- Interviews
- Information Sessions Schedule
- Class Visits
- Daily Coffee Break
- Events Calendar
- Directions
- Local Hotels and Dining
- Boston Area
Evaluative Interviews
A personal evaluative interview is a valuable way for you to share information about yourself and to learn how The Fletcher School will meet your academic and professional goals. The interview is strongly recommended, but is not a required part of the admissions process. PhD applicants in particular are strongly encouraged to schedule an interview.
Interviews are generally conducted daily during the academic year from September through December 15th, and on a more limited basis until January 9th. To schedule an interview, please contact the Office of Admissions. As availability is limited, we encourage you to schedule your interview well in advance of the desired date. We recommend having your interview before submitting your application so that your interview is included in the assessment of your application.
Interviews are generally conducted by carefully selected and trained Fletcher students. The format is relaxed and designed to provide insight into The Fletcher School and allows you to share information that may not have a place on the application form. The interviewer will take notes about your goals and perceived ability to succeed at The Fletcher School. The notes will become part of your application file.
Information Sessions
Small group information sessions and tours will be conducted during the summer by current students or Admissions Staff.
Sessions will be held each Monday, from June 1 through August 24, at 11:00 a.m.
Please contact the Office of Admissions in advance to register for one of these events and confirm the schedule. Note that Information Sessions will start again in the fall semester on Monday, September 14, and will be held weekly at 12:30 each Monday and Friday.
Class Visits
We invite you to sit in on classes during your visit to Fletcher. You may wish to review the current course schedule in advance. Advance registration is not required—we simply ask that you come to the class a few minutes before it begins to introduce yourself to the professor. Please drop by the Admissions Office on the day of your visit to confirm the schedule.
Daily Coffee Break
Talking with current students about all Fletcher has to offer is one of the best ways for you to get to know the school. Every weekday morning from 9:00 - 10:00am, students gather for a free morning coffee break in the Hall of Flags. Feel free to drop by and chat.
Local Hotels and Dining Options
The following hotels offer a discounted Tufts rate:
- Marriott/ Boston Cambridge
Cambridge Center, Cambridge MA, 02142
(617) 494-6600 - Hyatt Place Medford (formerly AmeriSuites)
116 Riverside Avenue, Medford, MA 02155
(781) 395-8500 - LaQuinta Inn & Suites
23 Cummings St, Somerville, MA 02145
(617) 625-5300 - Holiday Inn Boston/Somerville
30 Washington St. Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 628-1000 - Best Western Hotel Tria
220 Alewife Brook Parkway, Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 491-8000 - Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites
250 Monsignor O'Brien Highway Cambridge, MA 02141
(617)-577-7600
Campus Dining Options
- Mugar Café
located in Mugar Hall which is part of the Fletcher School hot entrees, soup, and sandwiches - Mayer Campus Center
44 Professors Row, lower level Sandwiches, burgers, salad bar, pizza, pasta, smoothies - Brown and Brew Coffeehouse
Curtis Hall, 474 Boston Avenue Coffee, beverages, and baked goods
Dining options near campus
- Boston Avenue (a five minute walk from Campus)
Boloco
Burritos
340 Boston Avenue
www.thewrap.com - The Danish Pastry House
Sandwiches, soup, dessert
330 Boston Avenue
www.danishpastryhouse.com - Espresso’s Pizza
336 Boston Avenue - Nick’s Pizza
372 Boston Ave - The Tasty Gourmet
Sandwiches and burgers
321 B Boston Ave - TEELE SQUARE (a five minute walk from campus)
Amelia’s Kitchen
Italian
1137 Broadway - PJ Ryans
Irish pub food
239-241 Holland Street
www.pjryans.com - Rudy’s Cafe
Mexican
248 Holland Street - DAVIS SQUARE (15 minute walk from campus)
Anna’s Taqueria
Mexican food
235A Elm Street
www.shopannas.com - Antonia’s
Italian
37 Davis Square - The Burren
Irish pub
247 Elm Street
www.theburren.com - Diesel Café
Coffee, sandwiches
257 Elm Street
www.diesel-cafe.com - Johnny’s D and Music Club
Burgers, sandwiches, entrees
www.johnnyds.com - Joshua Tree
Burgers, sandwiches, entrees
256 Elm Street
www.joshuatreebarandgrill.com - Mr. Crepe
Crepes
51 Davis Square - Namaskar
Indian
236 Elm Street
www.namaskar-cuisine.com - Orleans Restaurant and Bar
Salads, sandwiches, burgers
65 Holland Ave
www.orleansrestaurant.com - Redbones BBQ
Southern BBQ
55 Chester Street
www.redbones.com