Dean of Students Office

• 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

For Domestic Travel: If you are fully vaccinated and planning to travel longer than 96 hours ( longer than 4 days), please register your travel plan via the Travel Information Form below to prevent being out of 96 hour COVID testing compliance. Please move forward with your travel plans. Upon arrival back to campus, please make sure to complete the daily health assessment, and schedule your next COVID 19 test.

TRAVEL INFORMATION FORM - FULLY VACCINATED ONLY

 Please Note: For the safety of yourself and others, you cannot travel if you are currently in quarantine or Isolation

Please register your travel plans via the Travel Information Form below

It is incumbent upon the traveler to ensure the destination is considered to be level 1, 2 or 3 at the time of travel and must be prepared to change travel plans if the country’s designation increases.

International Travel - Level 1 or 2 Countries: 

• Must Quarantine until you receive a negative COVID test result
• Upon return, travelers are required to submit a sample for testing and quarantine until a negative result is received.

 International Travel - Level 3 countries:

• Submit a sample for testing upon return
• Travel-quarantine until a negative test result is received
• Wear a mask indoors at all times on campus until second negative result is received after travel
• Submit a sample 72-96 hours after the first sample
• Once a second negative result is received, continue to follow University Masking Policy.

International Travel - Level  4 or unknown Countries: 

• Must receive 2 negative COVID tests prior to re-engaging in campus activities.
• Those with a negative test prior to flying back to the US can submit test result to the Brandeis Contact Tracing Team. Travelers must submit a sample at an on-campus testing site location at least 72 hrs from the previous test. Students cannot engage in any other campus activities until a negative result is received. This sample will count as the “second negative” test.
• Those who did not test prior to returning back to the US, must test twice upon arrival. Students are required to submit two samples, at least 72 hrs apart from one another at an on-campus testing site location. After the second negative test result is received, students may re-engage in on-campus activities.

TRAVEL INFORMATION FORM - FULLY VACCINATED ONLY

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

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

Thank you for your interest in participating in university-sponsored travel.

• Please complete the Undergraduate University Sponsored Travel Form
• Students who wish to engage in university-sponsored travel for research, internships, or other curricular engagements associated with their scholarly activities are required to be fully vaccinated. Students must review the complete policy available on the COVID-19 Response website. 
• University Sponsored Undergraduate Travel are reviewed on a rolling basis. Students will receive communication either to request additional information or with a final decision within 2 weeks of submission of this form. It is not possible to expedite this process. Please plan ahead.

For more information, please go to:
 COVID-19 Response: Brandeis COVID-19 Vaccine Update 

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 10-14 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)

• Personal Health and Quarantine
• Quarantine and Self Isolation Protocol
• COVID Amnesty Policy