Office of Academic Affairs and Student Experience

Dear Student,

The School of Business and Economics would like to welcome you to our diverse, global community. We are pleased you will be joining us, and we look forward to working with you as you adjust to the rigors of graduate studies. 

Over the next few months, you will receive information on how to best prepare for your graduate experience. We encourage you to take advantage of these opportunities. You will also be invited to meet with your program advisor from the Office of Academic Affairs and Student Experience (OAASE), who will assist you in creating an academic plan and serve as your primary contact for your questions.

Upon your arrival, our in-person Orientation will introduce you to returning students, faculty and staff at the School of Business and Economics. You will also be invited to a full day Orientation with Graduate Affairs to learn about the resources available to all graduate students at Brandeis. These connections will help ease your transition to student life at Brandeis and ensure your success during your graduate studies.

We look forward to seeing you in August!

Sincerely,

In this newsletter you will learn about:

Brandeis University will be closed on Friday, June 19 in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.

The School of Business and Economics Weekly will be sent to your inbox biweekly and will transition to weekly in August as we get closer to orientation.

Between 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Lemberg Academic Center, Brandeis School of Business and Economics

Required for All New Students

All new SBE students are automatically registered for both days. A detailed schedule will be shared via this newsletter in early August. Information and previous newsletters will also be shared on the SBE new student's page.

SBE Orientation sessions will cover academic programs, career resources, case study and analysis, and community events that offer great opportunities to connect with faculty, staff, and fellow new students.

Questions? Contact: OAASE (oaase@brandeis.edu)

Welcome from your Program Advisors!

We are here to support you in your academics and student life experience at the School of Business and Economics from orientation to graduation! 

Keep an eye out in the coming weeks for more communication from us about ways to get an early start over the summer and for more information about your pre-program requirements.

You will be pre-registered in required courses by the end of July by your advisor for your first semester courses. In the meantime, please check out our Current Students page for information on advisor assignments and review your program's curriculum webpages to learn more about your degree options and requirements.

Alexandra Lamisere,
(she/her)
Assistant Director,
Advisor for MSBA

Kapik Yeung,
(she/her)
Sr. Associate Director,
Advisor for MSF

Julia Zeigler,
(she/her)
Sr. Associate Director,
Advisor for MBA, Accelerated MA and Dual Degrees

SBE Peer Mentors

You have been assigned an SBE Peer Mentor! They are second-year SBE students who help new students with their academic, cultural, and community life at the school upon arrival. Expect to hear from your peer mentor within the next two weeks. They will be reaching out throughout the summer and greeting you in-person during orientation!

Summer 2026 Off-Campus Housing Webinar Series hosted by OGA

Designed specifically for graduate students, these virtual programs help students navigate the Waltham/Greater Boston housing market, understand the apartment search and leasing process, connect with potential roommates and housemates, and prepare for a successful transition to off-campus living. 

Thursday, June 18, 9–10 a.m. (ET) — Summer Roommate/Housemate Speed Meeting
Thursday, July 16, 9–10 a.m. (ET) — Housing Clinic

Health Records
All enrolled students must submit a complete health record to the Student Health Center’s secure online patient portal by June 30. The steps to complete your health record, including immunization records, are outlined on the Student Health Center website.

Health Insurance
All students must enroll in the qualifying School Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) or waive the plan and report their own comparable health insurance coverage annually. The deadline to enroll or submit a waiver is July 1. For complete details on SHIP coverage and the enrollment and waiver forms, please visit the University Health Plans website.

International Student Visa Information
If you are an international student needing an I-20/DS-2019, you should have received an email from the International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO) inviting you to complete the VIDOF in the ISSO Portal. Please contact ISSO (isso@brandeis.edu) with any questions.

Brandeis ID and Email Set-Up
Your Brandeis Student ID was sent to you from our Admissions Team. Please check that email and use that assigned number to set up your account.

If you would like to adjust forwarding settings, please see Account Management.

New Student Website
In addition to emails from the OAASE, we will post orientation related information to the New Student Website that will help you prepare for your arrival.

Slack!
You should have received an invite from Admissions to our Slack community. If you need an updated invitation to Slack, please submit this form to receive a new invitation. Slack is an online platform that allows you to post and view events, meet your peers and connect with departments at the School of Business and Economics.

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