Resources

Front Desk Services

To make your stay here at Tufts comfortable and productive, we offer many convenient services at our Front Desk. Although all of the services listed below are available in South Hall, some services are also offered in our other residence halls.

Equipment Rental/Borrowing & Purchase
Various items are available for purchase including stamps, postcards, phone cards, alarm clocks and umbrellas. Fans may be rented; irons, ironing boards, hair dryers and sports equipment are available for loan.

Fax Services
The Tufts University Conference Bureau fax number is (617) 627-3856. There is no charge for incoming faxes. Fees for outgoing faxes are as follows:

• Within the U.S. $3 for the first page; $1 each additional page
• Europe, North and South America $6 for the first page; $3 each additional page
• All other destinations $10 for the first page; $3 each additional page

Laundry and Linens
Coin-operated washers and dryers are located in each residence hall. Detergent, clothes hangers, and wash cloths are available free of charge. The sheets and towels provided in each sleeping room may be exchanged at the Front Desk. As part of our campus-wide conservation efforts, we welcome guests to contribute by reusing their towels and linens.

Mail and Messages
Mail is delivered to the residence halls Monday-Friday and will be posted on the bulletin board. Stamps are also for sale at the Front Desk. Mail should be addressed:

Name of Participant
Name of Conference or Program
Conference Bureau
Tufts University
Medford, MA 02155-7049 USA
Messages for participants will be taken at the Front Desk 24 hours a day and will be posted on the bulletin board. The main Conference Bureau telephone number is: (617) 627-3568.

Room Cleaning
Supplies and equipment for cleaning your own room may be borrowed from the Front Desk of every residence hall. Room cleaning is also available for an additional charge and includes the changing of linen. Common areas and bathrooms are cleaned daily.

Special Events and Local Sites
One of our objectives during your stay is to help you have a pleasant and memorable experience in Boston and the surrounding area. Suggested activities are listed in the weekly "Calendar of Events", available at the Front Desk. Brochures on local sights and suggestions are also available at the Front Desk.

Telephone
Payphones are located in residence halls and classroom buildings. Pre-paid telephone debit cards are for sale in $10 denominations. For extended stays, phone service may be arranged in individual rooms.

Travelers' Check Cashing
This service is only provided to registered conference participants. Traveler's checks up to $20 may be cashed at the main front desk Monday through Friday 9 am until 4 pm. We cannot cash Traveler's Checks after these hours because of the limited amount of money we keep on hand in the register. If there is an emergency, please call a Supervisor. We cannot cash more than $20 per participant per day.
Traveler's Checks must be made out to Cash and countersigned in the presence of the person working the front desk. Personal checks cannot be cashed for any reason.

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