Tufts College Experience

Get a taste of what it is like to study at Tufts University, and try out life as a college student! Enroll in six to eight credits of real Tufts Undergraduate-level courses and gain experience with the excitement, freedom, and challenge of college-level academics. 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, the 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. As a Tufts College Experience student, opt in to participate in our hallmark College Prep 101 program for free each Friday! Gain insights from Tufts' staff on how to prepare for the college experience and admissions process, 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.