House Hunting?
Join us for our house huntings days to secure an apartment, meet potential roommates, and discover the area in which you would like to live. More information and registration information can be found on the off campus housing web site.
Congratulations
Congratulations on your acceptance to the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences at Brandeis University. You will no doubt contribute a great amount of knowledge and experience to our community of scholars. This page should provide you with all of the necessary information about arriving on campus and preparing for the start of your graduate career.
Your first step should be to read the acceptance booklet, which will provide insight into the steps you should take in order to enroll at Brandeis. We encourage you to peruse the Brandeis website, contact faculty members and current students in your program and explore all that our community has to offer you.
Confirming Your Intention to Enroll
Should you decide to join us, please be sure that you have returned the Admission Response Form to the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. This, along with your $300 matriculation fee (if required), will reserve your spot in next year's class. You may fax this form to us at 781-736-3412 or mail it to us at the address provided on the form.
Chat With Us
Visit us online and chat with us about student life, housing, financial aid, and life as a Brandeis graduate student. Chats are held throughout the summer. Visit our chat page for more information.
Visiting Campus
Many students need to step onto campus and meet with professors and other students before they can accurately make a decision about their future. If you fall into this category or you believe that a visit to Brandeis will solidify your decision to pursue graduate study here, we urge you to visit us!
Many departments hold program visit days or encourage students to visit at their own leisure. For information on attending a class and meeting with professors in your department, please contact your department directly.
Housing
One of the most anxiety-provoking thoughts about relocating and beginning a new academic career revolves around the thought of finding a place to live. At Brandeis, we recognize the many factors that may be involved in the decision-making process you now face.
In order to assist you in the search for an apartment or a condo, we have an off-campus housing staff that is available to answer your every question. They will provide you with the complete resources to locate, secure, and enjoy living off campus. The Boston area is one of the most exciting in the country. Life outside of Brandeis will allow you to explore all that the great city has to offer!
Health Insurance
State law requires all graduate students to have health insurance that meets state requirements. Graduate students who have their own health insurance must provide documentation of this coverage to the University Health Center at the beginning of each year in order to be permitted to register. Students who do not have health insurance may choose to participate in either the Qualifying Student Health Insurance Plan (QSHIP) or one of Tufts' Associated Health Plans offered through the University. If a student does not indicate a health plan preference, the University will automatically enroll the student in the QSHIP per state law. Medicaid and Medicare (except for the State of Massachusetts, MASSHEALTH), do not meet the State regulations. Comparable coverage must be provided through insurance carriers, which are based in the United States.
You will receive an email in late spring detailing the procedure to complete the health insurance process.
Health Center and Immunizations
Massachusetts state law requires that all students submit health forms and receive certain immunizations before attending any instituition of higher learning. Health information may be found on the Health Center's website, but you should also plan to fill out the health report and review the meningococcal information form. If you have any questions, please contact the Health Center at 781-736-3677.
Financial Aid Information
Financial aid information may have been provided to you with your acceptance letter. Should you require more information regarding financing your education at Brandeis, please visit the financial aid section of our Web site or contact Peggy Higgins at 781-736-3411.