TRUMBULL COLLEGE: September 9, 2024
The lovely weather continues! Hope you’re all enjoying it.
Remember that TOMORROW, September 10th at 5:00pm is the end of Add/Drop Period. Please check your registration worksheets carefully before Add/Drop closes. When Add/Drop ends, the courses on your registration worksheet will constitute your fall course schedule. After Add/Drop, late course adds are exceptional and rare. More information below.
Once again: Add/Drop period is a particularly busy time for all of the RC Deans’ offices. Some of you have realized that popping into my open Zoom hours can be an efficient use of your time – I have those open Zoom hours from 2:00-4:00pm tomorrow (Tuesday afternoon). If you haven’t already, please get into the habit of %20alice.kustenbauder@yale.edu">copying Alice on e-mails to me – thank you. Please also come by the office (G104) during business hours – Alice may know the answer to your question, and when I have a few minutes, she can try to squeeze you in for a quick meeting with me (or can report back an answer to you)!
Wishing you all the best as we settle in for the term. Have a wonderful rest of the week!
Meeting with me – please take note of my open Zoom hours (below)
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 TUESDAY, 9/10 (2-4pm) and FRIDAY, 9/13 (10am-noon).
Please note that I teach on Wednesday mornings during the fall term.
ACADEMICS
Important Notes on Course Enrollment
The University Registrar’s Office has a helpful website devoted to course registration, at registration.yale.edu. The “FAQs” and “Important Dates” are particularly useful! There are even video tutorials for using your registration worksheet!
The Add/Drop Period ends promptly at 5pm (ET) on tomorrow, Tuesday, September 10th. During Add/Drop, you may add courses (if the course is open or you have permission to enroll) and drop courses within Yale Course Search without a fee. When Add/Drop ends, the courses on your registration worksheet at that 5pm on September 10th will constitute your fall course schedule. After Add/Drop, late adds are exceptional and rare.
Canvas Worksheets and Registration worksheets are different! The Canvas worksheet – a useful scratchpad for planning purposes – does not enroll you in courses. It only allows you to see the announcements and assignments of those courses during Drop/Add. To enroll in a course, you must include it on your registration worksheet. Read more in the Registrar’s FAQ on distinguishing the two worksheets.
Overloads, Overlaps, Professional School Courses, and Other Petitions
Course Loads Requiring Special Permission: A schedule of 3.0 course credits or a schedule of 6.0 or 6.5 course credits needs Dean Chandhoke’s permission before the end of Add/Drop (September 10th 5pm). To request an overload or underload, make an appointment with me as soon as possible. NOTE: Requesting an overload also requires you to complete an online form: Petition for Credit Overload (Yale College).
Course Overlap Information: Enrollment in courses that overlap in meeting times is generally not permitted. If you find you MUST enroll two overlapping courses, you must petition the Committee on Honors and Academic Standing through my office. The rules governing overlaps depend on the type of courses that overlap: namely, whether they are “asynchronous” or “synchronous.” Please see below for details. But regardless of the type of course, it is always the case that:
* there must be sound academic reasons for such an overlap
* petitions to my office are due by the end of Add/Drop period;
* no more than two courses may overlap;
* the express permission of both instructors is necessary, but not itself sufficient, for approval;
* the two final exam times, as given in Yale Course Search, may not overlap.
Synchronous/Asynchronous Overlaps
An asynchronous course (as below) refers to a course approved to have a period that does not require in-person meeting at the same time; a synchronous course refers to a fully synchronous course.
(a) Two synchronous courses may have a small and insignificant overlap in meeting times (i.e., no more than 15 minutes once per week, including travel times), with permission from the instructors of both courses, via petition to the residential college dean, so long as the final exams do not overlap.
(b) One asynchronous course may overlap with one synchronous course, including for the full class meeting time, with the permission of both instructors, via petition to the residential college dean, so long as the final exams do not overlap.
(c) Two asynchronous courses may overlap with each other, including for the full class meeting time, with the permission of both instructors, via petition to the residential college dean, so long as the final exams do not overlap.
To petition, here’s what you need to do:
1. Confirm that the final exams for the two courses are offered at different times.
2. Explain how enrollment in the two courses is possible, despite the conflict in published meeting times (refer to the information above).
