From: Graduate Academic Advising & Engagement
Date: December 17, 2025
Subject: Grad Insider: Winter Break Edition


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Fall Semester Complete ✔

We made it! We hope your finals and end of the semester deadlines went smoothly and you’re ready to enjoy a well-earned break. A special congratulations to those completing their degree this fall!  Thank you to all for your hard work, dedication, and the many ways you contribute to the Bentley graduate community!

📣 Office Updates for Winter Break

- The GAAE office will operate remotely on Thursday, 12/18 and Friday, 12/19.
- Drop-in academic advising hours will resume on Wednesday, 1/21.

Please note that all Bentley administrative offices will be closed from December 22, 2025 through January 2, 2026. 
 


We Are Hiring!

We are looking for peer tutors primarily for MA610 and ST625, with additional needs in some CS courses.

If you are interested, please review the job description at the link here and apply.

Advisors Corner

SP26 Waitlisted Courses - What You Need to Know

There’s still time to register for the spring semester! If a course is full, don’t worry -  joining the waitlist is a great option. Just be sure you’re serious about taking the course to keep the process fair for everyone.

Already on a waitlist? Here’s what to do:

  • Check your email and Workday notifications regularly. If a student drops, a seat may open.
  • Respond quickly to offers. If you receive a waitlist offer in Workday, you have 48 hours to accept before it goes to the next person.
  • Contact your academic advisor for questions. Advisors manage waitlists, so please don’t reach out to faculty about your status.

Following these steps ensures you don’t miss an opportunity to enroll in your desired course!

🗓️ Dates to Remember

12/22/25 - 1/2/26: Winter Break, University offices closed.
1/11/26 - Last day to add/swap a winter intensive course.
1/12/26 - First day of winter-one week intensive.
1/20/26 - First day of spring semester classes.

December Supper Club - A Graduate Student Celebration!

At our final supper club of the semester, we celebrated our graduating students' successes throughout their time at Bentley with a champagne toast (and the highly requested mushroom risotto!). Thank you to everyone who celebrated with us; and to everyone who attended a supper club throughout the semester! We love getting the opportunity to share a meal and learn more about YOU - the amazing students we support every day!

We're looking forward to dining with you next semester! Be on the lookout for our Spring Supper Club dates in the next edition of our newsletter.

Resources Over the Break

Food resources: Winter break can make access to regular meals more challenging when campus services are limited. Click here to learn about off campus food resources to support students throughout the break.

Mental Health resources: Mental health support is available to students throughout winter break. Counseling, peer support, and 24/7 crisis resources remain accessible during this time. Details and access information can be found on the flyer here.

Campus police will remain open 24/7 during the break. In case of emergency, please call 781-891-3131.

Share your milestones for our Student Spotlight! 

What's something you or your peers have done lately that you're proud of? We'd love to highlight you and share your "wins" in one of our upcoming editions of the newsletter! Use the link below to share your accomplishments with us!

Link to Form




Jennison Hall, Suite 336
Office Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (ET)
(781) 891-2348  |  GA_Gradvising@bentley.edu  |  bentley.edu/gaae

    
Drop-in Academic Advising (resumes 1/21): Mon, Wed,Thurs | 11 am - 2 pm | in-person or via Zoom

Regular Academic Advising Appointment: Link to schedule 

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