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Hello Academic , here's the latest from

our department!

In preparation for Fall 2024 registration next week, please review the following resources for details and support on the course selection process:

When does registration open for me on Workday?

Monday, April 15, 2024

• 10:00am: Students approved by Student Accessibility Support
• 1:00pm: Student athletes approved by Athletics

Registration start time is determined by earned (completed) credits, excluding in-progress courses. To check your amount of earned credit, go to Workday > Academic Advising > View My Academic Progress > and look at “Units Satisfying.”

Tuesday, April 16, 2024

• 9:30am: Students currently studying abroad
• 11:00am: More than 87 total credits earned
• 12:00pm: Between 56 and 87 total credits earned
• 1:00pm: Between 24 and 55 total credits earned
• 2:00pm: Fewer than 24 total credits earned



*During your enrollment window, you can register for up to 22 credits.

**All times noted above are in eastern standard time. 

What should I do to prepare for course selection?

1. Complete all action items (Financial Responsibility Agreement, Student Onboarding, etc.) and holds (financial, major declaration, etc.) to prevent any registration delays. If you have questions about how to complete any of the Onboarding steps, please refer to this Student Job Aid.
2. Review remaining Brandeis Core, major, and minor requirements. These can be found on Workday > Academics > Academic Advising > View My Academic Progress. What opportunities are available to double count among the Core and/or between declared programs of study?
3. Browse the Schedule of Classes for Fall 2024 course offerings. 

How do I create a saved schedule?



Browse course offerings on Workday (Academics > “Find Course Sections Brandeis” > Fall 2024 > Undergraduate) and click “Add to Saved Schedule”:



• Under “Schedule” select “Create Schedule for Registration”
• Create “Schedule Name”
• “Choose Times” select intended section (if applicable)
• “Add Course to Schedule”
• When your enrollment window is open, go to your saved schedule and click on the orange registration button to officially register for these courses.

Note: If you are enrolling in Health, Wellness, and Life-Skills (HWL) courses, you will need to create a separate schedule for Fall 2024 Module 1 (if you are enrolling in Module 1 courses) and a separate one for Fall 2024 Module 2 (if you are enrolling in Module 2 courses). Modules are 6-week sessions within the semester.

Do I need a prerequisite override?



Students who think they have already fulfilled a stated prerequisite (such as

completing an intro class), and would like a faculty member to override the pre-requisite for a course they would like to take, may request an override. To do so, open Academics in the Workday homepage - under the Planning & Registration menu, click Request Permission/Prerequisite Override and follow the prompts. Your request will route to the instructor of the course to review.

No part of the registration override process automatically registers you for a course. You still must manually register once permission is granted.

See the Planning & Registration job aid for more important information.

Monday, April 15:

• Priority registration for Fall term 2024 (students who qualify are notified)

Tuesday, April 16 - Friday, April 19:

• Registration for Fall term 2024.

Friday, April 19:

• Last Day of Instruction.
• Last Day to voluntarily withdraw from the term (written notification required).

Monday, April 22 - Tuesday, April 30:

• Passover Break: No classes; Offices remain open.

Wednesday, May 1 - Thursday, May 2:

• Study Days

Friday, May 3 - Monday, May 13:

• Final Examination Period

Subscribe to the "Brandeis Academic Calendar" on your google calendar.

Access the full Spring 2024 [r20.rs6.net] academic calendar on the Registrar's website.

Here are all the ways that Academic Services staff are available to assist you with course registration:

Library Drop-In Advising Session with Advisor Phoebe Chen

Come chat with an advisor at the library! Advisor Phoebe Chen will be tabling at the Goldfarb entrance from 4-5pm on Tuesday, April 16. This will be the last library drop-in session of the year, so stop by if you have a quick question about Fall course registration or just want to say hi!

Deli Drop-Ins- Serving Up a Full MENU of Answers to Your Questions!

