TRUMBULL COLLEGE: March 2, 2026
I’m hoping that every one of you spent at least a few minutes outside over the weekend. It was so nice and even though it is rather brisk today, it might be one of the last days like that for some time (I think…you never know with this winter we’ve had!).
We’re approaching midterm this Friday, March 6th. Each term, during the week leading up to the midterm deadline, I talk to many students one-on-one. Those conversations are often about midterm results and/or feedback, course load considerations with Friday’s drop deadline, etc. Please know that I’m here for you if you want to talk through pretty much anything.
In addition to appointments that can be booked through Calendly, I have blocks of open Zoom hours over the coming week (see below).With open hours, I’m able to talk to more than 4 students per hour, which is important during a week like this. Please know that these open hours are always listed on the TOP of my Calendly page in the little blurb!
And since there won’t be Dean’s Notes until Monday, March 23rd, I will take this opportunity to say that I hope you all have an amazing break. I know that nearly all of you have a very busy week ahead of midterm exams/papers/thesis draft deadlines/etc. You’re almost there. Scroll down to our “TAKE NOTE” section to see info about YC3’s upcoming events, including the very popular “Accountability Café” tomorrow afternoon.
When it comes to Spring Recess, please keep this in mind: It’s okay to use some of the break to catch up a bit, but please take time to REST and RELAX. I know I will. It’s so important. Sahej turns 7 during break, so I’ll be sure to send pictures the Monday after break. Have a great week and again, have a lovely break!! Take care, Trumbullians!
Meeting with me – please take note of my open Zoom hours this week
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 Wednesday, March 4th (10:30am–12pm) and Friday, March 6th (10am–12pm).
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 final deadline to submit this petition is Midterm – this Friday, March 6th, at 5pm.
Yale Degree Audit: Yale Degree Audit is a tool that tracks your progress toward the bachelor’s degree. You can learn about – and access! – Degree Audit at https://registrar.yale.edu/student-records/degree-audit. 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 noted)
March 3 (T) Applications close for 2026 Non-Yale Summer Abroad
March 6 (F) Midterm
March 6 (F) Last day to withdraw from a spring full-term course without the course appearing on the transcript
March 6 (F) Deadline to apply for double credit in a single-credit course
March 6 (F) 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 6 (F) Final ABX exam grades are due
March 6 (F) Spring recess begins after last academic obligation
March 23 (M) Classes resume
April 1 (W) Applications close for Fall 2026 Term Abroad or 2026–2027 Year Abroad
TUTORING
Advising Resources: http://advising.yalecollege.yale.edu
Academic Strategies Program: https://poorvucenter.yale.edu/academic-strategies-program
Sc/QR Tutoring: https://poorvucenter.yale.edu/learning/help-with-stem/stem-tutoring
Language Tutoring: https://cls.yale.edu/programs/language-tutoring
Writing Center/Tutors/Partners: https://poorvucenter.yale.edu/undergraduates/undergraduate-writing-and-tutoring; https://poorvucenter.yale.edu/undergraduates/writing-center
Trumbull Writing Tutor: Adam Reid Sexton is Trumbull’s Residential College Writing Tutor. He is eager to work one-on-one with any and all Trumbullians on writing of every kind, from academic papers to creative writing to fellowship applications. A Senior Lecturer and Course Director in English, Adam has taught at Yale since 2013 and has served as Trumbull’s Writing Tutor since 2014. He also coordinates the TC Mellon Forum. To make a tutoring appointment with Adam, go to https://www.yalewco.com
Academic Strategies Program. The Academic Strategies Program is just one of the ways that the Office of Educational Opportunity helps students identify and work towards their academic and experiential learning goals. Find out more about how the OEO and the Poorvu Center for Teaching and Learning can help you at: https://poorvucenter.yale.edu/learning.