3. Secure both instructors’ explicit (written) permission to take the two overlapping courses
4. Fill out the Petition for Overlap Online Form with all of the relevant information, including the instructors’ permissions. Do not just email me the details.
Professional School Courses: A schedule with a course in a professional school requires an additional form for each course to finalize enrollment and determine Yale College credit:
* If it’s a School of Management course: use the SOM Course Enrollment Request and add the SOM course to your registration worksheet (it will appear as 0.0 credits0
* If it’s any other Professional School course: use the Request to Enroll in a Professional School Course (Blue Form)
The deadline to submit these forms is the end of Add/Drop (September 10th 5pm). More “how to” details are at https://registration.yale.edu/resource/how-enroll-graduate-and-professional-school-courses.
NOTE: Only four professional school credits can be offered toward the 36 credit requirement; however, students may enroll in more than four credits understanding that all courses will remain on the academic record and be included in the GPA even if not offered toward the 36 credit requirement.
NOTE: Courses at the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences and at a professional school cannot elect the CR/D/Fail option.
NOTE: Graduate or Professional School courses cannot count for Distributional Requirements.
Full policy details are in the YCPS: https://registrar.yale.edu/students/course-selection/enrolling-graduate-and-professional-school-courses-credit.
Credit for these courses on your transcript: When you put a Professional School course on your schedule, zero (0) course credits are recorded for the course until you submit your completed SOM or Request Form and the Registrar’s Office determines the course credits for that course after that. Some courses earn 1 course credit in Yale College and some earn 0.5 course credits (most commonly in SOM and EPH). Some do not earn credit. See historical determinations at https://registrar.yale.edu/students/course-selection/enrolling-graduate-and-professional-school-courses-credit.
Independent Studies: (Directed Reading, Directed Research, etc. as listed by most departments). There are limits on the number that a student can enroll in during a given year and over four years. Enrolling in an independent study requires the additional permission of a Director of Undergraduate Studies. See the YCPS for details: http://catalog.yale.edu/ycps/academic-regulations/course-credits-course-loads. Such courses may not be used to fulfill any distributional requirements. Independent study courses, other than senior projects and certain other courses designated for A-F grading by the department offering the course, are graded Pass/Fail. Students cannot petition for a conversion from P/F to A-F; only the department or program offering the course may do so.
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, but I recommend that you do so well before that date.
Yale Degree Audit: Yale Degree Audit (YDA) is a tool that tracks your progress toward the bachelor’s degree. You can access Degree Audit through Yale Hub. Degree Audit displays the Yale College degree requirements that you have already completed and those that are still pending. A “Look Ahead” feature shows you how future course enrollment might apply toward your degree. If you believe that academic information in your degree audit is incorrect, contact our office.
UPCOMING DATES AND DEADLINES (5pm unless otherwise noted)
September 10 Add/drop period ends, 5pm
September 10 All students planning to complete degree requirements at the end of the fall term must file a petition by this date
September 10 Students in their final term of enrollment must petition to complete the requirements of two majors by this date
September 11 Withdrawal from Yale College on or before this date entitles a student to a full rebate of fall-term tuition (Undergraduate Regulations)
September 11 Final deadline to apply for fall-term Leave of Absence
September 19 Last day to withdraw from a course offered in the first half of the fall term without the course appearing on the transcript
September 21 Withdrawal from Yale College on or before this date entitles a student to a rebate of one-half of fall-term tuition (Undergraduate Regulations)
October 1 Applications for spring 2025 Term Abroad close, 11:59 p.m.
CLASS SPECIFIC NOTES
FIRST-YEARS
First-Year Distributional Requirements: At the end of your first year (after two terms of enrollment) the student’s record must record enrollment in at least one course credit in two of the three skills categories (WR, QR, and foreign language). For a course with two distributional designations, only one or the other designation can be counted toward the distributional requirements; in other words, no double dipping. A course may, however, count toward both the requirements for a major and for a distributional requirement.
SOPHOMORES
Sophomore Year Distributional Requirement: At the end of the sophomore year (after four terms of enrollment) the student’s record must record enrollment in at least one course credit in each disciplinary area (Hu, Sc, and So) and at least one course credit in each skills category (WR, QR, and foreign language). For a course with two distributional designations, only one or the other designation can be counted toward the distributional requirements; in other words, no double dipping. A course may, however, count toward both the requirements for a major and for a distributional requirement.