Advisors will be available at Louis' Deli (lower Usdan) on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays this week and next from 11am to 1pm. This may be valuable information to have as we approach the end of the semester.

Academic Advisors

• Sign up for a 20-minute appointment
• Sign up for a 30-minute appointment

Roosevelt Fellows

• Sign up for a 20-minute appointment 

Faculty advisors in your major/minor & Undergraduate Departmental Representatives (UDRs)

• Utilize the academic departments for info on course offerings and specific major related questions.

BUGS and SSSP are Looking to Hire Tutors!

Are you looking for an on campus job? Would you like to gain experience helping others succeed in their classes? Brandeis Undergraduate Group study (BUGS) and Student Support Services Program (SSSP) are looking to hire tutors for the 2024-2025 school year.

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply on Workday.

For questions reach out to:

Kimoi Seal (sssptutoring@brandeis.edu) or,

Julia Mani (jmani@brandeis.edu)

Gen One Night of Celebration

The Gen One Network is thrilled to extend an invitation to our Night of Celebration event. We're coming together as a community to celebrate the ending of the school year and all of your amazing achievements, including our trailblazing seniors who became the first in their family to graduate from college. Date: Wednesday, May 1st

Time: 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Location: Skyline Commons This celebration isn't just for our graduating seniors; it's for each and every one of you! This event will be a vibrant Gen One get-together where we celebrate our journey, honor our accomplishments, and enjoy each other's company. We will have great food, amazing company, and the talented live band Olas De Surya. Many of the band members are part of our First Generation community, and we are looking forward to their amazing performance.

Note: If you're a senior and would like to receive a First Generation stole for the commencement ceremony, please fill out this form. We want to proudly recognize you as a part of our First Generation community during this significant milestone. We are proud of you, and can't wait to see you there!

Brandeis Summer School 2024

Summer 2024 classes will be offered in multiple modalities: Traditional On-Campus classes in Waltham, Online via live Zoom sessions, and Online Asynchronous courses.

Session dates have been established:

• Session 1 - Monday, June 3 to Friday, July 5, 2024
• Session 2 - Monday, July 8 to Friday, August 9, 2024
• Extended Session O - Monday, June 3 to Friday, August 9, 2024

A list of courses has been released. Please continue to check the Brandeis Summer School website and sign up for their email list to get the latest information and updates.

Academic Fellowships at Brandeis

The primary goal of Academic Fellowships at Brandeis is to support students’ academic growth and development. The process of applying for a competitive fellowship or research opportunity can help you clarify your goals and set in motion a plan to achieve them. As fellowship advisors, we can help you learn more about which opportunities are a good match for your interests and then guide you through the application process, from developing your initial ideas all the way through writing your proposal or essays and ultimately submitting your application. We work with students in every class year, from any background, with any GPA, and in any area of interest. Whether you are just beginning your academic journey or already have a specific research project or fellowship application in mind, we look forward to helping you make the most of the available opportunities at Brandeis and beyond! To keep up-to-date about current opportunities and upcoming deadlines, make sure to follow us on Instagram @brandeisfellowships.

Fulbright U.S. Student Program

Have you ever thought about conducting scientific research in South Africa? Teaching English in Sri Lanka? Pursuing a Master's degree in Sweden? Brandeis seniors and recent graduates have won Fulbright grants to support these and other year-long research projects all over the world. If you are interested in applying this fall for a grant that would start in the fall of 2025, or if you'd just like to learn more about the program and whether it's a match for you, reach out to fellowships@brandeis.edu to opt in to our "Fulbright Updates" email list or to set up an individual advising appointment. Current juniors and graduating seniors interested in spending time abroad after graduation are especially encouraged to apply. (Please note that the Fulbright U.S. Student Program is a US government-sponsored program and applicants must be citizens or nationals of the United States of America at the time of application; permanent residents are not eligible.)

