Welcome to Brandeis!
New Graduate Student Orientation-August 21, 2026
We are excited to welcome you to our Graduate Student Orientation experience, with a specific focus on informing you about campus resources and most importantly, integrating you with your fellow peers across the four graduate schools. Please join the Graduate Student Orientation on August 21 to learn more about Brandeis resources, as well as live training sessions and student panels. We are very excited to welcome you to Brandeis!
In Person Orientation-MUST Register to Attend! More details are coming soon.....
- Orientation Location: Hassenfeld Conference Center
- Orientation Date: Friday, August 21, 2026.
- Orientation Time: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM; Registration: 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
- Download a detailed schedule of orientation (pdf) — coming soon!
- Registration is required to attend — registration link coming soon!
- Download a copy of the campus map (pdf).
- If you are driving to campus, please read about driving directions and our designated parking locations at Athletics Parking Lot and Theater Lot behind Spingold Theater on campus.
- Customize your driving directions with Google maps or view an interactive campus map.
- If you are planning on taking the Campus Shuttle please check back, we will have the schedule for Shuttle service in early summer.
Get Ready for Brandeis
Other Orientation and Welcome Events
First Semester Resources
Here are some useful links for getting prepared for your first semester at Brandeis.
- Academic Calendar - Fall 2026
- Schedule of Classes
- Campus Map