Senior Thesis Power Hours. Writing a Senior Thesis is HARD—but it’s way more fun with snacks, support, and friends who get it! Drop in anytime to this two-hour session, hosted by the Yale College Writing Partners and Academic Strategies Peer Mentors, for Facilitated & structured focus time + breaks; Delicious snacks + seltzer water; 1:1 help from Writing Partners and Academic Strategies Peer Mentors (optional!); The camaraderie you need to keep those ideas flowing. A splendid time is guaranteed for all. Monday, March 2, 7-9pm, Poorvu Center, Room 120A
Eli Whitney Caffeinated Commons. Wrap up your week with community, conversation, and caffeine! Drop by this relaxed weekly hangout hosted by the Academic Strategies Program’s Eli Whitney peer mentors—sometimes there’s a theme or discussion, sometimes just snacks and good company. Whether you’re here to chat, decompress, connect, or set up your weekend, you’re always welcome. Thursdays, 4pm-6pm, coffee provided. Tuesday, March 3, 4-6pm, Poorvu Center, Room 118B
Chronic Illness Discussion Group. A supportive environment to share experiences and discuss the impact of chronic illness on daily life while at Yale. Wednesday, March 4, 5-6pm, Poorvu Center, Room 118A
ADHD Discussion Group. Connect with fellow Yalies who have ADHD to share study tips, time management strategies, and support each other through the unique challenges of college life. Discover resources and build a community that understands your experience. Snacks Provided. Thursday, March 5, 5-6pm, Poorvu Center, Room 120C
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. Schedule a weekly OCS newsletter tailored to your interests, check out OCS events, opportunities, resources and services at https://ocs.yale.edu/channels/student, get even more tips and announcements at https://ocs.yale.edu/blog.
Resume Reviews in Trumbull – Offered Every Week. The OCS Marketing Outreach Coordinators have office hours in every single Residential College every week! Stop by to get your resume reviewed. No appointment needed.
Upcoming Career Fairs. Be sure to check https://ocs.yale.edu/channels/career-fairs-networking-events for on-campus career fairs in February, March, and April. Many request advanced registration.
Financial Life After Yale. Boola Moola! Questions about budgeting, saving, investing, and taxes, or need rules of thumb? Join Branford Resident Fellow Steve Blum and his fellow alumnus John Caserta ‘01 for “Financial Life After Yale,” either on-campus or virtually. Started 13 years ago, more than 200 of these sessions have attracted thousands of Yalies. Discuss financial topics including budgeting/saving, planning for the long run, understanding ETFs, IRAs, HSAs, Roth 401(k)s, and more. Improve your investing strategies, build your credit score, and learn how taxes work. Monday, March 2, 2-4pm, Rose Alumni House, 232 York Street
Viewpoint Ventures Information Session. Most finance or investing info sessions assume you already want “a career in finance.” This one doesn’t. Viewpoint’s Investing Internship is designed for undergrads seeking an intellectually challenging internship—regardless of major or prior exposure to finance. If you like debating to refine your thinking, pulling signal from messy information, and writing clearly about what you believe (and why), you’ll likely have fun in this role. At the session, you’ll meet Drew Aldrich, Founder and Managing Partner, and get a concrete look at Viewpoint’s thesis, how we invest, and what the internship actually involves. Monday, March 2, 5-6pm, The Study Hotel, 1157 Chapel Street
2026 Yale Cooling Conference. This year, we are focusing on the role of innovation and finance in scaling Lifecycle Refrigerant Management and Alternative Cooling Technologies. Join renowned experts and organizations at the forefront of alternative cooling technologies and lifecycle refrigerant management as they explore the latest advancements, discuss financing, and identify opportunities at our upcoming cooling conference. Thursday, March 5, 3-8pm, Evans Hall, 165 Whitney Avenue
Building Careers in Entertainment and Sports. Join us for informal conversation and Q&A with entertainment industry leader Brian Weinstein ’96 to discuss how to build a successful career in entertainments and sports amid technology shifts. Wednesday, March 4, 8-9pm, Online Event (click for link)
ASPA: Choosing the Right Fit: Programs, Priorities & Waitlists. Deciding between program offers or navigating waitlists? Join us to unpack how to choose a program that aligns with your goals and values. Geared towards current applicants who are deciding between MD/DO-PhD programs, a panel of student trainees will be available to answer your questions on what really matters when choosing a program. Thursday, March 5, 7- 8pm, Online Event (register for link)
MIT European Career Fair 2026. The MIT European Career Fair is the largest Europe-focused career fair in the United States, with 29 years of successful fairs. This year’s ECF will feature a variety of satellite events, including free professional headshots, free resume-writing workshops, seminars on hot-topics including AI, Mobility, Sustainability, and more. Students have the chance to sign up for coffee chats and interview days with companies they are interested in working with. Registration Required. Saturday, March 7, 9am-4pm, MIT, Cambridge, Massachusetts
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.
