There's a lot to do to prepare for Brandeis. First, connect with us! Our events for admitted first-year and transfer students offered throughout April are designed to help you get to know our community and picture yourself here.
See why our currents students love Brandeis on Instagram, connect with classmates in the Class of 2029 Discord server, or contact your regional admissions counselor if you have questions about enrolling at Brandeis.
ENROLL NOW
Committed? Time to get started.
Your Enrollment Checklist
After you submit your enrollment form and create your Brandeis account, you'll need to access the Incoming Student Enrollment Checklist in Workday, which provides you with instructions for all the steps you need to take before the start of the fall semester. To access your checklist, enter "My Student Enrollment Checklist" in the Workday search bar.
Here are some highlights of what's ahead.
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Orientation is the beginning of your Brandeis journey, and the Department of Orientation and First Year Experience (FYE) is excited to welcome you to campus! Our two-part Orientation program, starting with virtual modules over the summer and in-person Orientation in August, is designed to provide answers to the many questions you have about Brandeis.
Whether you're starting your college career or are transferring from another university, your small-group Orientation Leader (OL), a current Brandeis student, will serve as a mentor and resource throughout your first days at Brandeis and beyond. They will guide you through everything from your first trip to the dining hall to the cherished campus tradition Light the Night, ensuring that you have a smooth transition before classes begin.
And it doesn’t stop there. Throughout your first year on campus, FYE events will help you continue to feel welcome, connected, and supported.
Undergraduate First Year Experience
Community living at Brandeis allows you to reside with classmates who share your interests, who will expose you to new ideas, and who may even become your friends for life. First-year students are assigned housing with other first-years or sophomores, typically in a double or triple room.
You will be able to access the Housing Application shortly after you enroll at Brandeis. Based on the information you provide, you’ll be matched with a roommate and receive your room assignment in July.
COMMUNITY LIVING
To prepare for class registration in July, Academic Advisors will offer webinars throughout June to help you select classes and register for your first semester. When you arrive on campus, you’ll be assigned a Roosevelt Fellow, a peer advisor who can offer advice on how to choose courses and navigate all the academic programs offered at Brandeis. A typical course load is four classes. Whether you already know your major or want to take some time to explore, you might choose a first-semester schedule that looks something like this:
- One class for your desired major or area of interest.
- One class in a different department that could fulfill one of your Brandeis Core requirements.
- A First Year Seminar.
- A language class — continue one that you studied in high school or learn a new language.
- Navigating Health and Safety — a six-week module required in your first semester.
If you're a transfer student, you'll work with the Registrar's Office to get credits from your previous institution or external sources transferred to Brandeis.
ACADEMIC ADVISING
Connect with Us
The Admissions team is always happy to help, but you can also reach out to other University offices with any questions about starting your studies at Brandeis.
