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Hello here's the latest from
our department!!
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Roosevelt Fellows Seeking
2023-2024 Team Members
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How cool would it be to:
- provide a peer perspective on navigating academics at Brandeis
- work for Academic Services
- be able to wear the color purple around campus?
The Roosevelt Fellows are seeking new members for their 2023-2024 team. Applicants must:
- Be members of the class of 2024 or 2025
- Be in good academic standing
- Not be studying abroad or graduating early in the 2023-2024 academic year
The Roosevelt Fellows are a trained group of junior and senior peer academic advisors that work closely with staff in Academic Services. All first year, midyear and transfer students at Brandeis are assigned a Roosevelt Fellow peer advisor to support them in their academic transition. Does this sound like you? Click the image below to learn more about how to apply. Applications due this Friday, March 3rd.
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Academic Services can be reached
via email
acserv@brandeis.edu
or
via phone
781.736.3470
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Academic Dates & Resources |
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Wednesday, March 1:
- Last day for undergraduates to elect a pass/fail option for the current term and to request a "P" grade for the preceding term (at 5 p.m.)
Friday, March 3:
- Last day to apply for Spring 2023 graduation.
- Roosevelt Fellow 2023-24 applications due.
Tuesday, March 14:
- Module II: first day of instruction.
Learn how to subscribe to the "Brandeis Academic Calendar" on your google calendar.
Access the full Spring 2023 academic calendar on the Registrar's website.
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REMINDER:
TODAY is the last day for undergraduates to
elect pass/fail option for Spring 2023
The pass/fail form for spring 2023 semester courses is available through today, Wednesday, March 1st (5pm). You can read more about the pass/fail policy as well as restrictions on the Registrar's website.
Here's the process:
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Identify one of your spring courses and complete the pass/fail form.
- Go to class, complete assignments - give as much effort to this course as you would any of your other courses.
- At the end of the semester, your instructor will post the grade you've earned in the class on your transcript.
- If you like the grade - do nothing! It will remain on your transcript and factor into your GPA.
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If you earn a C- or above, you have the option of converting your letter grade to a P by emailing passfail@brandeis.edu. You will still earn four credits for the course, but your term GPA will be calculated by your other courses this semester.
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May 2023 Graduation Application
The deadline for undergraduates to apply for spring 2023 graduation is Friday, March 3. Seniors with an expected program completion term of May 2023 have been notified that the application is open, and given instructions on the application process.
If your completion date in Workday is not in May 2023, but you believe you qualify to graduate this May, please email registrar@brandeis.edu. You can see your completion date on your Academic Overview tab in Workday.
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Final Exam Schedule for Spring 2023
Please keep in mind the following:
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If you have two exams scheduled at the same time you will receive an email from Richard Cunnane, Assistant Registrar, that will explain how this conflict will be resolved for you.
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If you have three exams scheduled within four consecutive exam blocks not interrupted by a weekend you may postpone taking one of them, pending approval of the instructor, until Conflict Resolution on the morning of Monday, May 15. In order to arrange for this, please read carefully the information on the Final Exam page.
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If you are utilizing an approved extra time accommodation for two classes whose final exams fall on the same day you may postpone one of the two exams, pending approval of the instructor, until Conflict Resolution on the morning of Monday, May 15. In order to arrange for this, please read carefully the information on the Final Exam page.
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If a personal situation or illness will prevent you from taking one or more of your exams at the scheduled time, you must reach out to your academic advisor in Academic Services.
- Exam Rooms will be added to the Final Exam Schedule at a later date.
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Academic Services Unit Updates |
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It's Midyear Advising Check In Week in Academic Services! |
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This week (February 27-March 3) is Midyear Advising Check In Week in Academic Services! Midyear students are invited to make an appointment to come in and discuss:
-How your spring semester is going
-Academic resources and support
-Workday: review graduation requirements and your degree audit
-Discuss summer opportunities
Links to book:
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Independent Interdisciplinary Major:
Alumni Panel
Come join us in welcoming back former IIM’s to campus this weekend! The panel of alumni will discuss everything post-graduation, answer your questions about career decisions, and talk about how being an IIM has impacted their careers!
