Fall 2023 Arrivals
Fall 2023 Arrival/Orientation Information
Congratulations on your acceptance to Brandeis for the Fall of 2023!
New undergraduate students (first year and transfer) will move onto campus on Sunday August 27, 2023, unless you are involved in a Pre-Orientation program or are on certain fall athletic teams (athletes who will need to move in early will be contacted by their coaches).
Orientation for all new undergraduate students will begin the afternoon of Sunday August 27 and continue through Wednesday August. 30. The first day of classes will be Thursday August 31. Incoming transfer students will have a separate Orientation, but it will occur within those dates.
Before You Arrive
Below you will find a month-by-month calendar which lists the tasks you need to complete between May and August. Please make sure you have taken care of these items before your arrival on campus.
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May 2023
- Confirm Your Enrollment (deadline May 1): Log into your DEISconnect portal to respond to our offer of admission. First Year students must enroll by May 1, 2023. Transfer students must enroll by the date stated in their acceptance letter. Questions? Email admissions@brandeis.edu>
- Activate Your Brandeis Account: After submitting your enrollment deposit, you’ll receive an email with your student ID number and instructions on how to set up your Brandeis account. Your account will give you access to complete many of the tasks on this list! Questions? Email admissions@brandeis.edu
- Optional Pre-Orientation Applications are available (available May 2; deadline May 24):
Pre-Orientation programs are an opportunity to arrive on campus a few days early, meet other new students with similar interests and participate in engaging service and/or community-building programs before Orientation officially begins. There are community-specific Pre-Orientations for International students (International Student Welcome Days), the Myra Kraft Transitional Year Program (MKTYP) and the Student Support Services Program (SSSP), so members of those communities do not need to apply to an Optional Pre-Orientation program. Learn more about Pre-Orientation programs and how to apply on our Orientation site. - Complete the Writing Assessment (available May 3; deadline May 17) All incoming students (except MKTYP scholars) must complete the First-Year Writing Assessment. This includes transfer students and students with AP credits. The assessment will be available on LATTE May 3 and must be completed by May 17 to ensure you are placed in the appropriate first-year writing course. Read the instructions at http://bit.ly/BranWrite. To do the assessment, you must first Create a Brandeis Login. Please allow 24 hours for your Brandeis account to become active. If you require any help setting up your account, contact the Technology Help Desk at 781-736-4357 or help@brandeis.edu. Using your Brandeis username and password, log into LATTE and look for the link to Writing Assessment 2023, or go to bit.ly/BranWrite23 . Students with disabilities who may qualify for additional time for the assessment should write to uwp@brandeis.edu. For all other academic accommodations, see the next item.
- Request Academic Accommodations (if applicable) as soon as possible: If you are a student with a disability (learning disability, mental health condition, chronic illness, autism, etc.) and would like to request academic accommodations, complete the Student Accessibility Support (SAS) Disability Introduction Form to begin the interactive accommodations process. SAS will begin reviewing requests after June 1, but completing the form earlier allows us to begin sending you relevant resources and information on webinars, etc. before that date. Accommodation requests should be made as early in the summer as possible to ensure a smooth transition; later requests will be reviewed but may result in delayed implementation of accommodations. Questions? Email access@brandeis.edu
- Start the Housing Application on May 3 (form available May 3-June 21): Sign into MyHousing using your Brandeis username and password. Choose "Housing Applications" on the left-hand side and follow the instructions to complete your housing application by June 21. Questions? Email dcl@brandeis.edu
- Request Disability Housing Accommodations for Campus Housing (deadline June 21): Students needing disability accommodations in campus housing for diagnosed medical/physical/mental health conditions must also complete the separate disability accommodations request process by June 21. Learn more on the housing accommodations page. Questions? Email access@brandeis.edu