[Deadline] Yawkey Community Service Fellowship. Applicants propose a summer 2026 internship working for a community-based nonprofit organization headquartered in a New England state. The duration of the internship must be for a minimum of 8 weeks for 30 working hours minimum/week. There is a $5,500 stipend. Application Deadline =Tuesday, March 3, 1pm
[Deadline] Global Food Fellowships. The Global Food Fellowship sponsors the academic and extracurricular study of food systems beyond Yale University’s campus. It offers the opportunity to bring place-based practice and participant observation into examining multiple levels of food systems. Application Deadline = Wednesday, March 4, 11am
[Deadline] Alexander P. Hixon Fellowship. The Alexander P. Hixon Fellowship supports Yale international undergraduate students pursuing summer travel within the United States for research, independent projects, or unpaid/low-paid internships. Application Deadline = Wednesday, March 4, 1pm
[Deadline] Summer Research Common Application. The Summer Research Fellowships, funded in part from the endowments of Jonathan Edwards College, are open to all Yale College first years, sophomores and juniors to support summer research and other academic work abroad that is related to academic papers, senior essays and senior projects in the humanities, arts, and social sciences. Application Deadline = Wednesday, March 4, 1pm
[Deadline] Summer Environmental Fellowship. Rising sophomores through rising seniors interested in learning about environmental issues over the summer recess may apply. The summer experience should provide the student with a substantive environmental research or training opportunity. Past recipients have interned with environmental organizations and governmental agencies, or worked on research projects in the field and in laboratories at Yale and other universities. Application Deadline = Friday, March 6, 1pm
STUDY ABROAD
Thinking about studying abroad? Head to the “Get Started” tab to search programs that fit your personal and academic interests, check application deadlines, review costs and funding options, get advice on your plans, and more. Learn about fulfilling distributional and major requirements with study abroad coursework.
Upcoming Study Abroad Deadlines
Non-Yale Summer Application Deadline = tomorrow, Tuesday, March 3rd. Applications are still open for Non-Yale Summer Abroad. You can apply to receive general transfer credit for a program run by another institution, choosing from more than 100 options on our designated list. Note: In addition to applying for Yale’s approval to earn transfer credit, you will also need to apply directly to your intended Non-Yale program for admission. Those program deadlines vary.
Fall 2026 or the full 2026-27 Academic Year Application Deadline = Wednesday, April 1st. Search Yale’s study abroad database for eligible programs or meet with an adviser specializing in your region of interest.
This week’s Study Abroad Events
The Swedish Program Virtual Information Session. Want to learn more about study abroad at the Stockholm School of Economics? Attend this virtual info sessions to learn more about spending a semester in Stockholm with The Swedish Programs. Tuesday, March 3, 3-4pm, Online Event (register for link)
Non-Yale Summer Study Abroad Application Cram Session. Last-minute questions about your non-Yale summer abroad application? Study Abroad Student Outreach Coordinators will be available to answer questions and chat! Tuesday, March 3, 9-11pm, Poorvu Center, Room 120B
Need to Get or Renew Your Passport? 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. All passports should be valid at least 6 months beyond the end date of your anticipated study abroad program.
* Yale students, staff & faculty can get passport photos from the Yale ID Center, 55 Lock Street, by appointment
* U.S. citizens should visit the U.S. Department of State’s website for information about applying for or renewing a passport. You can apply at the Yale Station post office in New Haven or the New Haven Free Public Library. While most passports are still renewed via mail, qualified U.S. citizens and nationals may be able to renew U.S. passports online. The current estimated wait time for U.S. passport processing is 4-6 weeks.
* International students should research passport renewal procedures for their country of citizenship and be aware of how the renewal process may impact their U.S. student visa.
Learn more at https://studyabroad.yale.edu/resources/travel-planning-logistics.
