Graduate Student Community
Find Community. Get Support.
Graduate and professional school can be intellectually demanding, professionally focused, and deeply rewarding. The Office of Religious and Philosophical Life offers opportunities to connect with others, explore questions of meaning and purpose, engage with religious and philosophical traditions, and be supported throughout your time at Tufts.
Whether you're seeking community, reflection, spiritual care, or simply a place to belong, you're welcome here.
Support for Graduate Students
We serve graduate and professional students across the Boston Health Sciences, Grafton, Medford/Somerville, and SMFA campuses. Our chaplains support students of all religious, spiritual, ethical, and philosophical backgrounds, and serve as confidential resources for members of the Tufts community.
Graduate Student Communities
Graduate student organizations offer opportunities to build relationships, explore shared traditions and values, and connect with peers across schools and campuses.
| Christian Student Group | Contact |
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Christian Medical and Dental Association (CMDA), Health Sciences Campus (Boston) |
The Reverend Dan Bell
Protestant Chaplain |
| Lynn Roy
Student Wellness Advisor |
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| Fletcher Christian Fellowship (Medford) | Dr. Julie Schaffner
Adjunct Professor of Development Economics |
| Hindu Graduate Student Groups | Contact |
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| Prakruthi Ramesh
University Chaplaincy Graduate Student Intern |
| Muslim Graduate Student Groups | Contact |
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Dental Muslim Students Association |
Komal Wasif
Student, Dental School |
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Medical School Muslim Students Association |
Sahar Habibzai
Student, School of Medicine |
| Jewish Graduate Student Groups | Contact |
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Jewish Association of Veterinary Students |
Student Leader
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Dr. Noa Berlin
Faculty Advisor |
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Tufts University School of Medicine Jewish Students Association |
Student Leader
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Looking for Something Different?
Don't see a community that reflects your interests, tradition, or experience? Our team can help connect you with resources, existing communities, or information about starting a new graduate student group.
Weekly Gatherings and Programs
Looking for ways to connect beyond your academic program? Join weekly gatherings, discussions, celebrations, observances, and other opportunities designed to foster community and personal growth.
Navigating Community Wisely
Exploring new communities is an important part of graduate life. We encourage students to learn about the hallmarks of healthy communities and how to recognize high-pressure or controlling groups.