JUNIORS
Junior Year Distributional Requirement: At the end of the junior year (after 6 terms of enrollment) a student’s record must show successful completion of all skills requirements: two course credits in QR, two course credits in WR, and foreign language). A course completed CR cannot count toward a distribution requirement. For a course with two distributional designations, only one or the other designation can be counted toward the distributional requirements; in other words, no double dipping. A course may, however, count toward both the requirements for a major and for a distributional requirement.
SENIORS
Distributional Requirement for the degree: Successful completion of two course credits each in WR, QR, Hu, So, and Sc and completion of the foreign language requirement. A course completed CR cannot count toward a distribution requirement. For a course with two distributional designations, only one or the other designation can be counted toward the distributional requirements; in other words, no double dipping. A course may, however, count toward both the requirements for a major and for a distributional requirement.
Please also note that, Tuesday, September 10 (5pm), is the deadline to file a petition for students planning to complete their degree requirements this fall term.
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. Sign up via this link: STEM Navigators sign up
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.
Essentials for First-Years: Organize Your Time! Yale students are busy! Between classes, extracurriculars, paid jobs, volunteering, and making time for friends, finding time for it all can be challenging. Join our Academic Strategies peer mentors for a session that helps you create a weekly schedule that meets your unique needs and learn other strategies for getting things done quickly and efficiently. Choose ONE time below to attend this week:
Tuesday, September 10, 4-5pm, Poorvu CTL Room 120C
Wednesday, September 11, 4-5pm, Poorvu CTL Room 120C
Thursday, September 12, 2:30-3:30 pm, Poorvu CTL Room 120A
Friday, September 13, 1-2pm, Poorvu CTL Room 120B
Reading Analytically for Social Science. This workshop provides an overview of deep reading to generate effective contributions to class discussion, develop essay topics, and identify strong evidence for essays. Participants will get practice with these strategies in our interactive session. Monday, September 9, 7-8pm, Poorvu CTL Room M104A
Reading Effectively for STEM. Learn strategies for reading purposefully and efficiently for STEM courses. Topics of discussion include how to effectively read textbook chapters and scientific articles, how to navigate jargon, data, and figures, and how to use readings to prep for problem sets and exams. Monday, September 9, 8-9pm, Online Event (register for link)
FGLI Thrive: How to Talk to Professors. Join Dr. Karin Gosselink as she demystifies office hours and offers valuable advice on building stronger relationships with your professors. Learn how to communicate effectively, be open about your understanding of course materials, and know that professors are approachable, relatable, and just as passionate about learning as you are. Tuesday, September 10, 11:45am-12:45pm, Poorvu CTL Room 120A
Strategic Planning for Your Senior Thesis. This workshop offers you foundational strategies for researching, working with resources, and writing, your senior thesis. This workshop is a good complement to the Academic Strategies Senior Thesis Power Hours. Tuesday, September 10, 4-5pm, Poovu CTL M104A
STEM Navigators: Crash Course in Python. Are you taking a statistics/CS course that requires Python? Do you need a refresher, or perhaps you’ve never encountered coding before? This is the workshop for you - come learn the basics of Python, and how it might be useful in both your course and real life applications! In collaboration with CSSSI and StatLab. Tuesday, September 10, 5-6pm, Poorvu CTL Room 121
Getting the Most out of Language Classes. Learn the daily habits and mindsets that can help you succeed in learning a language at Yale. This workshop offers suggestions for study strategies and approaches that support this process. Tuesday, September 10, 7-8 pm, Poorvu CTL Room M104A
