Brandeis is the youngest private research university in the United States and the only nonsectarian college or university in the nation sponsored by the American Jewish community. Its challenging academic programs and internationally-recognized faculty stimulate intellectual development in an open atmosphere. Founded in 1948 and named for the late Louis Dembitz Brandeis, the distinguished associate justice of the United States Supreme Court, Brandeis has grown to assume a leadership role in American higher education. Brandeis today offers both the superb facilities and acclaimed researchers found at large universities and the dedication to teaching usually associated with a small college. Drawn from the academic-year curriculum, most Summer School courses are taught by regular Brandeis faculty and offered during two five-week sessions.

Occupancy is open to students enrolled in one or both Brandeis University's two five-week summer sessions or in one of the Summer School's special programs. Spaces are limited so it is recommended that students sign up for summer housing by April 23, 2010 to guarantee placement. After April 23, housing will be available on a space-available basis. Please note: Current High School Students are allowed to take select courses as commuters only. Students who have graduated High School may live in Summer School Housing.

Summer students are housed in Ziv Quad in single, air-conditioned rooms. For those new to Brandeis during the summer, Ziv Quad has a suite-style design. Up to six students per suite are housed in individual bedrooms with two shared bathrooms and a large common room. All suites are designated as single gender. Coin operated laundry facilities can be found on the first floor. The building is elevator-equipped. Student rooms are furnished with a bed, mattress, desk, and bureau. Personal essentials like bed linens (twin extra long), blankets, pillows, towels, waste baskets, alarm clocks, desk lamps, etc. are not provided. A shower caddy, shower shoes and bathrobe are also recommended.