Students

The Medford/Somerville and SMFA campuses include the School of Arts and Sciences, the School of Engineering, The Fletcher School, and the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts.

Health Service

Primary health care site and service provider for all undergraduate and graduate students who have paid the Health and Wellness Fee.

Counseling and Mental Health Service (CMHS)

The diverse clinical team at CMHS delivers high-quality mental health services to help prevent and address behavioral and mental health challenges that may become impediments to students' academic and personal goals.

Department of Health Promotion, Prevention, and Well-Being

Provides a continuum of education, prevention, and recovery programs and resources related to alcohol and drugs, nutrition, physical activity, sleep, stress management, and more.

Student Accessibility and Academic Resources (StAAR) Center

Provides academic support through one-on-one coaching, writing consultations, tutoring, study groups and study strategies, and discipline-specific workshops. The StAAR Center also works to implement reasonable accommodations for Tufts students with access concerns related to documented disabilities.

Insurance

All Tufts students are required to be covered by health insurance by Massachusetts state law. Choose from the Student Health Plan or your own private insurance.

The Boston Health Sciences campus includes the School of Dental Medicine, the School of Medicine, the Public Health Professional Degree Programs, the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, and the Tufts Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences.

Collegiate Center for Wellness – Services for In-Person Students Only

The Collegiate Center for Wellness (CCW) at Tufts Medical Center offers in-person medical care for health matters like the flu and COVID-19, as well as counseling and support for reproductive health and a wide range of other medical needs. CCW is not intended to be a primary care provider.

Care in the clinic is free, but lab studies (e.g., blood work, X-rays) and visits to specialists will be billed to your insurance.

• Location: Floating Building at Tufts Medical Center, 3rd floor near the elevator bank (look for the sign) 
• Hours: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. 
• Appointment Scheduling: Call 617-636-6006 and select option #4 for Tufts University 

Office of Student Wellness (OSW) – Services for In-Person, Remote, and Hybrid Students 

Team members work with students to offer practical approaches to managing everyday stresses and life challenges, provide confidential advice for personal challenges, and make referrals for therapy or psychiatric care as needed for depression, anxiety, and other mental health concerns.

• To get support, email Sharon Snaggs Gendron, Director of Student Wellness
• Location: Posner Hall, 4th floor, Boston Health Sciences Campus
• Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Behaviorial Health Counseling – Services for In-Person, Remote, and Hybrid Students 

Tufts partners with AllOne Health (TalkOne2One Student Assistance Program) to help guide all students—in-person, virtual, and hybrid—to solutions that make life less stressful and more manageable.

• To schedule an in-person or virtual appointment for nonemergent concerns, send a secure, confidential email to AllOne Health.  

Psychiatry – Services for In-Person Students Only 

Tufts is replacing Mantra Health with highly qualified and dedicated in-house clinicians. 

Virginia Ndoro, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

In treatment planning, Virginia considers individual preferences and encourages clients to embrace a holistic approach involving medication management, self-care, and consistent psychotherapy. She also supports students in learning and practicing skills that help heal relationships and prevent the development of additional issues. With hope for the best possible outcome, she approaches every situation with respect and cultural humility.

• To arrange appointments with Virginia, students should complete this Behavioral Health Services form. 

Sexual Misconduct, Health, and Well-Being Support

Center for Awareness, Resources, and Education (CARE) staff support anyone impacted by sexual misconduct. We provide confidential, trauma-informed, emotional support that can include helping with academic flexibility, answering any questions about reporting, accompanying you to appointments, and/or connecting you to other resources. We are a free, non-insurance-based service for any Tufts student. Visit us at CARE for more information.

After Care Hours

• Emergency: Call 617-627-6911 on campus or 911 off-campus. 
• Non-Emergency Medical: Call 617-636-2750 and follow the prompts for the on-call nurse. 
• Non-Emergency Mental Health: Call 1-800-756-3124 to reach the 24/7 on-call AllOneHealth counselor. 

Student Advisory and Health Administration (SAHA)

SAHA provides multiple services for Boston Health Sciences campus and Grafton campus students, including:

• Collection and screening of all required immunization documentation
• Oversight of student health insurance
• Oversight of the disability insurance for dental, medical, DPT, and PA students
• Administration of the voluntary dental insurance plan

Insurance

Learn more about the health insurance requirements and options available to Tufts Boston Health Sciences students.

The Grafton campus includes Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine.

Grafton Student Health Services – Services for In-Person Students Only

Hours: 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday through Friday
Phone: 508-887-4300
Email: Cummingsstudenthealth@tufts.edu
Location: 200 Westboro Road, Ground Floor, Room 013, Grafton

Services include vaccinations and titers, evaluation and treatment of same-day concerns like fever, cough, sore throat, rashes, flu-like symptoms, animal bites, pregnancy tests, joint injuries, and more.

Behavioral Health and Counseling – Services for In-Person, Remote, and Hybrid Students 

Provides counseling and referral services by appointment or walk-in consultation. Crisis support is also available 24/7 by phone.

Tufts partners with AllOne Health (TalkOne2One Student Assistance Program) to help guide all students—in-person, virtual, and hybrid—to solutions that make life less stressful and more manageable.

• To schedule an in-person or virtual appointment for nonemergent concerns, send a secure, confidential email to AllOne Health.  

Psychiatry – Services for In-Person Students Only 

Tufts is replacing Mantra Health with highly qualified and dedicated in-house clinicians. 

Virginia Ndoro, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

In treatment planning, Virginia considers individual preferences and encourages clients to embrace a holistic approach involving medication management, self-care, and consistent psychotherapy. She also supports students in learning and practicing skills that help heal relationships and prevent the development of additional issues. With hope for the best possible outcome, she approaches every situation with respect and cultural humility.

• To arrange appointments with Virginia, students should complete this Behavioral Health Services form. 

Student Advisory and Health Administration (SAHA)

Provides multiple services for Boston Health Sciences campus and Grafton campus students, including:

• Collection and screening of all required immunization documentation
• Oversight of student health insurance
• Oversight of the disability insurance for dental, medical, DPT, and PA students
• Administration of the voluntary dental insurance plan

Insurance

Learn more about the health insurance requirements and options available to Tufts Grafton and Boston Health Sciences students.