Your First Year
Your first year at a liberal arts university is a chance to explore exciting new subjects and to delve deeper into areas in which you already held an interest in high school. We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity and enter Brandeis with a spirit of excitement and exploration.
As a first year student, we recommend that you:
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explore different subject areas that might be new for you
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take the appropriate introductory courses for the major in your primary area of interest
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make connections with other students, faculty and staff on campus
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ask questions in the classroom and outside of the classroom
During your first year at Brandeis visit with academic advisors, attend a BUGS study session, talk to your Roosevelt Fellow and meet faculty members. We are all here to make your first year of Brandeis interesting and enjoyable.
Welcome Class of 2028! We look forward to working with you as you begin your academic journey at Brandeis. We will be communicating with new students regarding course selection in June. We are happy to provide you with the following resources to support you in the course selection process:
Advising & Course Registration: A Guide for New Students - now available!
This e-book guide is a valuable resource to familiarize yourself with important information about advising and registration.
Advising & Course Registration: A Guide for New Students
Advising & Course Registration: A Guide for New Students (PDF version)
Accessible text of the guide (PDF)
Accessible list of links within the guide (PDF)
Group advising sessions (June 24 through July 11):
Join academic advisors and Roosevelt Fellows (peer academic advisors) for community-building, conversation, and guidance. We'll be on hand to answer questions related to academics, course selection, and registration. Sign up for a session at the time/date that works best for you.
*We strongly encourage students to read our e-Book guide BEFORE attending a group advising session to give you context about the session and to come prepared with questions you may have. If you are having trouble accessing the eBook please contact us at acserv@brandeis.edu.
The Brandeis Core
If you are an undergraduate entering Brandeis in fall 2019 or after, the Brandeis Core will enrich your course of study and the life skills that foster personal and intellectual growth, and career success.