Welcome to Brandeis
Dear New Student,
On behalf of the Department of Orientation and First-Year Programs, welcome to Brandeis! We are delighted that you have chosen to attend Brandeis University and we are excited for your arrival.
The Department is working hard to plan a comprehensive program that meets your needs, both academically and socially. We are developing a schedule of events that will both excite you and help you in your transition to Brandeis and the college environment. The events include participation of faculty, staff and student volunteers, and feature entertainers and special guest lecturers.
Our mission is to get you excited about Brandeis and acclimate you to your new campus. There is a wide variety of support available to you as a student. Orientation is designed to familiarize you with Brandeis and make you comfortable asking for help from this network of support. We hope that Orientation will mark the beginning of your journey toward achieving your goals both during and after your time at Brandeis.
If you are arriving in August: In June you will receive the Orientation Pre-Arrival Guide in preparation for the Orientation Program. Created by students for students, this publication contains important information about the Orientation program, including information on academic life and administrative departments, the myriad of student clubs and organizations at Brandeis, and most importantly, what to bring when you move in! The dates for the Orientation Program are Sunday, August 24, 2008 - Wednesday, August 27, 2008.
Please Note: There are pre-orientation programs that begin on Friday, August 22. These programs include International Student Orientation, Transitional Year Program (TYP), Fall Athletes, Student Support Services Program (SSSP), and the Mosaic Diversity Program.
If you are a member of the Midyear Class: In November you will receive the Orientation Pre-Arrival Guide in preparation for the January Midyear Orientation Program. Created by students for students, this publication contains important information about the Orientation program, including information on academic life and administrative departments, the myriad of student clubs and organizations at Brandeis, and most importantly, what to bring when you move in! The January Midyear Orientation Program will take place Friday, January 9 through Monday January 12. For more information, see our For Midyears page!
Any students wishing to order linens, microfridges and other items before Orientation begins can through the Student Service Bureau.
If you have any questions regarding Orientation or Brandeis in general, please do not hesitate to email orientation [at] brandeis [dot] edu or call (781) 736-5074. You can post questions and start discussions on the New Student 2008 - 2009 Bulletin Board.
Sincerely,
The Department of Orientation and First-Year Programs
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