Brandeis University will be closed beginning December 24, 2025 for the winter break.
The university re-opens on Monday, January 5, 2026.
Exemption Exams 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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Mandatory School of Business and Economics Orientation*: |
Wednesday, January 7, 2026 (Degree seeking students only) Thursday, January 8, 2026 (Degree seeking and Exchange students)
Location: Lemberg Academic Center, Brandeis School of Business and Economics
Please dress casual for the Brandeis School of Business and Economics Orientation on
Wednesday, January 7, and Thursday, January 8, 2026.
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This mandatory orientation will consist of Academic Program sessions, CSE 101, and
Case Study/Analysis sessions. All new students are automatically registered for both
days of Brandeis School of Business and Economics. |
Orientation is required for all new students. |
Note: If you have an extenuating circumstance and cannot arrive on-time for orientation,
please contact your Program Advisor. |
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The Office of Academic Affairs and Student Experience would like to welcome you to our diverse, global community at the School of Business and Economics. 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.
Upon your arrival, our in-person Orientation will introduce you to a few 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.
We look forward to seeing you in January!
Sincerely,
Meredith Robitaille
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The OAASE is here to support you in your academics and student life experience at Brandeis School of Business and Economics from orientation to graduation! 
Pre-arrival Modules by the International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO)
The "International Student Pre-Arrival Modules" were created to assist international students as they prepare for their arrival at Brandeis University. These modules are required for all
incoming undergraduate and graduate F-1 and J-1 students and should be completed before arrival at Brandeis. International students who have been admitted to Brandeis University will receive an email with instructions on how to complete the modules approximately one month before their program start date.
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Students with disabilities make up an important part of our Brandeis community. Our diverse community includes students with a range of physical, sensory, psychological, medical and learning disabilities.
While appreciating the strengths and needs of all students, Student Accessibility Support seeks
to promote the growth of undergraduate and graduate students through individual connections, campus-wide initiatives and collaboration with others in the Brandeis community.
Accommodations at Brandeis
A reasonable accommodation can be an added support, the removal of a barrier, an adjustment
to a policy, or other modification of materials, practices, and spaces.
Accommodations are designed to support equal access for people with disabilities/medical conditions. Requests for accommodations that would fundamentally alter the nature of a course, assignment, experience, etc., or would result in an "undue hardship" as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act may not be considered reasonable and may not be approved.
Depending on the nature of the disability and the particular needs of the student, students may utilize a variety of supports. These can include, but are not limited to:Please Note: Essential programmatic requirements cannot be altered and are determined by faculty and departments. As a student at Brandeis, you are expected to meet all academic and behavioral expectations of both the courses you are taking and of the broader campus community. | |
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