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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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Applications to teach in Spring 2024 are now open!

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

Apply to be a Visiting Lecturer!
Applications for Spring 2024 now open! Deadline is August 14^th, 2023.

Spring 2024 Peer Teaching Application now open! Juniors and Seniors, read more about this opportunity here.

Welcome Class of 2027!

Check Out Explorations – The ExCollege’s signature first-year advising program!
Explorations is one of your advising options you can choose this summer.
Click here for a full list of Explorations course descriptions and instructor bios.

Fall 2023 Courses are here:
Find the class that changes everything