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Information for Families

Programs for Families

Family Resource Center
Meet staff from the Division of Students and Enrollment and gather information from various campus departments.

Brandeis Beginnings
Our official welcome for new students, families and friends.

Orientation Hotel Information

If you are coming to Brandeis and need a place to stay, then be glad you are coming to Waltham! There are many hotels in the area. Some offer group rates to Brandeis students and their families during Orientation.

Embassy Suites

550 Winter St.
Waltham, Mass. 02451
(781) 890-6767

$139/night

Must reserve by 3:00pm EST on December 8th to receive the discount rate.

Be sure to mention Brandeis Orientation to receive the rate.

Boston Marriott, Newton

2345 Commonwealth Ave.
Newton, Mass. 02466
(617) 969-1000

$149/night

Must reserve by 5pm EST on December 13th to receive the discount rate.

There are two ways to reserve a room:

1)Book a room online 

2)Call the Boston Marriott at 1(800) 228-9290 or (617)969-1000

Be sure to mention Brandeis Orientation to receive the discount rate.

Hilton Garden Inn Boston/Waltham
420 Totten Pond Road
Waltham, Mass. 02451
(781) 890-0100

The Westin Waltham
70 Third Ave.
Waltham, Mass. 02451
(781) 290-5600

Hotel Indigo  
339 Grove Street
Newton, Mass. 02462
(617) 969-5300

Resources

Brandeis Parents

If you are looking for general Brandeis information directed toward family members, look no further. Visit the Brandeis Parents and Families page.

While in the Area

There are a ton of local resources in Waltham and Greater Boston. To find out more, see our Resources page.

For more information about local malls, see your Family Guide or click these links below:

Watertown

Newton/Chestnut Hill

Natick/Framingham

Burlington