Office of Graduate Affairs

Dear Students,

Welcome to Brandeis! In-person orientation for incoming graduate students will on August 23, 2024  from 12:00pm to 6:00pm.  Registration is NOW OPEN.  Join us for a chance to meet current students who are serving as Orientation Leaders, staff from offices across campus, and other incoming students.

The deadline to register is August 5th.  Our "Before You Arrive" website has great information on things to do before you get here; other tips and advice can be found in the virtual courses you’ll get access to throughout the summer. 

We have online resources that can help you prepare for your time at Brandeis prior to arrival.  Please log in to LATTE using your Brandeis username (the first part of your Brandeis email address) and password. There are eleven mini-courses available under the title GRADUATE STUDENT RESOURCES AND INFORMATION and each will remain open and available during your time at Brandeis. Many of these courses will be supplemented by a synchronous virtual question and answer (Q&A) session, usually on the Thursday following the courses’ opening date. Please make sure that you go through the course before attending these sessions, as they are an opportunity for you to ask questions!

• Opening June 3: Renting in the Boston Metro Area (asynchronous virtual LATTE course)

• Opening June 10: Transitioning to Graduate School in the Boston Metro Area (asynchronous virtual LATTE course)

  1. June 13, 10:00am EST: Transitioning to Graduate School in the Boston Metro Area (synchronous Q&A) 

  2. Registration Link

• Opening June 10: Brandeis Founding Values & History (asynchronous virtual LATTE course)

• Opening June 17: International Student Support & Resources (asynchronous virtual LATTE course)

  1. June 20, 10:00am EST: International Student Support & Resources (synchronous Q&A)

  2. Registration Link

• Opening June 24th: Graduate Student Life: Support & Resource

  1. June 27, 10:00am EST: Graduate Student Life: Support & Resources (synchronous Q&A)

  2. Registration Link

• Opening July 8th: Information Security Basics (asynchronous virtual LATTE course)

• Opening July 8th: Creating a Budget (asynchronous virtual LATTE course)

  1. July 11, 10:00am EST: Creating a Budget (synchronous Q&A)

  2. Registration Link

• Opening July 15th: Navigating Registration (asynchronous virtual LATTE course)

• Opening July 22nd: Academic Support & Resources (asynchronous virtual LATTE course)

  1. July 25, 10:00am EST: Academic Support & Resources (synchronous Q&A)

  2. Registration Link

• Opening July 29th: Getting Connected Digitally (asynchronous virtual LATTE course)

• Opening August 5th: Office of Equal Opportunity Orientation (asynchronous virtual LATTE course) This is a mandatory training for all incoming students.

  1. August 8th, 10:00am EST: Academic Support & Resources (synchronous Q&A)

  2. Registration Link

• Opening August 12th: Putting It All Together (asynchronous virtual LATTE course)

We look forward to meeting you in August!

• Orientation Location: Sherman Function Hall

•  August 23, 2024 12:00-6:00pm

• A detailed schedule of orientation will be available to download here .

• Registration is required to attend. Please register here.

• If you are driving to campus, please read about driving directions and our designated parking location at Theater Lot behind Spingold Theater on campus.

• Download a Campus Map 

• Health Care Resources for Brandeis Students
  July 16 at 9:00am EST.

All international students are invited to attend. This session will introduce you to the health services on campus, your student health insurance, and vaccination requirements at Brandeis. We encourage you to submit any questions about healthcare, health insurance, billing, and vaccinations when you register. We hope that you’ll join us for this important virtual session! Registration is required for this session. Please register at the link below.

Register Here

• Introduction to the ISSO and Maintaining Immigration Status in the U.S.
  July 22 at 9:00am EST