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Academic Services:
Asking for Help
Help, noun:
the action of helping someone to do something; assistance.
We all need help now and then. Help with coursework. Help with an assignment. Help studying for an exam. Help proofreading a paper. Building a network of resources for those times we need help is a worthwhile endeavor.
Brandeis has so many resources for you on your journey: BUGS Tutoring, Roosevelt Fellows, the SAS Fellows, the Writing Center, Hiatt Career Center, and your faculty just to name a few. We are all here to HELP you succeed on your journey.
Take the next step - ask for help when you need it. Or, find out how you can become a helper to those who need it.
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Study Skills Feature-
Group vs. Individual Study Habits
Author: Amy Ollove, BUGS Study Skills Tutor
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Academic Dates & Resources |
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Wednesday, September 9: Last day to add classes
Thursday, September 10: Brandeis Monday; Monday class schedule in effect
Monday, September 28: Yom Kippur, no University exercises
Thursday, October 15: Deadline to cover any/all grades of C- or higher from the spring 2020 semester.
Learn how to subscribe to the "Brandeis Academic Calendar" on your google calendar.
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Reminder:
Registration closes on SAGE at 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, September 9 (TODAY)
Today is the last day to add classes to your fall 2020 schedule. Use SAGE to make any changes.
Thursday, October 8th will be the last day to drop a course without a "W" notation on your transcript.
Thursday, November 5th will be the last day for undergraduates to drop courses with a "W" transcript notation (instructor's permission required).
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Address Updates Requested
Having updated contact information on file is a productive way you can help us support you during this time. We are asking that if you have not already done so, to please update your current and permanent addresses.
Under the "personal information" tab on the SAGE main page there is a hyperlinked "Permanent Address." If you click that, it presents your permanent and mailing addresses. Next to each, is the option to edit the address. Please make sure both are up to date.
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Academic Services Unit Updates |
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Academic Advising:
How do I access advising help?
Students seeking assistance with academic related matters have several ways to access advising resources:
1- Call 781-736-3470 to speak with the Academic Services front desk staff during business hours, Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
2- Schedule a 30-minute appointment through our online scheduling service. These appointments are meant to be booked 2-3 weeks in advance.
3- Have a quick question or need to talk with an academic advisor soon? Sign up for one of our same-day appointments. We offer 20-minute appointments weekdays:
8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. (M, W, F) and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (M - F)
4- In addition to academic advisors, the Roosevelt Fellows are also trained to help with questions about course selection, four-year planning, majors and minors, building relationships with faculty, understanding academic policies, and so much more. See their fall 2020 hours below.
Notes for Students on Appointments:
- Appointments are on a first come, first served basis.
- Every advisor is not available every day. Students do NOT need to meet with their assigned advisor.
- Appointments will be phone or Zoom as indicated by students. Zoom links will be sent by advisors.
- Please check the time zone settings on your google calendar. All meetings will take place in EDT.
- Please check that you are using your Brandeis credentials to make the meeting and not your personal email.
- Students may book only one (1) drop in slot per day.
- If you cannot make your appointment please call the office at 781-736-3470 so that the slot can be used for another student in need of one.
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BUGS (Brandeis Undergraduate Group Study)
Looking for support in your classes? BUGS tutoring will officially begin next Monday, September 14! Please check the BUGS website as information about scheduling a tutoring session will be posted before next week. If you have specific questions for a tutor, feel free to e-mail them!
Open positions for this Fall 2020: We are currently looking for a tutor for Business 6a and 71a. If you are interested in applying, please submit your resume and cover letter on Workday. If you have any questions, please contact Julia Mani (jmani@brandeis.edu).
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Student Accessibility Support (SAS)
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SAS hopes that your Fall 2020 semester is off to a great start! We wanted to share with you our Student Accessibility Support Video Newsletter to (re)introduce ourselves! Note: Please select the audio-transcript on the closed captioning (cc) tab on the right hand corner of the video to view an accurate transcript.
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It is not too late to request your accommodation letter and to please reach out to SAS directly at access@brandeis.edu to find out more information.
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Please reach out with any questions and concerns to SAS directly (access@brandeis.edu). We are here for you!
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Student Accessibility Support (SAS) Fellows Office Hours have started!
The SAS Fellows are in place to support their peers in their adjustment to college life, both academically and socially. SAS Fellows are students who are registered with SAS and who have shown success and personal growth during their time at Brandeis University. During office hours, SAS Fellows help to create a welcoming, stigma-free campus community that promotes disability awareness so that all students have an opportunity to flourish and embrace their differences.
You can meet with an SAS Fellow in their office hours. During the Fall 2020 semester, the SAS Fellows will be holding their office hours virtually through Zoom. Link to Zoom Virtual Drop in Hours: SAS Fellows Office Hour Meeting Room
Schedule of Virtual Drop in Office Hours:
Mondays 10:00 am-11:30 am; 12:00 pm-1:30 pm
Tuesdays 10:00 am-11:30 am; 12:00 pm-1:30 pm; 2:00 pm-3:30 pm
Thursdays 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Fridays 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
We look forward to meeting with you- check out our website to see bio's of our SAS Fellows!
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Do you need help with.....
General academic or 4-year planning, course registration support, understanding the core or general requirements, reviewing your degree audit, understanding major requirements, balancing academics & extracurricular activities, building relationships with faculty, finding research opportunities, understanding common academic policies (pass/fail, transfer credit, repeat policy), study skills and time management, referrals to units within academic services, how to declare a major, managing stress, and understanding the impact of grades.
....Ask a Roosevelt Fellow!
