TRUMBULL COLLEGE: February 25, 2025
Sorry that Dean’s Notes are a day late – I was in Admissions all day yesterday. I hope you all had a good weekend and are enjoying the milder weather – finally! On the note of the weather being milder, I would strongly encourage folks to (briefly) open windows in your suites/apartments to let some fresh air in. You’d be surprised how much this helps, in addition to frequent handwashing (hand sanitizer is great, but isn’t a substitute for handwashing)! As some of you know a bit too well, Norovirus and the flu are going around – please take care. If symptoms are severe or persistent, or if you need advice, contact Student Health promptly at 203-432-0312 (nurse advice is available 24 hours) or visit Acute Care at Yale Health.
Keeping this in from last week: I understand that when coursework picks up, other things slip, like getting enough sleep, eating well and exercising. These are the most important times of the term to take care of yourselves. Check out the amazing resources available to you at the Good Life Center and over at Poorvu with Academic Strategies. And YC3, of course. Please know – I’m here – if you want to talk through anything. Have a good week and take care.
Meeting with me:
To make an appointment, please use the Calendly scheduling tool, https://calendly.com/dean_c, or reach out to Alice with any scheduling issues. For in-person meetings, please come to the office. We’re right here in Trumbull G104, which you can access across from Entryway A or through Entryway G. Zoom meetings (including open Zoom office hours) will be through my Zoom page: https://yale.zoom.us/my/skchandhoke.
My OPEN ZOOM office hours for each week are listed on the top of my Calendly page. When you click on the Zoom link, you will be placed into a waiting room. I will speak to students (one-on-one) in the order they “arrive.” My upcoming open hours are on FRIDAY, February 28th (10:00am-12:00pm). Please check the little blurb on Calendly for my latest open Zoom hours.
ACADEMICS
Double credit: If you are interested in petitioning to earn double credit in a single-credit course, please read the relevant section in the YCPS, and then consult with me. The deadline to submit this petition is Midterm – March 7th – but I recommend that you do so well before that date.
Yale Degree Audit: Access Degree Audit through Yale Hub. Degree Audit displays the Yale College, major, and Certificate requirements that you have already completed and those that are still pending. Check out the “Look Ahead” feature helpful as you plan future courses or the “What If” to see what would happen if you changed your major, added a Certificate, etc. If you believe that information in your degree audit is incorrect, contact our office.
UPCOMING DATES AND DEADLINES (5pm unless noted)
February 26 (Wed) Last day of courses offered in the first half of the spring term
February 26 (Wed) Last day to withdraw from a course offered in the first half of the spring term
February 26 (Wed) Last day to convert from a letter grade to Cr/D/F option for a course offered in the first half of the spring term
February 27 (Thur) Courses offered in the second half of the spring term begin
March 4 (Tues) Applications for 2025 Non-Yale Summer Abroad close, 11:59 pm
March 7 (Fri) Midterm.
March 7 (Fri) Last day to withdraw from a spring full-term course without the course appearing on the transcript.
March 7 (Fri) Deadline to apply for double credit in a single-credit course.
March 7 (Fri) Withdrawal from Yale College on or before this date entitles a student to a rebate of one-quarter of the term’s tuition (Undergraduate Regulations).
March 7 (Fri) Final ABX exam grades are due.
March 7 (Fri) Spring recess begins after last academic obligation.
TUTORING
Advising Resources: http://advising.yalecollege.yale.edu
Sc/QR Tutoring: https://poorvucenter.yale.edu/undergraduates/stem-tutoring-programs
Language Tutoring: https://cls.yale.edu/programs/language-tutoring
Yale College Writing Center:
https://poorvucenter.yale.edu/undergraduates/undergraduate-writing-and-tutoring. The Yale College Writing Center offers a variety of resources available to all students looking for support as they complete writing tasks during their time at Yale:
- Adam Reid Sexton is the Trumbull College Writing Tutor. His office is in room Basement 29. Adam teaches three courses in the English department (The Craft of Fiction, Reading and Writing the Modern Essay, and Writing About Music) and is a Critic in the graduate School of Art. During summer 2022 he taught Writing About Music for Yale in London. Adam is also a writer; his next book, Difficult Listening, is due to be published soon.
To meet with Adam, please reserve a half-hour by logging on to https://www.yalewco.com/index.php, and be sure to share a Google doc of the material you want help with by 7am on the day of your appointment. Include the instructor’s prompt, your focus for the meeting, and when the paper is due. Adam looks forward to working with you! - Writing Partners are Yale College or graduate school students selected for both their writing skills and their ability to talk about writing.
