Office of Academic Affairs and Student Experience
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Welcome from the Assistant Dean of
Academic Affairs and Student Experience
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The Office of Academic Affairs and Student Experience would like to welcome you to our diverse, global community at Brandeis International Business School. 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.
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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 who will assist you in creating an academic plan and serve as your primary contact for your questions.
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Upon your arrival, our in-person Orientation will introduce you to returning students, faculty and staff. These connections will help ease your transition to student life at Brandeis and ensure your success during your graduate studies.
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We look forward to seeing you in August!
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Sincerely,
Meredith Robitaille
Assistant Dean,
Advisor for Dual Master Degrees and 5-year BA/Masters program.
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In this newsletter you will learn about:
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Brandeis University will be closed on Thursday, June 19 in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.
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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, Aug. 22 | Time: TBA | Location: TBA
Registration: A link to register will be sent to your Brandeis email account when registration opens.
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Meet the rest of the Academic Affairs & Student Experience (OAASE) Team!
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We are here to support you in your academics and student life experience at Brandeis International Business School from orientation to graduation!
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Pin-Lun Lee,
(he/him)
Sr. Assistant Director,
Advisor for PhD
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Andrea Luna,
(she/her)
OAASE Department Coordinator
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Alexandra Valdez,
(she/her)
Assistant Director,
Advisor for MSBA
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Kapik Yeung,
(she/her)
Associate Director,
Advisor for MSF
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Julia Zeigler,
(she/her)
Sr. Associate Director,
Advisor for MBA, MA, and Accelerated MA
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Welcome from your Program Advisors! 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.
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You will be pre-registered in required courses by Friday, July 25th 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.
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Best Wishes,
Your Program Advisors
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Brandeis Business Orientation Leaders (OLs)
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You have been assigned a Brandeis Business Orientation Leader (OL)! OLs are continuing business school students who serve as incoming student mentors and help new students with their academic, cultural and social adjustment to the school. Expect to hear from your OL within the next two weeks. They will be reaching out throughout the summer and greeting you in-person during orientation!
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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, June 12th (ET):
1:00 - 2:00PM - Housing Clinic
2:00 - 3:00 PM - Roommate/Housemate Speed Meeting
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Thursday, July 10th (ET):
10:00 - 11:00 AM - Housing Clinic
11:00 - 12:00 AM - Roommate/Housemate Speed Meeting
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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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