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Hello here's the latest from our department!!
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Wrapping Up!
As finals approach and the Spring 2022 semester comes to a close, Academic Services wants to continue to support you so you can finish off the year strong! Whether you have final exams, term papers, or projects, there are a few things you can do to keep your stress levels down and make sure you are meeting all your deadlines:
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Stay Organized! Make sure to write down all your deadlines so that you can plan out your study/work schedule. Block out study sessions in your Google Calendar, or if you like having physical planners, stop by the Academic Services office for flyers that can help you organize your week.
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Take Breaks! Reserving time to step away from studying or writing is important. Letting your brain rest will make your study sessions more productive and help you keep your stress in check. Take a short walk, get a meal with a friend, or watch an episode of your comfort show before returning to your work!
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Reach out! If you are feeling overwhelmed by all of your finals there are plenty of people on campus who can help you out. Reach out to your professors, TAs, BUGS tutors, and Roosevelt Fellows to get peer or faculty support.
As always, remember that you are not defined by your exams and papers, just do the best you can! If you need more support during the exam period you can reach us at acserv@brandeis.edu or 781-736-3470- or you can stop by our office, Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Academic Services can be reached
via email acserv@brandeis.edu
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via phone 781.736.3470
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Academic Dates & Resources |
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Wednesday, May 4 - Thursday, May 5
Friday, May 6 - Tuesday, May 17
- Final examination period.
Tuesday, July 19
- General registration opens for all students.
Learn how to subscribe to the "Brandeis Academic Calendar" on your google calendar.
Access the full Spring 2022 academic calendar on the Registrar's website.
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Excused Incomplete and Excused Absence Option
If you find yourself unable to complete a final assignment or exam by their due date, you may submit a request for an incomplete. This request will be sent to your instructor, asking for an excused incomplete/EI (for final papers and assignments) or an excused absence/EA (final exam to be proctored by your instructor or the Registrar's Office). Your instructor will review your request and, if approved, will establish new due dates for your assignments and exams (before June 15, or an earlier date set by your instructor). Please be in touch with your academic advisor or acserv@brandeis.edu if you have any questions about the incomplete request process.
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Academic Services covers a lot of ground with over 200 student leaders that work and or volunteer in some capacity for our department. Thank you for helping us make the 2021-2022 academic year a successful one. We cannot do what we do for the campus community without your leadership, hard work, and dedication to our mission.
BUGS, MKTYP, & SSSP Tutors
SSSP Student Leadership Board, Peer Mentors, & GAs
MKTYP, SAS, & Roosevelt Fellows
MLK, & Gen One Student Advisory Boards
SSSP, SAS, & MKTYP Graduate Assistants, MKTYP Mentors,
IIM UDR, Notetakers, Campus Accessibility Committee, and
our core Academic Services Student Worker Team
To express our appreciation, we invite you to come by our office in Usdan to pick up a small thank you gift. Look forward to seeing you!
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Academic Services Unit Updates |
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Student Accessibility Support (SAS) Updates
Accommodation Letters for Summer Courses
If you have already requested and received an accommodation letter during the 2021-2022 academic year, you can use the same letter to share with your faculty for your summer courses. If you need a new letter, please reach out to access@brandeis.edu
SAS Fellows & Assignment Accountability Hours Updates
Please note that SAS Fellows' drop-in office hours and Assignment Accountability Hours have ended for the semester. If you need support from SAS as you wrap up your semester during finals week, please reach out directly to an accessibility specialist that you have worked with in the past or access@brandeis.edu
Summer Housing Accommodations
If you need to request disability housing accommodations for campus housing over the summer, please reach out to the Disability Accommodations Committee for Housing (housingaccommodation@brandeis.edu) by Monday, May 9th.
Report an Accessibility Issue
SAS is on the 'Gram
Follow us on Instagram (@brandeis_sas) for SAS updates and disability justice content!
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Academic Fellowships
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 or "like" our Facebook Page.
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 2023, 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 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, Mitchell, 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 (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 into this list, please email Director of Academic Fellowships Meredith Monaghan.
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Apply to be a BUGS Tutor today!
We're looking for tutors for the summer and/or 2022-2023 academic year in a variety of subject areas: Arabic, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Chinese, Computer Science, Economics, German, Greek, Latin, IGS, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Legal Studies, Math, Music, Neuropsychology, Physics, Psychology, and Russian.
Apply to be a BUGS tutor in four easy steps: 1. Log into Workday 2. Click on the Careers worklet 3. Select "Find Jobs for Students" 4. Search for "BUGS" 5. Complete the application for any position of interest. Positions open until filled. Reach out to bugsadmin-group@brandeis.edu if you have any questions.
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Resources & Events from Campus Partners |
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Library News
Extended library hours:
The Library building will be open 24/7 from Monday, May 2 through Tuesday, May 17 (5:30 p.m.) Remember to take care of yourself and get plenty of sleep and rest.
Check those last-minute and tricky citations!
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End of Semester Stressbusters
The Office of Health and Wellness Promotion (HAWP) is at it again with their series of in person and virtual stressbusters. Deep breath. You got this. Keep your stress in check by planning your study time (including breaks!) and taking advantage of our curated list of Virtual Stressbusters, as well as the Stressbuster events listed below.
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Brandeis Summer School 2022 Update
Reminder: Summer 2022 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 - Tuesday, June 7 to Friday, July 8, 2022
- Session 2 - Monday, July 11 to Friday, August 12, 2022
- Extended Session O - Tuesday, June 7 to Monday, August 15, 2022
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