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To help you in your transition to life as a Friedman School student, an orientation program will be held on Tuesday, August 28, and Wednesday, August 29. Attendance is mandatory for all incoming students.
Orientation will be a mix of "housekeeping issues," social events, and academic advising. At the end of Orientation, we hope you will have a better feel for our school, our staff, and the campus at large.
Events Requiring Pre-Registration
Two social events during Orientation require pre-registration. The first event, the Boston Harbor Sunset Cruise, will be held on Thursday, August 30. The registration deadline is Monday, August 20, and the cost is $10.00. The second event, the Boston Duck Tour, will be held on Saturday, September 15. The registration deadline is Monday, August 20, and the cost is $10.00. A money order or a check made payable to Trustees of Tufts College should be mailed as soon as possible for these events. Please note that you may bring guests to the social events. See registration forms for guest ticket prices.
Please mail the forms and payments to:
Lori Ioannone, Office of Student AffairsTufts University, Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy
150 Harrison Avenue, Room 121
Boston, MA 02111
Again, welcome to the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy. We are here to help! If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Lori. We look forward to meeting you!
Directions to Boston and Medford Campuses
Student Orientation Schedule Fall 2012
| Date | Time / Location | Activities |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, August 28
BOSTON CAMPUS |
8:00 - 8:15 am
Boston Campus |
DAY 1 – CHECK-IN, STUDENT DIRECTORY PHOTO
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| 8:15 - 9:15 am 1st floor Jaharis Building Behrakis Auditorium |
SMALL GROUP INTRODUCTIONS, BREAKFAST | |
| 9:15 - 10:00 am 1st floor Jaharis Building Behrakis Auditorium |
INFORMATION SESSION
|
|
| 10:00 - 11:00 am Boston Campus |
SCAVENGER HUNT / WALKING TOUR, BOSTON CAMPUS | |
| 11:00 am - 12:45 pm 1st floor Jaharis Building Behrakis Auditorium |
PUZZLER PRESENTATION / STUDENT-FACULTY INTRODUCTIONS
|
|
| 12:45 - 1:45 pm | LUNCH | |
| 1:45 - 2:30 pm
1st floor |
GETTING CONNECTED TO TECHNOLOGY AT THE FRIEDMAN SCHOOL
INTRODUCTION TO USING THE HEALTH SCIENCES LIBRARY PRE-REGISTRATION AND OTHER FORMS USING THE WEB |
|
| 2:30 - 2:45 pm Jaharis Building |
TUFTS UNIVERSITY POLICE PRESENTATION HEALTH SERVICES PRESENTATION Cynthia Linton, Student Health Administrator |
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| 2:45 - 4:15 pm | STUDENT PHOTO ID / SOCIAL / HEALTH SCIENCES LIBRARY TOUR | |
| 4:15 - 5:15 pm Jaharis Building |
CURRICULUM ADVISING AND REGISTRATION MEETINGS After meeting with your academic advisor you are now prepared to register for your fall courses. |
|
| 5:30 - 7:00 pm Off Campus |
SOCIAL HOUR SPONSORED BY THE OFFICE OF STUDENT AFFAIRS AND THE FRIEDMAN STUDENT COUNCIL
Location TBD |
|
| Wednesday, August 29
MEDFORD CAMPUS |
8:30 - 9:00 am Winthrop Street Hall 51 Winthrop Street Tufts Medford Campus |
DAY 2 CHECK-IN, INTRODUCTIONS, BREAKFAST
|
| 9:00 - 10:00 am
|
INFORMATION SESSION
|
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| 10:00 - 10:15 am | PRESENTATION ON ACADEMIC CONDUCT | |
| 10:15 - 10:20 am | WELCOME FROM TUFTS UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT ANTHONY MONACO | |
| 10:20 - 10:30 am | INTRODUCTION OF SHEILA HOFFSTEDT, FINANCIAL AID | |
| 10:30 - 11:00 am | BREAK | |
| 11:00 - 11:30 am | ENHANCING YOUR LEARNING EXPERIENCE USING TECHNOLOGY Heather McMorrow, Associate Director of Academic Initiatives
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|
| 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | WALKING TOUR OF MEDFORD CAMPUS (end at Johnny D's in Somerville) |
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| 1:00 - 2:30 pm Johnny D's in Davis Square, Somerville |
LUNCHEON Johnny D's in Somerville - http://www.johnnydsuptown.com/ |
|
| 3:30 - 4:30 pm Boston Campus |
WORKSHOP FOR TUFTS HEALTH PLAN INSURANCE (all students using student health insurance are encouraged to attend) Cynthia Linton, Student Health Administer & Lucia Fenny, Student Health Assistant NOTE: A second workshop will be scheduled if you cannot attend this one |
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| Thursday, August 30 | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | INDIVIDUAL ADVISING SESSIONS AS NEEDED Contact your academic advisor to schedule appointments in advance |
| 9:30 am - 2:00 pm
Interfaith Center |
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ORIENTATION
Mandatory for all Non U.S. Citizens |
|
| 11:00 - 11:30 am Jaharis Center Rm 254 Boston Campus |
HOW TO TAKE REGISTERED DIETITIAN COURSES AT SIMMONS COLLEGE WHILE YOU ARE A FRIEDMAN MASTER'S DEGREE STUDENT
Lynne Ausman, Director of Biochemical, Molecular and Nutrition Program |
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| 12:00 pm Lunch 2:30 - 4:00 pm Program Session with Aviva Must TBA |
MPH ORIENTATION For students who have been accepted to the MS/MPH combined degree program by both the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy and the School of Medicine Office of Public Health & Professional Degree Programs |
|
| Arrive by 6:30 pm
One Long Wharf, Boston |
BOSTON HARBOR SUNSET CRUISE - rain or shine! (See reservation form in orientation folder or on website) |
|
| Friday,August 31
|
8:00 am - 5:00 pm | INDIVIDUAL ADVISING SESSIONS AS NEEDED |
| Tuesday, September 4
|
FRIEDMAN SCHOOL OF NUTRITION SCIENCE AND POLICY CLASSES BEGIN
|
|
| TBD
|
Jaharis Building TBD | FINANCIAL AID OFFICE HOURS ON THE BOSTON CAMPUS FOR FRIEDMAN STUDENTS Sheila Hoffstedt, Assoc Dir Financial Aid |
| Thursday, September 6 | 4:30 - 7:30 pm
Jaharis Building Courtyard |
FALL BBQ & PICNIC for new and returning students, faculty, family and friends of the Friedman School |
| Saturday, September 15 | 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Prudential Center Boston |
BOSTON DUCK TOUR – rain or shine! (See reservation form in orientation folder or on website) |
| Tuesday, September 18 | Last day to ADD courses | |
| Monday, September 24 | 3:30 - 4:30 pm Jaharis Building Rm 254 |
MS/MPH INFORMATION SESSION For students interested in the dual-degree program meet with Aviva Must |
| Tuesday, October 9 | Last day to DROP courses without record of enrollment |


