July 5, 2024
Dear Class of 2028,
We are writing to remind you of academic matters that you should attend to before you come to campus and resources that are available to you now.
COMPLETE THE MANDATORY HIGH SCHOOL MATH AND SCIENCE SURVEY
Self-report your course history in six subjects: biology, chemistry, computer science, economics, math, and physics, even if you are not planning to take courses in these subjects in your first year.
Deadline: July 31 (12:00 p.m. ET)
TAKE ANY RELEVANT ONLINE PLACEMENT EXAMS
Two dozen optional placement exams are available, including biology, chemistry, math, and many languages.
If you plan to enroll in courses in these fields during your first year, take a placement exam by July 31 (12:00 p.m., ET) to ensure proper placement.
COMPLETE THE WRITING SURVEY
This ten-minute survey, about your habits and experiences as a writer, helps you strengthen your writing skills.
Available through August 15
MAKE AN ACADEMIC ADVISING APPOINTMENT OVER THE SUMMER
Peer advisers are available seven days a week through August 17.
Advisers' backgrounds, available times, and Zoom links are also available.
REVIEW ADVISING VIDEOS
Advising videos are available that introduce you to:
- The meaning of a liberal arts education
- Yale's distributional requirements
- Course offerings in subjects commonly taken by first-year students
- Advice for students who may be planning to apply for medical school.
CONSIDER WEBINARS HOSTED BY CAMPUS EXPERTS
July 23, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. ET
Register →
Engineering and the Applied Sciences (applied physics and computer science)
July 25, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. ET
COMING DATES AND DEADLINES
June 12
Earliest day to schedule a peer advising session, required of all first-year students.
June 26
Earliest date to enter vaccination record information and upload all health-related documents (applies only to incoming students not participating in First-year Scholars Program or Yale Summer Session)
June 30
Deadline to upload photo ID for identification card
July 1
Summer online placement exams begin
July 8
Deadline to complete family information card
July 15
Deadline to submit health forms for Camp Yale programs