Optimize Your Reading. Learn general strategies for effectively reading texts for any Yale class. Learn how to preview a text, effectively interact with the text while reading, and review your reading for class, essay, or exam preparation. Tuesday, September 10, 8-9pm, Online Event (register for link)
Returning From Your Leave of Absence. This interactive workshop helps you assess your current interests, strengths, and needs, and helps you develop a transition plan to help you get reconnected to your academic life at Yale. Wednesday, September 11, 4-5pm, Poorvu CTL Room M104A
STEM Navigators: How to Talk to STEM Professors 101. How do I even approach professors and make the connections I need? Come to this interactive workshop where you’ll learn to email, talk to, and meet with your professors and other Yale faculty! Wednesday, September 11, 4-5PM, Poorvu CTL Room 120B
Managing a Heavy Reading Load. Feeling overwhelmed by piles of reading? Learn some essential strategies to make the most of your limited reading time. Have less stress and create more free time! Wednesday, September 11, 7-8pm, Poorvu CTL Room M104A
Strategies for Intro Physics. Come to this workshop to talk about how to approach physics at Yale! We will address everything from tackling p-sets, to thinking like a physicist, to organizing and planning your work for these classes. Wednesday, September 11, 8-9pm, Online Event (register for link)
FGLI Thrive: Email Etiquette 101. Advance your skills in the art of professional communication with our Email Etiquette 101 workshop! Learn how to craft effective emails that leave a strong impression on faculty, administrators, and professional connections. From polished writing techniques to understanding email culture, this session will help you communicate with confidence. Thursday, September 12, 4-5pm, Poorvu CTL Room 120A
Organize Your Time. When’s the last time you asked yourself, “how am I going to get all of this done?” You are not alone! This interactive workshop offers evidence-based strategies and the opportunity to start figuring out what will work best for YOU. You will not only learn about ways to make the most out of your time, but also do some actual work toward your own scheduling and planning needs. Thursday, September 12, 4-5pm, Poorvu CTL Room M104A
STEM Navigators: Crash Course in Excel for Data! Are you taking a statistics/lab course? This workshop’s for you: find out what you need to know to use Excel and generate great visuals for your data! Thursday, September 12, 4-5pm, Poorvu CTL Room 120B
ADHD Discussion Group. Share strategies and support with peers who understand your experience. This is open to both undergraduates and graduate students. Thursday, September 12, 5-6pm, Poorvu CTL Room 120C
Cultivating Faculty Mentors/Recommendations. Initiate conversations, ask for assistance, request recommendations, and build mentoring relationships with Yale faculty, teaching fellows and staff. Thursday, September 12, 8-9pm, Online Event (register for link)
Strategies for Intro Math. Learn strategies for efficiently working on intro math problem sets and key strategies for studying for exams. Thursday, September 5, 7-8 pm, Poorvu CTL Room 118A
FGLI Feel Good Fridays. Unwind and recharge at our weekly Feel Good Fridays! Drop in for a laid-back afternoon of board games, crafts, and connections with fellow FGLI students. Whether you want to relax or chat with FGLI mentors, this is your space to build community and take a well-deserved break. Friday, September 13, 3-5 pm, Poorvu CTL Room 121
STEM Navigators: How to Succeed in the Bio Sequence. Are you taking BIOL 101-104? Want to know how to do well in the biology sequence at Yale? Come hear from students who have taken & succeeded in the course! They will share their insights on how you can tackle the course when it comes to studying, exams, and more. Friday, September 13, 4-5pm, Poorvu CTL Room 120A
STEM Navigators Study Hall. 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: this is studying together–not tutoring! See your Canvas course pages for tutoring resources). Sunday, September 15, 2-5pm, 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.
