Alumni
Alumni of the Yale Graduate School of Arts and Sciences teach and conduct research in virtually all the world's most distinguished universities and serve in leadership roles in many non-academic settings. There are now over 30,000 living alumni of the Graduate School.
The Yale Alumni Association provides a number of resources to help alumni continue to participate in the Yale community, not only by remaining connected to their colleagues, but also by becoming involved in the professional development of new generations of scholars who graduate each year from Yale. The Office of Career Strategy also invites alumni to speak to graduate students about career opportunities in non-academic settings. Many alumni support the work of the Graduate School and their own individual departments by making contributions to the Annual Fund.
Engage & Connect
Where Do I Go From Yale? (WDIGFY)
Where Do I Go from Yale? offers career exploration career exploration with Yale alums for students and recent graduates. Through engaging panels and networking opportunities throughout the academic year — both virtual and in person—you’ll gain insights, advice, and inspiration for your next steps. Don’t miss the signature in-person conference in the spring, and explore our growing archive of past panels.
New in 2025, the Yale Grad Journeys video series expands on these conversations, offering candid interviews with alumni who share how their Yale experiences shaped their careers.
Graduate School Alumni Board
The Graduate School Alumni Association (GSAA) is the alumni leadership board for the Graduate School. The Board meets twice a year in New Haven to support the strategic goals of the Graduate School and to advise the Dean and alumni relations staff on how best to engage Graduate School alumni with Yale.
Wilbur Cross Medal for Alumni Achievement
The Wilbur Cross Medal, named in honor of former Graduate School Dean and Governor of Connecticut, was established in 1966 to honor doctoral alumni of Yale Graduate School for outstanding achievements like those of Dean Cross during his multifaceted career.
Helpful Links
Support GSAS
Your donation to the Alumni Fund helps support today's rising scholars. Donations may also be sent to: Yale Alumni Fund, PO Box 2038, New Haven, CT 06521-2100
Yale Online Alumni Directory
Search for Yale friends, classmates, and colleagues in this password-restricted database.
Yale Alumni Association
The YAA exists to encourage connections, both among alumni and affiliates and to the university. A dedicated staff partners with alumni leaders to foster these relationships through events, mentorship, educational travel, lifelong learning, and service.
Alumni News
View All Alumni NewsNews of and for alumni.
Calendar of Events
YAA Calendar of EventsIn addition to the events below, Graduate School alumni are invited to events hosted by the Yale Alumni Association, Yale alumni clubs, and shared interest groups. See the YAA events calendar for the full list.
Contact us
Graduate School Alumni Office
Debby Van Lenten, Senior Associate Director of Engagement & Alumni Relations
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- graduateschool.alumni@yale.edu
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- New Haven, CT