Below are a few university rules that we ask all our participants to follow for their own safety while on the Tufts campus.

The alcohol policy at Tufts University complies with the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. For anyone age 21 and older, alcohol may only be consumed in residence hall sleeping rooms, with the doors closed or at sponsored functions on campus. Alcoholic beverages may not be consumed in any residence hall lounge areas or hallways.

Due to university regulations, no cooking is allowed in any dormitory during the summer months.

Please notify the Conference Bureau in advance of any special needs or disabilities. Upon notification, all possible efforts will be made for arrangements to accommodate special needs as covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

The Tufts Police Department is on-call 24 hours. Also note the blue lights aroud campus, which indicate a campus phone connected directly to Tufts Police in case of emergency. Whenever possible, an emergency should be directed to a Conference Bureau staff person to help you. Click here for a list of Emergency phone numbers.

Emergency medical services and facilities are available to participants through the Tufts Health Services. (Any participant under 18 years of age must bring a medical permission slip signed by a parent or guardian before treatment may be administered.) The minimum charge for a doctor is $30.00 but can range up to $100.00, depending on the services needed (lab fees and prescriptions additional). All charges must be paid at the time of the visit.

All conference participants are issued identification cards that should be presented to gain access to athletic facilities and university libraries. Please carry it with you at all times during your stay.

Housing fees must be paid by arrival. Keys and meal cards must be returned at the end of your stay. There is a $55 charge for any key not returned, and a $10 charge for any meal card not returned.

All bills are payable upon receipt. Any unpaid balance will be subject to a carrying charge of 1.5% per month on the amount not paid within 30 days.

The Tufts University Police Department is on-call 24 hours a day. Also note that the blue lights on campus indicate a campus phone that is directly connected to the Tufts Police in case of an emergency. Whenever possible, an emergency should be directed first to a Conference Bureau staff person so that they may help you. Emergency phone numbers are listed below.

Phone: (617) 627-3030 (x7-3030)
Emergency: (617) 627-6911 (x6-6911) 24 hours

The front door of each residence hall is locked between the hours of midnight and 7 am. Guests must use their assigned front door key to enter the building during those hours.

Smoking is not permitted in campus residence halls including sleeping rooms and residence hall balconies. Smoking is permitted outside residence halls.

Rooms are available for overnight guests of participants on a space-available basis. Reservations should be made in advance at the Front Desk. If you are expecting any visitors during your stay, please make arrangements to meet them in the main lobby.