Yale Schools’ Admissions and Disciplinary Histories – Response Form

We are in the process of reviewing GSAS admissions policies and practices concerning graduate school applicants with disciplinary and/or criminal histories. We would be grateful if you could share some information about how your school handles such applications. Please provide answers to as many of the questions below as you can.

First Name

Last Name

Email Address

Yale School

Do you require applicants to your school to disclose prior academic or criminal misconduct?

Do you require applicants to your school/admitted students to inform the school of any new charges or disciplinary action after the application is submitted?

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What is your school’s process for reviewing applicants with disciplinary or criminal histories?

Does this happen at the school level or at the departmental/program level?
Do you have explicit criteria for excluding a student with a disciplinary/criminal history?
Are there limits on the length of time in which such histories are relevant or within which students are required to disclose them?

What, if any, training do staff or faculty receive before reviewing applicants with a disciplinary/criminal history?