OCS Upcoming Events
Deloitte Consulting. Please join us for the Deloitte GPS Consulting Information Session! From 6:30-7pm we will be hosting a STEM Networking Session followed by a General Information Session from 7-8pm. Monday, September 9, 6:30-8pm, 63 High St, LC 102
NERA Economic Consulting Information Session. Do you enjoy Economics, Applied Mathematics, or Finance and their applications to business and policy issues? At NERA Economic Consulting, we are excited about using quantitative, economic analyses to solve real-world business problems. We are renowned for hiring the best and brightest in the industry, having a collaborative culture, providing competitive compensation, and having interesting and exciting work projects (relating to litigation, policy practices, regulation and more). Join this VIRTUAL information session to learn more about the Economic Consulting field, the projects our consultants work on, our culture, open positions, and more! Tuesday, September 10, 5-6pm, Virtual Event (register for link)
OC&C Strategy Consultants Information Session. At OC&C, we use experience, analytical thinking, and uncommon sense to solve challenges that puzzle CEOs. We work with Fortune 500, fast-growth clients as well as Private Equity investors across the Retail, Consumer Goods, Luxury, Leisure, Media, Technology, and Business Services sectors. Our interactive presentation will give you an exciting and realistic insight into strategy consulting. We will highlight some of the work we have done in the past, fun facts about the firm, and then give you an opportunity to connect with our employees and ask any questions you may have about consulting at large and their experience at OC&C. Tuesday, September 10, 6-7pm, The Omni Hotel, 155 Temple Street
STEMConnect Pop Up advising. Join the Office of Career Strategy STEM Connect Team for pop up advising throughout the fall 2024 semester. Meet with an advisor and talk about career topics like the job & internship search, summer experiences, and networking. While you’re there, it’s a great time to get your resume/cover letter reviewed too! Wednesday, September 11, 12-2pm, 15 Prospect Street, CEID M109
Optiver Information Session. Join Optiver to learn more about careers within technology and trading. Whether you’re a tech enthusiast, aspiring trader or software engineer, or curious about the intersection of technology and finance, this event is made for you. Thursday, September 12, 5-6pm, The Study Hotel, 1157 Chapel Street
Citadel LLC Information Session. Students at Yale University are invited to join representatives from Citadel | Citadel Securities for an engaging session to learn about 2025 opportunities. Thursday, September 12, 6:30-7:30pm, Location TBD (click for updates)
ClearView Healthcare Partners Information Session. ClearView Healthcare Partners is the premier strategy consulting firm serving companies within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and diagnostics sectors of healthcare. Join our undergraduate student information session to discuss the firm, consulting, diversity, and the importance of mentorship. We’ll also review the application process for our summer internship and full-time position. Thursday, September 12, 7-8pm, Location TBD (register for updates)
Teneo Virtual Information Session. Join Jack Hutson, SVP and Ben Reattoir, Associate (JE ’22) to learn more about the company and opportunities for Fall 2025 Full-Time and Summer 2025 Internship positions within the Management Consulting group. Teneo is a global CEO advisory firm that partners with clients globally to do great things for a better future. Teneo’s Management Consulting division advises executive-level clients on strategic topics across a range of issues central to the success of their business. Friday, September 13, 3-4pm, Virtual Event (click for link)
FELLOWSHIPS AND FUNDING
Yale and outside funding options can help support research, study abroad, public service, unpaid internships, and self-designed projects, in New Haven and around the globe. Postgraduate fellowships support independent projects, graduate study, and much more. The Office of Fellowships and Funding helps students identify funding opportunities and navigate the application process. Visit https://funding.yale.edu to learn more.
Fellowships & Funding Upcoming Events & Deadlines
Yale-China Fellowship Opportunities: Info Session. Yale-China offers Yale students some of the best ways not only to travel to China, but also to engage with Chinese people and local communities at an in-depth level. Register via email to attend this information session, hosted by the Yale-China Office, to learn about New Haven Public School Fellowships, New Haven Free Public Library Fellowships, YUNA Exchange, Yale-China Fellowship and their upcoming deadlines. Tuesday, September 10, 12-1p, Yale-China Office, 442 Temple Street
Gates-Cambridge Scholarship: Mini Advising Series. Gates-Cambridge offers scholars generous funding for their graduate studies at Cambridge. We’ll discuss the application process and timeline, selection criteria, and how to adapt your Marshall and Rhodes essays for this highly selective scholarship. September 12, 12-1pm, Online event (register for link)
Light Fellowship Information Session #2. The Richard U. Light Fellowship Program fully funds Yale undergraduate, graduate, and professional school students pursuing intensive language study in Chinese, Japanese, and Korean for terms ranging from a single summer to a combined summer plus academic year. Attending a Light Fellowship Information Session is a requirement to be eligible for the Light Fellowship. September 13, 3:30-4:30pm, Online Event (click for link)
STUDY ABROAD
Study Abroad is fully integrated into your time at Yale. By spending a summer, semester, or full academic year studying abroad, you will be taking courses that earn graduation credit at Yale, maintaining your advising network on campus, and using Yale funding (as applicable). We’re here to support you through the process from start to finish, and it’s never too early to begin planning. Get Started!
