The graduate schools at Brandeis University are governed through processes outlined in the Faculty Handbook.
Each School has its own governance documents:
Brandeis International Business School
Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
The Heller School for Social Policy and Management
Graduate Degree Application Information (including diploma name changes)
Master’s: At the Master’s level, a student who is on track to complete all of the requirements of their degree by the end of the summer term may walk in the May Commencement ceremony
PhD: At the PhD level, all requirements of the degree (including dissertation defense, revision, submission, and acceptance by the appropriate graduate school administrator) must be completed prior to walking in the May Commencement ceremony.
Information and access to required trainings for Teaching Assistants, Teaching Fellows and Course Assistants can be found here, along with additional resources for TA/CA/IA/TFs.