There's a lot to do before your first day of Brandeis classes on January 10. After you submit your enrollment form, you'll receive emails with important next steps for your enrollment.
Orientation
You will complete Virtual Orientation Modules online prior to your arrival on campus. Information about how to complete these modules will be sent to you via your Brandeis and personal email accounts, and you must complete the modules by January 5. The in-person portion of your Orientation will take place in January 7-9, before classes begin. Questions? Contact orientation@brandeis.edu
Class registration
The University Registrar will reach out to you via email to schedule an appointment for early registration that starts Tuesday, November 28, and will continue through December. Questions? Email registrar@brandeis.edu.
Housing
If you would like to live on campus, you must complete the Housing Application. Sign in to MyHousing using your Brandeis username and password. Choose "Housing Applications and Forms" on the left-hand side and select "Housing Application 2023-2024" to complete your housing application. Questions? Email dcl@brandeis.edu.
Students needing disability accommodations in campus housing for diagnosed medical/physical/mental health conditions must also complete the separate disability accommodations request process. Learn more on the housing accommodations page. Questions? Email housingaccommodation@brandeis.edu.
Navigating Health and Safety Course
New students must complete the "What Would Brandeis Do? Supporting Community Health and Safety" online training before arriving on campus. The training will become available in LATTE on December 13 and must be completed before your arrival by January 11. Visit the Health and Wellness Promotion website for more information and login instructions. Questions? Email hawp@brandeis.edu
Health forms and immunization documentation
Go to the Brandeis Health Center website for detailed instructions on how to submit your health care information via the secure patient portal. You are required by Massachusetts State Regulation 105 CMR 220 to provide Immunization documentation prior to attending school. You will receive correspondence via the secure patient portal to confirm your compliance status. Non-Compliance can lead to a class registration HOLD. Questions? Email brandeishealthcenter@brandeis.edu or call the Health Center at 781-736-3677.
Enroll in or Waive Health Insurance
You must enroll in or waive university health insurance by February 5. Go to the University Health Plans website and select 'Brandeis' to see what the school health plan covers. You are required by state regulations to enroll or waive coverage annually. Please note that international students will be automatically enrolled in the school health plan. Questions? Visit the University Health Plans website.