- The Writing Advice webpage offers a range of information and resources related to writing in Yale College. It includes sample student essays from a wide range of disciplines, allowing you to read good models as you learn to write in a new field, and also features extensive advice about writing with Turnitin.
Yale Academic Strategies Program/Office of Educational Opportunity:
https://yaleconnect.yale.edu/PoorvuAcademicStrategies/club_signup
https://poorvucenter.yale.edu/academic-strategies-program
Our mission is to help all Yale undergraduates be active, empowered learners at Yale. Through peer academic mentoring, interactive workshops, and connections to resources, we hope to provide you with the tools that can propel you towards your goals.
STEM Navigators. Want to learn the best practices for succeeding in introductory STEM Courses? Join STEM Navigators, a mentoring network that provides you with information, events, and support to guide you through these crucial first courses.
Disability Peer Mentorship Program. DPMP pairs students with peers of similar backgrounds to create networks of support for people with disabilities at Yale. The diverse experiences of disability in our community include physical & mobility disabilities, chronic illnesses, mental illnesses & psychiatric disabilities, neurodiversity & learning disabilities (including ADHD, dyslexia, autism), sensory disabilities & processing disorders (including vision impairments, blindness, and d/Deafness), and other conditions. You do not need to have a formal diagnosis to participate. Disability Peer Mentors help individual students develop critical self-advocacy skills, connect them to institutional resources, and find community around disability identity. Request a DPMP Mentor. First-year students can also request mentorship and guidance about Student Accessibility Resources through the SAS Peer Liaison Program.
Meet with our Learning Specialist. Have a learning difference or other condition that affects how you accomplish your academic work? We can talk with you about new approaches for meeting Yale’s academic challenges. Contact Geoffrey Canales (geoffrey.canales@yale.edu) for an appointment.
Individual Mentoring. Get organized for the semester by meeting with an Academic Strategies Mentor. Mentors will help you develop a weekly study routine, offer strategies for approaching complicated readings and p-sets, and help you develop a plan for prepping for those first exams. Our online mentoring schedule is live. If you’d like to schedule a meeting before then, please email us at academicstrategies@yale.edu.
Workshops. Our famous workshop sessions are available in person and online! Register via the YaleConnect links below. FYI: Poorvu CTL M104A is upstairs from the York Street Entrance to Sterling Memorial Library. Poorvu CTL 120 A, B, C, and 121 are the classrooms on the first floor. Questions? Contact us at academicstrategies@yale.edu.
FGLI Thrive Dessert Reception: Navigating Imposter Stress. Craving something sweet and some solid advice? Come to our monthly FGLI Thrive Dessert Reception! This reception we will openly discuss the challenges and strategies to navigating imposter stress. Despite the challenges of the times and Yale, you bring immense value to this community, and we hope this session will provide a refresh for your morale. Stop by for madeleines, cookies, cupcakes, waffles, clementines, and coffee while we help you thrive. We can’t wait to see you there! Wednesday, February 26, 4:30-5:30pm, Poorvu CTL Room 120B
STEM Navigators: Nailing the Technical and Behavioral Interviews. First job interviews, now we’re getting technical. Find out how to nail these tough technical interviews for programming positions everywhere at this interactive workshop! In collaboration with Yale Office of Career Strategy. Wednesday, February 26, 5-6pm, Poorvu CTL Room 120C
Autism Discussion Group. Join our autism discussion group, a supportive space where you can share your experiences, challenges, and triumphs with fellow students who understand. connect, learn from one another, and build a community that celebrates neurodiversity. Wednesday, February 12, 5-6pm, Poorvu CTL Room 118A
Imagining Your Gap: Leaves of Absence and What They Can Look Like. Join us for an informative event where we’ll explore the options of taking a break from school—whether due to stress, health, or personal reasons—offering support and guidance as you navigate your next steps. This session will be led by Academic Strategies Mentors from the Poorvu Center and the Wellness and Mental Health (WaMH) team at the AACC with a focus on mental health, family time, and professional growth, this session will provide a safe space to ask questions, share experiences, and connect with mentors who’ve been through it themselves, all while considering the diverse needs of our community. (Snacks and food will be provided! Email for food allergies/ accommodations.) Thursday, February 5-6pm, (register to display location)
