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Important Dates and Deadlines

March


Activate your Yale email account (REQUIRED)

Following the acceptance of your admissions offer, your Yale NetID activation instructions will be available in the application portal a few days after your deposit is received. Use your Yale NetID and the PIN provided to activate your Yale Account and monitor your Yale email. You are expected to monitor your Yale email account during the spring and summer months for important information and updates on MODs, orientation, etc. If you did not receive either your Yale NetID or PIN, please contact the School Registrar. 

March 25


Graduate Housing application webinar

Yale's Graduate Housing will be hosting a webinar which provides information on Yale Graduate Housing and the on-campus graduate housing application process for graduate apartments, family housing and dormitories. For more information, and to register, visit the Yale Graduate Housing website. The 2026 Housing Webinar will take place on Wednesday, March 25 at 11:00 a.m. EST. Please register HERE

March 26 & 27

 

Admitted Student Welcome Days

This year, the Admitted Student Welcome Days program will be offered in-person on March 26 & 27, 2026. Faculty, staff, current students, and alumni are in preparation for two exciting days! The program will provide a comprehensive overview of the School and opportunities to connect with many community members to learn about what makes YSE unique. If you cannot attend in person, please note that most main sessions will be recorded and distributed after the conclusion of the event. Please look forward to upcoming emails with more details and registration information.

April 1 - 20

 

Start applying for Graduate Housing

The housing application for graduate and professional students for the 2026-2027 Academic Year will open on April 1st. Room Selection will begin on April 20th. Details will be provided once you have applied for housing. On-campus housing is limited, so apply as soon as possible! Please note that your Yale NetID is required to apply. For any Yale graduate housing-related questions, please email housing@yale.edu. For more information on how to Apply for Housing, please visit the Yale Graduate Housing website.

April 22

 

MEM Foundational Knowledge Waiver Exams Open

Exam information will be shared with incoming MEM students via email.

By June 1

 

Required YSE Onboarding Survey for All Incoming Students (REQUIRED)

Please complete the consolidated onboarding survey required of all incoming YSE students, which will link here starting in April and also be shared via email. We recommend setting aside up to 15-20 minutes to complete it.

By June 30

 

Complete process for Yale ID card and photo (REQUIRED)

In order to have your Yale ID card ready upon your arrival to campus, you must submit a color passport photo no later than June 30. Yale ID Cards will be available at Orientation. If you did not submit your photo by the deadline, your ID may not be available at orientation. If that is the case, you will need to make an appointment at the ID Center at 57 Lock Street to have your ID made.

By July 15

 

Official Academic Transcripts are due to the School Admissions Department (REQUIRED)

As referenced on page 2 of Admissions Reply Form.
 

Share Your Gender Pronouns & Audio Recording of Your Name (REQUIRED)

Access NameCoach to enter gender pronouns and an audio recording of your name to be populated in the Yale directory, class rosters and Canvas. NameCoach only needs to be completed once and can be done by logging into Student Information System or the Yale Student Hub and going to the Personal Data tab.
 
Note that NameCoach is critical for several reasons, including that it is used to ensure your name is correctly pronounced at your graduation. 
 

Submit Your Resume in Official YSE Template

The Office of Career and Professional Development looks forward to working with you on your career development during your time at Yale School of the Environment.
 
To prepare for the years ahead, please submit a resume for review by our team in the ​​YSE resume template​ ​by July 15, 2026.

By July 31


MyYSE Online Profile

As a student you have the opportunity to edit your own profile in the school directory. Your YSE Hub profile is used internally at the school, so that the faculty and staff can put a face with your name. You can update it whenever you like, beginning in late July.
 

Safety Resources at Yale (REQUIRED)

Yale is committed to providing safety and security services to the entire Yale community. Before you come to campus it is important that you take a few moments to download the LiveSafe App, and download the Bulldog Safety Contact Card.

Fall Tuition Payment Due (REQUIRED)

Fall Tuition Payment Due (REQUIRED)
The fall term bill will be available July 1st and is due July 31st at 4:00 p.m. YalePay is the preferred means for payment of bills.
 

New Student Health Requirements (REQUIRED)

Please review the documents for information about your health services, requirements, and deadlines for submission on the Yale Health website: New Student Health Requirements. These requirements are mandated by Yale University policy and Connecticut state regulations and must be completed no later than July 31. We strongly recommend that you print out forms and schedule your appointment with your healthcare provider NOW. Many providers are busy during the summer months and wait times may be long. 
 
Please download the Student Health Requirement Packet for additional details.
 

VIA Character Strengths Survey Due

All incoming students will receive a VIA survey link to their Yale email address in June. The survey is used for activities during the Self-to-System MOD. YSE has purchased the Total24 report output for every incoming student, which you will get access to after taking the test. Surveys should be completed by July 31.
 

Secure permanent housing (REQUIRED)

All incoming students are encouraged to have their housing secured no later than July 31. See Housing section for more information on on-campus housing and off-campus housing.

August 16


MEM Foundational Knowledge Waiver Exams Close

September 15

 

Yale Health Coverage Waiver (OPTIONAL)

Due date for Yale Health coverage waiver submissions (only for students who want to waive parts of the coverage).
 

Dental and Vision Enrollment Deadline 

G&P Students may enroll in Optional Graduate and Professional Student Dental and Vision. The deadline to enroll is September 15.
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