The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences works to ensure that students are supported in navigating academic and non-academic concerns that may occur throughout their experience at Yale.
The Associate Director of Student Support and Community Standards can assist graduate students in identifying resources and support for any type of concern they may experience at Yale.
The Associate Director provides support or recommends resources for a variety of concerns, including but not limited to, mental health, physical health, interpersonal conflict, and bias or discrimination.
The Associate Director will work to streamline communications and develop an action plan with students for University resources and support. The Associate Director can also explore hypothetical scenarios when students may not feel sure of what reporting options or resources they are interested in pursuing yet.
Support for students in distress
The Associate Director is available for support for non-urgent student concerns in GSAS. The Office of the Secretary and Vice President for University Life has also created a useful guide for Resources for Students in Distress, including how to identify when a concern is an emergency and resources for immediate support.
If a student is in immediate danger, or a person may harm themself or someone else (e.g., made comments related to self-harm or suicide), please call 911 or contact Yale Police at 203-432-4400.
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The Office for Graduate Student Engagement and Development (OGSED) is committed to building and maintaining a nurturing and caring community of scholars where students from diverse backgrounds and experiences are supported in their professional and intellectual goals and pursuits.
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The McDougal Graduate Student Center offers support resources, events, and programming that build community and help you to connect with your fellow graduate students.
As a graduate student at Yale, you have many opportunities to get involved in the community, make and build relationships, learn leadership and professional skills, serve others, and have fun. Over 20 graduate student organizations are currently registered through the McDougal Graduate Student Center and all groups are open to all interested GSAS students.
https://lgbtq.yale.edu/
The Yale LGBTQ Center partners to maintain a coalition of LGBTQ organizations across campus and in the community. Its mission is to support and empower students, faculty, staff, and alumni of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and expressions to strengthen and unite the Yale University community.
https://chaplain.yale.edu/
The Chaplain’s Office at Yale supports students from all faith traditions as well as students who don’t identify with any specific tradition. In addition to building community, the Chaplain's office is available to provide pastoral care and grief resources to students.
https://yalecollege.yale.edu/communities/cultural-centers
The Cultural Centers act as social hubs and community bases for students from various cultures or ethnicities, supplementing the social environment of the larger Yale community.
https://vetmil.yale.edu/
Yale brings together a diverse group of veterans – from training students for future service in the military, to welcoming the experiences of veterans into the academic community as students, teachers, and employees. Interested in getting involved? Contact the liaison for veteran and military affairs or subscribe to their newsletter.
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https://oiss.yale.edu/
The Office of International Students & Scholars (OISS) provides a wide variety of resources to international students, including support for immigration, travel, and visas, as well as opportunities for community building. OISS has dedicated advisers for GSAS students: Luca Lipparini (Biological and Physical Sciences PhDs); Kira Bellucci (Engineering PhDs); and Veronika Eriksson (Humanities and Social Sciences PhDs; all divisions Master's).
https://your.yale.edu/working-at-yale/workplace-guidelines/union-management-relations/labor-agreements-and-resources-0
Students enrolled in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences will be in the Local 33 union in any term in which they serve as a research assistant, including while on university fellowship, training grants, and individual fellowships. If you have questions about the Local 33 collective bargaining agreement or any other labor relations-related matter, contact L33management@yale.edu.
https://poorvucenter.yale.edu/
The Poorvu Center for Teaching and Learning offers robust resources to support graduate student professional development, focused particularly on teaching and writing.
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Learning to teach is an essential component of academic training and professional development.
The Graduate School’s Dean’s Office provides centralized support for GSAS students and faculty, as well as its many academic, pre-professional, social, and cultural programs. The office sets and administers Graduate School policy, stewards and distributes university resources, advocates for the needs of graduate students, and provides leadership to advance the mission and strategic direction of GSAS.
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We promote an intentional approach to professional development, one that begins with the first year of your PhD and continues to evolve as you build knowledge and shape your scholarly and professional identity. Take advantage of the resources Yale has to offer: join a workshop series on leadership, communication, or project management; develop mentoring skills; or prepare for the job market through workshops on scholarly profile, job market materials, and interviewing skills. You can participate in professional development and career strategy workshops, and also schedule one-on-one consultations about your professional development and job search readiness.
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https://ocs.yale.edu/channels/phds-postdocs/
The Office of Career Strategy (OCS) supports GSAS students from every discipline and at every stage of their time at Yale through career advising, programming and resources aimed at the specific career interests and needs of PhD and Master’s students. At OCS, graduate students can explore diverse career paths; build professional skills and experience; identify opportunities; and get help with job search strategies, application materials, and interviewing in preparation for a successful job search within and beyond the academy. Services offered by OCS for Master’s and PhD students are part of a suite of resources supported by the Graduate School to foster professional and career development.
