Important Message:
Brandeis’ Spring 2021 semester is being conducted in a hybrid fashion, with some students living on campus and taking a portion of their courses in person and some students studying completely remotely. Students, faculty and staff coming to campus should comply with all measures required within the Campus Passport, including testing and taking the Daily Health Assessment. For complete information, visit the COVID-19 Response website.
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Spring Semester Information
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- Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Main Office: 781-736-3600
- In case of an emergency, please contact Public Safety at 781-736-3333
Travel is limited within the greater Boston area (within Interstate 495). A Travel Information Form is required to obtain approval from the Dean of Students Office prior to departure for the following reasons:
- In case of an emergency that requires you to travel away from campus
- Traveling out of state and within Massachusetts for a time frame which would prevent you from completing the daily health assessment and the 2 COVID tests for residential students that is required weekly
TRAVEL INFORMATION FORM
For students who were already vaccinated out-of-state:
Some states have made different public health decisions than Massachusetts and have made the vaccine available to younger populations sooner. If you are a student who has received one dose of the vaccine, you may request a travel exception from the Dean of Students Office to return to your home state to receive your scheduled second dose, and you must follow Massachusetts travel regulations when returning to Waltham. You are still required to take a COVID-19 test when you return to campus and quarantine until you receive a negative test result.
TRAVEL EXEMPTION REQUEST
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
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Thermometer
- Toiletries (e.g., brush/comb, toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, conditioner, shaving supplies, deodorant, etc.)
- Bedding: Pillow, Sheets & blanket or comforter, Towels
- Face masks
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Electronics (e.g., computer, phone, chargers, alarm clock, etc.)
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Books and coursework materials
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Fan
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Trash can
- Snacks/drinks
- Comfort/sentimental items (picture, book, stuffed animal)
- For those in quarantine: Laundry supplies (detergent, laundry bag, laundry money)
All updates can be found on the Dining website
Sherman Dining Hall
- Weekdays, Monday - Friday
- Brunch: 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m.
- Dinner: 5–7 p.m.
- Weekends, Saturdays and Sundays
- Brunch: 9:30 a.m.–2 p.m.
- Dinner: 5–7 p.m.
- Kosher dining available; Shabbat meals provided upon request.
- Breakfast available at Einstein’s on Monday–Friday for students on a meal plan.
Einstein Bros. Bagels
- Monday - Friday: 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
- Saturdays and Sundays, Closed
COVID-19 Policy part of Rights & Responsibilities 2020-2021. It Includes:
- Personal Health and Quarantine
- Quarantine and Self Isolation Protocol
- COVID Amnesty Policy
- Travel Restrictions: Travel is limited within the greater Boston area (within Interstate 495). A Travel Information Form is required to obtain approval from the Dean of Students Office prior to departure for the following reasons: 1) In case of an emergency that requires you to be away from campus; 2) Traveling out of state and within Massachusetts for a time frame which would prevent you from completing the daily health assessment and the 2 COVID tests for residential students that is required weekly.
TRAVEL INFORMATION FORM
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 via telephone and 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.
Spring Semester Begins February 1
Questions about Housing & Residential Life?
Deistancing Programs
Dean of Students Office, Department of Student Activities, Department Community Services, and our campus partners are excited to host virtual programming for Spring 2021.
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