You are invited to participate in this year's ISSO Friends Program. The ISSO Friends program offers incoming international students the opportunity to pair up and connect with Brandeis continuing students, staff, faculty, alumni, or other Brandeis affiliates to learn more about U.S. culture, the Brandeis community, and the Waltham/Boston area. Please note, ISSO Friends is not a homestay program. Rather, it is an opportunity to gain insight into another culture and to build friendship with people from around the world. If you are interested in joining the program, please see our FAQs page and sign up as soon as possible. We match Friends and new students on a first-come, first-served basis. Please contact the ISSO if you have any questions!

The Fall 2025 bill is now available to students and families via the Nelnet Student Account Portal and will be due on August 8, 2025. The link to the e-bill was sent by e-mail to students and their Authorized Parties. The e-mail came from our billing partner, Nelnet, from the email address noreply@campuscommerce.com with subject: BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY BILL AVAILABLE. If you do not receive the email, please check your spam filters.

Students can access their billing details by clicking the Nelnet Student Account Portal link found within the Student Account worklet in Workday. Students who have never accessed the Nelnet Student Account Portal before will need to set up their student profile (refer to the Nelnet - Account Access job aid for detailed instructions) before they can view the bill.

In order for parents, guardians, sponsors, or another party to receive the student's tuition bill, view the student account, and make payments, the student must add them as Authorized Parties in Nelnet. Once they are set up as an Authorized Party, parents/guardians can access Nelnet directly with their own usernames and passwords; they cannot use the student's log-in credentials to access the portal.

Review your e-bill and the Transaction Details in Nelnet. The Fall 2025 e-bill (PDF) is only a snapshot in time; any subsequent charges, financial aid and/or payments will only be reflected in the Transaction Details in Nelnet. If you have questions about the balance, or payment options, contact Brandeis Student Financial Services at sfs@brandeis.edu or 781-736-3700.

Sign up for one of our 30-minute, one-on-one financial literacy sessions! We hope that you will take advantage of this great opportunity to ask questions about budgeting, managing debt, understanding your paycheck, W-2’s etc. Please click here to book an appointment today!

On Thursday, July 31, and Friday, August 1, Public Safety will be hosting an Active Threat Integrated Response Training for area first responders, coordinated by the Municipal Police Training Committee and the Department of Fire Services.

During both days from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., you will notice an increased presence of police, fire, and EMS personnel, particularly in the areas near Usdan and Kutz Hall. As part of the training, Kutz Hall will be used for scenario-based exercises that will include emergency sirens, yelling, and simulated gunshot sounds.

Signs will be posted in and around the training area to inform anyone who may not have seen this announcement.

Please be assured that these activities are controlled training exercises. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to contact Public Safety.

The University has updated the Business Expense Policy and created a new Membership Policy, both are in effect as of July 1, 2025. These updates are intended to provide greater clarity regarding expenses, ensure compliance and streamline processes.

Business Expense Policy

Our revised Business Expense Policy aims to enhance transparency and efficiency in expense management. Key updates include:

• Clear guidelines on allowable and non-allowable expenses.
• Enhanced compliance measures to align with financial regulations.

All employees are encouraged to review the full policy to understand the changes and ensure compliance.

Membership Policy

The new Membership Policy outlines the criteria, benefits, and responsibilities associated with professional and organizational memberships. Highlights include:

• Eligibility requirements for company-sponsored memberships.
• Approved organizations and associations for professional development.

These changes reflect our commitment to supporting your professional growth while maintaining fiscal responsibility.

We encourage everyone to familiarize themselves with these policies. Should you have any questions, please reach out to Business and Finance for further clarification.