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.” Each will open on a weekly schedule throughout the summer and then remain available during your time at Brandeis. Many of these courses will be supplemented by a synchronous virtual question and answer (Q&A) session, usually on the Thursday following the courses’ opening date.
Please make sure that you go through the course before attending these sessions, as they are an opportunity for you to ask questions!

  • Opening June 9: Transitioning to Graduate School in the Boston Metro Area (asynchronous virtual Moodle Communities course) 
    • June 12, 10:00 am ET: Transitioning to Graduate School in the Boston Metro Area (synchronous Q&A) 
  • Opening June 9: Brandeis Founding Values & History (asynchronous virtual Moodle Communities course)
  • Opening June 16: International Student Support & Resources (asynchronous virtual Moodle Communities course)
    • June 18, 10:00 am ET: International Student Support & Resources (synchronous Q&A)
  • Opening June 23: Graduate Student Life: Support & Resource (asynchronous virtual Moodle Communities course)
    • June 26, 10:00 am ET: Graduate Student Life: Support & Resources (synchronous Q&A)
  • Opening July 7: Information Security Basics (asynchronous virtual Moodle Communities course)
  • Opening July 7: Creating a Budget (asynchronous virtual Moodle Communities course)
    • July 10, 10:00 am ET: Creating a Budget (synchronous Q&A)
  • Opening July 15: The Registrar’s Office & Student Employment (asynchronous virtual Moodle Communities course)​​​​​​
  • Opening July 22: Academic Support & Resources (asynchronous virtual Moodle Communities course)
    • July 24, 10:00 am ET: Academic Support & Resources (synchronous Q&A)
  • Opening July 28: Promoting a Culture of Care & Respect (asynchronous virtual Moodle Communities course)
  • Opening August 11: Putting It All Together (asynchronous virtual Moodle Communities course)

Health Care Resources for Brandeis Students Information Session
July 22, 2025 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am ET | on Zoom

All undergraduate international students and graduate international students are invited to view this virtual orientation session with the Brandeis Student Health Center and The International Students & Scholars Office (ISSO). This session will introduce you to the health services on campus, your student health insurance, and vaccination requirements at Brandeis.

Introduction to the ISSO and Maintaining Status in the U.S. Presentation (For Graduate Students)
July 29, 2025 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am ET | on Zoom

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. 

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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