Office of Academic Affairs and Student Experience
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Our Brandeis Business Orientation Leaders
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We hope you are doing well and we look forward to you joining us soon!
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Our Brandeis Business Orientation Leaders serve as peer mentors and help new students with their academic, cultural and social adjustment to the school. Learn more about each of them here.
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As you prepare to join us, our Orientation Leaders have also been sharing their helpful tips in our incoming student Slack channel. We hope that you will use the channel to connect with each other before you arrive.
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At this point your Brandeis Business Orientation Leader should have already contacted you. If you haven't heard from them, please check your spam box just in case. If you're unsure who your orientation leader leader is, please contact oaase@brandeis.edu. We will get you connected with them. They will be greeting you in-person during orientation!
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In this newsletter you will learn about:
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The International Business School Weekly newsletter will be sent to your inbox biweekly, and will transition to weekly as we get closer to orientation. We will share upcoming virtual events and information to help you prepare for your studies and experience at Brandeis International Business School!
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Mandatory International Business School Orientation*:
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- Thursday, August 21
- Monday, August 25
Location: Lemberg Academic Center, Brandeis International Business School
Time: TBA (schedule for both days will be provided)
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This mandatory orientation will consist of Academic Program sessions, CSE 101, Case Study/Analysis sessions, CSE Career panel and community activity/events. All business school students are automatically registered for both days of Brandeis International Business School Orientation.
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Orientation is required for all new students.
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*5-year students who enrolled for Fall 2024 but are starting their graduate year in Fall 2025 are invited to this Orientation, but not assigned an Orientation Leader. Students with questions or those would like an assigned Orientation Leader can reach out to their Program Advisors.
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The OGA will invite you to the All Graduate Students Orientation that will take place on Friday, August 22. Please view the graduate student orientation page for their online orientation materials and virtual events.
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The Office of Graduate Affairs (OGA) provides support services, resources and programming for all graduate students at Brandeis. OGA staff are a source of comprehensive, impartial guidance and information related to all aspects of your life as a graduate student. As part of their programming, the OGA hosts the Graduate Student Orientation for Brandeis graduate students. Their comprehensive orientation will equip students with information to help ease their transition into graduate student life.
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Friday, August 22, 2025
Registration: A link to register will be sent to your Brandeis email account when registration opens.
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You should have received a welcome message from your Program Advisor. If you did not receive this message, please contact OAASE at oaase@brandeis.edu. This message contains important information, such as required first-semester courses and links for booking appointments. These messages should be read in detail and students should have a grasp on your program requirements before your first appointment.
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Prior to beginning your program, it is important that you complete the following onboarding steps:
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Questions about living off-campus? You are invited to join Office of Graduate Affairs (OGA) to learn about the apartment search process and life off-campus. They will have a lot of good information to share with you to support your housing search.
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Thursday, July 10 (ET):
10:00 - 11:00 AM - Housing Clinic
11:00 - 12:00 AM - Roommate/Housemate Speed Meeting
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Health Care Resources for Brandeis Students Information Session
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All international students are invited to attend the “Health Care Resources for Brandeis Students” workshop, hosted by the Health Center and International Students and Scholars Office. This session will introduce you to the health services on campus, your student health insurance, and vaccination requirements at Brandeis. We encourage you to submit any questions about healthcare, health insurance, billing, and vaccinations when you register.
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Tuesday, July 22
9:00 am - 10:00 AM ET
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Introduction to the ISSO and Maintaining Status in the U.S. Presentation (For Graduate Students)
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All international graduate students are invited to attend this presentation by the ISSO. You are invited to attend the “Introduction to the ISSO and Maintaining Status in the U.S.” Presentation. This is an important presentation that is mandatory for all international graduate students with a Brandeis issued immigration document.
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This presentation will introduce you to the ISSO, and provide you with the opportunity to learn about the immigration regulations that you must follow to maintain your status in the U.S. It is important to attend this session since it is your responsibility to understand and follow immigration regulations regarding your status. If your immigration document was not issued by Brandeis, you must consult the institution/organization that issued your document for immigration guidance.
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Tuesday, July 29
9:00 am - 10:00 am ET
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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.
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1) 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. Your request should be submitted no later than July 15. Please contact ISSO (isso@brandeis.edu) with any questions.
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2) 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.
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3) 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.
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4) 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 Business School.
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415 South Street
Waltham, MA 02453
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