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.
Small group information sessions and tours are conducted by current students during the academic year.
From February 4 through April 7, information sessions will be held on Mondays at 12:30 pm. Please note: There will be no Information Session on the following dates.
There will also be additional information sessions held on Thursday, April 10 and Thursday April 24 at 4:30. Please join us for our social hour after the session.
Please contact the Office of Admissions, (FletcherAdmissions@tufts.edu) or +1 617-627-3040 in advance to register for one of these events and confirm the schedule.
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.
Social Hours/Information Sessions
The Office of Admissions invites you to join our Thursday social hour for current and prospective Fletcher students at 5:30. Enjoy refreshments and conversation as you speak with current students about their academic and personal experiences at Fletcher.
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.
