Spring 2024 Arrivals
Welcome new Midyear students!
We are so excited that you will be joining us in January! Keep an eye out for emails from the Department of Orientation and First Year Experience over the summer and throughout the fall semester regarding some virtual opportunities to meet each other, as well as some of our Orientation Leaders. In the meantime, you can feel free to reach out to our Midyear Ambassadors with any questions you have about Brandeis or their experience as Midyear students.
Looking to learn more about possible jobs/internships before you begin at Brandeis? Visit our Hiatt Career Center.Below is a calendar with dates and deadlines of the tasks you need to complete before your arrival. Some of these are due at the same time as students who are starting in August (between May-August) so be sure to read through them carefully. Other tasks will be due during the fall semester; some are listed below and other fall tasks will be added over the next few months.
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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
- Complete the Writing Assessment by May 17 (available May 3-17): 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. Questions? Email uwp@brandeis.edu
- 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
- 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
- Complete the Family Information Form (deadline May 31): Tell us a little bit more about your family through our Family Information Form in your DEISConnect portal. Questions? Email admissions@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
- Receive emails from your Orientation Coordinators and your Orientation Leader: Keep an eye out for emails from your Orientation Leader, who will be reaching out to introduce themselves, as well as from your Orientation Coordinators, who will be contacting you about an opportunity for a virtual hangout!
July 2023
- Request Final High School Transcript (due 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
- International Students - Complete the International Student Pre-Arrival Modules (deadline August 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 fall semester classes (on July 20, 2023).
Questions? Email int-welcome@brandeis.edu
August 2023
- International Students - Complete International Student Pre-Arrival Modules (deadline August 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
September 2023
- Submit Financial Aid Documents (deadline October 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 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
October 2023
- Submit Financial Aid Documents (deadline October 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 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
- Attend a Group Advising Session & learn more about course registration between October and early November (specific dates TBD): 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. 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 (mid-October, specific dates TBD): 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 Qualtrics 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 by early November (available beginning early October; exact dates TBD): 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. Questions? Email dcl@brandeis.edu
- Disability Housing Accommodations in Campus Housing by early November (exact date TBD): Students needing disability accommodations in campus housing for diagnosed medical/physical/mental health conditions must also complete the separate disability accommodations request process. Learn more on the housing accommodations page. Questions? Email access@brandeis.edu
- Virtual Orientation Module 1 - Academic and Career Resources: Over the course of the fall semester, you will receive three virtual Orientation modules to complete. The first module will be sent to you via your Brandeis and personal email accounts in mid-October and will be due in mid-November (exact dates TBD). Questions? Email orientation@brandeis.edu
- Complete Student Loan Counseling (if applicable); deadline November 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 the deadline or the loans will be canceled, which may result in a balance due. Questions? Email sfs@brandeis.edu
- Register for your Nelnet account and give your parents/guardians access to your bill (deadline November 1): In advance of the Spring bill release in November, students should log in to the Nelnet Student Account Portal to set up their student profile and add parents or authorized parties. To access your Nelnet account, log into Workday, go to the Student Account application and click the Nelnet Student Account Portal link. Questions? Email sfs@brandeis.edu
November 2023
- Complete Student Loan Counseling (if applicable); deadline November 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 the deadline or the loans will be canceled, which may result in a balance due. Questions? Email sfs@brandeis.edu
- Register for your Nelnet account and give your parents/guardians access to your bill (deadline November 1): In advance of the Spring bill release in November, students should log in to the Nelnet Student Account Portal to set up their student profile and add parents or authorized parties. To access your Nelnet account, log into Workday, go to the Student Account application and click the Nelnet Student Account Portal link. Questions? Email sfs@brandeis.edu
- Complete the Housing Application by early November (available beginning early October; exact dates TBD): 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. Questions? Email dcl@brandeis.edu
- Disability Housing Accommodations in Campus Housing by early November (exact date TBD): Students needing disability accommodations in campus housing for diagnosed medical/physical/mental health conditions must also complete the separate disability accommodations request process. Learn more on the housing accommodations page. Questions? Email access@brandeis.edu
- Complete the Financial Responsibility Agreement & Tax Form Consent: Complete these tasks in Workday prior to registration. Questions? Email sfs@brandeis.edu
- Register for Classes in November (exact dates TBD): The University Registrar will email you with details in October. Questions? Email registrar@brandeis.edu
- Submit your Health Records (deadline November 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 November 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. Once you have submitted your documentation it gets 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. Questions or for assistance uploading documentation email brandeishealthcenter@brandeis.edu or call the Health Center at 781-736-3677.
- Fall bill available online in November (exact date TBD): Students should access the Nelnet Student Account Portal to view e-bills and account transactions, make payments and manage monthly payment plans. To access your Nelnet account, log into Workday, go to the Student Account application and click the Nelnet Student Account Portal link. Questions? Email sfs@brandeis.edu
- Register for Tuition Insurance once bill is released: 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. Additional details and enrollment available on the GradGuard website. Tuition Insurance enrollment is due prior to the first day of class. Questions? Email sfs@brandeis.edu
- Virtual Orientation Module 2 - Health, Safety & Wellbeing: Over the course of the fall semester, you will receive three virtual Orientation modules to complete. The second module will be sent to you via your Brandeis and personal email accounts in mid-November and is due in mid-December (exact dates TBD). Questions? Email orientation@brandeis.edu
December 2023
- Pay Spring 2024 Tuition in early December (exact date TBD). Questions? Email sfs@brandeis.edu
- Set Up Payment Plan (if interested); deadline December 15: Student Account balances can be paid through a monthly payment plan beginning in 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
- Update Personal and Contact Information by January 1: 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)
- Virtual Orientation Module 3 - Getting Connected On-Campus and Within the Surrounding Community: Over the course of the fall semester, you will receive three virtual Orientation modules to complete. The third module will be sent to you via your Brandeis and personal email in mid-December and is due prior to your arrival in January (exact dates TBD). Questions? Email orientation@brandeis.edu
- Complete the Mandatory Online Safety Training Course: 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 in December (date TBD) and must be completed before your arrival in January (date TBD). 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
January 2024
- Update Personal and Contact Information by January 1: 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)
- Prepare for your Brandeis Move-In (date TBD)
- Attend Midyear Orientation (dates TBD): The in-person portion of your Orientation will take place in January, before classes begin. Questions? Contact orientation@brandeis.edu
- Enjoy your first day of classes on January 10
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Enroll in or Waive Health Insurance (deadline February 5): 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.
February 2024
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Enroll in or Waive Health Insurance (deadline February 5): 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.