NB: Beginning in Fall 2022, students in Global Affairs should consult the Jackson School's New Student Information.
Important Dates and Deadlines
March-April
Receive your Yale NetID and PIN to activate your Yale Account
April 15
Deadline to respond to offer of admission
April 20
On-campus housing application opens. On-campus housing is limited, so plan to apply and choose your room early. Please visit the Yale Graduate Housing website for more information about on-campus graduate housing, including a webinar for the 2022-2023 academic year scheduled for Thursday, April 7 at 11:00 am EST.
May 1 to June 30
Complete online form to get a new Yale student ID card at Orientation. Upload a photo for your Yale ID card on the ID Card Photo Upload web page by June 30. New Student ID cards will be distributed as part of GSAS Orientation Week (ID cards cannot be picked up early)
July 15
Deadline to submit official transcripts to the Graduate School
August 1
Deadline for uploading vaccination, immunization, and health history documentation to Yale Health (including COVID-19 vaccination status)
On-campus Graduate Housing occupancy licenses begin; contact Yale Housing with questions
August 15
Student Health coverage begins
Deadline to complete online required trainings (more information will be sent to your @yale.edu email over the summer)
August 16-19
Schedule I-9 verification appointment
Departmental ID pick up
August 25
Fall-term online course selection begins. Please consult with your department about course requirements and selections before finalizing your course schedule online.
August 31
First stipend payments for new Ph.D. students
Fall-term classes begin
September 15
Due date for Yale Health Coverage Waivers
Due date for Yale Health Family Member (spouse or children) Enrollment
Health Award Fellowship Information for Ph.D. students with Spouses/Partners and Dependent Children.
Due date to signup for optional Dental and/or Eye Care coverage from outside providers and pay associated premium fees.
September 30
Deadline for Family Support Policy enrollment for Ph.D. students with children, for fall term
Preliminary Orientation Week Schedule
August 15-19
Departmental ID pick up. Please contact your departmental registrar to see when they will be distributing New Student IDs. Some departments may have additional orientation activities planned during this time.
August 22
9:00am - GSAS Matriculation Ceremony (Cross Campus)
10:30am - Mandatory In-person Training I (TBA)
12:00pm - Dean's Luncheon (Commons)
1:30pm - Mandatory In-person Training II (TBA)
August 23-26
Additional GSAS social activities and informational sessions will be announced soon.
August 25-26
Some departments will hold supplementary orientation events on August 25-26. Please reach out to your department directly to find out more information.