Office of Academic Affairs and Student Experience

Dear Student,

Please be reminded that School of Business and Economics (SBE) orientation on Thursday, August 20, and Monday, August 24 is mandatory. All new graduate SBE students are automatically registered for both days of SBE Orientation.

During orientation check-in on Thursday, August 20 you will receive a printed orientation schedule, name tag to wear during orientation, and table tent for use when you attend your classes. Please dress casual for orientation on Thursday, August 20, and Monday, August 24.

Use the update button below to update your printed name on your name tag and table tent. Please submit this form by Sunday, August 16th so we can print your preferred name for your check-in.

If you have an extenuating circumstance and cannot attend orientation, please contact your Program Advisor.

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

This week we introduce you to Lemberg Academic Center!

Here's what you'll find in this building:

Ground floor

First floor

Second floor

The World Court is a place where you can hang out with your fellow classmates. You'll find students, faculty and staff socializing in the same space. Occasionally, there will be events and celebrations here. This ranges from painting and mocktails to ice cream socials. We look forward to welcoming you to the SBE community during check-in in the World Court!

In this newsletter you will learn about:

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 in next week's newsletter. Information and previous newsletters can also be found 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)

Introduction to the ISSO and Maintaining Status in the U.S. Presentation
(for International Graduate Students)

All international graduate students will attend the “Introduction to the ISSO and Maintaining Status in the U.S." presentation hosted by the ISSO. This is an important presentation that is mandatory for all international graduate students with a Brandeis issued immigration document.

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 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.

Thursday, August 13th | 9 - 10 a.m. (ET) | Virtual

Exemption Exam Sign-up

Students with previous background in a subject may choose to exempt from specific courses through an exemption exam. Exemption exams will be held on Monday, August 24th. Exams will be offered for the following courses:

*Though both ECON 210a and ECON 208f cover topics on probability, the ECON 210a course is taken only by incoming MSBA and Accelerated MA students. The ECON 208f course is taken only by incoming MBA students. There is only one form to sign up for an exemption exam on the subject of probability. Please be sure to select the proper exam for your degree program.

Sign-up:

Academic Announcement

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.

Prior to beginning your program, it is important that you complete the following onboarding steps:

Health Records
All enrolled students must submit a complete health record to the Student Health Center’s secure online patient portal. 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 was 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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