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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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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 Spring 2026 Course Offerings!

Now accepting applications for Fall 2026 Visiting Lecturer Positions! Apply Here. 
Deadline: January 5, 2026

Save the Date! The ExCollege is participating in #TuftsGivingTuesday on December 2

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Travis Shapiro and Joshua Meininger

Instructor Spotlight: Travis Shapiro and Joshua Meininger

Travis Shapiro is a senior in History and minoring in Political Science. Joshua Meininger is a senior in Biopsychology. Their course, EXP-0050-M: Moral Ambiguity in Film, asks the question “What makes us root for characters with questionable morals?”
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