FINAL ORIENTATION DAY ON MONDAY (August 24)!
We hope you have a restful weekend and look forward to seeing you on Monday for Day 2 of School of Business and Economics (SBE) Orientation. Please dress casual for orientation.
A light breakfast will be available from 9 - 9:50 a.m. in the World Court, Lemberg Academic Center, before the Case Study/Analysis Sessions.
Day 2 Name Tags: Pick up your name tag Monday in the World Court during breakfast. Don't forget to sign in when you do as signing in enters you into a raffle for a chance to win an SBE fleece or sweatshirt, as our fleece and sweatshirt giveaways continue on Monday!
We will select 6 winners to announce during the faculty introductions before lunch.
Please note: Parking on Monday if you are driving to Brandeis
Theater lot will have minimal parking due to undergraduate students move-in day. View this map for what is available in Theater Lot on Monday.
Other graduate student parking options can be found in the Athletics Lot, adjacent to Gosman Sports and Convocation Center; the back side of the Tower Lot, near the Mandel Center on upper campus; the Chapels Lot, near Chapels Field; and the North Quad Lot, near Reitman Residence Hall.
All graduate SBE students are automatically registered for both days of SBE Orientation.
Missed Day 1 Orientation on Thursday, August 20?
If you did not make it to Day 1 Orientation for Check-in, please stop by Academic Affairs and Student Experience in Sachar International Center to check in. Once you have been checked in, you will receive the printed orientation schedule, name tag for orientation, and table tent for use when you attend your classes. Please keep this information with you.
If you have an extenuating circumstance and cannot arrive on-time for orientation, please contact your Program Advisor.
EXEMPTION EXAMS SIGN-UP BY 11:59 PM, SUNDAY, AUGUST 23rd
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
TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION Brandeis Shuttle: The Brandeis Waltham and Campus Shuttle will be running for Orientation. Please refer to their website for details. We recommend downloading the shuttle tracking application, Tripshot, ahead of time for the most up-to-date information.
STUDENT ID CARDS You can pick up your Brandeis Campus Card on campus at any point between now and the start
of classes. Cards can be obtained in the Epstein Building, Room 101. No appointment is necessary. Please be sure to know your Workday ID number and bring a current government-issued ID (driver's permit/license, state ID, passport, military ID) with you. Campus Card Office Hours for the week of August 17- 21: August 17: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM August 18: 9:00 am - 2:00 PM August 19: Closed August 20: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM August 21: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Tip: Save time by uploading a photo in the system before visiting the office! See the Campus Card Office website for instructions.
PARKING PERMITS If you plan to park on campus, you will need to apply for a Student Parking Permit online. Ticketing will begin on September 1, so please ensure you order and pick up your permit from the Parking Office in the Stoneman Building before then!
HELPFUL APPS TO DOWNLOAD Recommendations for mobile apps that are frequently used by graduate students: Brandeis Safe - the official campus safety app. It features a virtual safety escort timer, quick access to Brandeis Public Safety (police/emergency dispatch), anonymous tip reporting, and emergency alerts. Duo Mobile - required for Multi-Factor Authentication to securely log into your Brandeis NetID, Workday, and email accounts. Handshake - for finding internships and jobs opportunities, registering for Brandeis
Career Center events and scheduling one-on-one career advising appointments. The Nest (Campus Groups) - platform for searching for campus clubs and events. Once you sign up, don’t forget to check out the Office of Graduate Affairs and Graduate
Student Association pages! TripShot - provides real-time tracking, arrival predictions, and routes for Brandeis shuttles
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The School of Business and Economics would like to welcome you to our diverse, global community. 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.
Over the next few months, you will receive information on how to best prepare for your graduate experience. We encourage you to take advantage of these opportunities. You will also be invited
to meet with your program advisor from the Office of Academic Affairs and Student Experience
(OAASE), who will assist you in creating an academic plan and serve as your primary contact
for your questions.
Upon your arrival, our in-person Orientation will introduce you to returning students, faculty and staff at the School of Business and Economics. You will also be invited to a full day Orientation
with Graduate Affairs to learn about the resources available to all graduate students at Brandeis.
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 August!
Sincerely,
Meredith Robitaille
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Mandatory School of Business and Economics (SBE) Orientation*: |
Thursday, August 20 Monday, August 24
Between 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Lemberg Academic Center, 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 via newsletter in early August. |
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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.
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Note: If you have an extenuating circumstance and cannot arrive on-time for orientation,
please contact your Program Advisor. |
Questions? Contact: Office of Academic Affairs and Student Experience (OAASE),
oaase@brandeis.edu. |
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Brandeis University's Office of Graduate Affairs (OGA) Orientation: |
The OGA invites you to their full-day, in-person orientation for all graduate students on Friday, August 21, 2026. |
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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! 
You will be assigned a SBE Peer Mentor! They are second-year graduate SBE students who
serve as incoming student mentors and help new students with their academic, cultural
adjustment and community life to the school. You will hear from them in the next 2-3 weeks.
They will be reaching out throughout the summer and greeting you in-person during orientation!
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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