Introduction

Each year Tufts offers several innovative, optional pre-orientation opportunities to incoming students. Incoming student arrive to campus early and join their classmates in small groups to participate in one of these five programs. Involvement in the programs are based on application processes. To find out more about each of the pre-orientation programs and how to apply, please refer to their individual descriptions and links.

C.A.F.E.
CAFÉ (Conversation, Action, Faith, Education) is a fun and engaging five-day interfaith program based around dialogue, student experiences, and faith-based service.

F.I.T.
FIT (Fitness and Individual Development at Tufts) is for students interested in learning about exercise, nutrition, stress management, recreational opportunities, and how to balance school, work and other obligations.

F.O.C.U.S.
FOCUS (Freshman Orientation CommUnity Service) is for students interested in an exciting community service experience which will help ease the transition as a first year student in college. FOCUS offers pre-orientation community service trips in the greater Boston area.

I.O.
IO (International Orientation) is for students who reside abroad and for domestic students who have international interests. Activities are planned both on the Tufts campus and throughout the city of Boston and are sponsored by the International Center.

T.W.O.
TWO (Tufts Wilderness Orientation) is for students looking to experience the energy, intelligence, and friendliness of Tufts in a setting unique to New England - forests that are healthier now than they were 100 years ago. Now in our 23rd year, TWO runs five-day backpacking and canoeing expeditions led by well-trained, experienced student leaders.