Office of Undergraduate Affairs

Students are assigned a professional staff academic advisor in Academic Services based on the first letter of their last name. Students in cohort programs (Student Support Services Program and Myra Kraft Achievers Program) work with staff advisors in those respective programs. Academic advisors work in partnership with students on topics of academic exploration (course planning, major selection, graduation requirements, academic policies), academic support (connection to campus resources), and personal growth (goal setting, identifying strengths). Students can connect with academic advisors over email, through 20- and 30-minute appointments.

For emergencies, contact Public Safety at 781-736-3333 (on-campus issues) or 911 (off-campus issues).

For urgent mental health concerns, contact the Brandeis Counseling Center (BCC) at 781-736-3730 (24/7 consultation available).

For student behavior concerns that can wait at least one business day, submit an I Care Form to the Care Team to evaluate and coordinate resources of the university and provide necessary support. Also, please submit an I Care Form after calling Public Safety, 911, or the BCC to ensure follow up for student wellbeing.

These resources may also be helpful: Top Ten Care Practices, Care Team Tips, Campus Resources, and Campus Connection Points (list of ongoing, drop-in or scheduled times for students to have casual or structured connections through conversations).

For a decrease in academic engagement with no evidence of distress or concerning behavior, reach out to the student and ask for a reply within two business days. If no reply, try again with a note that if you do not hear back, you may need to engage other options for support. If you still receive no reply, submit an Academic Alert Form or contact Academic Services at 781-736-3470 (undergraduates only).

Consistent with past semesters, students will be emailing accommodation letters in the coming weeks. Additionally, students may send their letters at any point during the semester as a number of factors can be at play, such as a new diagnosis. When received, please reply to confirm delivery. It is important to note that accommodations do not apply retroactively.

If you have any questions regarding the implementation of accommodations, SAS is glad to be available and can be reached directly at access@brandeis.edu. Further, the following guides have been created to support faculty:

• Process for determining if an accommodation creates a fundamental alteration
• Audio recording
• Limited extensions on assignments

SAS is pleased to support faculty whose courses include exams and quizzes for students with related accommodations, such as extended time, low distraction testing environment, and separate testing environment. To request proctoring from SAS for students with exam accommodations, complete the SAS Exam Proctoring Request Form. We ask that this form is filled out at least seven days before the scheduled exam, so that SAS can coordinate and recruit a proctor. More information about this process can be found on the SAS Exam Proctoring Request Information (login required). If you have any questions, please reach out to the SAS Exam Team at SASExams@brandeis.edu.

The Office of Study Abroad is hosting the annual #BrandeisAbroad Day with two Study Abroad Fairs--one STEM-focused Study Abroad Fair in the morning 10am-12pm in the SSC Atrium and a Campus-Wide undergraduate Study Abroad Fair from 2-4pm in Levin Ballroom.

All undergraduate students, faculty, and staff are invited to attend to learn more about study abroad opportunities available to students while at Brandeis. There are credit-earning opportunities for all majors and minors abroad including, but not limited to, courses related to their area of interest, internships, research, language immersion, service learning, among others. 

Faculty, staff, and eligible students: It's time to renew your parking permit! See additional information on the Public Safety website.