Graduate School of Arts and Sciences

You can direct questions about a specific graduate program to the Director of Graduate Studies (DGS) or the Academic Administrator for that program.

The university has some fellowships and grants available for current graduate students and resources about finding grants and fellowships from other external sources.

Learning Experience Design Summer Courses

Rabb and GSAS are offering four micro-courses in Learning Experience Design with Dr. Liz Santiago! These virtual, asynchronous courses are designed specifically for GSAS PhD students, and are FREE. There are two sessions: Session 1 from June 12 - July 14, 2023, and Session 2 from July 17 - August 18. The courses available are:

• Learning Design Thinking
• Universal Design for Learning
• Assessment Strategies
• Adult Learning Theories

Participants will gain exposure to the relevance and applicability of LXD skills both inside and outside of academia, a mix of theory, discussion, and relevant projects, and practical application based on individual contexts and needs. 
Learn more about the opportunity here, and sign up for courses here. 

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MLA Summer Teaching Institute

From June 26-30, Brandeis University and Middlesex Community College are collaborating to bring an MLA Summer Teaching Institute in Reading-Writing Pedagogy held here at Brandeis!

This program aims to provide innovative reading and writing pedagogy training, build community and mentorship opportunities, and enrich an understanding of students at access-oriented institutions, nurturing the strategies that build cross-disciplinary and cross-vocational reading and writing skills in diverse educational settings. 

Upon completing the program, participants will be eligible for the MLA Certificate in Reading-Writing Pedagogy at Access-Oriented Institutions!

Read more about the 2023 Institute locations, purposes and outcomes here. 

Each Department appoints a graduate student as the Graduate Department Representative (GDR) who helps to facilitate communication between students, faculty and the Graduate School. See a list of current GDRs.

If you are traveling 100 miles or further from campus to study or conduct university business (including research trips), you are automatically covered by Brandeis's group travel assistance through Zurich Insurance Company. While this is not meant to replace health insurance while abroad, it does provide emergency medical services and assists with emergency evacuations. To learn more and view the Zurich Travel Insurance brochure and business travel insurance ID card, please visit Brandeis's Insurance and Risk Management page.

Full-time students need to enroll or waive their insurance every year. International students are automatically enrolled. The current cost of student health insurance is $3,632 for the year (8/15/22-8/14/23). If you are looking for more information on the health insurance plan, the enrollment, and/or waiver process, please visit the UHP website. If you have further questions please contact Chris Nayler at cnayler@brandeis.edu. For information about obtaining health insurance for dependents, please visit the Office of Graduate Affairs' Family Resources page.

The Center for Careers & Professional Development (CCPD) is the campus resource for career and professional development support for GSAS students. The CCPD provides various kinds of support for graduate students' career development goals.

The Student Health Center provides a range of physical and mental health services for graduate students. Students can also access mental health services through the Brandeis Counseling Center.

Many GSAS students ask us questions about state and federal taxes. Brandeis University and its staff are not permitted to give tax advice. We encourage all students to consult the relevant IRS guidance, tax preparation resources, or a tax advisor for the proper treatment in your particular situation. Our Tax FAQ is provided for informational purposes only and should not be considered tax, financial or legal advice. For a list of FAQs specific to international students, see the ISSO’s Tax FAQ page.

The Thesis and Dissertation Guide provides information about the formatting and submission of master’s theses and doctoral dissertations for GSAS programs.