Office of Academic Affairs and Student Experience
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What can you find in Sachar International Center?
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This week we introduce you to Sachar International Center.
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Here's what you'll find in this building:
- Office of Academic Affairs and Student Experience (OAASE).
- The Cluster: our students like to study and work on group projects in this space (the right image above).
- International Hall (Sachar 116): some of your classes will be in this lecture hall!
- Wasserman Cinematheque: this is where some of your orientation sessions will take place in a few weeks!
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Outside of the OAASE, you'll find couches where students like to sit and hang out in between classes. The OAASE frequently hosts 'tabling events' at the tables outside of our office that range from visitors from other Brandeis departments, themed events such as graduate student appreciation and international women's day celebration.
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Sachar International Center is connected to the Lemberg Academic Center. You'll be walking between these two buildings frequently for most of your classes. We'll talk about what you'll find in the Lemberg Academic Center in our next newsletter!
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Please read below for reminders and updates like exemption exam sign-up and OGA's Roommate Matching Directory.
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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 invites 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 is required to attend. | Registration deadline July 31, 2025
OGA Orientation Schedule
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Prior to beginning your program, it is important that you complete the following onboarding steps:
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Students with previous background in a subject may choose to exempt from courses through an exemption exam. Exemption exams are held before fall classes begin during Orientation for the FIN 203a Financial Management or the ECON 210a Introduction to Probability and Statistics for Business and Economics courses. Sign up at the links below!
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Roommate Matching Directory for Off-campus Housing
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The Office of Graduate Affairs (OGA) created this spreadsheet to help active off-campus students find compatible roommates based on housing preference. Students who are seeking a roommate can be listed here with their contact information and relevant details. Students can contact each other as needed.
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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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