- Request a Deferral (deadline May 15): The Brandeis University Office of Admissions recognizes that some admitted students may wish to take a gap year to pursue personal goals. Students admitted to Brandeis as first-years may Request a Deferral for one year. Questions? Email admissions@brandeis.edu
- Optional Pre-Orientation Applications Due (May 24)
- Complete the Family Information Form (deadline May 31): Tell us a little bit more about your family by completing our Family Information Form in your DEISConnect portal. Questions? Email admissions@brandeis.edu
- Submit Financial Aid Documents (deadline June 1): Submit all required documents to the Office of Student Financial Services as soon as possible so that your financial aid award can be finalized. Tax documents should be uploaded to the College Board’s IDOC imaging service. Electronic images of your documents will be shared with Brandeis. All other types of missing documents can be uploaded via your DEISConnect portal. The last date to submit financial aid forms is June 1. The list of required documents will be emailed to your Brandeis email address in addition to your personal email account. Please note that there is no formal acceptance procedure for your award. Payment of the matriculation deposit is considered acceptance of your award. Questions? Email sfs@brandeis.edu
- International Students — Apply for Student Visa: If you need an F-1 or J-1 student visa, prepare for your arrival by applying for your student visa or working with your current school to transfer your SEVIS record to Brandeis. Questions? Email ISSO@brandeis.edu
June 2023
- Submit Financial Aid Documents (deadline June 1): Submit all required documents to the Office of Student Financial Services as soon as possible so that your financial aid award can be finalized. Tax documents should be uploaded to the College Board’s IDOC imaging service. Electronic images of your documents will be shared with Brandeis. All other types of missing documents can be uploaded via your DEISConnect portal. The last date to submit financial aid forms is June 1. The list of required documents will be emailed to your Brandeis email address in addition to your personal email account. Please note that there is no formal acceptance procedure for your award. Payment of the matriculation deposit is considered acceptance of your award. Questions? Email sfs@brandeis.edu
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Upload photo for your Brandeis Student ID (available beginning June 1; deadline August 11): Upload a photo for your Brandeis Student ID so it will be printed and ready for you upon arrival! Be sure to follow the instructions under the "Uploading Your Photo" section to make sure it is useable.
- Get excited about Orientation! You will receive emails from the Department of Orientation & First Year Experience during June, July and August to begin acclimating you to Brandeis resources and our campus. For more information, please visit the Orientation website or email us at orientation@brandeis.edu
- Virtual Orientation Module 1 — Academic and Career Resources (deadline July 7): Over the course of the summer, you will receive three virtual Orientation modules to complete. The first module will be sent to you via your Brandeis and personal email accounts on June 14 and is due on July 7. Questions? Email orientation@brandeis.edu
- International Students — Receive invitation to attend International Student Welcome Days (IWD): International students and students with a foreign address will receive an invitation from the International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO) informing them about the International Student Welcome Days program and the International Student move-in date. The invite will be sent the week of June 5, 2023. For more information, visit the International Student Welcome Days website Questions? Email int-welcome@brandeis.edu
- Attend a Group Advising Session (and learn more about course registration) between June 27 and July 13: Join academic advisors and Roosevelt Fellows (peer academic advisors) for community-building, conversation, and guidance at a group advising session. We'll be on hand to answer questions related to academics, course selection, and registration. You will recieve an email with the different session options and can sign up for a session at the time/date that works best for you. Questions? Email acserv@brandeis.edu
- Select University Writing Seminar section preferences June 14-22: Initial enrollment in a University Writing Seminar (UWS) is handled through a lottery process, and you will be sent an email from the Registrar regarding a survey that you will use to rank your top nine choices for a Fall term UWS. Questions? Email registrar@brandeis.edu
