August Pre-Orientation Programs

Group of new students sitting with an Orientation Leader

Pre-Orientation programs are an opportunity to arrive on campus a few days early, meet other new students with similar interests and participate in engaging service and/or community-building programs before Orientation officially begins.

There are community-specific Pre-Orientations for International students (International Student Welcome Days), the Myra Kraft Achievers Program (MKAP) and the Student Support Services Program (SSSP), so members of those communities do not need to apply to the programs listed below.

Optional Pre-Orientation Programs

If you are not a member of the above communities, you may apply to participate in an optional Pre-Orientation program or sign-up to participate in the Hillel First Year Retreat Pre-O. You can view the descriptions of these programs below.

  • For the Hillel First Year Retreat, you will be able to sign-up for a spot using the link below beginning May 1, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. EST. If you sign-up, you are officially registered to attend. The deadline to sign-up is June 3, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. EST.
  • For the Optional Pre-Orientation programs (all others) you can apply using the link below. Space is limited for these programs and submitting an application does not guarantee you a spot.

Timeline

  • Applications for the Optional Pre-Orientation programs will be available beginning May 1, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. EST and are due by June 3, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. EST.
  • Applications will be reviewed and students will be notified of results by June 11, 2025 so there is plenty of time to arrange travel.

How To Participate

For the Hillel First Year Retreat, click on the 'Sign-Up Here' button below and complete the form by June 3, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. EST.

How to Apply

For the Optional Pre-Orientation programs, complete the application by clicking on the 'Apply Here' button below. Applications are due by June 3, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. EST. As a reminder, space is limited and submitting an application does not guarantee you a spot.  Applications will be reviewed and students will be notified of results by June 11, 2025.

Fee Information

The Service & Leadership, QAA, Social Justice & Society & Hillel First Year Retreat Pre-Orientation programs have a $175.00 participation fee. If you would like to apply for assistance, please contact the Department of Orientation and First Year Experience at orientation@brandeis.edu. You should still complete the application if you are interested.