This is college. Reimagined.

Ideas that stand for something. Experience that stands out.
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Some universities prepare you for the world. At Brandeis, you're already in it.

Before you graduate, you'll have worked alongside researchers, solved real problems and built a record of work that goes well beyond the classroom.

“The Street” is what you'll be ready for. Sooner than you think.

98%

Employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation.

57%

Of Brandeis students engage in research before graduation.

40%

Head straight to graduate school — nearly double the national average.
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We call it “The Street”

At Brandeis, rigorous learning doesn't stay in the classroom. It shows up in labs, studios, startups and nonprofits — real places with real stakes. Where what you learn becomes what you do.

The Second Transcript

At Brandeis, you graduate with two transcripts. One shows what you studied. The other shows how you used it and proves what you can do.

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Beyond grades: What students can do

The Second Transcript captures skills built through coursework, research, internships and leadership — turning your experiences into verified competencies for employers and graduate schools.

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Documenting your real-world skills

Today's employers want more than academics. They want proof. The Second Transcript delivers verified evidence of what you've learned, what you've done and what you're ready to do.

Out in the World

Matthew works at a computer as his internship; artwork appears behind him
NEW YORK CITY LAW FIRM

Artfully pivoting to a career in law

Matthew never planned on law. A Brandeis alum opened the door — his education did the rest.

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NOAA RESEARCH VESSEL

Charting new waters in ocean science

Greg used acoustic technology to study ocean ecosystems — and found his sea legs in the process.

Gabriella works at her internship at the Jewish Women's Archive; materials are seen on the desk in front of her
JEWISH WOMEN'S ARCHIVE

Preserving the past, shaping the future

Gabriella spent the summer recovering the stories of accomplished but overlooked figures in Jewish history.

Inside the Brandeis Plan

The Brandeis Core

In-demand knowledge, skills and values for a changing world.

Dedicated Career Advisor

Connect your studies to future opportunities, starting in your first year.

Real-World Learning

Research, internships, study abroad and applied work built into your academic experience.

Second Transcript

Proof of what you can do, documenting real-world skills and competencies.

Microcredentials

Short credentials earned through coursework, applied learning, and leadership that demonstrate your skills.

Emerging Technologies Lab

Explore what’s next and prepare for careers that don’t exist yet.

Explore the full Brandeis Plan


“Brandeis has really prepared me. It’s given me the skills and confidence to succeed beyond the classroom — and to know that I can thrive in any environment.”

Matthew P. ’27

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