Applications for Yale Credit for Spring 2025 Abroad
Spring 2025 Credit for Spring Term Abroad applications and Petitions for Spring Programs not on Yale’s Designated List are due October 1st, 2024 at 11:59PM.
You must both apply directly to your intended study abroad program by their deadline and complete the Yale Credit for Spring Term Abroad or Petition application by October 1st.
Tip: Don’t wait until the last minute to submit your application in case you have personal or technical difficulties. Emails received after 4:30pm on October 1st will not be responded to until the following day.
Applications for Gilman Scholarship
Are you a U.S. citizen or national receiving a federal Pell grant who plans to study abroad during Spring 2025, Summer 2025, or Fall 2025? You may be eligible for the Gilman Scholarship to help fund your study abroad experience! The Gilman application is due October 10th, 2024.
Applications for Gilman-McCain Scholarship
Are you a child or spousal dependent of an active or activated military member who receives Title IV Federal Financial Aid? You could be eligible for the Gilman-McCain Scholarship, which offers up to $5,000 to support your study abroad plans. Additionally, applicants can apply for the Critical Need Language Award (up to $3,000) and the STEM Supplemental Award (up to $1,000). The Gilman-McCain Scholarship applications are due October 10th, 2024.
To learn more about these awards, see the Gilman website or meet with a Yale Fellowships adviser. To learn more about studying abroad, meet with a Study Abroad adviser.
Study Abroad Upcoming Events
Temple University Japan Info Session. Temple University, Japan Campus (TUJ) is a branch campus of Temple University offering the opportunity to study abroad for a semester or the full academic year alongside degree-seeking Japanese, U.S., and international students from about 60 countries around the world. Courses are offered in English on a wide variety of subjects. Outside of the classroom, you can take advantage of a full schedule of activities, events and workshops that expose you to new locations and various aspects of life in Tokyo and throughout Japan. Wednesday, September 11, 2-2:45pm, Virtual Event (click to register)
Information Session - Study Abroad in France, Morocco, Senegal, or all three. Come learn about APA’s semester programs in Paris, France, Dakar, Senegal, and their multi-country study abroad program that will take you to the Francophone locations of Paris, Rabat, and Dakar over the course of a semester. Wednesday, September 11, 4-5pm, 55 Whitney Ave, 3rd floor, Room 305
CUPA Presentation. Interested in studying abroad in Paris? Learn more about CUPA, which offers both a summer and a semester study abroad experience for students with advanced French language skills. Thursday, September 12, 1:30-2:30pm, 55 Whitney Ave, 3rd floor, Room 305
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From YC3
Introduction to Mindfulness is a 4-session course that will teach you the skill of mindfulness. It will also help you build the habit of using it in your life on a regular basis. We’ve found that folks get a lot more out of the course if they stick with it from beginning to end, therefore attendance at all 4 sessions is required (9/10/24 - 10/1/24). So double check your calendar and then sign up: Section 1 Intro to Mindfulness.
Wellness Wednesday: This month we are focusing on organization and managing your time effectively. We will explain the science behind this topic and give you ways to incorporate it into your day-to-day life. Stop by anytime between 2-4pm & grab a snack and free giveaways! No registration required! Wednesday September 11, 2-4pm, at Good Life Center Lounge in Schwarzman Center
From the Yale Library
Any student who attends at least 3 library workshops this semester will be eligible to receive a Yale Library tote bag. Learn more about the Workshop Incentive Program.
Let’s Find Books. Save a trip to the bookstore by learning how to optimize Quicksearch to find books (including e-books and audiobooks). Bring your course syllabus! Monday, September 9, 8-8:30pm, Online Event (register for link)
First Steps with Zotero. Learn how to manage your research, take notes, and create a bibliography with Zotero. Yale users can create a free account with unlimited storage! Friday, September 13, 5-5:30pm, Online Event (register for link)
*Library Tour* Hidden Treasures in Sterling Library: Discover hidden rooms and lesser-known special collections while learning the ins and outs of the 16-story book stacks Sterling Memorial Library! Registration Required; bring your Yale ID. Saturday, September 14, 4-4:45pm, SML Nave, 120 High Street (click to register)
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. Sunday, September 15, 1:30-2pm, Online Event (register for link)