Thinking of applying for a Rhodes, Marshall, Schwarzman, Churchill or Gates-Cambridge Scholarship?

Applications are due very early in the fall semester, so current juniors and seniors should start thinking about these opportunities NOW! You can learn more about specific fellowship opportunities here, or schedule an appointment with Meredith Monaghan or Elizabeth Rotolo by emailing fellowships@brandeis.edu, either to talk about a specific fellowship application or to explore which opportunities might be a good match for you.  

Fellowships Email List 

If you're 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!

Student Accessibility Support (SAS) Updates

Final Exam Reschedule Request Form is Available.

The final exam schedule for Spring 2024 is posted! If you are approved for an extended time accommodation and have two exams scheduled on the same day, you can request to reschedule one of your exams and take it on Monday, May 13th, at 10am during the Conflict Resolution exam period. The Final Exam Reschedule Request Form is available on the Registrar's website and needs to be submitted by Wednesday, May 1st.

Academic Accommodations

If you already have approved accommodations you can use this job aid with instructions to download your accommodation letter from faculty. You must send this letter to professors yourself for accommodations to be implemented. If you need a change to your accommodations, or you don't have approved accommodations and think you may qualify, please email access@brandeis.edu to schedule an appointment with an Accessibility Specialist. 

SAS Fellows are here to help support!

Our SAS Fellows, peer support program, hold office hours throughout the semester, Monday - Friday, 1pm - 3pm, in the Academic Services/Student Financial Services lobby (Usdan Student Center, east entrance, up the main staircase) on the couches by the far windows. The SAS Fellows can support you with organizing your upcoming assignments, communicating with instructors, finding campus resources, getting homework done, and navigating accessibility issues. You can schedule an appointment ahead of time easily using the calendar OR drop-in during their in-person scheduled office hours. Please note that there will not be SAS Fellows office hours on days that there are no classes in session. Are you unable to make the office hours, but still want to connect with the SAS Fellows? You can email them at SASFellows@brandeis.edu and they will respond to your email during their working hours!  Please note that the last day of SAS Fellows office hours for the fall semester will be on Friday, April 19th.

Evening Assignment Accountability Hours

Spring 2024 Hours:

Monday: 7pm - 9pm in Massell Shapiro A/B lounge

Tuesday: 7pm - 9pm in Shapiro Campus Center (SCC), Room 314

Wednesday: 7pm - 9pm in Shapiro Campus Center (SCC), Room 314

Thursday: 7pm - 9pm in Massell Shapiro A/B lounge

Assignment Accountability Hours are just like your favorite class in high school, study hall! It is a quiet space for you to come by in person at any point to be around other individuals who are striving to get work accomplished. Did you know you are more likely to get your work done if you leave your bedroom/comfort space? During this time you can also chat with a SAS Fellow who monitors this space for study tips, organizational help, etc.! Free snacks are provided. If you come to at least five sessions, you can win a prize! The final week of Assignment Accountability Hours will be during the last week of classes, Monday, April 15th - Thursday, April 18th.

Updates from The Writing Center

UWS Workshop Series Part III: Research Essay

The final installment of the UWS Workshop series will explore the research essay. A primary concern for this assignment is establishing an arguable thesis that is based on research but inspired by your personal ideas. Achieving the delicate balance between evidence and speculation that is essential for this assignment is always tricky, not just for undergraduates! In this workshop, we will focus on the outlining process (incorporating research into a rhetorical scaffolding) and the development of a strong thesis statement. Students are encouraged to join in no matter what stage they are at in the writing process. There will be opportunities to share your progress and to ask questions. 

Register for the Research Essay Workshop - Thursday, April 18, 10:00am

Looking for individualized help with your essays or proposal? Schedule a consultation with us at the Writing Center! We offer in-person and Zoom appointments as well as drop-ins in Goldfarb 232 from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday through Friday during the semester. We also have a wide variety of Writing Resources to explore. Happy Writing!