Important Message:
For the safety of our community, we are asking students to please have your campus passport ready for viewing upon entering the Dean of Students Office suite, located on the 2nd floor of the Shapiro Campus Center, suite 224. Your passport will need to be green or yellow in order to enter.
Thank you for your cooperation as we continue to help keep our campus community safe and healthy.
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Spring Information
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- Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Main Office: 781-736-3600
- Email: Deanofstudentsoffice@brandeis.edu
- In case of an emergency, please contact Public Safety at 781-736-3333
In case you test positive for COVID-19 or are contacted by the Brandeis Contact Tracing Team, you may be asked to relocate to a temporary residence hall room. We recommend that you have a bag ready with enough belongings for 10 days.
Suggested Packing List
- Clothing for 10 days
- Medications that you may need
- Glasses/contact lenses and related supplies
- Thermometer
- Toiletries (e.g., brush/comb, toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, conditioner, shaving supplies, deodorant, etc.)
- Bedding: Pillow, Sheets & blanket or comforter, Towels
- Face masks
- Electronics (e.g., computer, phone, chargers, alarm clock, etc.)
- Books and coursework materials
- Fan
- Trash can
- Snacks/drinks
- Comfort/sentimental items (picture, book, stuffed animal)
- For those in quarantine: Laundry supplies (detergent, laundry bag, laundry money)
For Domestic & International Travel -Only for Emergency Purposes: Approval from the Dean of Students Office is required for students who are unvaccinated or partially vaccinated. Domestic or International Travel is only for emergency purposes if you are unvaccinated or partially vaccinated. You will receive a follow up email from the Dean of Students Office. Please wait to hear from the Dean of Students office prior to departure.
TRAVEL APPROVAL FORM - UNVACCINATED/PARTIALLY VACCINATED ONLY
Please Note: For the safety of yourself and others, you cannot travel if you are currently in quarantine or Isolation
Students who are fully vaccinated are no longer required to register their travel plans. Please make sure you are monitoring your health before, during, and after your travels.
Very Important: All travelers must follow any instructions of medical providers and/or contact tracers, which supersede this policy. For the safety of yourself and others, you cannot travel if you are currently in quarantine or Isolation
COVID-19 Policy part of Rights & Responsibilities 2021-2022. It Includes:
- Personal Health and Quarantine
- Quarantine and Self Isolation Protocol
- COVID Amnesty Policy
As the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Massachusetts state guidelines change, due to the evolving nature of the pandemic, our policies may change as well.
COVID-19 Response: What's Now, What's Next?
Contact information: deanofstudentsoffice@brandeis.edu
The Dean of Students Office (DOSO) will continue to be available for students, their families, and our community partners. Services will be available in person, by phone, and by Zoom. The Care Team will remain active and, in conjunction with campus partners, continue to provide support and resources to students.
Learn more about COVID-19 Response: What's Now, What's Next.
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Past Programs
Past episodes of the Podcast for Brandeis Students are available for you to listen to anytime. Episodes include introspective topics of discussion, positive energy, and information from Brandeis students, staff, faculty, and alumni.
