- Interviews
- Information Sessions Schedule
- Class Visits
- MIB Visit Days
- PHD Visit Days
- 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 fall term, from September through December 10th, and on a limited basis until January 14th. To schedule an interview, please contact the Office of Admissions. As availability is limited, we encourage you to contact us well in advance of the desired date, and we recommend that you have your interview before submitting your application.
Interviews are generally conducted by carefully selected and trained Fletcher students, though admissions staff members also conduct some interviews, particularly when demand is at its peak. The format is relaxed and designed to provide insight into The Fletcher School, allowing 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 throughout the fall by current students or Admissions staff.
Sessions will be held most weeks on Monday and Friday, from September 14 to December 11, at 12:30 p.m. Additional sessions will be offered on Thursdays at 4:30 p.m. from October 1 to December 10.
Please contact the Office of Admissions in advance to register for one of these events and confirm the schedule.
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.
MIB Visit Days
If you are considering applying to the MIB program, we encourage you to plan your visit for one of our MIB Visit Days. We will offer a special Information Session, you will be able to attend classes, and current MIB students will be available to answer your questions. The MIB Visit Days will be held on October 19, November 9, and December 7. Please contact the Office of Admissions to register. If your schedule does not accommodate visiting during one of these days, we still encourage you to visit during the weekday of your convenience.PHD Visit Days
If you already have a master’s degree and will apply directly to Fletcher’s PhD program, we encourage you to plan your visit for one of our PhD Visit Days. We’ll offer a special Information Session, and current PhD students will be available to answer your questions. The PhD Visit Days will be held on October 5, October 26, and November 16. Please contact the Office of Admissions to register.
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 - Homewood Suites by Hilton
Cambridge/Arlington 1 Massachusetts Avenue Arlington, MA 02474
Phone (781)643-7258
Fax (781)643-7298
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