Brandeis University's Office of Graduate Affairs (OGA) has online resources that can help you prepare for your time at Brandeis prior to arrival. Please check out their "Before You Arrive" website, which has great information on things to do before you get here.

Their virtual courses are available through Brandeis' Moodle Communities platform. Please log in to Moodle Communities using your Brandeis username (the first part of your Brandeis email address) and password. There are eleven mini-courses available under the title “Graduate Student Resources and Information.” The online courses open starting the week of November 10th.

You can self-enroll to access these courses at your leisure. The courses are available to students throughout your time at Brandeis.

  • Renting in the Boston Metro Area

  • Transitioning to Graduate School in the Boston Metro Area

  • Brandeis Founding Values & History

  • International Student Support & Resources

  • Graduate Student Life: Support and Resources

  • Information Security

  • Creating a Budget

  • The Registrar’s Office & Student Employment

  • Academic Support & Resources

  • Promoting a Culture of Care and Respect

  • Putting It All Together


The OGA Ambassadors will host virtual office hours for incoming students’ questions the weeks of December 1st and 5th. Register for a session at a time that works for you.