Spring 2025 Transfers, Exchange & First Time Students
We are so excited that you will be joining us in January!
Students beginning in January (first year, transfer & exchange) will move onto campus on January 12, 2025. Orientation will begin the afternoon of January 12 and will continue on January 13. Classes will begin on January 14.
Keep an eye out for emails from the Department of Orientation and First Year Experience after you deposit. 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. As soon as you have been accepted to Brandeis, our Midyear Ambassadors are here for you!
Below are the tasks you need to complete before your arrival on-campus. Please be sure to read through the list carefully and take the necessary steps to prepare for your Brandeis journey.
Tasks to complete as soon as possible after you deposit
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- Confirm Your Enrollment: Log into your DEISconnect portal to respond to our offer of admission. First year and transfer students must enroll by the date stated in their acceptance letter.
- 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!
- Request Final High School/Previous University Transcript: Request an official year-end transcript from your high school or previous college/university. Final transcripts should be sent directly from your school to the Office of Admissions (not the Registrar's Office). Note: final transcripts must be received before you can register for courses and to finalize financial aid, if applicable. Questions? Email admissions@brandeis.edu
- Complete the Housing Application: First year students are required to live on-campus for their first academic year. Transfer students are not required, but are eligible to apply for housing. To submit your housing application, sign in to your MyHousing portal using your Brandeis username and password. Choose "Housing Applications and Forms" on the left-hand side and follow the instructions to complete your application. Questions? Email dcl@brandeis.edu
- Disability Housing Accommodations in Campus Housing: Students needing disability accommodations in campus housing for diagnosed medical/physical/mental health conditions must also complete the separate disability accommodations request process. Email us so we can support you: housingaccommodation@brandeis.edu
- Submit Financial Aid Documents: 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
- Complete Student Loan Counseling, if applicable: 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 cancelled, which may result in a balance due.
- Request Academic Accommodations, if applicable: 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. Accommodation requests should be made before the start of the semester to ensure a smooth transition; later requests will be reviewed but may result in delayed implementation of accommodations. Check out the SAS website for our forms and helpful FAQ's. Questions? Email access@brandeis.edu
- 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
Tasks to complete in November/December
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- Register for Classes (November 19-January 28): Spring 2025 courses will become available in early November. More information about spring course registration will be sent to you via email from the Registrar's Office and Academic Services.
- RSVP for the Group Advising Webinar (with your DEISConnect account) & learn more about course registration (December 17 at 10:00am ET) : 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. Questions? Email acserv@brandeis.edu
- Register for your Nelnet account and, if applicable, give your parents/guardians access to your bill: In advance of paying your spring bill, which will become available in November, students should log into 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.
- Register for Tuition Insurance, if interested (complete prior to paying bill): 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? Contact sfs@brandeis.edu
- Set Up Payment Plan, if interested (due December 16): 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.
- Complete the Financial Responsibility Agreement & 1098T Tax Form Consent (complete prior to registering for classes): Complete these tasks, which are part of the onboarding process from the Registrar's Office, in Workday prior to class registration. Questions? Contact registrar@brandeis.edu
- Enroll in or Waive Health Insurance (due December 15): 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.
- Update Personal and Contact Information (due December 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)
- Complete the Family Information Form (due December 31): Tell us a little bit more about your family by completing this form
Tasks to complete in December/January
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- Submit Health & Immunization documentation to Health Center (due January 15): 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.
- Complete Virtual Orientation Modules (due January 8): There are three virtual Orientation modules you are required to complete before you arrive at Brandeis. These are due on January 8. Details about how to access these modules in Moodle will be sent to your Brandeis and personal email accounts Questions? Email orientation@brandeis.edu
- Complete the Mandatory Online Safety Training Course (due January 9): New students (with the exception of Exchange 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 Moodle beginning December 11 and must be completed by January 9. 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 Students - Complete the ISSO Pre-Arrival Modules (due January 14): The "International Student Pre-Arrival Modules" were created to assist international students as they prepare for their arrival at Brandeis University. These modules are required for all incoming undergraduate and graduate F-1 and J-1 students and should be completed by the first day of class. International students who have been admitted to Brandeis University will receive an email with instructions on how to complete the modules the first week of December. Questions? Email ISSO@brandeis.edu