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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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Apply to be a Visiting Lecturer with the Experimental College

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

Spring 2025 Visiting Lecturer Applications Are Now Open!
Apply here by August 12th, 2024.

Spring 2025 Peer Teacher Applications due September 16th, 2024.
Juniors and Seniors can apply to teach their own course here!

Fall 2024 Explorations Courses
Check out these courses just for incoming first-years taught by juniors and seniors! Read the full course descriptions and instructor bios here and be sure to choose Explorations as your advising option in July.

Fall 2024 ExCollege Courses
Read the full course descriptions and instructor bios here!

The ExCollege Celebrates its 60th Anniversary!
Looking ahead, our Fall 2024 celebration will include a collaboration with Tufts Rubik’s Cube Club, our Book Group launch, and a 60th Anniversary community cake decorating event