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International Student Welcome Days 2023

by International Students and Scholars Office

Orientation

Thu, Aug 24, 2023 9:00 AM –

Sat, Aug 26, 2023 5:00 PM EDT (GMT-4)

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Brandeis University

415 South Street, Waltham, Massachusetts 02453, United States

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Welcome to International Student Welcome Days (IWD)! Please use this schedule to guide you through the three days of IWD. Thursday provides an opportunity to move into your residence hall and settle into the campus community. Friday & Saturday feature sessions regarding immigration status, cultural adjustment, tips for academic success, and introductions to staff, resources, and campus support offices. And on Sunday, you’ll join the entire community of new students during New Student Orientation!



Agenda

Past Events

Sat, Aug 26, 2023
7:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Sherman
Brunch

The Sherman dining hall will be open for breakfast and lunch.
Note: The Kosher Kitchen in Sherman will be closed on Saturday.

Sat, Aug 26, 2023
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Mandel Center for the Humanities Atrium
Coffee and Donuts and iREP Connections Part 2

Join your iREPs for coffee, hot chocolate, and donuts to start the day! So much has been shared with you over the last two days. Join your iREPs and other new students for a morning of snacks, activities, and socializing.

Sat, Aug 26, 2023
11:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Spingold Theater
Charles River Sightseeing Cruise

Board the bus to Boston at 11am for a sightseeing tour of the Charles River and to do some shopping! Students will receive a colored wristband to indicate whether they will board the cruise at 12pm, 1pm, or 2pm, and will be free to explore the local shops while not on the boat. Be sure to arrive at the bus at Spingold Theater by 11am!

Sat, Aug 26, 2023
3:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Cambridgeside Place
Board the Bus to Return to Brandeis

If you plan to return to campus, the bus will leave Cambridgeside Place at 3pm after the last cruise.

Sat, Aug 26, 2023
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Sherman
Dinner

Join other new students for dinner!

Fri, Aug 25, 2023
7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Sherman
Breakfast

Have a delicious breakfast before the day of IWD sessions begins!

Fri, Aug 25, 2023
9:15 AM – 10:45 AM
Shapiro Campus Center Theater
Welcome to IWD and Keynote Speaker!

Meet key Brandeis administration, staff, and faculty who are going to support you during your time at Brandeis University.

Fri, Aug 25, 2023
10:45 AM – 11:00 AM
Shapiro Campus Center Theater
Introduction to inSTEP and Campus Resources

A brief introduction will be provided about inSTEP, the International Student Experience Project. This program introduces students to the many campus partners and resources available to you. Learn from an experienced iREP and current student about how these resources can support you!

Fri, Aug 25, 2023
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sherman Function Hall (Hassenfeld Conference Center)
inSTEP Resource Fair

During the resource fair, you will have an opportunity to connect with many different campus resources and get to know staff and students who are excited to share with you how they can support you during your time at Brandeis!

Fri, Aug 25, 2023
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Sherman
Lunch

Explore the lunch options with your iREP and IWD group!

Fri, Aug 25, 2023
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Olin-Sang Auditorium 101
Introduction to the ISSO and Maintaining Immigration Status in the U.S.

This session is mandatory for all students in F-1 and J-1 status. Students will learn about the immigration regulations to follow to maintain their status in the U.S.

Fri, Aug 25, 2023
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Mandel Center for the Humanities (Atrium)
Interest Group for Students Not on an F-1 or J-1 Visa

Join our iREPs and other domestic students who may live outside of the continental U.S. for a special interest group session!

Fri, Aug 25, 2023
2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Olin-Sang Auditorium 101
iREP Connections Part 1

Build connections with your iREPs and fellow students! During this time, students will have different opportunities to learn about life at Brandeis and connect with other students.

Fri, Aug 25, 2023
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Sherman
Dinner

Join other new students for dinner.

Fri, Aug 25, 2023
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Spingold Theater
Let's Go Shopping! Bus trip to Target in Watertown

A bus will take you to Target in Watertown so you can make quick essential purchases and/or pick up online orders if you shopped online.

6pm: Depart Brandeis
7pm: Depart Brandeis
7:30pm: Depart Target
8pm: Last Departure from Brandeis
8:30pm: Depart Target
9:30pm: Last Departure from Target

Fri, Aug 25, 2023
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Gosman Athletic Center
Games at Gosman Athletic Center

Join your iREPs for badminton, basketball, and more at the Gosman Athletic Center. You can find your iREPs in Shapiro Gym (upstairs) and the indoor tennis courts. Please note the main court will be closed for other university events.

You can find basketballs, rackets, and birdies in the gym. Bring your own net if needed. (No tape on the floor please!) Don't forget to bring your Brandeis ID.

Fri, Aug 25, 2023
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Shapiro Campus Center
Games on the SCC Lawn

Join your iREPs for giant chess, ladder ball, and more, on the Shapiro Campus Center (SCC) lawn.

Thu, Aug 24, 2023
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Skyline Residence Hall
Check-In & Move-In

Check-in and pick up your room key with the ISSO and DCL. Then, head to your new room with our iREP team!

During your check-in, come visit Academic Services and receive your copy of On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous, a novel by Ocean Vuong. All new students receive a book each year as part of a grant from the Helen and Philip Brecher family. There will be several opportunities throughout the academic year to reflect on the book with your peers and Brandeis faculty members. We look forward to meeting you and giving you this gift!

Thu, Aug 24, 2023
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Skyline Residence Hall
Health Center Table

Staff from the Brandeis Student Health Center will be available to answer your questions about health insurance and vaccinations.

Thu, Aug 24, 2023
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sherman
Lunch

Join other new students for lunch in Sherman.

Thu, Aug 24, 2023
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Shapiro Campus Center
Bank and Cell Phone Vendor Fair

Head to the Shapiro Campus Center (SCC) Atrium to learn about options to open a U.S. bank account and/or set up a cell phone plan. Be sure to bring your passport.

Thu, Aug 24, 2023
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Skyline Residence Hall - Meet Outside the Lobby
Campus Tours

Get to know your new home while one of the iREPs leads you on a campus tour!

Thu, Aug 24, 2023
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Spingold Theater
Let's Go Shopping! Shopping Trips to Target in Watertown

A bus will take you to Target in Watertown so you can make quick essential purchases and/or pick up online orders if you shopped online. If you miss the last bus, please use a RideShare app like Uber or Lyft to return to campus!

4pm: Depart Brandeis
5pm: Depart Brandeis
5:30pm: Depart Target
6pm: Last Departure from Brandeis
6:30pm: Depart Target
7:30pm: Last Departure from Target

Thu, Aug 24, 2023
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Sherman
Dinner

Join other new students for dinner in Sherman.

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