This event will be in the study abroad conference room in Usdan, this Sunday, March 5th from 4-5pm! We will be serving Insomnia cookies and other refreshments.
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Student Support Services Program (SSSP)
I Am Event, Tuesday, March 21st
The Brandeis University TRIO Student Support Services Program and the Office of Academic Services invites you to this year's annual "I AM" event, I AM RESILIENT on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 from 6:00-7:30PM. Join us for “I AM RESILIENT,” an evening dedicated to recognizing the resilience of SSSP students in persevering through adversity to succeed. The theme of “I AM” changes each year, but consistently highlights the success of first-generation college students and/or those overcoming significant financial barriers, in our community.
Dinner will follow after the main event in the Alumni Lounge (2nd floor, Usdan West). All Brandeis students and faculty/staff are welcome! Kindly RSVP by Friday, March 17th, 2023. If you have any preferences or needs that would help you to participate, we welcome them! Please email SSSP@brandeis.edu with your needs.
Date: Tuesday, March 21
Time: 6:00-7:30 PM (Doors open at 5:30 PM)
Location: Levin Ballroom, Usdan West
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Pre-Health Advising Event Tomorrow:
A Conversation with Alumna Cheryl Pegus '84
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Join nationally recognized healthcare leader, Dr. Cheryl Pegus ‘84, as she shares insights on how healthcare outcomes will improve with new technologies and innovative treatments that are already impacting the Quadruple AIM: (Improving Population Health; Enhancing Patient Experience; Reducing Costs and Improving Worklife for Health Professionals]. Health equity is at the core of her work with a vision that centers on each individual having access to quality care. In advancing this goal, Dr. Pegus believes that we can build a better world.
Read her interview with Brandeis before the talk on 3/2 at 5pm.
Her talk will be moderated by Kate Stutz, PhD, Director, Pre-Health Advising.
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Pre-Health Advising Update
Here is some information regarding changes with how Pre-Health Advising will be offering appointments for the remainder of the Spring semester. Because we are currently understaffed, we need to put our focus on the 150+ applicants applying to health professions programs this spring/summer. Therefore, we are transitioning to offering 30 minute appointments for current applicants only. Current applicants can book appointments through our new booking site.
All other students are encouraged to utilize the following resources:
Same Day Appointments
Same Day Appointments for Non-Applicants
Tuesdays from 12:30pm-1:30pm
Fridays from 10am-11am
Same Day Appointments for Applicants
Fridays from 11am-12pm
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Resources & Events from Campus Partners |
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Student Accessibility Support (SAS) Updates
March is Disability Inclusion & Equity Month at Brandeis!
First Event:
Accessibility & Video Inclusion Event hosted by SAS
Why is disability inclusion important? How would you make the Brandeis experience more inclusive and accessible? What does accessibility mean to you? If you are passionate about answering any of these questions, join the SAS Fellows on Friday, March 3rd, from 5:30pm - 7pm in the Skyline Multi-Purpose Room. Students will be able to engage in discussion with fellow Brandeis students and also have the opportunity to film their answers to these questions as a way to help faculty and staff understand the importance of accessibility and inclusion at Brandeis! Free boba tea from Kung Fu Tea will be served!! If you cannot make it to the event, you can still submit a short video using this upload form and following the instructions. Any questions, please reach out to SASFellows@brandeis.edu
Requests for disability-related accommodations in campus housing can now be submitted for FALL 2023 and/or SPRING 2024.
Housing accommodations are types of housing or features in housing that are necessary to reduce disability-related barriers to your campus-life experience. To request a disability-related accommodation in campus housing, you must fill out this student request form describing what you need and why, and then ask your medical/mental health provider to fill out this provider form supporting the same request you are making. All required forms are due by March 15! Late requests experience significant delays in processing and may result in you selecting housing before your request can be reviewed, and then needing to wait for a reassignment. Late requests may not be able to be met.
