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Office of Study Abroad
Brandeis University
Usdan 169, MS 073
415 South Street
Waltham, MA 02453-2728

Office: Usdan 169
Phone: 781-736-3483
Email: abroad@brandeis.edu

Make An Appointment

Make an appointment via our online scheduling system.

Drop-In Hours are also offered in-person or virtually each weekday.
1-2 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
9-10 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays

Our virtual drop-in room is available here.

Notary Services

Notary services are available by the Office of Study Abroad. Please e-mail abroad@brandeis.edu or call 781-736-3483 to schedule a time. Please note services are only available during the Monday-Friday business hours and may need to be scheduled a few days in advance.

Emergencies Abroad

In the event of an emergency, political crisis or natural disaster affecting a Brandeis study abroad student, Office of Study Abroad staff will be in close contact with relevant students, on-site colleagues, parents/ guardians, medical and security insurance providers and/or U.S. embassies and consulates as necessary.

Emergency Contact Information

Brandeis University Office of Study Abroad staff members are always happy to talk to parents and students about health, safety and security overseas.

• Brandeis University Office of Study Abroad: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays, 781-736-3483
• Brandeis University Office of Public Safety (after hours in the event of an emergency): 781-736-3333
• U.S. Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs: The Bureau of Consular Affairs provides travel announcements and warnings for countries and regions around the world, along with a range of services to Americans living and traveling overseas. Call 1-888-407-4747 (from overseas: 202-501-4444) to speak with Overseas Citizens Services in the event of an emergency.
• State Department Information Specifically for Students Abroad: This site has links to U.S. embassies and consulates abroad, and an online system to register with the U.S. embassy in the student's host country (recommended).

Emergency After Hours

In case of an emergency after normal office hours that affects the health and safety of a Brandeis student studying abroad, please contact the Brandeis University Office of Public Safety at 781-736-3333 and ask to have a Study Abroad staff member contacted regarding the emergency.