Office of Undergraduate Affairs

Have questions about your fall schedule or progress towards your Brandeis degree? We’re here to help! Schedule an advising appointment through the links below or join us for Ask Advising drop-in hours – no appointment necessary!  Academic Advising is located in Academic Services, 2nd floor Usdan East.

20-minute academic advising appointments (Zoom)

With academic advisors and Roosevelt Fellows | Appointments are posted every Friday for the following week

30-minute academic advising appointments (In-person or Zoom)

With academic advisors | Appointments are available up to three weeks in advance

BUGS tutoring is free and open to all undergraduates! 

You can view the most updated list of tutors and courses in which tutoring will be offered here. Questions? Please contact Julia Mani, Director of Peer Academic Support.

The primary goal of Academic Fellowships at Brandeis is to support students’ academic growth and development. The process of applying for a competitive fellowship or research opportunity can help you clarify your goals and set in motion a plan to achieve them. A Fellowship Advisor can help you learn more about which opportunities are a good match for your interests and then guide you through the application process, from developing your initial ideas all the way through writing your proposal or essays and ultimately submitting your application. Academic Fellowships at Brandeis works with students in every class year, from any background, with any GPA, and in any area of interest. Whether you are just beginning your academic journey or already have a specific research project or fellowship application in mind, we look forward to helping you make the most of the available opportunities at Brandeis and beyond!

Fellowships Email List: If you are thinking about applying for a fellowship in the future, or just want to learn more about what opportunities are available, you may wish to sign up for our weekly newsletter, where we share information about particular fellowship opportunities, application tips, deadline reminders, and more. To opt into this list, please email fellowships@brandeis.edu.

Scheduling Appointments: Email Meredith Monaghan directly to set up a remote or in-person appointment.

More Ways to Connect: To keep up-to-date about current opportunities and upcoming deadlines, make sure to follow us on Instagram @brandeisfellowships.

Did you know that you are more likely to stay focused, motivated, and accountable if you work alongside others? Come to evening accountability hours this semester, held in the library from 7-9 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays!

You'll be joined by a BUGS Study Skills Tutor or SAS Fellow and other peers who are looking for a space to be productive. Free snacks provided! See room locations.

Please note that accountability hours do not meet on "no class" days. 

The Critical Language Scholarship Program (CLS) is an intensive summer study abroad opportunity for US citizens who are undergraduate and graduate students to learn languages essential to America’s engagement with the world. Students spend eight to ten weeks abroad studying one of 12 critical languages (Arabic, Chinese, Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Portuguese, Russian, Swahili, Turkish, and Urdu). The program includes intensive language instruction and structured cultural enrichment experiences designed to promote rapid language gains.

While seven of the languages offered by the CLS Program do not require applicants to have any experience studying critical languages, a minimum of one year of instruction prior to summer 2026 is required for Arabic, Chinese, Korean, and Russian, and two years of study are required for Japanese. Applications are due in November for students interested in applying for a summer 2026 grant. Please contact Executive Director of Academic Fellowships Meredith Monaghan to learn more and discuss the application process and timeline.

Are you an undergraduate who is interested in conducting research at Brandeis? The Undergraduate Research and Creative Collaborations Office is here to help you find a faculty mentor, research topic, research funding, and presentation opportunities. Students can get involved in research in many ways, including as a paid research assistant, through research grants and fellowships, research for course credit and more.

Visit the URCC website to explore your options and sign up for the URCC Newsletter and biweekly mailing for news and updates on research opportunities, events, funding, and programs at Brandeis and beyond.

SAS is excited to announce the launch of our Accommodation Toolkit. Within the letter, you’ll see that several accommodations now have hyperlinks which will open the specific article that contains additional information to support implementation. The aim is to provide students and faculty alike with a consistent baseline to work from. Of course, we recognize that no one document can ever answer all questions and so members of SAS are glad to continue to be available.

Please be sure to read through the accommodation letter as well as review the information within the hyperlinks. We’d love to receive feedback from students and faculty, so please share your feedback by completing the Accommodation Toolkit Feedback Form.

As you email your accommodation letters to your professors, please be sure to introduce yourself and identify the class that you are taking with them. As always, please do not hesitate to be in touch with any questions!

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.

The Heller Graduate School for Social Policy and Management and the School of Social Science and Social Policy offers a research opportunity for motivated undergraduate students to work directly with social policy researchers as they conduct funded projects. Each student selected for this Spring semester 2026 program will be assigned to a research mentor to assist in primary research in the area of health policy, economic and racial equity, or behavioral health. Students will also participate in group instruction on topics related to conducting applied social policy research. The goal will be to introduce students to the research process and policy analysis.

Details

Up to six Brandeis juniors and seniors will be selected to serve as Heller Fellows for the Spring 2026 semester. No specific research experience is required, but it is preferred that students have taken at least one course that includes conduct of research or research methods. Fellows will be selected based on interest and fit with specific ongoing projects at Heller. Fellows will be placed in one of the following research projects:

• Study of caregivers of older adults
• Economic evaluation of methadone for opioid use disorder
• Researching association between historical redlining and tuberculosis
• Association between corporate tax and tobacco use
• Conceptual model for racism exposure and adverse birth outcomes
• Evaluation of Smart from the Start programs. Smart from the Start is a community organization based in Boston, D.C., Philadelphia, and Atlanta, serving lowest income families providing programs for family members.