Evening Assignment Accountability Hours
Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:30pm - 9pm
Schwartz 110
Deisvergent
Mondays, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Shapiro Campus Center (SCC), room 314 or via Zoom
Meet with the SAS Fellows!
Schedule an appointment with any of the SAS Fellows easily using this calendar for meeting either in person (in Academic Services lobby area) or over Zoom, OR you can drop in during office hours (schedule below) and be helped on a first come, first served basis.
Monday: 1:30pm - 5pm
Tuesday: 11am - 5pm
Wednesday: 11am - 12pm; 1:30pm - 5pm
Thursday: 11:30am - 12:30pm; 1pm - 5pm
Friday: 1pm - 4pm
New requests for accommodations
Quick Links:
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Library Research Support and Therapy Dogs
The Library is here to help as you're working on upcoming research assignments! Stop by the Research Help Desk on Goldfarb Level 1 or use our chat service between 11am-8pm, Monday through Thursday, or 11am-5pm on Friday. You can also email researchhelp@brandeis.edu or sign up for an appointment with a research librarian.
This semester we also have Therapy Dogs visiting the library to help anyone in the Brandeis community relax and manage stress! The next two visits are:
March 14th at 12-1:30
April 4 at 12-1:30
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Academic Fellowships Info Sessions: Spring Semester 2023
Curious about an international career? Wondering if Grad School should be next? Join Carmen Mezzera from the Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA) as she unpacks the many possibilities within international affairs, talk about how your interests can combine into different jobs, offer grad school and job application tips, talk through paying for school, and more. The Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA) is dedicated to the improvement of graduate education in international affairs. They seek to advance international understanding, prosperity, peace, and security through the people and ideas shaped by their member graduate schools. APSIA connects prospective students and employers to their member schools to capitalize on the skills an APSIA education provides. Please register in advance here.
Are you interested in going abroad after graduation? Have you started thinking about graduate school? What options are available for a "glide" or "gap" year? This info session, geared especially toward current juniors and seniors, will provide an overview of the Academic Fellowships unit and how you can use our services and resources to identify and apply for post-graduate opportunities. In this session we will highlight opportunities specifically for recent graduates, including opportunities to live and work abroad and some that provide funding for graduate school. Many of these opportunities have application deadlines up to a year in advance, so now is the time to begin exploring! Please register in advance here.
Fellowships Email List (all students)
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 to sign up for our weekly newsletter, where we share information about particular fellowship opportunities, application tips, deadline reminders, and more. To opt in to receiving these updates, please email fellowships@brandeis.edu and we'll add you to the list!
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Take Advantage of a Brandeis Counseling Center (BCC) Group |
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World of Work Fellowship:
Gain Skills. Get Paid.
The Hiatt Career Center's World of Work (WOW) fellowship supports undergraduates who pursue unpaid summer internships. This year, around $200,000 is available for you to take on unpaid internships, gain skills and still get paid. The competitive program helps reduce financial obstacles for you so you can follow your interests, explore career fields, and gain new skills!
Application deadline: Sunday April 2nd at 11:59pm
World of Work Information Sessions
Over 40 fellowships are available in 8 different fund categories to help reduce financial obstacles so you can follow your interests and explore career fields! This event will cover eligibility, application strategies, and answer any questions you might have.
Wednesday, February 15th 2023
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Monday, March 6th 2023
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Tuesday, March 21st 2023
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Individual WOW application support
The whole team at Hiatt is standing by to answer your WOW questions and help you present your best self for this competitive program. Students are encouraged to review the Hiatt team bios and select whichever Career Counselor or Hiatt Advisor they would like to speak with.
Schedule a conversation with a Hiatt Career Counselor or Hiatt Advisor online.
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