Member Benefits and Resources
Member Benefits
Events and Programs
- Participate in exclusive events with Brandeis faculty and alumni
- Participate in engaging programming in person and virtually with your chapter, at other chapters when traveling, or with the Online Chapter
Connect with the Global Brandeis Community
- Be part of a vibrant community of active learners
- Make new friends
- Network with new acquaintances with shared interests
Lifelong Learning
- Annual University on Wheels lectures by Brandeis faculty
- Engage in ongoing and varied opportunities for lifelong learning
- Develop leadership skills in an international organization
Online Resources
Online Chapter
Previously recorded Online Chapter events
Giving opportunities
Renew your membership
My Brandeis Gateway (directory of BNC members and Brandeis alumni)
BNC on Facebook
BNC on Instagram
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3, 2, 1: Get Started!
Ready to start meeting people, attending diverse events and learning
opportunities, and enjoying the benefits of your BNC membership? Let's get started.
- Set up your profile in the My Brandeis Gateway portal.
- Connect with your chapter by attending an event or participating in your chapter’s volunteer initiatives.
- Register for Online Chapter events and programs.
- Fill out the Getting To Know You form and tell us a bit more about yourself.
- Join a study group and discover new interests or rekindle old passions. Whether you want to master canasta, dive into a book discussion, or explore other topics, there’s a BNC study group waiting for you.
- Follow BNC on Facebook or Instagram to get the latest Brandeis news.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The membership year is from July 1, of a given year through June 30 of the next year. For example, July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025.
Your membership starts when your payment is received by Brandeis University.
Your membership lasts for one year, or from the date your payment is received, until June 30 of the following year. For example, if your membership payment is received on September 20, 2024, your membership will be active until June 30, 2025. The membership year begins on July 1.
As a paid member, you can attend events at any of our 30+ chapters, as well as the online chapter, without paying an additional fee.
Pay online at http://giving.brandeis.edu/bncrenew
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Make your check payable to Brandeis National Committee and mail it to Brandeis National Committee, 415 South Street, Waltham, MA 02453.
Any two people living at the same physical address can enjoy a joint membership.
Volunteer Opportunities
To become a Brandeis National Committee volunteer at your local chapter, email your chapter president or attend a board meeting. To become a volunteer with our online chapter, email bnc@brandeis.edu.