Begins April 2

Please read the following to determine if you need to register for the GSAS Graduate Summer Term. Please note that students in need of a summer loan must be actively pursuing academic studies and must be enrolled in one of the necessary courses as outlined below.   

Master's students in the programs listed below are required to register for summer and should complete registration through SAGE self-service no later than the date listed:

• Master’s students in the Genetic Counseling program are required to participate in a clinical internship and should register by June 3 for BIOL 212A (2152) and BIOL 213A (2154). Registration for Graduate Summer Term does not count toward the residency requirement. The summer registration fee will be waived.

• Master’s students in the Biotechnology program are required to participate in an internship and should register by June 3 for BIOT 212A (2146). Contact Neil Simister for the instructor approval code. Registration for Graduate Summer Term does not count toward the residency requirement. The summer registration fee will be waived.
• Master’s students in the Biochemistry and Biophysics program are required to participate in summer research and should register by June 3 for BCBP 297A. Registration for Graduate Summer Term does not count toward the residency requirement. The summer registration fee will be waived.

• Master’s students in the Ed.M. and MAT in Education programs as well as the AGS in Teacher Leadership program should register by June 3 for the courses determined by your program. Contact Manuel Tuan for the instructor approval code. Full-time tuition will be charged.

• Master’s students in the Hornstein Jewish Professional Leadership program should register by June 3 for courses in consultation with your program advisor. Half semester tuition will be charged.

Ph.D. students in Life Sciences, Chemistry, Physics, or Computer Science are required to register for summer and will be enrolled by the Registrar.

• Ph.D. students in the Life Sciences, Chemistry, Physics, and Computer Science programs are required to be on campus or at a related lab for the full year while engaged in taking classes and/or doing research related to their field of study and will be enrolled in CONT 250B by the Registrar’s Office. Registration for Graduate Summer Term does not count toward the residency requirement.  The summer registration fee will be waived. 

Students who intend to complete their degree program for an August degree must be enrolled this summer. 

Note: the deadline for filing an August degree application is June 18, 2021; the online application will be available on the Registrar’s website in early May.

• Ph.D. Degree Candidates: If you are defending your Ph.D. dissertation by July 23, 2021 and depositing your dissertation by August 5, 2021, you are required to register for CONT 250B (2082) and will be enrolled automatically by the Registrar's office upon approval of your application for an August degree. The summer registration fee will be waived for Ph.D. candidates.
• Master’s Degree Candidates: If you are finishing your Master’s thesis/project/capstone during the summer 2021 and plan to deposit your thesis by August 5, 2021, you are required to register for CONT 200A (2084) and will be enrolled automatically by the Registrar's office upon approval of your application for an August degree. Should your Master’s Program have a corresponding final paper/thesis/project course per degree requirements, you should simultaneously enroll in that course if you have not already taken that course. You will be billed as a Summer Extended Master’s student. The corresponding fee is $1,500 for summer 2021. 

Students who complete all program requirements (including acceptance of thesis if submitted):

• By May 18, 2021: Student is in Degree Pending status for the summer term. There is no tuition fee and registration is not required. Students in this category are not eligible to use any academic services or University facilities and are not eligible for student loans or loan deferments. International students should check with the ISSO office prior to requesting this change. Contact Emily Wheeler at emilywheeler@brandeis.edu to request this change and/or with any questions.
• By June 1, 2021: Student is registered for CONT200a by the Registrar’s office for the summer term but will be eligible for a summer tuition credit. These students should inform Emily Wheeler (emilywheeler@brandeis.edu) of their plans in early May and must submit their thesis to ProQuest no later than May 21, 2021.

After June 1, 2021: Registration is required and fee must be paid.

Brandeis Summer School

Students who are pursuing a Master's degree or Post-Baccalaureate credit may choose to enroll in graduate level courses in the Brandeis Summer School. Some GSAS departments may choose to designate selected courses offered through the Summer School for credit towards a GSAS Master's degree or Post-Baccalaureate credit. Students may review course listings in the Summer School Bulletin. Students should register for Summer School courses by contacting Richard Cunnane  in the Office of the Registrar and NOT enroll in courses via the Summer School website.  

Justice Brandeis Semester (JBS) Course Registration

Upon confirmation of participation, students will be registered in the JBS Program. Students will not have to take any action in terms of enrolling in the Program courses. 

Note: GSAS students who register for summer courses in the Summer School, Heller, or IBS will be expected to pay the appropriate tuition to that school.