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There are many services on campus to make your stay more productive and enjoyable.
They range from free movies to copying services, libraries, computer user areas, and numerous
dining options.
Banking
ATMs are located in the Mayer Campus Center and Dowling Hall. Bank branch offices and ATMs are located in
Davis Square and Hillside in Medford, only a short walk from campus.
Book Store
Located in the Mayer Campus Center, the Barnes and Noble bookstore stocks a wide variety of books,
newspapers, souvenirs, clothing, and sundries. Check at the Front Desk for extended bookstore hours.
Summer hours are:
Monday - Thursday: 9am - 4pm
Friday: 9am
- 2pm |
| Saturday & Sunday: CLOSED |
Campus Center
Located at the corner of Talbot Avenue and Latin Way, the Mayer Campus Center offers ATM machines,
the campus bookstore, comfortable lounges, and cash dining options. The main lounge offers a pool
table and a ping-pong table (equipment can be borrowed from the Student Activities Office on the
building’s main level). The Campus Center is open:
| Monday – Friday: 8 am – 5 p.m. |
| Saturday & Sunday: CLOSED |
Computer Services
Tufts offers computer user areas with PCs, scanners, laser printers and Internet connections.
Check at the Front Desk for hours and availability.
Copying Services
Coin-operated copying machines are available in the Mayer Campus Center and the libraries.
The Copy Center is located next to Halligan Hall. Services include reproduction and binding.
Hours are:
| Monday - Friday: 7:30 am - 4 p.m. |
| Saturday & Sunday: CLOSED |
Dining Options
Meal plans are valid only in the Dewick-MacPhie Dining Hall upon presentation of your computerized meal
card or meal ticket. Meals not included in your meal plan may be purchased on a cash basis at all the
Tufts dining facilities listed below.
Dewick-MacPhie Dining Hall
The newly renovated Dewick-MacPhie Dining Hall now offers a variety of serving stations.
These include: pizza, deli bar, traditional entrees, extensive salad bar, vegetarian station,
pasta bar and a grill.
| Dewick-MacPhie Dining Hall
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| Breakfast |
Monday-Saturday |
7:00 am - 9:00 am |
| Lunch |
Monday-Saturday |
11:00 am - 1:30 pm |
| Dinner |
Daily |
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm |
| Brunch |
Sundays only |
11:00 am-1:30 pm |
| Dinner |
Sundays |
5:00pm - 6:30pm |
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Brown and Brew
This coffeehouse is located in Curtis Hall and offers a variety of coffees, teas, pastries, bagels, soups
and light sandwiches.
| Monday - Friday: 8 am - 2 p.m. |
| Saturday & Sunday: CLOSED |
The Commons, Mayer Campus Center
The Commons offers a selection of scones, muffins, hot entrees and gourmet coffees in the morning.
Lunches include homemade breads at the deli bar, burgers, soups, hot entrees and a salad bar.
| Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 2:00 p.m. |
| Saturday & Sunday: CLOSED |
Off Campus Dining Options
For local restaurants and other dining suggestions, refer to the "Dining Out Locally" guide in your
welcome packet or look through our extensive Menu Guide at the Front Desk.
Tisch Library
Conference participants have access to university libraries upon presentation of their conference
identification cards. The Tisch Library operational hours are:
| Monday - Thursday |
8:45am - 10:00pm |
| Friday |
8:45am - 5:00pm |
| Saturday |
10:00am - 4:00pm |
| Sunday |
2:00pm - 10:00pm |
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Parking
Resident guests will receive a parking pass upon check-in. Passes should be displayed on the
dashboard and are not valid in metered spaces, fire lanes, Medford and Somerville streets, or the
Dowling Hall parking garage. Parking is available uphill in the Carmichael lot,
downhill in the Cohen/Aidekman lot, and around campus in designated areas. Overnight on-street
parking is prohibited. Parking on Medford and Somerville streets is restricted as posted. Parking is
available in Dowling Hall for an additional fee paid directly to the Tufts Parking Office
(tokens may be purchased within the parking garage).
Post Office
The U.S. Post Office is located in Curtis Hall across from the Memorial Steps on Boston Avenue.
The Post Office operational Hours are:
| Monday-Friday: 7 am - 5:15 p.m. |
| Saturday & Sunday: CLOSED |
Recreation
Tufts University offers a full range of athletic facilities that include an indoor pool, a
fitness center, basketball and squash courts, indoor and outdoor tracks, playing fields, and
lighted outdoor tennis courts. All conference participants have access to these facilities with
their identification card. Sports equipment is available for loan from the Conference Bureau
at the Front Desk.
Cousens Gymnasium and Hamilton Pool
Summer Hours of Operation
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| Monday - Thursday |
11:30am - 8:30pm |
| Friday |
11:30am - 6:30pm |
| Saturday |
8:00am - 12:00pm |
| Sunday |
4:00pm-8:00pm |
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Religious Services
Though there are no on-campus services during the summer, the chaplain’s office in Goddard Chapel is
open. Please consult the Front Desk for information on worship services in the local area.
Transportation
For access to Boston please consult the bus schedules, subway maps and taxi service information
available at the Front Desk.
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