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What is the Experimental College?

The ExCollege is a department at Tufts University that offers innovative undergraduate elective courses. We hire Visiting Lecturers with a range of perspectives and professional experience to teach interdisciplinary and interactive courses.

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The ExCollege provides teaching opportunities for Boston-area professionals and graduate students who have expertise in their field and a passion for teaching.

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Undergraduate Students Get Involved

At the ExCollege, students can design and teach courses, serve on our governing board, evaluate course proposals, interview prospective visiting lecturers, select courses to be offered, and more. Learn how to get involved!

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Experimental College Announcements

Check out our Fall 2025 ExCollege courses! SIS registration begins in April.

ExCollege Happenings

Blake Freedland’s Lessons From the Cockpit

“Being a successful pilot is analogous to being successful in life,” says Blake Freedland, who shared insights and skills with students in an Experimental College course

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Instructor Spotlight: Julie Lunde

Meet Julie Lunde, Creative Writing Educator and instructor of EXP-0006: ABC, 123: The Intersection of Creative Writing and Math

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Instructor Spotlight: Jessica Lander

Meet Jessica Lander, high school history and civics teacher and Instructor of EXP-0014: Reimagining Immigrant Education: From the Classroom to the State House

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Instructor Spotlight: Rafi Abrahams

Meet Rafi Abrahams, Brandeis History PhD candidate and instructor of EXP-0001: Autobiographical Comics

Blake Freedland’s Lessons From the Cockpit

“Being a successful pilot is analogous to being successful in life,” says Blake Freedland, who shared insights and skills with students in an Experimental College course

Blake Freedland’s Lessons From the Cockpit

“Being a successful pilot is analogous to being successful in life,” says Blake Freedland, who shared insights and skills with students in an Experimental College course

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What is the Experimental College?

Apply to be a Visiting Lecturer with the Experimental College

Undergraduate Students Get Involved

Experimental College Announcements

ExCollege Happenings

Instructor Spotlight: Rafi Abrahams

Instructor Spotlight: Cynthia Perry