Academic Support
Academic Advising
Students enrolled in an Engineering degree program have three members on their Advising Team: a Pre-Major/Major Advisor, a Senior Academic Advisor, and an Advising Dean. The Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Computer Science departments have additional advising staff members within their departments.
Accommodations
Tufts University provides reasonable accommodations to students with disabilities such as impaired hearing, speech, mobility, or vision and students with learning disabilities and attention deficit disorder. Assistance is also provided to students coping with serious illnesses. The Student Accessibility and Academic Resources (StAAR) Center and the Office of the Dean of Student Affairs are our central resources for fostering an inclusive and safe community for all students.
Student Accessibility and Academic Resource Center Office of the Dean of Student Affairs
Assistive Technologies
If you are approved for technology accommodations, the Student Accessibility and Academic Resources (StAAR) Center can provide various assistive technologies to help you access your course material. Some technologies require that you get training with the StAAR Assistive Technology specialist before they are loaned to you for one semester.
Combined Degree Program
The School of Engineering offers exceptional Tufts undergraduate students the option of pursuing a combined Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degree (BS/MS) as a thesis or non-thesis program. Students may enroll full-time or part-time while participating in the master’s degree portion of the combined degree program, but must enroll immediately after completion of their BS degree. No deferrals are available for this program.
Learn more about the BS/MS degree
Guides to Alternative Majors, Minors, and Courses
The School of Engineering offers a number of degree programs and courses that weave together disciplines from our network of schools. Students have the opportunity to combine their engineering expertise with fields such as architecture, economics, nutrition, and music. Non-engineering students also have the ability to take select engineering classes to broaden their skillset for the future.
Resources for Undocumented Students
The following webpages provide current and prospective students who are undocumented with information and resources.
Tufts Policy and Resources for Undocumented Students Scholarships for Undocumented Students
Tufts Study Abroad Programs
Approximately 40% of juniors (and occasionally seniors) at Tufts choose to study abroad for a semester or year, in destinations around the globe. Many students find study abroad to be a truly transformative experience, enabling them to build skills in all areas of their lives and helping them understand themselves and the world in new ways. Tufts University is proud to have offered study abroad programs to undergraduate students for over five decades. Students may also choose from hundreds of approved programs run by external (non-Tufts) providers.