Graduate School of Arts and Sciences

Find Brandeis alumni who share a common identity, professional interest or student experience. 

•  Visit B Connect, our alumni platform. B Connect is an interactive platform that allows you to easily connect or reconnect with Brandeis alumni, serve as a mentor, tap into job opportunities and more. Once you’ve logged in, join the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences Group for more targeted connections and information.  Learn more about B Connect through this short video and follow these easy steps here to get started.
• Take a look at our interviews with GSAS alumni to see where their non-linear career paths have taken them and the lessons they have learned along the way.

Arts Engagement connects campus and external community members to resources in the arts. 

Contact Information: 

• arts@brandeis.edu
• 781-736-5008

Clubs and Organizations: All Brandeis graduate students now have access to Presence, which is the database of all clubs and organizations on campus.  You can search events hosted by clubs on campus or find a club to join.

Community Service empowers Brandeis students to be lifelong engaged global citizens and reflective thinkers through predominantly co-curricular community engaged leadership programs that mirror the needs of our community. 

Contact Information: 

• communityservice@brandeis.edu  

• 781-736-3237

The Intercultural Center (ICC) is dedicated to creating a haven of respect, education and celebration that aims to foster growth and awareness of the myriad cultures of Brandeis University. The ICC fosters a welcoming community, where diverse experiences and perspectives are valued and dedication to the understanding of cultures and ethnicities is essential. The ICC serves as the umbrella office for 15 diverse student clubs and organizations.

Contact Information: 

• interculturalcenter@brandeis.edu 
• 781-736-8580

The International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO) supports international students and scholars throughout their time spent in the Brandeis community. The office determines visa eligibility, prepares and issues the visa documents needed for non-immigrant students, scholars and their dependents to obtain visas in order to come to Brandeis University to study, teach and/or conduct research. 

Contact Information:   

• ISSO@brandeis.edu
• 781-736-3480

The Gender and Sexuality Center provides leadership and expertise in creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive university; provides education and training on LGBTQ+ identities; and fosters community for LGBTQ+ individuals and allies. 

Contact Information:   

• gsc@brandeis.edu 

• 781-736-8583

Child Care

Brandeis University has a partnership with Bright Horizons, to provide back-up child care and adult and elder care for full-time Ph.D. students. Find out more from Graduate Student Affairs.

Nursing Mothers

There are several private spaces available on campus for lactation activities for nursing mothers. See Human Resources’ Accommodation for Nursing Mothers (under the "Work-Life Balance" header) for more information.

There are several spaces on campus specifically designated for graduate students.