Introduction

Each year Tufts offers several innovative, optional pre-orientation opportunities to incoming students.  Students arrive to campus early and join their classmates in small groups to participate in one of these four programs.  Involvement in the programs is based on an application process.  To find out more about each pre-orientation program please refer to the individual descriptions and links below.  To apply please refer to Connections 2016! 

On May 7, 2012, all incoming students will receive an e-mail introducing them to Connection2016 (or ConnectionTransfer)!  This is a first-year students' on-line gateway to Tufts University.  One of the things you will be able to do on Connection is apply for a Pre-Orientation program. Applications are not available until Connection is open.

Click here to download the Pre-Orientation 2012 Brochure

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 26th year, TWO runs five-day backpacking and canoeing expeditions led by well-trained, experienced student leaders.