Department of Student Engagement

Back to Brandeis and Winter Welcome

Back to Brandeis and Winter Welcome are traditions that welcome Brandeis students back to campus each semester. These multi-day events occur during the first week of classes and feature a variety of department and club sponsored events.

Back To Brandeis

Fall 2026 Back To Brandeis schedule coming soon!

Winter Welcome

Monday, January 12, 2026
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
  • First Spring Floor Meetings, check with your CA for floor meetings
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
  • First Community Living Cookie Wednesday, 11:30am-2pm, DCL-Usdan East
  • Peace Circle with Spiritual Life, 12:15pm, Peace Circle is between Library and Usdan.
  • Meet and Greet the DSE, Care Team, DOSO, 12pm-2pm, SCC first floor.
  • First Spring Floor Meetings, check with your CA for floor meetings
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Friday, January 16, 2026
  • MLK Day Celebration, 10am-12pm, MPR in the SCC.
  • First Spring Floor Meetings, check with your CA for floor meetings
  • Men’s Basketball vs. Emory, 5:30pm, Red Auerbach Arena.
  • Welcome Back Shabbat Dinner, 6-8pm, Hillel
  • Women’s Basketball vs. Emory, 7:30pm, Red Auerbach Arena.
Saturday, January 17, 2026
  • First Spring Floor Meetings, check with your CA for floor meetings
  • MLK Jr. Service Day Trip - Prison Books Program. 12-4pm, Off Campus.
Sunday, January 18, 2026
  • First Spring Floor Meetings, check with your CA for floor meetings.
  • Winter Involvement Fair, 1-4pm, Sherman Function Hall and Conference Center
  • Women’s Basketball vs. Rochester, 12:00pm, Red Auerbach Arena.
  • Men’s Basketball vs. Rochester, 2:00pm, Red Auerbach Arena.
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Thursday, January 22, 2026