- Complete the Housing Application (deadline June 21): If you haven’t already submitted your housing application, sign in to MyHousing using your Brandeis username and password. Choose "Housing Applications and Forms" on the left-hand side and follow the instructions to complete your housing application by June 21. Questions? Email dcl@brandeis.edu
- Request Disability Housing Accommodations for Campus Housing (deadline June 21): If you haven't already, students needing disability accommodations in campus housing for diagnosed medical/physical/mental health conditions must also complete the separate disability accommodations request process by June 21. Learn more on the housing accommodations page. Questions? Email access@brandeis.edu
- Submit your Health Records (deadline June 30): All enrolled students are required to submit a complete health record to the Health Center through Medicat before arriving on campus. We recommend that you arrange to obtain your immunizations, physical exam records, blood work, and tuberculosis screenings as needed from your healthcare provider as soon as possible. For more information on the required health documentation go to the Brandeis Health Center website. Questions? Email brandeishealthcenter@brandeis.edu
- Submit Health & Immunization documentation to Health Center (deadline June 30): Go to the Brandeis Health Center website for detailed instructions on how to submit your health care information via the secure patient portal. You are required by Massachusetts State Regulation 105 CMR 220 to provide Immunization documentation prior to attending school. The deadline for submitting documentation is June 30. Once you have submitted your documentation, it will be verified by the Health Center. You will receive correspondence via the secure patient portal to confirm your compliance status. Non-Compliance can lead to a class registration hold. If you have questions or need assistance uploading documentation contact: brandeishealthcenter@brandeis.edu or 781-736-3677
- Register for your Nelnet account and give your parents/guardians access to your bill: In advance of the Fall 2023 bill release in early July, students should log into the Nelnet Student Account Portal to set up their student profile and add parents/guardians or authorized parties. To access your Nelnet Student Account Portal, log into Workday, go to the Student Account application, and click the Nelnet Student Account Portal link.& Questions? Email sfs@brandeis.edu
- Set Up Payment Plan (if interested): Student Account balances can be paid through a monthly payment plan beginning in July (5 payments) or August (4 payments) for the fall bill and December (5 payments) or January (4 payments) for the spring bill. A new monthly payment plan must be set up each semester. See Payment Options in your Nelnet Student Account Portal for all payment details. Questions? Email sfs@brandeis.edu
July 2023
- Upload photo for your Brandeis Student ID (available beginning June 1; deadline August 11): Upload a photo for your Brandeis Student ID so it will be printed and ready for you upon arrival! Be sure to follow the instructions under the "Uploading Your Photo" section to make sure it is useable.
- Request Final High School Transcript (deadline July 7): Request an official year-end transcript from your high school. Final transcripts should be sent directly from your school to the Office of Admissions (not the Registrar's Office) by July 7. Note: final transcripts must be received before you can register for courses. Questions? Email admissions@brandeis.edu
- Virtual Orientation Module 1 (deadline July 7)
- Virtual Orientation Module 2 — Health, Safety & Wellbeing (deadline July 28): Over the course of the summer, you will receive three virtual Orientation modules to complete. The second module will be sent to you via your Brandeis and personal email accounts on July 10 and is due July 28. Questions? Email orientation@brandeis.edu
- Complete the Financial Responsibility Agreement & Tax Form Consent by July 11 (available June 30-July 11): Complete these tasks in Workday before class registration. Questions? Email sfs@brandeis.edu
- International Students — Attend the "Health Care Resources for International Students" virtual presentation hosted by the Health Center and the ISSO on July 12: An invite will be sent the first week in July to attend the virtual session. The presentation is scheduled for July 12. Questions? Email int-welcome@brandeis.edu
- Register for Classes July 12-18: New student registration for fall classes is July 12-18. Registration for all students resumes July 19-the second week of September. Questions? Email acserv@brandeis.edu
- Fall bill available online in mid-July: Students should access the Nelnet Student Account Portal by logging into Workday, going to the Student Account application and clicking the Nelnet Student Account Portal link to view e-bills and account transactions, make payments and manage monthly payment plans. Questions? Email sfs@brandeis.edu
