Welcome to Brandeis! As a member of the Midyear Class of 2012, you are invited to participate in the January Midyear Orientation Program. This program is specifically designed to help you get to know Brandeis, and discover many of the opportunities which will be available to you.
When you arrive on Friday, January 9, 2009 you will be greeted by your Midyear Mentors and Orientation Leaders, students who have been trained to be resources for you during Orientation and beyond.
As the program continues throughout the next few days, you will get to know your Midyear classmates, University services and resources, and members of the campus community. You may even discover something new about yourself!
The Midyear Mentor Program is a new initiative designed to support incoming midyears as you transition into your first year at Brandeis. Midyear Mentors are expected to serve as resources and role models to the Midyear Mentees beginning this March and continuing through Spring 2009. Your Mentor will be in touch with you on a regular basis to help answer any questions you may have.
Click here to Meet the Mid-year Mentors!
If I need a place to stay while my student is at Midyear Orientation, are there hotels in the Waltham area?
There are several hotels in the Waltham area offering group rates to Brandeis students and their families during Orientation. Be sure to mention Brandeis Midyear Orientation when calling to reserve a room. The hotels with stars next to their names have rooms blocked at a special rate for Brandeis Midyear Orientation 2009.
** Boston Marriott, Newton
2345 Commonwealth Avenue
Newton, MA 02466
(617) 969-1000
** Doubletree Guest Suites
550 Winter Street
Waltham, MA 02451
(781) 890-6767
** Home Suites Inn
455 Totten Pond Road
Waltham, MA 02451
(781) 890-3000
Four Points by Sheraton
420 Totten Pond Road
Waltham, MA 02451
(781) 890-0100
The Westin Waltham
70 Third Avenue
(781) 290-5600
Are parents invited to attend the Orientation activities?
Orientation is designed specifically for students only. On Opening Day, Friday, January 9th, there will be an official welcome, Brandeis Beginnings, for students and families followed by an informal reception for parents and family members.