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Facilities Grades:
Quick StatsPopular Places to Chill
- Brown & Brew
- Dorm common rooms
- The Campus Center
- The President’s Lawn
Libraries
- Five other department libraries located on campus
- Tisch is the main library
Athletic Centers
- Ames Human Performance Center
- Cousens Gymnasium
- Gantcher Center
- Hamilton Pool
College Prowler Take
Tufts takes a lot of pride in its campus buildings and facilities, and they are always well kept and well maintained. There has been a flurry of construction over the past 10 years, with more new buildings and renovations every year. Still, students who wish that Tufts could compete with the facilities at larger, more well-endowed schools can always find room to complain. Generally, students complain that the buildings are a little too small. There are minor problems with overcrowding, but with such a small student body, this is only noticeable during busy times. Some of the recent additions, like Dowling Hall and the Tisch Library, have greatly improved students’ quality of life. There is something new on campus every fall, and Tufts is steadily trying to keep up with the growing needs of the student body. As far as meeting these needs, the school has come close, but hasn’t quite hit the mark yet. A water park on campus wouldn’t hurt. Students Speak Out
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Some of the older places, like the...
Some of the older places, like the Campus Center, could use renovations, but the Mugar computer lab was remodeled recently, as well as Ginn Library, and a new athletic facility opened up, as well. It’s big enough to house an indoor track and tennis courts, and the school holds a lot of big functions there. We get speakers like Bill Clinton, Madeline Albright, Al Gore, and Colin Powell. |
twenora86 says: Tufts University 2014 Other |
The gym is way too small and has...
The gym is way too small and has pretty old equipment. I had to join the gym down the street to get a gym that meets my needs. The library is great, but unfortunately fills up during finals.
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We have new athletic and computer...
We have new athletic and computer facilities. Our student center is really nice, and there is talk of expanding it. We have a new, gorgeous library, and the Student Services Center is pretty new, as well. |
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The gym is a lot nicer than at...
The gym is a lot nicer than at most other colleges, and has become very popular. It’s probably your best chance to see someone socially, but all the academic facilities are good. |
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I love the Campus Center and our...
I love the Campus Center and our athletic facilities. We have a new track, and we get new weight equipment every year. Timing for the gym is important because crowds come in during the afternoon. |
FactsWhat To Do on Campus
The a cappella scene at Tufts is huge, and you’ll see postings for shows for one or a few of the University’s six groups throughout the semester. They kick off the year with the Orientation Show the night after students arrive back on campus in the fall. Tufts’ seasonal carnivals draw many new activities to the campus. There are all types of events going on in the Campus Center on these nights. Poetry readings and solo guitar acts are also popular fare around campus. The Concert Board hand picks musicians to come play at Tufts. There is usually a fall rock show, winter jazz show, and “Spring Fling.” The end-of-the-semester dance shows by Tufts Dance Collective and Spirit of Color are generally packed to the capacity of the auditorium. Here, you have a good chance to see all your fellow students “shake it around.” Check out free weekly films offered in Barnum Hall. Every Friday night, Hotung Café has music and dancing, but you’re more likely to see the crowds there on a Thursday night for local bands. In addition to the drama department, there are several student-run theater groups on campus, so Tufts’ stages never remain empty for long. Each group produces major and minor productions, so keep your eyes peeled.
Favorite Things To Do
Chill with friends in a dorm room, grab a coffee at Brown & Brew, check out a play or movie on campus, or watch an a cappella show
Movie Theater on Campus
- Film Series offers weekly movie showings
Bar on Campus
- Hotung Café in the Campus Center
Coffeehouse on Campus
- Brown & Brew in Curtis Hall
- Hotung Café in the Campus Center
- The Rez in the Campus Center
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