HelpDesk and Desktop Support

The ITS HelpDesk is the starting point for all desktop support problem logging, tracking and resolution for AS&E and Fletcher School faculty and staff.

There are several ways to contact the ITS HelpDesk:

When contacting us be sure to leave the following information:

  • Your name (Please say it slowly and spell it when contacting us by phone)
  • Your department
  • A phone number where you can be reached within the next 4 hours
  • Any alternative phone numbers
  • The location of your computer
  • The time and date
  • A brief description of the problem

Call 617-627-5898
A technician will attempt to solve your problem or refer your problem appropriately.

Email helpdesk@ase.tufts.edu
A technician will contact you soon.

The ITS HelpDesk is staffed Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on normal Tufts work days by a rotating staff of ITS technician. Calls (or emails or web-based calls) made after closing will be handled at the start of the next business day.

After normal HelpDesk hours
To leave a message for the ITS staff please dial 617-627-5898.

For problems classified as Urgent or Important by the ITS Service Metrics, a technician is on call until from 5 - 10pm on weekdays as well as on the weekends from 10am-10pm (If the University is closed the ITS Helpdesk is closed as well. This applies to University Holidays as well as storm and emergency closings). Instructions for contacting a technician during off hours regarding an Urgent or Important problem are available by calling 617-627-5898 and listening to the entire message.


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