Academic Services

Your First Year

Your first year at a liberal arts university is a chance to explore exciting new subjects and to delve deeper into areas in which you already held an interest in high school. We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity and enter Brandeis with a spirit of excitement and exploration.

As a first year student, we recommend that you:

• explore different subject areas that might be new for you

• take the appropriate introductory courses for the major in your primary area of interest

• make connections with other students, faculty and staff on campus

• ask questions in the classroom and outside of the classroom
  
  During your first year at Brandeis visit with academic advisors, attend a BUGS study session, talk to your Roosevelt Fellow and meet faculty members. We are all here to make your first year of Brandeis interesting and enjoyable.

Welcome!  We look forward to working with you as you begin your academic journey at Brandeis.  In order to prepare you for the course selection process we offer the following resources:

Advising & Course Registration:  A Guide for New Students
This e-book guide is a valuable resource to familiarize yourself with important information about advising and registration.  There are several ways below to access this guide.

Advising & Course Registration:  A Guide for New Students
Advising & Course Registration:  A Guide for New Students (PDF version)
Accessible text of the guide (PDF)
Accessible list of links within the guide (PDF)

Advising Appointments*:
Advisors will be available during December and January to assist you with course registration. See available appointments on our online calendar: Appointments.

*We strongly encourage students to read our e-Book guide BEFORE attending an advising appointment to give you context about registration and to come prepared with questions you may have. If you are having trouble accessing the eBook please contact us at acserv@brandeis.edu.