Welcome Class of 2026
First-Year and New Student Resources
From Camp Yale Programs (CYPs) to peer and academic advising to the Calendar for Opening Days, Yale College has resources in place to ease our first-year students’ transition to life on campus.
First-Year and New Student Resources
From Camp Yale Programs (CYPs) to peer and academic advising to the Calendar for Opening Days, Yale College has resources in place to ease our first-year students’ transition to life on campus.
What to Expect from this Section
This New Student section provides matriculating students with guidance and information as they transition to life on campus.
This section includes information on:
- Activating your Yale NetID and Yale email accounts
- Academic information with which to familiarize yourself, including preregistration or placement exams for courses when applicable
- Advising and support services information
- Camp Yale Programs information and registration instructions
- Information about campus culture and traditions
- Health-related materials and forms to submit
- New Student Important Dates & Deadlines
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Welcome to Campus
Begin to familiarize yourself with life at Yale College and to plan your move using the resources within this section.
Camp Yale Calendar of Opening Days
There will be events for families on August 21st and the 22nd culminating in a lunch within the residential colleges. First-Year orientation for students will run from August 21st - August 30th as the first day of classes is August 31st. Please see the Calendar Listings for more details.
Additional Resources
Learn about the Academic Fair, academic and social advising opportunities, and the support system and resources available to first-generation low-income students here at Yale.
First-Year Resources
International Student Resources
First-Year Contacts
- First-Year Affairs – Offers assistance, guidance, and general support to first-year students
- First-Year Housing – Offers assistance with first-year housing inquiries and requests
- ITS Help Desk (203) 432-9000 – Offers guidance to students requiring assistance connecting with Yale technology systems (i.e., NetID, Yale Connect Email). The Student IT Help Desk provides live support 24/7 via phone and live chat
- Financial Aid – Contact with questions and requests related to financial assistance