TAKE NOTE
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, a budget, and two recommendations. See full application and submission details at https://saintanthonyhallsigma.org/chase-coggins-memorial-fund. Submission deadline = March 15th
The Richard Maxwell Prize for Translation and Translation Studies. A $500 prize, open to any undergraduate student in Yale College, shall be awarded annually to the best Literary Translation or to the best essay in Translation Studies. “Literary Translation” encompasses all genres, so long as the chosen work is substantial, while “Translation Studies” is understood to include theoretical and historical questions involving language, culture, and medium. Submissions that combine actual translation and reflections on issues raised or exemplified by the process are welcome. Submissions must include: (1) a cover letter with basic information about the student’s studies/major and about the context in which the essay/translation was written; (2) a translator’s introduction describing the intellectual and historical context of the translated text, along with some consideration of its technical features; (3) a copy of the translated text(s) in the original language, as an appendix to your translation; (4) annotation, as deemed relevant, for literary translations. All submissions for consideration should be sent as a PDF file to sabrina.whiteman@yale.edu by Friday, May 1st at 3pm. The prize will be presented along with other Comparative Literature prizes at the department’s Spring reception in early May. The Richard Maxwell prize for Translation and Translation Studies commemorates the scholarly and pedagogical legacy of Richard Maxwell (1948-2010), an exceptionally wide-ranging undergraduate teacher, scholar and critic. Submission Deadline = May 1st
YC3
Accountability Café @ The Acorn. Need some help getting work done before the break? YC3 will be taking over the Silliman Acorn to offer an Accountability Cafe. A chance to get work done before you leave campus. Come tell Angie your goal and time frame (minimum of 1 hr). You decide what level of support you want from Angie! Since this is a popular event, you will need to pre-register and if you are late your spot may be given away. Tuesday, March 3, sign up for a slot 10am-4pm, Silliman Acorn, 4th floor of Byers Hall
Take it Easy Tuesday: Essential Oil Roller Making. Take it Easy Tuesdays is a monthly series hosted by YC3 for students to take a break and engage in artistic activities. This Tuesday, we’re focusing on essential oils. Giving students the chance to make their own essential oil rollers. While focusing on the importance of rest, this program aims to create a culture of wellness in an environment where all students can feel as open, expressive, and creative as they would like to be. Tuesday, March 3, 2-4pm, Schwarzman Center, GLC Lounge
Queer Mindfulness Group (Part 4 of 4). Come as you are and engage in this 4-part series in collaboration with YC3 and the LGBTQ Center! This 4-part series will meet for 75 minutes weekly, incorporating mindful meditation and skill techniques that will not only enhance your well-being, but is designed to help build resilience. Utilizing the text Queer Dharma, by Jacoby Ballard, we will also explore practices and philosophies that can help us navigate uncertainty, offer compassion and healing, and allow us to experience joy. Tuesday, March 3, 4-5:15pm, Register for Location
Yale Library
Borrowed Imagery: Understanding Appropriation in Art. Join us for a 30-minute workshop exploring how artists borrow, remix, and reinvent existing images. Thursday, March 5, 2-2:30pm, Haas Arts Library. Online Event (register for link)
Useful Library Resources for Research During Spring Break:
Request a Personal Librarian. Personal librarians can help with your library and research-related questions! Complete a short request form and a librarian will be in touch within 2 business days. library.yale.edu/personal-librarian
Off-Campus Access. Away from the library? No problem! Many of our resources can be accessed remotely using your NetID and password. We also encourage downloading Cisco AnyConnect VPN to ensure complete access in Articles+ and Digital Collections. library.yale.edu/find-request-and-use/use/using-e-resources/connecting-e-resources
Find Resources. If you’re doing research over break, always start at the library website (library.yale.edu) to access library material. Our Quicksearch catalog has books, articles, newspapers, dissertations, and more! library.yale.edu/find-request-and-use
Search Articles+. Need scholarly articles for your papers? Articles+ is the hub for all of the articles Yale Library has access to in one search! articles.library.yale.edu
Use Scan and Deliver. Need just one chapter from a book? Use Scan & Deliver to request a PDF from a print book (chapter request) or print journal (article request) that you get to keep forever. library.yale.edu/find-request-and-use/use/using-library-collections/scan-and-deliver
Explore Digital Collections. Find millions of digitized special collections for your research (just be sure to launch VPN from off-campus). collections.library.yale.edu
Browse Overdrive. If you need a book for your travels over break, this is the place to look! On Overdrive you can find popular fiction and non-fiction audiobooks and e-books, connected to the Libby app. yale.overdrive.com
Find Library Hours. Be sure to check our website for specific library hours during Spring Break. https://web.library.yale.edu/buildings