We look forward to welcoming you to Yale.
Registration for student-led tours and undergraduate information sessions is optional, but helps us estimate the number of visitors to expect each day. There is no sign-in when you arrive, and if your plans change you will not need to cancel your registration. During your stay, you may join as many of admissions events as you like. At certain times in the academic year visitors may also visit a class or request an on-campus interview. Please refer to Admissions Office Closings for a list of University holidays when the Office of Undergraduate Admissions will be closed.
Yale does not track visits to campus or contact with our admissions staff for the purposes of evaluating applications.
Monthly Schedule:
All information sessions, tours, and student forums begin at the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, located at 38 Hillhouse Avenue, New Haven, CT unless otherwise noted. We encourage visitors to arrive early to secure parking.
Information Sessions (75 mins) | Campus Tours (75 mins) | Science Tours (60 mins) | Engineering Tours (60 mins) | Student Forums (60 mins) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
September | M-F 9:00a; starting Sept. 8: Sat 10:00a | M-F 10:30a; starting Sept. 8: Sat 11:30a | starting Sept. 10: M-F 4:00p; starting Sept. 8: Sat 11:45a | starting Sept. 10: M-F 2:30p; starting Sept. 8: Sat 11:45a | starting Sept. 8: Sat 9:15a |
October | M-F 9:00a; Sat. 10:00a; | M-F 10:30a; Sat. 11:30a; | M-F 4:00p Sat. 11:45a | M-F 2:30p Sat. 11:45a | Sat 9:15a |
November | M-F 9:00a; Sat. 10:00a (ends Nov. 10) | M-F 10:30a; Sat. 11:30a (ends Nov. 10) | M-F 4:00p (N/A Nov. 19-23); Sat 11:45a (ends Nov. 10) | M-F 2:30p (N/A Nov. 19-23); Sat 11:45a (ends Nov. 10) | Sat 9:15a (ends Nov. 10) |
December | M-F 9:00a (ends Dec. 21) | M-F 10:30a** (ends Dec. 21) | M-F 4:00p (Dec. 3-7 only) | M-F 2:30p (Dec. 3-7 only) | N/A |
January | M-F 9:00a | M-F 10:30a**(departing from Visitor Center only) | M-F 4:00p (starts Jan. 16) | M-F 2:45p (starts Jan. 16) | N/A |
February | M-F 9:00a & 1:00p | M-F 10:30a & 2:30p | M-F 4:00p | M-F 2:45p | M-F 12:00p (Starts Feb 26) |
March | M-F 9:00a & 1:00p | M-F 10:30a & 2:30p | M-F 4:00p (N/A March 12-23) | M-F 2:45p (N/A March 12-23) | M-F 12:00p (N/A March 12-23) |
April | M-F 9:00a & 1:00p | M-F 10:30a & 2:30p | M-F 4:00p (ends Apr. 27) | M-F 2:45p (ends Apr. 27) | M-F 12:00p (ends Apr. 6) |
May | M-F 9:00a | M-F 10:30a | N/A | N/A | N/A |
June* | M-F 11:00a & 2:00p (60 min) | M-F 9:00a, 12:30p & 3:30p | M-F 4:00p (starts Jun. 4) | M-F 4:00p (starts Jun. 4) | M-F 12:30p (starts Jun. 4) |
July* | M-F 11:00a & 2:00p (60 min) | M-F 9:00a, 12:30p & 3:30p | M-F 4:00p | M-F 4:00p | M-F 12:30p |
August* | M-F 11:00a & 2:00p (60 min) | M-F 9:00a, 12:30p & 3:30p | M-F 4:00p (ends Aug. 3) | M-F 4:00p (ends Aug. 3) | M-F 12:30p (ends Aug. 4) |
*Beginning June 4 and continuing through August 17, all summer tours will depart from Sheffield Sterling Strathcona Hall (SSS 114) located at the corner of Grove and Prospect Streets (1 Prospect St). Information sessions will also be held at SSS 114. Student forums and interviews will take place at Undergraduate Admissions (38 Hillhouse Ave). Upon arrival on campus, please proceed directly to the location of your first event.
**From December 10 to January 31, campus tours depart from the Visitor Center, 149 Elm St.
Group Visits (Confirmed Reservations Required)
A confirmed reservation is required for groups of 10 or more visitors. Requests must be made at least 14 days before your intended visit using the link below.
After we receive your request, our group visit coordinator will be in touch to confirm whether or not we are able to accommodate your request. If approved, we will contact you to confirm your group’s itinerary and to finalize the details of your visit.
Please note:
- We cannot guarantee accommodations all group requests. For each request, we will consider the date and time requested, the size and nature of your group, and the purpose of your visit. Several dates are not available for group visits. See the registration form for more details.
- Group tours and information sessions are typically only offered at one of our regularly scheduled tour and information session times.
- If you are working with a for-profit organization, please coordinate your visit through the Yale Visitor Center.
- All tours and information sessions conducted through the Office of Admissions are presented in English; we are unable to provide translators.
- We are unable to provide on-campus meals. Visitors are welcome to eat in Yale Dining Halls at guest rates.
Information Sessions
Admissions officers and current Yale seniors offer informal group information sessions for prospective applicants and their families. Information sessions are an excellent opportunity to ask questions about academic programs, undergraduate life, the application process, and financial aid. During busy times, we relocate from the Office of Undergraduate Admissions to a larger venue nearby. If this happens during your visit, a representative will escort visitors to the new venue before the session begins. Information sessions last 60-75 minutes.
Campus Tours
Campus Tours, led by current Yale students, begin at the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at 38 Hillhouse Avenue*, last approximately 75 minutes, and end on the Old Campus.
The Yale Visitor Center also provides free student-led campus tours 7 days a week. If you cannot take a campus tours leaving from the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, you are welcome to join a campus tour from the Visitor Center, at 149 Elm St. Check the Visitor Center website for the daily schedule.
Science Tour
Current Yale students majoring in one of Yale’s many science programs lead specialized science tours featuring science facilities, undergraduate research, special science programs, pre-medical preparation, and opportunities for science majors. The tour lasts 60 minutes and begins and ends at the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at 38 Hillhouse Avenue.*
Engineering Tour
Yale offers a world-class engineering education within a liberal arts environment. The Engineering Tour features engineering facilities, current research projects, and the cutting-edge Center for Engineering Innovation and Design. Current engineering student tour guides discuss course options, undergraduate research, and engineering within the liberal arts. The tour lasts 60 minutes and begins and ends at the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at 38 Hillhouse Avenue.*
*Beginning June 6 and continuing through August 19, all summer tours will depart from Sheffield Sterling Strathcona Hall (SSS 114) located at the corner of Grove and Prospect Streets (1 Prospect St).
Student Forum, A Students-Only Question and Answer Session
Student Forums are informal, non-evaluative sessions that connect a group of visiting prospective students with current Yale students. No parents or admissions officers are allowed. Visitors are invited to ask the Yale students any question about life at Yale. Student forums are held at the Office of Undergraduate admissions located at 38 Hillhouse Avenue.