Enroll in 6 to 8 credits of real Tufts Undergraduate-level courses and gain experience with the excitement, freedom, and challenge of college-level academics. Participate in our hallmark College Prep 101 program each Friday and gain insights from Tufts' staff on how to prepare for the college experience, learn what it's like to be an undergraduate from real Tufts students, and attend campus tours at some of the leading higher education institutions around Boston.

Credit

Residential

Hybrid

Online

Accepts International Students

Financial Aid

This program is designed to mirror the Undergraduate experience, allowing highly motivated students to select their own course schedule and mix college-level study with fun activities and the opportunity to build college and life skills. Balancing the rigorous academic courses, most taught by Tufts faculty, with expert-led workshops, and field trips designed to take advantage of the Boston area, Tufts College Experience can help students prepare for college both academically and socially.

Just five miles northwest of Boston, Tufts University’s Medford/Somerville vibrant campus sits on a hill overlooking the city. Tufts’ location offers the optimal combination of a relaxed and safe campus environment that is close enough to the city that everything Boston has to offer is at the fingertips of Tufts’ students.

Join us for your summer studies and share the Tufts experience!

Program Highlights:
- Top-ranked University just minutes from Boston
- Earn college credit in dozens of Undergraduate-level courses, most taught by Tufts faculty
- Attend our College Essay Writing and College Prep 101 workshops that
- Teach students the skills they need to succeed in college (and life)
- Explore some of our country’s leading Universities through Campus Tours (past schools have included: Tufts, Harvard, MIT, Boston College, Northeastern, Brown, Amherst, and Brandeis; not all schools are visited each summer)
- Have fun on weekend field trips, afternoon ice cream socials, and so much more!

Program Outcomes:
- Excellent academic experience
- Earn college credit*
- Official Tufts transcript upon request
- Enhanced understanding of studying and life at college
- Skills to navigate the Undergraduate experience
*Upon passing a course taken for credit

Social Activities
Many programs are also planning their own program-specific activities, often thematically relevant to the program content itself.

Residential

Tufts Pre-College Programs staff is developing a series of social activities throughout the program so that students can meet each other across programs and so that students can participate outside of program hours. These programs include both on campus and weekend excursions throughout the city of Boston. In the past activities have included Duck Tours, movie night, soccer, Guest speakers from a variety of disciplines, Lunch & Learns on topics such as goal setting, financial literacy and stress management, as well as Trivia Nights, Wellness Courses, and much more! Confirmed social activity details will be provided closer to program start.

Commuter

Tufts Pre-College Programs will be offering on campus opportunities for our commuter students once a week. Students will have an opportunity to sign up for these events one week prior to the event start.

Virtual

Virtual students will have an opportunity to participate in a variety of virtual social engagements with students from different modalities of program. Students will have an opportunity to sign up for these events one week prior to the event start.

Tufts College Experience

Jul 03 - Aug 11

6 weeks

Residential

11250 USD

Tufts College Experience

Jul 03 - Aug 11

6 weeks

Online

8000 USD

Program Fees - Summer 2023

Includes: all program activities, materials and supplies, bed in a double-room in a Tufts dormitory, 3 meals per day (brunch / dinner on Sundays), use of select campus facilities, included program and residential excursions and daily activities, bed linens, pillow and towels, 24-hour residential care and support, staff-accompanied airport transfer during specified windows.

Excludes: airfare/transportation to and from home city, courses and activities shown to have an extra fee, laundry, spending money, souvenirs, meals eaten away from program, airport transfers outside of specified windows, trip cancellation insurance, medical insurance, required vaccinations, medical and dental expenses, any non-program-related transportation needs, and anything not explicitly stated above.

Non-Refundable Program Deposit: $550, applied to the Program Fee
A pre-payment on program fees is required to reserve space in the program within 10 business days of admission to the program
This deposit will be applied toward program fees and is not an additional fee
The balance of payment for program fees is due upon notification of charges, and no later than May 15
This deposit is non-refundable in the event of withdrawal from the program.

Health Fees - Summer 2023
Health Insurance: TBA, only if evidence of valid U.S.-based health insurance for the entire duration of the program is not presented (Summer 2022: $63)

All high school students enrolled in Tufts Pre-College Programs must carry valid U.S.-based health insurance valid for the entire duration of the program
Students will be asked to provide evidence of sufficient insurance during the enrollment process. If your student has sufficient insurance, no further action will be necessary
Those who do not have sufficient insurance will be automatically enrolled in and billed for a qualifying plan for the duration of the program. If evidence of qualifying insurance is presented by June 15, we will reverse the insurance enrollment and charges.

Financial Aid

Tufts Pre-College Programs are committed to aiding students from all backgrounds. Although we have only limited need-based financial aid available, we do our best to distribute the funds to students for whom it can make the greatest difference in their ability to attend.
Financial Aid awards are made on a rolling basis to students with demonstrated need. We aim to provide enough aid to eligible students that they are able to successfully enroll and participate in the program.
If financial assistance is essential to your ability to attend the program, we recommend that you wait to pay the $550 non-refundable deposit until you have received your financial aid decision. Award decisions will be issued twice per month.

Please note:
International students are not eligible for financial aid at this time. Families should expect to contribute to the remaining portion of the program cost as well as other expenses like travel, books, etc.
We currently do not offer aid for students participating in our Leadership for Social Change Intensive