Welcome to the International Center
The International Center supports the international student, scholar, and employee community at all of Tufts University's campuses. We provide immigration services and programs and events to support the arrival, orientation, and ongoing success of our community members. Please read through our web site and contact us if we can be of assistance.
Quick Links
Online Services
Check the quick links below for online services.
Tel: (617) 627-3458
Email: internationalcenter@tufts.edu
- Schedule an online appointment with an International Center advisor about almost any matter
F-1 / J-1 Student Travel, Extensions, Reduced Course Loads
- Get a updated travel signature I-20
- Apply for a F-1 reduced course load or J-1 student reduced course load
- Request an I-20 extension
- Request an I-20 for F-2 dependent family members
OPT / CPT Related
- Attend an OPT or CPT Workshop
- Start a CPT application
- Start an OPT or STEM OPT Extension application
- Update your OPT employment, STEM employment, and US address information
Social Security
- Get information about the Social Security Number application process
Medford / Somerville Campus
20 Sawyer Avenue, Medford MA 02155 (map)
Tel: (617) 627-3458
Email: internationalcenter@tufts.edu
Business Hours
Like most Tufts University offices, the International Center remains open during normal business hours to respond to telephone and email inquiries
9am - 5pm, Monday - Friday
Telephone: 617-627-3458
Email: internationalcenter@tufts.edu
Closed weekends and University holidays.
In-Person Services (drop-offs, pick-ups, travel signatures, and brief questions without an appointment)
Monday - Thursday: 9:30am - 4:00pm*
*Closed 1pm-2pm daily for lunch and Tuesday mornings from 10am -11am for International Center staff meetings
Fridays: By appointment only (see below)
Appointments Monday - Friday (lengthy or complicated advising questions, or for virtual meetings with your program-specific advisor): Contact your advisor
Boston Health Sciences Campus
200 Harrison Ave., BSMT, Boston MA 02111 (map)
Tel: (617) 627-3458
Email: internationalcenter@tufts.edu
Business Hours
Like most Tufts University offices, the International Center remains open during normal business hours to respond to telephone and email inquiries
9am - 5pm, Monday - Friday
Telephone: 617-627-3458
Email: internationalcenter@tufts.edu
Closed weekends and University holidays.
In-Person Services (drop-offs, pick-ups, travel signatures, and brief questions without an appointment)
ID required to enter Posner Hall and Basement Level. Tufts Medical Center scholars and employees must call the office in advance to get access to Posner Hall
Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays
10:00am - 12:30pm, and 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Appointments Monday - Friday (lengthy or complicated advising questions, or for virtual meetings with your program-specific advisor): Contact your advisor