About Us

For over 50 years, the Summer School Program at Brandeis University has made it possible for both Brandeis undergraduates and guest students to access to the university's rigorous academic with on-campus courses offered in two five-week summer sessions and one 10-week session. As an open admissions program, anyone who has completed their high school degree is eligible to enroll in summer courses for which they have the preparation. Exceptional high school students may also apply to take select summer classes. 

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About Brandeis

Characterized by academic excellence since its founding in 1948, Brandeis University combines the faculty and resources of an R1 institution with the intimacy and personal attention of a small liberal arts college. It is the only nonsectarian Jewish-sponsored college or university in the country.

Brandeis is consistently ranked in the top tier of the nation's universities and supports an innovative and exciting program of learning that emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach to knowledge and the solution of real-life problems.

Located just nine miles from Boston in the beautiful suburban town of Waltham, Massachusetts, the campus is located a short drive from the major highways of Route 128 and I-90. There is also an MBTA Commuter Rail station that borders the campus (Brandeis/Roberts Station on the Fitchburg line. See MBTA commuter rail schedules).

Once a student has enrolled in Summer School, they are eligible to receive a free summer parking permit that allows them to park in specific lots on campus.

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The Office of Summer and Continuing Studies

The Brandeis Summer School program is an open admission program offering courses and special summer programs for college-level credit. Small classes taught by experienced and dedicated Brandeis faculty members are the hallmark of summer offerings. We provide the opportunity to experience innovative course formats, such as online offerings or evening and extended sessions, to accommodate work and other summer activities.

We are a virtual office and do not have a permanent physical location on campus. The fastest method of contact us is to email us.