Office of Academic Affairs and Student Experience

Dear Student,

Following up from our Assistant Dean's welcome from our first newsletter, we'd like to share more about the Office of Academic Affairs and Student Experience (OAASE) team with you.

Our mission
The Academic Affairs and Student Experience is committed to the success of all students within the School of Business and Economics. We utilize a student-centered approach that enriches learning and facilitates student development in preparation for success within a diverse, global society. Our staff advisors empower students to make decisions that enhance their educational, personal, and professional growth and development. We believe advising is a collaborative experience that fosters student learning and engagement.

The OAASE team is excited to welcome you at orientation, provide guidance as you navigate your academic and graduate student life. During the academic year, we send weekly newsletters with announcements and events happening here in our building or in the upper campus. We'll host various community events like our semesterly painting and mocktails, meet and greet with faculty, collaborate with your academic programs to host socials, and larger events like your upcoming orientation, and graduation reception. We encourage you to participate in community events when your schedule allows, it will be beneficial to you in various ways throughout graduate school.

You will be pre-registered in required courses by the end of July by your program 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.

Warm wishes, 
Office of Academic Affairs & Student Experience (OAASE)

In this newsletter you will learn about:

Brandeis University will be closed on Friday, July 3 in observance of the Independence day 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)

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, July 16th | 9 – 10 a.m. (ET) | Virtual — 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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