Chinese The program offers a rigorous plan of study for students with a primary interest in international relations. All students who anticipate majoring in international relations should acquire a copy of this handbook. The program is governed by an executive committee representing the departments that service the major.
All majors select an academic adviser who is a member of the international relations core faculty.
First-year students who anticipate majoring in international relations should read the concentration requirements below. The major is usually declared during the sophomore year, although first-year students are encouraged to consult with the program in planning their course of study, especially if they plan to spend all or part of their junior year abroad. The Borghesani award, open to sophomores and juniors from any concentration, is intended to help defray the costs of study, research, or community service abroad that adds an international dimension to the student's program of study. Each year the IR Program also selects students, to represent Tufts at several national student conferences. Details on these prizes and awards are described in the program handbook.