Fellows will be expected to work approximately 6-8 hours per week during the semester. Each will be awarded a stipend of up to $2000 for the semester. Work may include: conducting literature reviews, attending interviews with research participants, analyzing data, and participating in research leading to publications. Students will also participate in Heller institute meetings and research updates. Each student will prepare and present their research at the end of the semester to institute fellows, and at the Brandeis Undergraduate Research Symposium in May 2026.

Applications due December 31.

To apply, please send an email to Cindy Thomas, with the following attachments:

• Curriculum Vitae or Resume
• Name of a professor as a reference
• First, second, and third choice for research project placement

You will be notified by January 15 if you are matched with a mentor. Address questions to: cthomas@brandeis.edu.

If you are studying Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, Hebrew, Russian or another critical language and are planning to study abroad - or spend the year after graduation - in a country where one of these languages is spoken, you may be eligible to apply for a Boren Scholarship. Boren Scholarships are a unique funding opportunity to study in world regions critical to U.S. interests; they provide up to $25,000 for US citizens to study in countries that are generally underrepresented in study abroad. In recent years Brandeisians have won Boren Scholarships to study Arabic in Jordan, Morocco, and Oman; Chinese in Shanghai and Beijing; Russian in Kazakhstan; and Turkish in Azerbaijan. The Brandeis intent-to-apply deadline is December 1, 2025, by which date any interested students should reach out to Meredith Monaghan to discuss the application process, timeline, and next steps.

Campus Groups includes a multitude of capabilities, is user-friendly, and has the ability to manage all student organization functions within one platform. Campus Groups is the hub for all processes related to clubs and organizations, including organization management (such as rosters, club documents, and mission statements), event creation and management, financial processes, service-hour tracking, and communication with club members and Brandeis students at large. 

To access the app:

1. Download Campus Groups from the App store or Google Play
2. Search “Brandeis University”
3. Sign on using SSO (Brandeis credentials)

Help researchers better understand how generative AI (“GenAI”) is impacting students at Brandeis and enjoy free refreshments and a chance to win Brandeis swag!

Brandeis researchers are holding interview sessions to learn more about how undergraduate and graduate students are using and experiencing generative AI tools in Brandeis learning environments. Held in private settings, these interview sessions offer a great opportunity for you to share your personal experiences and opinions about how generative AI has impacted your life at Brandeis.

The researchers recognize that generative AI and its use can be a sensitive topic for many. These interview sessions have been granted amnesty from the Office of the Provost; i.e., they are free from any repercussions for students who choose to disclose their use of genAI tools for academic work. Please note that this immunity applies only to the interview session itself and does not extend to academic integrity concerns arising in other contexts (for example, if an instructor has concerns about a student's work based on the content of the assignment).

Who can participate? Anyone 18 years or older who is a current student (undergraduate or graduate) at Brandeis

Time commitment: ~30 minutes, plus time to complete Qualtrics form

Location: Rabb Graduate Center 340 or Zoom

Compensation: All participants will have the option to enter a raffle for Brandeis swag (shirts, mugs, etc.). Free refreshments will be provided at in-person interviews.

Interested?

Review the informed consent form and sign up

Email Scott Moore or Robert Cochran for
 more information.

The Brandeis Winter Coat Drive invites all students, staff, and faculty to come together in support of community members in need. As temperatures drop, many of our students and families face the challenge of staying warm. This initiative aims to collect new or gently used winter gear to ensure all students have access to proper cold-weather clothing.

• Donation Items Needed: Winter coats (all sizes, large size highly desired), hats, scarves, and gloves, sweaters and hoodies, warm socks.
• Donation Guidelines: Items must be new or in good and clean condition, please ensure all zippers, buttons, and fastenings are functional, avoid donating items with stains, tears, or excessive wear.
• Drop-Off Locations: Graduate Student Center, Gzang Science Library 127, Bernstein-Marcus building entrance, Heller Building Entrance, Dean of Student Office, SCC 224, School of Business and Economic, World Court, Shapiro Campus Center Lobby, Usdan Student Center, Library entrance (collection bin by the main doors)
• Who Benefits: All donations will be sorted and ready for students to pick up from December 1 - December 10 at the Brandeis Food Pantry and the School of Social Management and Social Policy Coat Rack.
• How to Get Involved: Donate winter gear at any of the designated drop-off points, Spread the word across campus and social media using the hashtag #BrandeisWinterCoatDrive, Sign up to volunteer to help sort and organize donations.

For questions or to volunteer, contact the Office of Graduate Affairs, Jing Zhang. Together, the Brandeis community can make this winter warmer for everyone.

The Library’s regular fall semester hours have begun. Please check the library site for upcoming hours, including exceptions.

Check out the Library’s workshops calendar! Upcoming workshop topics include Python, Git and GitHub, Stata, Qualtrics, Excel, Learn about Brandeis Design and Innovation, Zotero and more.

This summer, the Farber Library Mezzanine Level underwent a complete refresh, from brand-new furniture, updated carpet, to fresh paint, and a brighter, more inviting setup! Read more about the refresh and explore the range of library spaces available for your various study needs, including quiet areas and bookable group study rooms.

Starting September 2, the University Writing Center will be open and offering writing support to all Brandeis students in the form of one-on-one consultations (both in-person and Zoom) and asynchronous document drops. Writers of all levels are welcome to bring whatever academic writing they are working on: from first-year college essays to lab reports, senior theses, dissertations, and personal statements.

The Writing Center's team of trained graduate student consultants offers guidance at any stage of the writing process, from brainstorming to outlining to revision. Students interested in a consultation may make an appointment online (recommended) or drop in anytime between 9am and 5pm, Monday through Friday.