. 

Students can also reach out to the:
•    University Chaplaincy;
•    Division of Student Diversity and Inclusion;
•    International Center

You can reach deans and staff of the GSAS team at gsas@tufts.edu. 

Incoming Students

• Orientation Schedule & Details (Spring & Fall Onboarding) | Angela Foss

• Admitted Student Website

Student Support

• Questions regarding Student Parental Accommodation | Lisa Fiore

• Question regarding Student Immunization, Health Insurance, Health Fee | Health Services

• Housing | Residential Life

• Questions regarding Visas and I-20s | International Center

• Questions regarding general billing, SIS holds, graduation application and certification | Graduate Student Services

• The staff in the Office of Student Support can help with the following: 

  • Share a concern about a student (non-emergency)

  • Student personal, health, and family emergencies

  • Hospitalization Returns

  • The Medical Leave and Return Process

  • Resources for Health, Wellness, and Safety

  • Holistic student development and personal growth initiatives

Professional & Scholar Development

• Graduate Workshops | Angela Foss

• Graduate Institute For Teaching (GIFT) | Kelly McLaughlin

• Graduate Research Excellence At Tufts (GREAT) | Nate Ward

• Foreign Language Exams | gsas@tufts.edu

Student Funding

• Graduate Student Conference Reimbursement Fund | Ashley Riley

• Graduate Student Research Competition | Ashley Riley

• Summer Fellowship Opportunities | Ashley Riley

• Donor Fund Fellowships & Stewardship Expectations | Ashley Riley

• Dean's & Provost Yield/Recruitment Fellowships | Felicia Przybyszewski

Communications

• GSAS Weekly Announcements | Submit an Announcement 

Rebecca Petersen handles new program development and support within GSAS, including: 

• Ideas for a new programs or changes to existing programs (including certificate)

• New program approval processes (P&P and PDAC) 

• Process for non-credit course/program development 

• Creating a professional advisory board for a program 

• Support and resources for online, hybrid, and remote course delivery 

• Market analysis of competitor programs and learner demand

• Policy & Programs Committee | gsas@tufts.edu 

• Executive Committee | gsas@tufts.edu 

• Graduate Awards (April) | Angela Foss

• Graduating Master's Student Celebration (May) | Angela Foss

• Doctoral Hooding Ceremony (May) | Angela Foss