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Get Involved: Student Organizations

Sustainable CORE (Cultivating our Resilient Environment) Fellows foster a culture of sustainability at Tufts by engaging in inclusive community building that emphasizes sustainable action, equity, and celebration. Learn more on their website.
Sustainable Solutions Fellows learn to become creative problem solvers while making an impact on campus. Fellows are paired with an institutional challenge to tackle during the semester, resulting in the creation of sustainable solutions that model climate work on a global level. Learn more on their website.
TCA is committed to fighting climate change in solidarity with climate justice. Learn more on their Facebook page.

Tufts Bikes is a student-run organization promoting biking culture at Tufts. They maintain a free campus bikeshare program available through the Tisch library, and offer free bike repair services at their shop at 28 Sawyer Ave. If you’re interested in learning about bike repair, safety, administration and more, get involved with Tufts Bikes! Learn more on their website or Facebook page.

TMC organizes all types of outdoor activities - hiking, climbing, kayaking, skiing, and more! They also run the Tufts Loj, located in Woodstock, NH. Become a member to take advantage of outdoor opportunities and gear rental, or get involved as a trip leader! Learn more on their website or Facebook page.

The Environmental Studies Society aims to provide student-to-student support to prospective and declared Environmental Studies majors. Follow their Instagram or email environmental.tu@gmail.com

Food Rescue works to address food insecurity while minimizing food waste from the dining halls. Student volunteers turn dining hall leftovers into complete meals, which are donated to local families in need. Learn more on their webpage or Facebook page.
TEG focuses on engaging and educating the Tufts community about energy issues. Learn more on their Facebook page.

TEC is an annual conference hosted by the Tufts Institute of the Environment that focuses on key energy issues. Learn more at their website. If you would like to join the planning committee, email tec@tufts.edu.

 

The Student Garden is a student-run garden located behind the Latin Way apartments. Students cultivate produce and other plants, while learning about gardening techniques and low-impact agriculture. Learn more on their Facebook page.

TLC promotes community between students and campus workers through events and activism. Learn more on their Facebook page.

EWB is a student group that carries out sustainable engineering projects in developing countries. Learn more on their website or Facebook page.

A group of members of the Student American Veterinary Medical Association (SAVMA) dedicated to increasing sustainability awareness and capacity throughout the DVM classes. Learn more through the general SAVMA website, or email them at tuftssavma@gmail.com.

 

UP3 allows students to learn about city planning, architecture, transportation, sustainable design, and more. Learn more on their website or Facebook page.

TSA is a student group devoted to building student power to fight for racial, economic, and gender justice. Learn more on their Facebook page.

Medical Students for a Sustainable Future (MS4SF) focuses on teaching about the health impacts of climate change and advocating for sustainability in local health institutions and state legislation. Learn more about the national organization on their website. You can contact the Tufts University chapter at tuftsms4sf@gmail.com.

The Fletcher Arctic Initiative hosts student-run annual conferences at The Fletcher School that bring together policymakers, business leaders, academics, and students to address the implications of a volatile Arctic. Learn more at their website.
Sunrise Tufts logo overlaid onto an image of student protestors Sunrise Movement Tufts is building a coalition of young people at Tufts University to join the fight to stop climate change and create millions of good jobs in the process. Learn more on their Facebook page.

The Hive and the Green House are sustainability-themed housing. If you’d like to intentionally incorporate sustainability into your residential experience, consider applying to live in these spaces!  Learn more on their webpage or Facebook page.

 
SEA’s mission is to create a community of passionate students who care deeply about the environment and who are dedicated to creating a more sustainable campus and world through education and mobilization. Contact them on Facebook or through email at tuftssea@gmail.com to learn more!

Graduate School Organizations

UEP Student Organizations

Students in the Urban and Environmental Policy Planning (UEP) program can visit this webpage to learn about UEP-specific student organizations. The groups include: Intercultural Practice Group, People of Planning, Student Policy and Planning Association, Tufts Food Systems Planning Coalition, and Tufts Solidarity Education.

The Fletcher School Student Organizations

Students in the Fletcher School can visit this webpage to learn about student-run organizations in Fletcher. Examples of environmentally oriented groups include: Fletcher Energy and Environment Club, Fletcher Net Impact, Fletcher Food Policy Club, and more.

The Friedman School Student Organizations

Students in the Friedman School of Nutrition can visit this webpage to learn about student-run organizations in Friedman. Examples of environmentally oriented groups include: Slow Food Tufts, The Tufts Food System Planning Coalition, Dig In! Nutrition Program, the Friedman Garden, and Friedman Food Policy Action Council.