Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine

Student Discounts

Current Tufts University students, staff, and faculty can access free or discounted rates for the following services, using either their Tufts email address or Tufts ID. Unless otherwise specified, these companies are not affiliated or endorsed by Tufts University and are offered by the companies themselves; discounts are subject to change at any time.

  • Campus Pantries—Food and Essential Needs

    • Grafton Campus: 24/7 Community Pantry located in the 2nd Floor Hallway of Agnes Varis Campus Center
    • Medford Campus: 24/7 Jumbos Community Fridge

    Direct and Immediate Food Assistance

    Financial Support

    • SNAP Benefits provide financial and educational support related to food and budgeting. Most students who qualify for SNAP are unaware that they qualify. Students can apply online via Massachusetts’ online portal. You’ll need to provide information about you, your household, income, and expenses.
    • Massachusetts Healthy Incentives Program (HIP) is extra SNAP money from Massachusetts and all SNAP recipients are automatically eligible to participate. Find a participating HIP vendor online. How does it work? When you make a HIP eligible purchase with your SNAP funds, HIP will automatically reimburse those funds--as if you never used your SNAP funds. The monthly HIP cap varies based on the SNAP household size.
    • Women, Infants, & Children Nutrition Program (WIC) provides financial, educational, and healthcare support to Massachusetts families. If you are a father, mother, grandparent, foster parent or other legal guardian of a child under 5, you can apply for WIC for your child. Apply via Massachusetts' online portal.

    Discounted and Low-Cost Groceries

  • Cummings School Student Health Center

    Office visits are covered for all students as part of the Health and Wellness fee. However, fees for additional services may be billed. Schedule an appointment by calling the office during business hours at 508-887-4300 or by emailing the clinic at CummingsStudentHealth@tufts.edu.

    Massachusetts Medical Society Free Health Care Program Directory

    Find a free clinic near campus or where you live. The locations span from Cape Cod to Western Massachusetts.

    Tufts University Pre-Doctoral Dental Clinic

    Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine pays for limited dental health services through the Tufts University Pre-Doctoral Dental Clinic. Below is a list of some services that are provided by your school at no charge to students:

    • Annual x-rays
    • Annual Oral Exam
    • Annual Cleaning
    • Emergency services (diagnostic only)

    In addition, the Veterinary School pays 50% for other dental services and students pay the remaining 50% of the cost. However, students must pay the full cost for gold, lab fees, and implant teeth and materials.

    Scheduling Appointments

    To become a new patient, you will complete two initial appointments, both provided at no cost:

    • Initial Screening Appointment: Includes dental X-rays and a preliminary evaluation.
    • Comprehensive Oral Exam: A complete dental examination to assess your oral health and develop a treatment plan.

    Appointments may last up to three hours. This allows time for the teaching process and gives you the benefit of evaluations from multiple experienced dental professionals and specialists.

    Appointment Times

    • 9:00 a.m.
    • 1:00 p.m.
    • 4:30 p.m. (Monday–Thursday only; no 4:30 p.m. appointments on Fridays)

    Schedule an Appointment

    Call 617-636-6998 to schedule your appointment. When calling, be sure to identify yourself as a Tufts University student to receive the student discount.

  • Cummings School Animal Behavior Consultations

    Discount: Free for Students
    How to Use: 90min consultations are available; appointments can be scheduled by contacting the Behavior Services Team at (508) 887-4640.

    Cummings School Teaching Hospitals

    Discount: 40% off at the teaching hospitals
    Eligibility: The student discount is available only for animals that:

    • Currently reside with a Cummings School student, or
    • For large animals, are stabled nearby and are in the student's primary care and custody.

    How to Use: Students should identify themselves as students when they bring an animal in for treatment so that their discount can be set up before billing.

    Pet Pantries

    Local pet pantries provide food and care supplies to those in need. An extensive list of pet pantries is available online; a list of local pet pantries is listed below:

    Hill's Pet Nutrition

    Discount: Up to 65% off
    How to Use: Create an account with Hill's Pro Staff Feeding using your Tufts email address. You will be asked to verify your email address and provide the school's zip code (01536). A discount will automatically be applied to applicable orders. Students can also receive 65% off using a monthly promo code, up to 120lbs per month. July Monthly Code: CATNAPSUMMER

    Purina University Feeding Program

    Discount: 50% off on Pro Plan Veterinary Diets and Supplements & Up to 40% off on Pro Plan wellness diets with shipping directly to your house
    How to Use: Create a Purina for Professionals account by selecting “University User Registration (Vet & Tech Schools)” using your Tufts email address. You will be asked to select your school (Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine) and role (Veterinary Student) from the dropdown boxes. 

    Royal Canin Feeding Program

    Discount: 50% off of one order containing up to four items a month & free shipment directly to your house 
    How to Use: Create an account with Royal Canin by selecting "University Feeding Program" and provide your Tufts email address. When prompted, provide the following university account number: VET-SSVUNV-019. The 50% discount applies to one order of up to 4 items per month, so plan ahead!

