International Student Welcome Days (IWD)
August 2024 IWD Dates
International Student Move - In: August 22, 2024
International Student Welcome Day Program: August 23 - 24, 2024
Students will join the New Student Orientation on Sunday, August 25, 2024.
A detailed schedule is available on the Brandeis Campus Groups website.
The mission of International Student Welcome Days (IWD) is to partner with current students, staff and faculty to provide new undergraduate international students with a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive experience as they transition to life at Brandeis. Hosted annually in August, we invite international first year and transfer students, exchange students, and domestic students whose home address is outside of the U.S. to participate.
Held every August prior to New Student Orientation, IWD hosts sessions on immigration and academic success, offers the chance for new students to engage with their peers and campus partners, and provides the time, space, and resources needed to adjust to living in a new country. Participation is required for all F-1 and J-1 students and highly encouraged for all others.
Each year, current undergraduate students serve as IREPs on the International Student Welcome Committee. IREPs play an integral role in IWD by communicating and connecting with new students prior to arrival, developing social programming during IWD, and supporting students as they navigate resources on and off campus.
Meet your Fall 2024 International Welcome Committee Representatives (IREPs)!
Post Arrival Sessions
International Student Welcome Days Welcome Session
All undergraduate international students were invited to attend the International Student Welcome Days (IWD). During IWD, we hosted Brandeis, faculty, staff, and administrators to welcome the new international students attending IWD. Students can watch the recording of the Welcome Session.
What to Expect
During IWD, students will have the opportunity to connect with current and new students at Brandeis. Although we have a full schedule planned, you will be given time, space, and resources needed to help you adjust to living in a new country.
A detailed schedule will be posted on the Campus Groups app in August.
Before You Arrive
On the New Student Website 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.
Campus Card
All students must have a Brandeis ID card. To get your official ID card, please upload a photo ahead of your arrival to campus (deadline to upload your photo can be found on the incoming student page on the checklist). This will streamline your move-in process, as your ID card will be printed and included with your residence hall keys during check-in. If you don't upload your photo by the deadline, you will need to visit Epstein Building room 101 during your move-in period and be ready to take your picture! View a short tutorial on how to upload your ID card photo. Your Brandeis ID will have your meal plans loaded, as well as the optional debit plan, aka WhoCash. The ID card is used as a form of payment for dining and printing services, as an access card to residence halls and athletic facilities, and as a library card. Your first is on us; replacements are $10.
Housing & Check In
IWD participants are invited to move into their Brandeis housing on August 22, 2024. The ISSO staff will be available for check-in between 9:00am to 5:00pm in the Skyline Lobby on this day.
If you are unable to arrive during the IWD check-in with the ISSO, please email int-welcome@brandeis.edu.
The Brandeis Shuttle service schedule during IWD
Thu 8/22 Combo 8 AM – 6 PMFri 8/23 Combo 8 AM – 6 PM
Sat 8/24 Combo (limited stops) 10 AM – 6 PM
Sun 8/25 Combo 8 AM – 6 PM
Mon 8/26 Combo 8 AM – 6 PM
Tue 8/26 Combo 8 AM - 6 PM
Information will be announced on the transportation website and the TripShot Tracking app. Visit the transportation website for detailed information and route maps.