Summer Break

All students are encouraged to think creatively about how to use their time over the summer. It can be a good time to take courses, join a faculty member’s lab and conduct research, earn income with a job or an internship, gain life experiences by doing community service or traveling, or any number of other possibilities.

If you’re staying on campus for the summer, please consider that you will have to move from your spring housing assignment to your summer housing assignment on Tuesday, May 23. Please plan travel, work, and other commitments accordingly. ORLL staff, Residential Facilities, and C&W cleaners commit a significant effort to planning and executing the transition from spring to summer housing and need your full cooperation when it is time to move from your spring to summer housing.  

Living on campus over the summer for matriculated Tufts students is limited to two groups:  

• Students who are enrolled in in-person summer courses or doing an in-person research experience at Tufts and want to live on campus to participate in that academic program.  

• Students who are enrolled in spring 2023 and fall 2023, are not taking any summer 2023 courses, but are doing an internship or holding a job in the Boston area over the summer.  

All other students live off-campus during the summer.  

If you’re staying on campus for the summer, please consider that you will have to move from your spring housing assignment to your summer housing assignment on Tuesday, May 23. Please plan travel, work, and other commitments accordingly. ORLL staff, Residential Facilities, and C&W cleaners commit a significant effort to planning and executing the transition from spring to summer housing and need your full cooperation when it is time to move from your spring to summer housing.  

Housing for students enrolled in an in-person summer course or research experience at Tufts  

Summer session housing will be in The Court at Professor’s Row and Sophia Gordon Hall.  Both The Court at Professor’s Row and Sophia Gordon have air conditioning at no additional cost. 

Students who live in on campus over the summer can expect a familiar on-campus living experience.  You will live with other undergraduate and graduate students who are taking courses or doing research over the summer. Residential Life staff will provide social connection and programming opportunities. 

The rates for summer housing are:

Signup process

1. Enroll in your summer courses in SIS or get confirmation from your research supervisor of your research plan this summer. Residential Life will verify your enrollment or research status before approving your housing application. 

2. Go into the Housing portal and complete the summer housing application:  

• Log in to SIS  

• Click on “Housing” and log in to the Housing Portal  

• Click on “Housing Applications” and then “Summer Housing Application”  

3. Residential Life will verify your enrollment or research status and contact you with approval for you to live on campus within ten business days. Further information about the logistics of summer housing will be sent to those approved.  

Housing for students not doing coursework or research at Tufts over the summer  

Students who are not taking courses or performing research at Tufts over the summer may choose to sign up for summer intern housing. Housing for this group is available from May 30 until August 12. Both Tufts students and people who study or attend other universities who are doing internships in Boston are eligible to sign up. Intern housing is available on the Medford/Somerville campus.  

The cost of the program is assessed on a per-night or per-week basis based on the housing option chosen. Read more about summer intern housing and sign up by May 1. 

Interested in getting in contact with a Residential Life Coordinator? Christina Behr and Candice Belluscio are the two summer housing RLCs overseeing The Court and Sophia Gordon this summer!  Christina and Candice will oversee two staffs to oversee various goings on in our buildings: Community Builders (CBs) and Summer Operations Response Team (SORT).

Community Builders (CBs): Summer Community Builders (CBs) are a new position within the Office of Residential Life and Learning (ORLL). As a department we challenge students to pursue transformative growth by offering mentoring relationships, leadership opportunities and individual attention. CBs are focused on the individual connection, social programming, and conflict resolution aspects of living on campus. In this role, CBs work with ORLL and campus resources to support and build positive campus culture during the summer programs.

Somethings they do:

• Programming
• Resident Support
• Conflict Resolution
• Supporting check in and check out process

Programs to anticipate!