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https://yalehealth.yale.edu/directory/departments/mental-health-counseling
Yale Mental Health and Counseling provides a full range of free mental health services to Yale Students. To access individual therapy, medication management, and/or group therapy, students should call Yale Mental Health and Counseling at 203-432-0290 and schedule an intake appointment. Students in urgent need can call 24/7 to speak with an on-call clinician.
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GSAS students have access to a variety of free mental health services and programming through the GSAS Office of Embedded Mental Health and Wellness.
https://goodlifecenteratyale.com/
The Good Life Center offers free wellness-focused programming for undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Through evidence-backed programming on mindfulness, gratitude, social connection, exercise, sleep, acts of kindness, time in nature, play, and time affluence, the Good Life Center encourages students to slow down and figure out just what wellness means for them personally.
https://secretary.yale.edu/student-distress-resources
The Office of the Secretary and Vice President for University Life has created a useful guide for Resources for Students in Distress, including how to identify when a concern is an emergency and resources for immediate support.
https://your.yale.edu/working-at-yale/benefits/your-well-being
Yale’s Well-Being benefits support your physical, mental, and emotional well-being, providing a range of resources and services to support you holistically and help you thrive. These include confidential counseling sessions, stress management programs, and resources for addressing anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns.
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The Graduate School offers leaves of absence for students who wish to pause their studies temporarily. There are three categories of leave: medical leave of absence, personal leave of absence, and parental leave of absence.
https://sas.yale.edu/students
Student Accessibility Services (SAS) works with Yale students with acute or ongoing disabilities to provide appropriate accommodations, auxiliary aids, and services through an interactive process. The Graduate School's liaison in SAS is Jordan Colbert.
https://yalehealth.yale.edu/student-coverage
Yale Health is the comprehensive, on-campus, full-service health center and health care plan for students and their family members. For information about your particular coverage, you should contact Member Services.
https://www.ynhh.org/
Yale New Haven Hospital provides emergency medical care, medical services and treatments.
https://oiea.yale.edu/
The Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility leads the university’s efforts to provide equitable treatment and accessibility within Yale’s programs and activities. Students can report any concerns about discrimination, harassment or retaliation to OIEA.
The Graduate’s School’s Discrimination and Harassment Resource Coordinator provides supportive measures and information about options for students who have concerns regarding discrimination and harassment.
https://titleix.yale.edu/reporting-options/university-and-deputy-title-ix-coordinators
Deputy Title IX Coordinators are available to consult with members of the community about their concerns and questions related to sex- or gender-based discrimination, including sexual misconduct. The GSAS Deputy Title IX Coordinator is Kristina Lynch.
https://uwc.yale.edu/
The Office of the University-Wide Committee on Sexual Misconduct (UWC) is designed to address allegations of sexual misconduct and is available to students, faculty and staff across the University. The UWC investigates and adjudicates formal complaints of sexual misconduct.
https://sharecenter.yale.edu/
SHARE provides crisis support, advocacy, and referral to on-going care for all members of the Yale community dealing with sexual misconduct of any kind, including sexual assault, sexual harassment, stalking, intimate partner violence, and more. SHARE also offers on-going counseling for students (undergraduate, graduate, and professional) focused on processing issues related to sexual misconduct.
https://titleix.yale.edu/
The Title IX Office is an important part of Yale’s efforts to foster an environment of respect and belonging, consulting with members of the Yale community about their concerns and questions related to sex- and gender-based discrimination. This includes sexual misconduct, as well as discrimination or harassment on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, non-conformance with gender stereotypes, and parenting or pregnancy status.
https://your.yale.edu/campus-essentials/community-safety/yale-police-department
Yale Police is a full-service department with uniformed police officers who protect and serve students, faculty, and staff on campus and throughout the New Haven area. The department provides victim services and emergency response, including a Sensitive Crimes & Support Coordinator. In an emergency, call 911. For non-emergencies, call University Police Dispatch at 203-432-4400.
The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences invests in and draws upon the strengths of a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive community of scholars and researchers. This page outlines the support resources and procedures available to GSAS students when there are concerns about our shared community values.
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The Dean’s Emergency Fund enables terminal master’s and PhD students in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences to continue making academic progress despite unanticipated, extreme financial hardships that cannot be resolved through fellowships, loans, or personal resources. The maximum award for eligible requests is $2,000.
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https://housing.yale.edu/
The Graduate Housing segment of the Yale Housing office is responsible for providing graduate housing options on and around the Yale campus. They manage a limited number of on-campus, Yale-owned and operated dormitories and apartments for graduate and professional students only. They also offer information for off-campus living options.
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The Graduate School's Office of Graduate Financial Aid is dedicated to assisting graduate students in navigating the complex financial aspects of their education, providing comprehensive guidance on fellowships, loans, and student account information.
Kristina Lynch
Associate Director of Student Support and Community Standards