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Academic Support
Support for academics, studying, and
managing school-related challenges.
From study skills to academic stress, these resources can help you succeed.
Common Topics
Academic Stress
Time Management
Study Skills
Academic Advising
Disability Services
Tufts Student Resources (Updated Aug 2026)
Student Life Team (Dean of Students Office)
Central contact for all students with assistance in finding where to start. Can offer guidance on next steps, academics, leaves of absence, resources, returning from a leave or hospitalization, housing, and more.
Each member of the team has an area of expertise. Meet the team here!
Learn more about the office using the link below.
Senior Academic Advisor (Arts & Sciences)
First contact for first-year and sophomore Arts & Sciences students who need assistance with requirements or wish to discuss the transition to college and how to navigate campus resources and extracurriculars.
Drop-ins and appointments with advisors Ericka Miranda and Allison Vander Broek are available.
Advising Team – School of Engineering
Contact for all students in the School of Engineering who need assistance with requirements or wish to discuss the transition to college and internal transfers from the School of A&S to Engineering. Each advisor has a specific area of expertise.
Find/contact an advisor using the link below.
StAAR Center
Central contact for all students interested in 1-1 academic coaching, writing help, workshops, and tutoring. Also coordinates academic and housing accommodations for students with disabilities.
Find a Tutor
Get Started with Accommodations
Learn more about the center using the link below. They are located in Dowling Hall, Suite 720.
Advising Dean (Alpha Deans) – Arts & Sciences
Can help all students in the School of Arts & Sciences with navigating requirements, academic difficulty, medical and other extended leaves of absence, and graduation progress.
Located in Dowling Hall, Suite 710.
Find/contact your advising dean using the link below.
Advising Team – Arts & Sciences SMFA
Contact for all students in the SMFA or BFA combined degree programs who need assistance with requirements or wish to discuss the transition to college and campus resources. Each advisor has a specific area of expertise.
Find/contact an advisor using the link below.
Pre-Major Advisor
Helps students who have yet to declare a major plan courses, give support on registration and resources, and offer academic guidance.
Your advisor can be found on SIS under "Academics". You will find information there on how to contact them. For more information about pre-major advising, click the link below.
Advising Dean (Alpha Dean) – School of Engineering
SoE Advising Dean John O'Keefe can help all students in the School of Engineering with navigating requirements, academic difficulty, medical and other extended leaves of absence, and graduation progress.
Scheduling:
Book an Appointment
Email: john.okeefe@tufts.edu.
Career Center
Assists current students and alumni with advising, job and internship finding, and professional development, including resume building and interview tips.
Schedule an appointment with an advisor here!
Learn more about the center using the link below.
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