• Karaoke Nights
• Movie Nights
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Summer Operations Response Team (SORT): The Summer Operations and Response Team (SORT) is a new team within the Office of Residential Life and Learning (ORLL). As a department we challenge students to pursue transformative growth by offering mentoring relationships, leadership opportunities and individual attention. SORT Members are focused on providing crisis response, facilities oversight, and assisting with operational transitions to residents living in summer housing. In this role, SORT work with ORLL and campus resources to ensure the safety of residents and maintenance of facilities during the summer programs.

Some things they do:

• Community walks and lock outs
• Facilities Support
• Addressing policy violations
• Supporting check in/check out process

Need to contact someone for a lock out? 857-523-2947

Tufts University Police Department (TUPD): For Non-Emergencies: 617-627-3030, For Emergencies: 617-627-6911

Have a Facilities concern? Submit a work order here: https://access.tufts.edu/facilities-service-requests 

Fresh at Carmichael Dining Center will be operating May 24 through June 24, and Dewick-MacPhie Dining Center will be operating June 25 through August 11. Any student who is interested may purchase a summer meal plan, whether they are living on campus or not. 

Read more about summer meal plans. If you have questions, please contact Tufts Dining at 617-627-3566 or TuftsDining@tufts.edu. 

Summer is a great time to get experience, apply your skills, and find meaningful ways to contribute. Students who are in the Medford/Somerville area over the summer might be interested in working on campus.  

• All jobs on campus pay at least $15 per hour.  

• Certain positions in the Office of Residential Life and in Conference and Event Services include free or reduced-cost summer housing as compensation.  

• Positions with Tufts Dining include a free meal or snack for every shift of two hours or more worked.  

Students who are interested in working on campus over the summer are encouraged to check out:  

• Summer jobs with Conference and Event Services  

• Summer jobs with Residential Life and Learning – Contact Max Taylor, Assistant Director of Residential Operations, at Max.Taylor@tufts.edu.  

• Tufts Dining positions  

• Tufts Handshake – All on campus jobs are listed there  

In general, Tufts does not provide housing, dining, or other services to students who are not enrolled and financial aid packages are designed to supports students during the periods of attendance, not including the summer. Students who are not enrolled over the summer are expected to plan ahead to make housing, food access, and other logistical arrangements on their own.  

• Housing: Many students stay with family or friends over the summer. Sub-leasing a room or an apartment near campus is also an option. Residential Life provides a Canvas site to allow Tufts students who are looking to sub-lease their room or apartment with students who are looking for a place to stay over the summer. More information about sub-leasing is available from Residential Life’s off-campus information page and from offcampus.tufts.edu.  

• Meals: The dining halls are open and meal plans are available for purchase. Many students use their summer income to support their meals and other daily living expenses during the summer.  

• Financial Aid and Income: Because financial aid is designed to address the cost of attending Tufts, it is targeted to the period of time that you are enrolled and does not cover summer and other periods when you are not enrolled. Accordingly, many students choose to earn income over the summer from internships, jobs, freelancing, or creative work. Students often earn enough to both cover their summer expenses (e.g., housing, food, transportation) and also save some money for the following academic year. Consult with the Career Center and check out the job and internship listings on Handshake to get started.  

• Medical Services and Health Insurance: Students who participated in the UnitedHealthCare Student Resources insurance plan in the 2022-23 academic year have coverage that will last throughout the summer, and that can be used many places around the country when away from campus. More information is available on the Health and Wellness site. The Health Service and CMHS are open during the summer, though they occasionally have more limited hours than during the year. Consult with your clinician to make a plan for any ongoing medical needs over the summer.  In some cases, it may be possible to continue seeing them via telehealth while you are away from campus. In other cases, it might be more appropriate to be referred to a provider in proximity to where you will be staying over the summer.  

If you are interested in requesting exceptional support over summer break, complete the Summer Exceptional Request. A member of the Dean of Students Office will be in touch with you to discuss your options.

You are welcome to contact the Office of the Dean of Students at 617-627-3158 or DeanofStudentAffairs@ase.tufts.edu, to consult with our team as you build your summer plan.