How to Break it to your Parents (or “Why Study the Arts and Humanities”). So you’re interested in the arts or humanities, but you—or others in your life—are concerned that they are not practical or profitable enough to spend time studying. This is a common Yale student dilemma! This workshop guides you through a series of reflective questions about why the arts and humanities matter, and how the skills one learns through studying them (whether or not one majors in them) can positively affect the course of one’s education, career, and life. You will leave this session with new vocabulary with which to articulate the value of pursuing these areas, along with a framework for continuing to determine your own path through them. Friday, February 28, 3-4pm, Poorvu CTL Room M104A
FGLI Fridays @ The Good Life Center. Take a break, unwind, and recharge at FGLI Fridays! Hosted by FGLI Thrive, this weekly hangout rotates between different campus partner locations. Stop by for a chill afternoon of board games, crafts, snacks, and great company with fellow FGLI students. Whether you’re here to relax, get creative, or connect with FGLI Ambassadors, this space is all about you—building community and taking the break you deserve. See you there! Friday, February 28, 4-6pm, The Good Life Center Lounge at Schwarzman
Harbor Fellows and FGLI Thrive: Legally Blonde. Time to bend & snap! Join Harbor Fellows and FGLI Thrive in our first collaborative social event as we screen the iconic movie, Legally Blonde! Mingle and connect with students and special guest, Jill Carrera, from the Office of Fellowships for an informal Q&A session any and all fellowships questions you may have. Friday, February 28, 7-9pm, Silliman Theater
Eli Whitneys: Situation Room: DefCon Midterm. Come study for midterms with the support of your peers. :) Saturday, March 1, 2-4pm, Poorvu CTL Room 120A
STEM Navigators Monthly Study Break. Snacks? While studying and meeting peers? Come complete your p-sets, study, and meet your peers in your STEM courses. Snacks and peer mentors are here to help you with any questions about majors, summer opportunities, or classes to take in the future! NOTE: Tutoring NOT provided by mentors. Sunday, March 2, 2-3pm, Poorvu CTL Room 120A
CAREER STRATEGY
The Office of Career Strategy (OCS) offers career advising, professional school advising, employment and internship opportunities, and career development resources. The office works with students and alumni to clarify career aspirations, identify opportunities, and offer support at every stage of career development. Check out OCS events, opportunities, and services at https://ocs.yale.edu/channels/student. There are still several Career Fairs coming up this Spring!
OCS Resource Spotlight: CareerShift. You may be familiar with OCS’s vast database of jobs and internships, Yale Career Link. But did you know you also have access to CareerShift, a job aggregator licensed by OCS? CareerShift is a powerful tool for searching internship and full-time positions posted across thousands of employer websites and other public sites. It also allows the job seeker to find millions of contacts for networking (including Yale alumni) and find recruiters for various companies or by industry.
Meet with an Outreach Coordinator! Interested in learning more about fellowships and career resources, but unsure where to start? Meet with one of our Outreach Coordinators! OCs are Yale students with first-hand experience and knowledge of fellowships and career opportunities available at Yale. OCs hold office hours in all residential colleges on biweekly basis. Check out the Office of Fellowships Instagram for locations!
OCS Upcoming Events
CIBC Information Sessions and Coffee Chats. CIBC is a leading North American financial institution with over 50,000 employees globally and assets of ~$700 billion. CIBC will be on campus provide an overview of CIBC and the opportunities CIBC offers across Investment Banking, Corporate Banking, and Global Markets - in the NYC office.
Email organizers to attend any one of events on Tuesday afternoon, February 25, in the Payne Whitney Gym - Trophy Room:
3-4pm: Presentation & Networking Session
7-8pm: Presentation & Networking Session
12-2:30pm: 1-on-1 Conversations
4:30-6:30pm: 1-on-1 Conversations
Boston Consulting Group Networking Session. Attend our Networking session to hear from consultants and Talent Acquisition team members about the day in life as an Associate and upcoming deadlines. Wednesday, February 26, 6:30-8pm, The Study Hotel (click to register)
Boston Consulting Group Coffee Chats. Join a BCG Coffee Chat for insider insights from a consultant about our work, office culture, and recruitment tips. Bring your best questions! Sign up for a slot for Thursday, February 27, 9am-2pm, The Study Hotel (click to register)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Coffee Chats – Register Now! Join the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for a 1 on 1 virtual coffee chat. Sign-up required. Sign up for a slot for Friday, February 28, between 1-2:45pm, Online (click to register)
Looking for something else? You can tailor a weekly OCS newsletter to match your specific interests.
