Welcome to Yale!

First year and new student move-in is Sunday, August 17, 2025. Orientation will start in the afternoon upon your arrival on August 17 through the first day of classes resuming on August 27. Events for families will be held the morning of August 17 through the afternoon of August 18. Although the opening days event details will be posted in April, please feel free to browse the events from last year to get an idea on what to expect. Email first-year.affairs@yale.edu with any questions you may have.