University College is committed to Tufts University's mission as a student-centered research university by seeking to extend access of Tufts' high-quality education to populations of learners for whom a full-time, residential degree in a traditional discipline is not the right option. The Continuing Education portion of University College, more commonly known as Courses at Tufts, includes year-round offerings which serve high school students, visiting undergraduate and graduate students, working professionals, and lifelong learners seeking career retraining, new life skills, and intellectual enrichment. University College was founded in November 2018 by the Tufts University Board of Trustees with Joseph Auner and Karen Mulder serving as the founding Dean and Executive Associate Dean of the school. University College replaced the Tufts University College of Special Studies, the historical home for continuing education and external academic partnerships at Tufts. Offerings have since expanded to include workshops, courses lasting from a few days to a full semester, innovative programs, along with lectures and special events and new certificate programs - coming soon. Through in-person and online experiences at the university’s Medford, Boston, Fenway, and Grafton campuses, University College – Continuing Education is has something for everyone at every stage of their educational journey.