Thank you to everyone for a wonderful Family Weekend. Please note the dates for next year’s program:September 27-29, 2013.
- To view the 2012 Schedule of Events, click here.
Area Hotels
An online list of establishments that provide lodging in the greater New Haven area is maintained by the Office of the Secretary. This list is not comprehensive, but we trust you will find it useful for booking rooms during Family Weekend, or at any other time you may wish to visit New Haven. (You should mention that you are attending Yale Family Weekend in case a special discount might be applied to your room charges.)
Parking and Shuttle Information
Information about New Haven
For more information about New Haven, please visit INFONewHaven.com. Information about the city will also be available during Family Weekend at the Visitor Center, 149 Elm Street.
Interim questions about Family Weekend may be referred to Dean Theodore Van Alst, Director, Family Weekend, by contacting the Yale College Dean's Office at 203-432-2906, or by e-mail at theodore.vanalst@yale.edu.
Frequently Asked Questions
- When will information about Family Weekend 2012 be available?
Family Weekend 2012 is scheduled for October 12–14.
- Is there a registration process?
There is no formal registration. Families of current students and their guests are welcome to attend events as time and interest permit.
- When should I plan to arrive and depart?
Families arrive as their work obligations and other commitments permit. The more popular events (faculty lectures and panel discussions) are generally scheduled for mid-afternoon on Friday. Most families leave on Sunday morning.
- Are siblings and other relatives invited?
Parents of current students may be accompanied by guests. Please note that some events have admission fees.
- Where can I find information on undergraduate organizations and their events?
A listing of events sponsored by undergraduate organizations during Family Weekend may be found in the Yale Bulletin & Calendar, the Yale Daily News, or on campus kiosks.
- My mailing address information is incorrect. How is this information updated?
Parent mailing addresses are updated on line yearly by undergraduates.
- Are administrative offices open during Family Weekend?
Normal business hours for University departments are 8:30 A.M. to 5 P.M., Monday through Friday. With the exception of open houses listed on the Family Weekend schedule, administrative offices are closed during the weekend.
- May I attend classes?
Most classes cannot accommodate additional seating. Permission to attend a course section or class is granted by the instructor only. Faculty lectures, scheduled for Friday afternoon, offer an excellent opportunity to experience a Yale lecture.
- What dining options are available to parents?
Guests are welcome to dine in the residential college dining halls, Commons, Slifka Center, or the many fine restaurants near campus. Payment by cash or check is generally accepted when dining on campus.
Contact Us
Interim questions about Family Weekend may be referred to Dean Theodore Van Alst, Director, Family Weekend, by contacting the Yale College Dean's Office at 203-432-2906, or by e-mail at theodore.vanalst@yale.edu.