FELLOWSHIPS AND FUNDING
The Office of Fellowships and Funding helps students identify funding opportunities to support activities such as research, study abroad, low-paid/unpaid internships, independent projects - and navigate the application process. Visit https://funding.yale.edu to learn more.
- Applying to more than one fellowship? Watch the Applying to Multiple Fellowships webinar for helpful strategies and information.
- Need help writing? Pair with a Poorvu Writing Partner for feedback and help in drafting your fellowship application.
- Applying for national fellowships? Watch this recorded workshop for information on how to present your case and stand out.
Planning to request the International Study Award (ISA)? Subscribe to the ISA newsletter for important ISA information.
Fellowships & Funding Upcoming Events & Deadlines
Schwarzman Scholars Info Session. A one-year, fully-funded master’s program at Tsinghua University in Beijing, designed to build a global community of future leaders who will serve to deepen understanding between China and the rest of the world. Join Schwarzman Scholars Admissions team members in a 40-minute webinar as they discuss the program and selection process. Wednesday, February 26, 11-11:45am, Online Event (register for link)
[Deadline] Henry Hart Rice Foreign Residence Fellowship. Supports students in humanities and social sciences for work, research, or independent study in a country that has strained relations with the USA. Application Deadline = Friday, February 28, 1pm (Eastern)
[Deadline] Summer Fellowships for Language Study. Supports a summer of language study for areas not covered by Light and FLAS. Eligibility by language and class year. Application Deadline = Friday, February 28, 1pm (Eastern)
[Deadline] Tristan Perlroth Prize. Supports summer travel outside of the US to enhance understanding of foreign culture and international relations. Application Deadline = Friday, February 28, 1pm (Eastern)
Fulbright Session: General Information Session #2. The Fulbright US Student Program allows U.S. students to pursue a year of study/research of teach English abroad around the world. Attend this information session to learn more about the Fulbright program and the Yale application process. Friday, February 28, 2:30-3:30pm, Online Event (click for link)
STUDY ABROAD
Applications are now open for Summer 2025, Fall 2025, and Academic Year 2025-2026 Study Abroad! Apply by the deadlines below (11:59pm Eastern). Visit the Study Abroad website for more details and list of designated programs.
Summer 2025
Credit for Non-Yale Summer Abroad: March 4
Petition for Summer Programs not on Yale’s Designated List: March 4
Application for Yale in London Summer Courses: March 4
Fall 2025 Abroad
Credit for Fall Term Abroad: April 1
Petition for Fall Programs not on Yale’s Designated List: April 1
Full Year 2025-2026 Abroad
Balliol College, Oxford University: Junior Year Abroad Program for Yale English Majors: April 1
Credit for Full Year Abroad: April 1
Petition for Full Year Programs not on Yale’s Designated List: April 1
London School of Economics Summer School. Thinking of studying abroad this summer at the London School of Economics? Before you apply, read the LSE Program page on the Study Abroad website. It has valuable information about which courses can transfer back to Yale, how to select courses, and more!
Don’t wait to ensure you have the necessary travel documents! Even if you are not yet sure that you will study abroad, you should have a valid passport at least three months in advance, if possible. As a point of reference, the current estimated processing time for a U.S. passport is 6-8 weeks. International students should research passport renewal for their country of citizenship and be aware of how renewal may impact their U.S. student visa. Visit the Study Abroad Office Travel Planning & Logistics for additional information.
Study Abroad Upcoming Events
IES Abroad, Summer Programs Information Session. Ranging from a few weeks to a few months, IES Abroad offers summer study abroad programs in a wide variety of disciplines, locations, and languages. Whether you want to fulfill course requirements for your major, develop your language skills, explore a new passion, or all of the above, there’s an IES Abroad program for you. All IES Abroad programs include courses for credit, housing, and unique opportunities to engage with the local community. Your College Relations Manager Lucy Abasolo will be on campus to help answer any questions you have about the summer application process or what it will be like abroad. Wednesday, February 26, 3-4pm, 55 Whitney Ave, 3rd Floor, Room 305
OTHER
Job Opportunity: The CCEs are Hiring! The Communication and Consent Educators (CCEs) are a diverse, creative group of undergraduates drawn from across campus to foster a more positive social and sexual climate. Through workshops, programs, and conversations, they collaborate within their own communities to build a culture of respect and support. The CCEs are paid employees of the Yale College Dean’s Office, working 5-10 hours per week, with longer hours during training periods in August and January. Apply at https://tinyurl.com/CCEApp2025) by Friday, February 28 (5PM). Questions? Email gcc@yale.edu.
