Campus Resources
The Office of Graduate Affairs is committed to supporting students’ well-being and can help you find a broad variety of resources with our campus partners. If you don’t find what you need here, please call or email us in the Office of Graduate Affairs (781-736-3410; graduateaffairs@brandeis.edu).
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Academic Resources
- Academic Calendar: The Academic Calendar shows important dates for each semester.
- Campus Research Centers and Institutes: Brandeis boasts a wide range of centers and institutes, focused on connecting academic research to the public issues of today.
- Center for Teaching and Learning: The Center for Teaching and Learning provides support and resources for all instructors at Brandeis, including graduate Teaching Assistants and Course Assistants.
- Consortium for Graduate Studies in Gender, Culture, Women, and Sexuality: Brandeis is a member of the Consortium for Graduate Studies in Gender, Culture, Women, and Sexuality, which brings together nine Boston-area institutions and allows students to cross-register in courses.
- English Language Programs: English Language Programs holds one-on-one, individualized tutorials in English language skills for graduate students, which are free and open to all.
- Human Research Protection Program: The Human Research Protection Program oversees all aspects of human subject research conducted under the auspices of Brandeis.
- Innovation Office: Brandeis's central hub for innovation and entrepreneurship, this office facilitates the transformation from groundbreaking ideas to real-world impact.
- Library: The Brandeis Library boasts a broad range of resources for all of your research and study needs.
- NCFDD: The NCFDD is a nationally recognized, independent organization providing online career development and mentoring resources. To activate your free, Brandeis-sponsored membership, visit the NCFDD website, select Brandeis from the drop-down menu, and register with your Brandeis email address.
- Postdoctoral Scholars: Some PhD students remain at Brandeis as postdoctoral scholars. Visit this page for information about such appointments.
- Registrar's Office: The Registrar's Office is responsible for processes including registration and graduation.
- Workday Job Aids: Workday is the system of personnel and academic record at Brandeis. The guides below will help you navigate different Workday functions.
- Writing Center: The Writing Center, open to all students, provides one-on-one support at all stages of the writing process. The Writing Center also employs graduate students across programs as writing consultants.
Accessibility Support
- The Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO): Students who may need accommodations due to pregnancy or religious practices should email the OEO at oeo@brandeis.edu. They can help you with any concerns about accessibility on campus.
- Student Accessibility Support (SAS): Students with disabilities make up an important part of our Brandeis community. Our diverse community includes students with a range of physical, sensory, psychological, medical, and learning disabilities. Visit SAS if you are seeking accessibility accommodations.
Community Standards and Dispute Resolution
- Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO): Brandeis University is committed to providing its students, staff, and faculty with an environment conducive to learning, and working and where all people are treated with respect and dignity. OEO helps the University comply with laws regarding discrimination, harassment and sexual violence, including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, ADA, and the Rehabilitation Act Section 504.
- Student Rights and Community Standards: All students, graduate and undergraduate, can turn to the Department of Student Rights and Community Standards if they have concerns about inappropriate behavior by other members of the Brandeis community. This office oversees Rights and Responsibilities, which is our student code of conduct.
- University Ombuds: The University Ombuds are a confidential resource for students, faculty and staff who need help resolving questions, concerns, disputes, or complaints. The Ombuds Office is a neutral, impartial, and independent office responsible for protecting the interests and rights of members of the Brandeis community.
Health, Identity, and Counseling Resources
- Brandeis Counseling Center (BCC): The BCC provides both individual and group therapy sessions for students. Their counselors understand the stress that graduate school can cause and are a great source of self-care support.
- Brandeis Student Health Center: The Health Center is open to all students, regardless of your type of insurance.
- Center for Spiritual Life: The Center for Spiritual Life offers a safe space for students to explore their spirituality and find their place in the world, on their terms. Whether students are rooted in a particular faith tradition or searching for answers to fundamental human questions, you can turn to this Center to find a supportive community, access a non-judgmental spiritual mentor, and find opportunities to serve others.
- Gender and Sexuality Center (GSC): The Gender and Sexuality Center (GSC), founded in 2014, focuses on resources for all gender- and sexuality-related topics. They provide educational and professional development opportunities to faculty, staff, and students at Brandeis University.
- Intercultural Center (ICC): The ICC is dedicated to creating a haven of respect, education, and celebration that aims to develop critical consciousness and awareness of the myriad cultures of Brandeis University. It also works to foster a welcoming community where diverse experiences and perspectives are valued and dedication to the understanding of cultures is essential.
- International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO): The ISSO supports international students throughout their time at Brandeis. Each student has an assigned advisor with whom they can consult on any questions.
- Office of Access and Excellence: The Office of Access and Excellence works collaboratively with the university community to assess and support its strengths and needs in an effort to build high-quality programming that evokes social change.
- Prevention, Advocacy, and Resource Center (PARC): PARC is Brandeis’ main resource for students impacted by violence, with a focus on preventing sexual misconduct and supporting students who have been impacted by sexual misconduct, either while at Brandeis or at any other time in their lives.
Safety
- Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO): Brandeis University is committed to providing its students, staff, and faculty with an environment conducive to learning and working and where all people are treated with respect and dignity. OEO helps the University comply with laws regarding discrimination, harassment, and sexual violence, including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, ADA, and the Rehabilitation Act Section 504.
- Prevention, Advocacy, and Resource Center (PARC): PARC is Brandeis’ main resource for students impacted by violence, with a focus on preventing sexual misconduct and supporting students who have been impacted by sexual misconduct, either while at Brandeis or at any other time in their lives.
- Public Safety: The Department of Public Safety is responsible for the protection of life and property at Brandeis University and is also the department that oversees parking and shuttle services.