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Housing Choices
Special Programs in Residence
Small Group Housing offers undergraduates a chance to live with
students who share cultural or academic interests. There are fifteen
small group units, each offering an assortment of activities for residents.
First year students can not live in the Special Interest Houses
their first year on-campus.
Africana House - Located
at 8 Professors Row (Capen House), the Africana House offers
students interested in Africana culture a place to live together
and share common experiences. Programs such as the Peer Advisor
Program and celebration of Black History Month are coordinated in
cooperation with the Africana Center.
Their Advisor is
Katrina Moore (ext. 7-3372).
See the floor plans |
Africana Center website
Arts Haus - The Arts Haus, also know as Bartol
House, is located at 37 Sawyer Avenue. Students
interested in an active and artistically diverse
environment live together in the Arts Haus. During the
year there are numerous events that encompass a wide
variety of artistic mediums.
Their Advisor is
Martha Pott (ext. 7-5020).
See the floor plans
Asian American Culture House - The Asian American House,
located at 17 Latin Way (Start House), welcomes students interested
in learning about the Asian American experience. Residents of the unit
are required to organize activities related to the Asian American experience.
Past activities have included an art exhibits, food fairs, informal afternoon
gatherings with faculty, and discussions/talks on Asian American issues and topics.
Their Advisor is
Linell Yugawa (ext. 7-3056).
See the floor plans |
Asian American Center website
Jewish Culture House - The Bayit House provides a setting
in which students can live and develop in a Jewish communal atmosphere.
Residents sponsor programs aimed at informing the community about Jewish
issues and culture. The residents also maintain a kosher kitchen. The unit
is located in Hall House.
Their Advisor is
Rabbi Jeff Summit (ext. 7-3242).
See the floor plans
Chinese Language House - The Chinese House is a language based housing unit
sponsored by the Chinese Program. It is located in the A220s Latin Way. The mission
of the Chinese House is to provide language learning experience outside of the classroom
and to promote and facilitate cross-cultural exchange and understanding within the larger
community at Tufts.
Their Advisor is
Jinyu Li (ext. 7-2374).
See the floor plans
Crafts House - The Crafts House, located at 14 Professors Row
(Anthony House), is a cooperative living and learning community. The
members are dedicated to the operation of the Crafts Center, which
provides an opportunity for unit members to conduct workshops and share
craft knowledge and techniques. The Crafts House also operates as a food
cooperative, where residents share responsibility for the purchase,
preparation, and clean–up of meals.
Their Advisor is
Mary Glaser (ext. 7-5045).
See the floor plans |
Crafts House website
French Language House - The French House is
located at 11 Whitfield Road (Schmalz House), and has
space for two French exchange students. Its raison
d’ętre is to give Tufts students the opportunity to
improve their French language skills and gain more
exposure to French and francophone cultures by living
with French students and by participating in gatherings
that bring together the francophone community of Tufts.
Their Advisor is
Anne Poncet-Montange (ext. 7-2681).
See the floor plans |
French House website
German Language House - The German House allows residents to
improve and enhance their understanding of the German language and
culture. It also acts as a resource center, offering practice
sessions to students studying German. Residents also sponsor
"Coffee Hours" throughout the year. It is located at 21 Whitfield
Road (Wyeth House).
Their Advisor is
Doris Pfaffinger (ext. 7-2621).
See the floor plans |
German House webpage
Latino Culture House - The Latino Culture Unit
provides a support system to the Latino Community at Tufts.
It welcomes students who are interested in the Latino culture
and Latino issues. Residents sponsor activities and events to
promote a greater understanding and appreciation of Latino
culture in conjunction with the Latino Center. The Latino
Culture Unit is currently located at 8–10 Whitfield Road
(Milne House).
Their Advisor is
Ruben Salinas-Stern (ext. 7-3363).
See the floor plans |
Latino Center website
International House - The philosophy of the unit is to
create an environment in which residents can experience an
intercultural living arrangement. The International House
consists of residents who represent a mix of students from
different nationalities and cultures, including representation
of Americans. The goal of the unit is to foster intercultural
friendships and experiences. The house is currently located at
13 Sawyer Avenue (Davies House).
Their Advisor is
Jane Etish-Andrews (ext. 7-3458).
See the floor plans |
International Center website
Japanese Language House - The Japanese House, located in the 150s of Hillside
Apartments, provides residents an opportunity to develop a greater understanding of
the Japanese language and culture. The residents gather biweekly for dinner and weekly
for language "chats" and celebrate Japanese holidays and cultural events.
Their Advisor is
Shiori Koizumi (ext. 7-5645).
See the floor plans |
Japanese Language webpage
Muslim Culture House - The Muslim House, located at
176 Curtis Street, offers both Muslim and non–Muslim undergraduates
the opportunity to live in a friendly, diverse environment. It
provides one the opportunity to enhance their cultural experience
while creating new friendships and participating in several social
events.
Their Advisor is
Yolanda King (ext. 7-3248).
See the floor plans |
Muslim Students Association
Rainbow House (LGBT) - The Rainbow House, located in the 160s
of Hillside Apartments, provides a "gay–friendly" atmosphere where
students can live and interact. The unit brings issues of lesbian,
gay, bisexual, and transgender students to the entire Tufts community
through educational, social, and community programming. The Rainbow
House also serves as a social outlet for lesbian, gay, bisexual,
and transgender students and their friends.
Their Advisor is
Emily Mears (ext. 7-3770).
See the floor plans |
Rainbow House website
Russian Culture House - The Russian Culture House,
located at 101 Talbot Avenue, serves as a group living arrangement for students
with a demonstrated academic interest in the Russian language and in the cultural
history of Russia and its neighbors. By hosting dinners, movies, lectures, and
other activities, the House strives to bring an understanding of Russian culture
to the wider Tufts campus. House members closely coordinate their activities with
both faculty of the Russian Program and the student-run Russian Circle. In addition,
the House serves as an informal meeting place for language tutoring.
Their Advisor is
Nancy Iffland-Petrov (ext. 7-4774).
See the floor plans |
Russian Culture House webpage
Spanish Language House - The Spanish House enables
residents to develop greater fluency in the language and
enhance their understanding of Spanish/Latin American countries,
lifestyles, and cultures. Residents hold weekly events, where
members of the Tufts community can stop by and enjoy Spanish
refreshments and conversation. The unit is located at 125
Powderhouse Boulevard (Chandler House).
Their Advisor is
Marta Rosso-O’Laughlin (ext. 7-5110).
See the floor plans
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