Welcome Class of 2026

First-Year Orientation

Orientation is an opportunity for first-year students to immerse themselves in campus life.

First-Year Orientation

Orientation is an opportunity for first-year students to immerse themselves in campus life.

First-year orientation, required of all new first-year students, begins on August 21 and continues through August 30. Classes begin August 31.

Move-in times are by reservation; you will receive instructions later this summer for making yours, so please wait until you receive those instructions before you book travel arrangements so that you can give yourself enough time to arrive in time for your reservation.

You will also receive instructions for indicating your preference for one of five special programs that are part of orientation: Cultural Connections (CC), FOCUS, First-Year Outdoor Orientation Trips (FOOT), Harvest, and Orientation for International Students (OIS).

Events for families are planned for August 21 and 22 and culminate in a lunch in the residential colleges. More details will be forthcoming.

Public Safety Information

Lost and Found

If you lose an item during the opening days, please call the Yale Security Department at 203-785-5555. A dispatcher will assist you in finding the proper lost and found location. 

Sign up for Yale ALERT

Yale ALERT
 
Yale ALERT is the emergency mass notification system used by Yale to reach students, faculty, staff and members of the New Haven community, with time-sensitive information during unforeseen events or emergencies using voice, email, and/or text messaging. The phone number used to reach students will be the emergency contact telephone number entered during the class registration process via the Student Information System (SIS). Students may update this information by logging onto the SIS  and click on “Personal Data”. Under the “Emergency Contacts”, click on “New Contact”.  Additional information about Yale ALERT is available on the Yale Office of Emergency Management website.  
 

 

Additional First-Year Orientation Resources

Return to the New Student Section

An easy way to return to the New Student Resources section and continue reviewing the materials that will help you get prepared to come to campus