  • Tufts Fitness Centers

    Grafton Campus: The Fitness Center at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine is located on the basement level of Agnes Varis Campus Center. Information on hours, access, and user guidelines is available online. 
    Medford-Sommerville: Tisch Sports & Fitness Center is a state-of-the-art facility with a fitness room, multipurpose room for classes, locker rooms, indoor track and tennis courts, weight room, indoor pool, basketball and volleyball courts, indoor turf facility, squash courts, and lounge spaces. Cummings School students can access the Fitness Center for free using their Tufts ID and park in Tufts' Dowling Garage using their Grafton parking permit. Operating hours vary, so please check the schedule beforehand.

    Blackstone River Cycle in Millbury (15 minutes from campus)

    Tufts Offer #1:

    • The first week are unlimited free classes
    • The first month is only $90 for unlimited classes
    • Then it goes to $105/month for unlimited spin (regular classes are $115/month)

    Tufts Offer #2:

    • $300 unlimited for 3 months
    • Then it goes to $105/month for unlimited spin (regular classes are $115/month)

    Planet Fitness

    Black Card Membership Offer: No Commitment. Cancel Anytime. Sign up online and use promo code TUFTSBC to join. Offer only valid when signing up through Westborough, MA location; once you're signed up, you have access to all Planet Fitness locations.

    • Start Up Fee: Waived
    • Annual Fee: Waived
    • Membership Total Cost: $24.99 / month
    • Use of 2,600+ Planet Fitness locations Worldwide
    • Bring a guest every time you workout
    • Use of Hydromassage beds & massage chairs*
    • Use of Red Light Therapy booths, Cryotherapy loungers, and tanning beds
    • Free fitness training and extensive workout library through the PF App
    • 50% off select cooler drinks

  • Tufts University Art Galleries (TUAG)

    Free Admission - please present your Tufts ID at the front desk to obtain your tickets. 

    Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) Boston

    Free Admission and additional benefits at discounted rates: 
    $5 film tickets for students
    $30 student discount on personal memberships
    10% discount in all Museum shops

    Harvard University Museums

    Free Admission - while some of the Harvard museums are already free to the public, Tufts students will have free admission to all of them. Please present your Tufts ID at the front desk to obtain your tickets.

  • Coffee and Pi (Westborough)
    Discount: 10% off menu items

    Cold Harbor Brewing Co. (Westborough)
    Discount: 20% off food and merchandise

  • Boston Ballet: Students can watch performances at the Boston Ballet with a variety of discounted ticket options. Learn about these options on the Boston Ballet website.

    • Rush Tickets: When we are not sold out, a limited number of rush tickets may be available for select performances on a first-come, first-served basis. Students may purchase tickets for $30 each, available two hours prior to the performance at the Citizens Opera House.
    • Subscription: Student subscriptions are available for all package types in sections A, B, C for $35 per ticket (regularly up to $144 each)
    • College Nights: Groups of 10 or more college students get $35 tickets to these performances, a savings of up to $106 per ticket, plus pay a $25 group sales processing fee

    Boston Symphony Orchestra (BSO): Students can watch BSO performances with a variety of discounted ticket options. Learn about these options on the BSO website.

    • Rush Tickets: A limited number of Rush Tickets for BSO concerts on Thursday evenings, Friday afternoons, and Sunday afternoons are set aside for sale on the day of the performance, subject to availability. These tickets are sold at $15 each
    • Student Pass: For just $35, the Student Pass allows students to attend many BSO performances for as little as $5 after the initial pass is purchased.

    New England Aquarium: Students who attend college in New England (CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, and VT) may show their college ID to receive a $5 discount on standard Aquarium admission or admission + movie combinations. This offer cannot be combined with other offers or coupons. Blackout dates apply.  Learn more on the New England Aquarium website.

  • Boston Red Sox: Through the Student9S College Student Ticket Program, students can purchase tickets starting at $9 for select games and Fenway Park events. Verify your student status and receive ticket offers to your email inbox by registering online. 

    Worcester Red Sox: Through the WooU Student Loyalty Program, students can purchase discounted tickets for games and events. Verify your student status and receive ticket offers to your email inbox by registering online.

  • Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA): Current promotions are available on the MBTA website. 

    • MBTA College Student Semester Passes
    • MBTA Income-Eligible Reduced Fare

    Amtrak: Schedule at least one day in advance and use V814 to save 15% off your next trip! More details on Amtrak student discounts can be fround on the Amtrak website.

  • In addition to Tufts University student discounts, students can apply for a library card at their local public library branch with proof of residency. A library card provides access to physical and digital books, loaner items, wifi hot spots, and many other benefits.

    Library Pass Program

    Library card holders have access to cultural institutions across Massachusetts, like Zoo New England and the New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill, through the "Museum Pass" program at their local library, with a valid library card. 

  • Free Table: Drop off unwanted items or pick up new finds, including office supplies, clothes, and scrubs.

    Recycling Center: Drop off recyclable items that aren’t typically accepted in your standard recycling bin, such as plastic film, Brita filters, batteries, and cables.

    Note: Due to construction, the Office of Sustainability's Sustainability Center has been temporarily relocated to the Loud Lounge (2nd Floor, Agnes Varis Campus Center). This includes the Free Table and FreeCycle program.

  • Create an account with one of these companies and verify your student status. Once you're verified, you'll have access to a variety of student discounts across various industries, including auto, travel, gasoline, and food.