ISSO News 4/1/2009

ISSO and the Department of Residence Life are once again offering International Storage.  Please read the following letter carefully, as many details have changed in order to streamline and improve our service.


1) Signing up for storage

Sign-ups for international student storage begin Monday, April 6th.  In order to secure a space in storage, students must sign up at the International Students and Scholars Office, located in Kutz, by April 24, 2009.  Please visit the ISSO during regular business hours.  Spaces (about 82 total) will be given out on a first-come, first-serve basis. 


2) Storing your items

International storage will be housed in East Quad, and can be accessed through the East Quad Office, located on Hassenfeld 3 (center entrance to the building).  

All your items must fit into a 3' x 4' x 2.5' carrel.  Students are expected to have belongings packed in boxes (purchased on your own) and tightly secured.  All items over capacity can be stored UPS, which has a relationship with Brandeis University (you can contact them through the Student Services Bureau at ssb@brandeis.edu).  Students will be responsible for transporting their items.  Residence Life staff will provide you with stickers to properly label the boxes.  You should not leave any valuable belongings (computers, TVs, etc.), nor should you leave any items you will need upon immediate return (linens, toiletries, mobile phones, etc.).  The University will not be responsible for any damage or theft that may occur.  Therefore, we encourage you to make sure that any items you do choose to leave are covered under your own personal insurance.

For the closing of the residence halls in May, International Storage will be open for drop-off during the following times:

 Thursday  April 30 (Study Day) 2-4 p.m.
 Sunday May 3 9-10 p.m.
 Tuesday May 5 9-10 p.m.
 Thursday May 7 2-4 p.m.

You will need to bring the storage form issued by ISSO, in order to be granted access to the facility.  

3) Retrieving your items

For opening of the residence halls in August, International Storage will be open for pick-up during the following times:

 Tuesday, August 25 7-9  p.m.
        Wednesday, August 26 8-10 p.m.
 Monday, August 31 9-10 p.m.

Once stored, items will not be available until the scheduled pick up times in August, except in cases of emergency.  Should you need to collect your belongings in times other than those listed above, it must be requested through the Department of Residence Life; any approvals will result in a $10 charge, due at the time of access.  Please bring $10 in cash.  No change can be provided. 

Items are stored only for the summer.  All belongings not retrieved by September 5, 2009 will be discarded.  Students planning to study abroad during the fall semester may request permission for their items to be stored during the fall term and retrieved in January 2010.

You will need your Brandeis ID for pick-up and will not be allowed access without it.

4) Questions

For all questions regarding International Storage policies, such as your status as a student and exceptional circumstances, please contact the International Students and Scholars Office at 781.736.3480.  For questions regarding storage drop-off or pick up, please contact the Department of Residence Life at 781.736.5060.

We wish you a productive end of the year and a safe trip home this summer.

Department of Residence Life
International Students and Scholars Office