Roosevelt Fellow Fall Semester Office Hours (9/10-11/20)
All times listed are EDT
Monday: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm (Shania), 1:00 - 3:00 pm (Adina), 5:00 - 6:00 pm (Ryan)*
*Monday Office Hour schedule on Brandeis Mondays 9/10 and 9/30
Tuesday: 2:00 - 3:00 pm (Ekene), 5:00 - 6:00 pm (Aneesh), 9:00 - 10:00 pm (Panny)
Wednesday: 3:00 - 5:00 pm (Haley), 8:30-9:30 pm (Daniela)
Thursday: 1:00 - 2:00 pm, (Daniela), 2:00 - 3:00 pm (Adam), 6:00 - 7:00 pm (Ekene)
Friday: 10:30-11:30 pm (Anushka)**
**Beginning 9/18
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Pre-Health Advising
Pre-Health Advising has phone/zoom appointments available Monday through Friday. Students should schedule using our online scheduler.
Zoom drop ins are:
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. EST
and
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. EST
We will have a variety of virtual workshops and seminars this fall. Please visit our website for more information, including events, course planning guides, and frequently asked questions. To stay up to date, please join our listserv!
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Pre-Health Four Year Planning Workshop
September 11, 2020
1-2 p.m. EST
Workshop focused on supporting new pre-health students to create a four-year plan for pre-health requirements. We will provide a Zoom presentation on scheduling best practices for all professions, with lots of time for questions while you create your pre-health plan. Several advisors and peer advisors will be present to support you!
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Academic Fellowships
Academic Fellowships provides support and mentoring to all undergraduate students and recent alumni pursuing nationally competitive fellowships and scholarships as well as current undergraduates seeking on- and off-campus research opportunities. To keep up-to-date about current opportunities and upcoming deadlines, make sure to follow us on Instagram @brandeisfellowships or "like" our Facebook Page.
Scheduling Appointments:
Fellowships Email List:
If you are thinking about applying for a fellowship in the future, or just want to learn more about what opportunities are available, you may wish sign up for our weekly newsletter, where we share information about particular fellowship opportunities, application tips, deadline reminders, and more. To opt into this list, please email Director of Academic Fellowships Meredith Monaghan.
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SSSP Tutor Positions Available |
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Interested in becoming part of the team? Apply for a position by submitting your application on Workday. Have questions about what the position entails? Contact Chelsea Walker, SSSP Advisor for more information.
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Resources from Campus Partners |
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The Office of Study Abroad is Virtually Open
Although we know that COVID-19 continues to impact the ability to travel around the world, study abroad applications will soon be opening for summer 2021, fall 2021, and spring 2022. We're working remotely, but are happy to chat via phone or Zoom about your future plans!
We also have Virtual Drop-In Hours each weekday via Zoom:
Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday: 1:00-3:00 p.m. ET
Wednesday & Friday: 8:00-10:00 a.m. ET
Visit our virtual office for additional resources & to get to know our advisors!
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Undergraduate Research and Creative Collaborations Office (URCC)
Are you interested in getting involved in academic research or a scholarly creative project? The Undergraduate Research and Creative Collaborations Office is here to help! Brandeis has a long-standing tradition of undergraduates conducting research and creative scholarship with the guidance of a faculty mentor. Students can get involved in research in many ways, including as paid research assistants, through research grants and fellowships, and research for course credit. You can start exploring your options now!
Contact us:
Margaret Lynch, Director of Undergraduate-Faculty Research Partnerships, School of Arts & Sciences: Visit the URCC website for information about office hours and appointments.
Applications Open: Provost’s Undergraduate Research Fund
Fall Deadline: October 1, 2020
Students conducting Senior Thesis or Academic Year Research can apply for funding to defray research-related expenses up to a maximum of $250. For more information, visit the program’s information page on the URCC website.
Undergraduate Research and Creative Collaborations Office Listserv:
Join our list serv to receive information about events, workshops, funding, and more! Go to the Brandeis Mailing Lists Service, log in using your Brandeis email, and request to subscribe to the list urcc@lists.brandeis.edu.
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Library Happenings
Get your semester off to a great start! Expand your research skills and learn about the resources the Library offers to support your work! We're offering these great workshops in September:
- Bash Shell Skills
- Python Programming for Data Analysis on Mondays in September at 4pm
- Social Code - Python, on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 8pm
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Introduction to Zotero, 12:00pm - 1:20pm Wednesday, September 9, 2020
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Getting Started with SPSS, 12:00pm - 12:50pm Thursday, September 10, 2020
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Introduction to Zotero, 12:00pm - 1:20pm Friday, September 11, 2020
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Getting Started on your Thesis or Dissertation - Senior thesis writers welcome! 12:00pm - 12:50pm Wednesday, September 16, 2020
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Rock your research: Get to Know Your Library, 12:00pm - 12:30pm Wednesday, September 16, 2020
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Getting Started on your Thesis or Dissertation - Senior thesis writers welcome! 5:00pm - 5:50pm Wednesday, September 16, 2020
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Rock your research: Make the Most of Your Library Online, 8:30pm - 9:00pm Wednesday, September 16, 2020
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Data Analysis with SPSS, 12:00pm - 1:00pm Thursday, September 17, 2020
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Regression Analysis with Stata, 12:00pm - 1:00pm Tuesday, September 22, 2020
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Getting Started with PubMed, 3:00pm - 3:50pm Tuesday, September 22, 2020
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Chicago: Know Your Citations, 5:00pm - 6:00pm Tuesday, September 22, 2020
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Chicago: Know Your Citations, 12:00pm - 1:00pm Wednesday, September 23, 2020
- Virtual Tours of the Sound & Image Media Studios on the next three Fridays at 4pm
- Intros to 3D Scanning on Tuesdays at 9am
- Virtual Tours of the MakerLab, Automation Lab, and Digital Scholarship Lab on Thursdays at 9am
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