- Register for Tuition Insurance once bill is released in mid-July (if interested): Optional Tuition Insurance is available to supplement the Brandeis tuition refund policy through GradGuard. Students can elect this insurance through a link in Nelnet when they view the online bill. To access Nelnet, students should log into Workday, go to the Student Account application and click the Nelnet Student Account Portal link. Additional details and enrollment available on the GradGuard website. Tuition Insurance enrollment is due before the first day of class on Aug. 31. Questions? Email sfs@brandeis.edu
- Complete Student Loan Counseling (if applicable); deadline Aug. 1: Federal Student Loan Recipients will receive entrance counseling and loan signing instructions from Student Financial services. Please note that this must be completed by Aug. 1 or the loans will be canceled, which may result in a balance due. Questions? Email sfs@brandeis.edu
- Pay Fall 2023 Tuition (deadline Aug. 4): Questions? Email sfs@brandeis.edu
- International Students — Complete the International Student Pre-Arrival Modules (deadline Aug. 24): International students on an F-1/J-1 visa are required to complete the International Students & Scholars Office's International Student Pre-Arrival Modules prior to arrival. Detailed information will be sent to students six weeks prior to the first day of class (on July 20, 2023). Questions? Email int-welcome@brandeis.edu
August 2023
- Complete Student Loan Counseling (if applicable); deadline Aug. 1: Federal Student Loan Recipients will receive entrance counseling and loan signing instructions from Student Financial Services. Please note that this must be completed by Aug. 1 or the loans will be canceled, which may result in a balance due. Questions? Email sfs@brandeis.edu
- Pay Fall 2023 Tuition (deadline Aug. 4): Questions? Email sfs@brandeis.edu
- Upload photo for your Brandeis Student ID (available beginning June 1; deadline August 11): Upload a photo for your Brandeis Student ID so it will be printed and ready for you upon arrival! Be sure to follow the instructions under the "Uploading Your Photo" section to make sure it is useable.
- Virtual Orientation Module 3 — Getting Connected On and Around Campus (launches Aug. 1; deadline Aug. 21): Over the course of the summer, you will receive three virtual Orientation modules to complete. The third module will be sent to you via your Brandeis and personal email accounts on Aug. 1 and is due Aug. 21. Questions? Email orientation@brandeis.edu
- Complete the Mandatory Online Safety Training Course (launches Aug. 1; deadline Aug. 21): New students must complete the "What Would Brandeis Do? Supporting Community Health and Safety" online training before arriving on campus. The training will become available in LATTE on Aug. 1 and must be completed by Aug. 21. Completion of WWBD is mandatory and a prerequisite for a Navigating Health and Safety course, which you will take in your first year. Visit the Health and Wellness Promotion website for more information and login instructions. Questions? Email hawp@brandeis.edu
- International Student — Complete International Student Pre-Arrival Modules (deadline Aug. 24): A reminder will be sent to international students to complete the International Students & Scholars Office's International Student Pre-Arrival Modules. These must be completed prior to your arrival at Brandeis. Questions? Email int-welcome@brandeis.edu
- Update Personal and Contact Information (deadline Aug. 31): Go to your Workday Inbox to review and update your personal and contact information, friends and family information, and privacy settings. Questions? Contact the Help Desk at help@brandeis.edu or 781-736-HELP (4357)
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Enroll in or Waive Health Insurance (deadline Sept. 14): Go to the University Health Plans website and select "Brandeis" to see what the school health plan covers. You are required by State Regulations to enroll or waive coverage annually. Please note that international students will be automatically enrolled in the school health plan. Questions? Visit the University Health Plans website.
September 2023
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Enroll in or Waive Health Insurance (deadline Sept. 14): Go to the University Health Plans website and sele "Brandeis" to see what the school health plan covers. You are required by State Regulations to enroll or waive coverage annually. Please note that international students will be automatically enrolled in the school health plan. Questions? Visit the University Health Plans website.