Brandeis combines the resources of a world-class research university with the personal attention of a liberal arts setting. The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences offers 17 doctoral programs and more than 40 master's and postbaccalaureate programs.
One of the key differences at the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences is our emphasis on interdisciplinary learning. You will learn the importance of connecting with people who have a broad range of expertise and experience.
We support all doctoral students and the majority of master’s and post-baccalaureate students who maintain satisfactory academic progress with loans and scholarships.
Professional development at GSAS is for PhD and MA students in all departments and in all stages of their career. Whether you are just starting or are about to finish your degree, the resources we provide are for you. Our goal is to enable students to pursue fulfilling careers in the private sector, academia, non-profits and government.
The staff at the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences (GSAS) are excited to welcome you to campus this fall! Please see the information below regarding orientations and welcome events, as well as other important campus resources. Be sure to check this page frequently, as it will be updated as more information becomes available.
Don’t forget to check out our Admitted Students Checklist for important information about registering for classes, obtaining your Student ID Card, completing required documents, and other pre-arrival tasks!
The Office of Graduate Affairs (OGA) provides support services, resources, and programming for all graduate students at Brandeis. As part of their programming, the OGA hosts Graduate Student Orientation. This comprehensive in-person orientation is strongly recommended as it will prepare students for their first day of classes.
Date: Friday, August 22, 2025 Time: TBD Location: TBD Registration: Register by August 8, 2025 (a link to register will be sent to your Brandeis email account in early July) Contact:graduateaffairs@brandeis.edu
For detailed orientation information, including a schedule of onboarding and orientation events, please see the OGA’s Orientation page.
Most department orientations are required. Check with your Department Administrator for more information.
Many departments hold academic orientations in addition to the OGA Orientation. You will meet faculty and fellow students during these orientations and learn about the department's academic policies. Members of the GSAS will also attend these orientations to give you a brief overview of our services, programming, and professional development opportunities.
Information about Departmental Orientations will be sent directly by your program. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to your department’s Department Administrator.
To help train Teaching Assistants (TAs) and Course Assistants (CAs) for their roles, new TAs and CAs are required to complete a series of asynchronous training courses through Moodle. The updated course will be available in July 2025.
Get to know the GSAS staff and learn how we can assist you by visiting the Staff Directory by Subject. If we can't answer your question, we are happy to direct you to the person or office that can!
Brandeis offers limited on-campus housing for graduate students, with the majority of students finding rentals in the Waltham area. To view an interactive database of available local rentals and a robust library of housing resources, please visit the Office of Graduate Affairs’ Off-Campus Living website.
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