Checklist of Things to remember before leaving your home country:

  • I have a valid passport with a U.S. Entry Visa Stamp (F-1 or J-1).
  • I have the Form I-20 from Brandeis (if you are an F-1 student) and it is with my passport (or the Form DS-2019 if you are a J-1 Exchange visitor).
  • I have copied all of the above documents for safekeeping. 
  • I have completed all of the necessary Brandeis forms (the Health Waiver/Enrollment Form, etc.) and returned them to the Office of Admissions by the specified deadline dates. 
  • I have made housing arrangements.
  • I have read the directions to the Brandeis campus.
  • I have had a medical, dental or vision check-up recently.
  • I have copies of my immunization documents.
  • I have prescription medicine with me (if needed).