Nominations Open: Yale Alumni Association Public Service Awards. Nominate a fellow Yalie (or yourself) for this prestigious individual service award, which is presented annually to recognize sustained public service that is individual, innovative, impactful, and inspiring. The recipients are three Yalies - a Yale College student, a graduate or professional school student, and a member of the alumni body - all of whom have demonstrated service that draws on the Yale community and benefits the world beyond Yale. For more information including names of recent and past winners, please visit the YAA website. Nominations are due no later than February 28, 2025!
Juniors: Apply for the 2026 Senior Exhibit Fellowship at Yale Library. This fellowship provides one rising senior with training in curatorial skills and culminating in the production of a library exhibition (opening in the spring of their senior year) based on the student’s senior essay topic using materials from the Yale Library collections. Fellowship duration is from Summer 2025 (five-week research fellowship) through Spring 2026 (senior year research and production). Key Dates:
- Submission portal is open now
- Proposals due: March 7, 2025
- Selected students are notified: Week of April 21, 2025
- Summer internship: Curator selects five consecutive weeks between June and September 2025
- Exhibition development and production: September 2025 – April 2026
- Opening reception: April 2026
- Exhibit on view: May – October 2026
More information: https://library.yale.edu/news/summer-fellowship-library-invites-rising-seniors-create-exhibition & library.yale.edu/sml-exhibition-committee/students
Chase Coggins Memorial Scholarship 2025. The Chase Coggins Memorial Fund is named for Chase Frederick Coggins ’79 Timothy Dwight College. The Scholarship is to assist undergraduates in (1) wilderness exploration with philosophical, artistic or scientific intent, and (2) traveling to rural areas or developing countries to study. There is no application form, but proposals are expected to contain a brief summary of academic background, a statement of objectives, an itinerary and a budget. For more information, application instructions, and submission details, visit https://saintanthonyhallsigma.org/chase-coggins-memorial-fund. The deadline is March 15, 2025.
From YC3
Take it Easy Tuesday: February, Collab with Calmware. Take it Easy Tuesday is a YC3 program, where we encourage students to participate in rest through creative outlets. This month we’re partnering with Calmware, a company started by Sam Sweig, a 2nd year MBA student in School of Management at Yale. Students will get the chance to mold clay into worry stones and personalize them with textures and imprints and infuse them with good intentions. They will also get the chance to paint stones that have already been formed by other community members. Tuesday, February 25, 2-4pm, Good Life Center Lounge in Schwarzman
From the Yale Library
Science Literature Review. This workshop will cover: how to thoroughly find and review your sources, when it is appropriate to use AI tools versus traditional databases, and advanced search techniques in library databases. Tuesday, February 25, 4-5:30pm, Online Event (click to register)
Latte with a Librarian. Meet with a librarian for a drop-in research consultation. Any student who asks a library or research-related question will receive a FREE Yale Library mug. Wednesday, February 26, 1-2:30pm. Bass Library, Thain Café high tables
Next Steps with Zotero. Learn how to get the most out of Zotero’s advanced research management features for your unique needs, including how to read and annotate PDFs, remove duplicate citations, filter with tags, and how to integrate Zotero with Microsoft Word and Google Docs. Wednesday, February 26, 8-8:30pm, Online Event (click to register)
Button Making with Book Covers. Take a break and learn how to hand-press 1” buttons using images from the library’s discarded book covers. Wednesday, February 26, 8-9:30pm, Bass Library, Thain Café high tables
How To Find Scholarly Articles. Are you ready to find articles thoroughly and efficiently – without relying on Google Scholar, while also avoiding paywalls ($$)? Learn strategies to find the best possible scholarly articles from Yale Library. Thursday, February 27, 7-7:30pm, Online Event (click to register)
Hidden Treasures in Sterling Library. Join a fellow Yale student to learn tips & tricks and find hidden ‘gems’ inside the 16-story Sterling Library stack tower! Registration & Yale ID Card required. Friday, February 28, 4-4:45pm, Sterling Memorial Library Nave
Browse all upcoming Library Workshops. Attend at least 3 in one semester to be eligible for a Yale Library tote bag or water bottle.