Get ready for an unforgettable week at the Yale Writers’ Workshop! This page has everything you need to plan your time on campus and understand the costs involved. We are here to make the program inspiring, supportive, and accessible for writers at every stage. Take a look at the details, and if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out — we are always happy to help!
| Workshop | Dates | Tuition | Tuition and Housing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session I (On Campus) | May 31 – June 5, 2026 | $2290 | TBD |
| Session II (On Campus) | June 7 – June 12, 2026 | $2290 | TBD |
| Work-In-Progress Intensive (Alumni Only) | June 7 – June 19, 2026 | TBD | TBD |
| Young Yale Writers' Workshop (On Campus) | June 21 – June 26, 2026 | $2660 | TBD |
| Young Yale Writers' Workshop (Online) | June 21 – June 26, 2026 | $1380 | N/A |
| Online Six-Week Writers' Group (Alumni Only) | Thursdays June 25 - July 30 - 7 pm - 9 pm | $450 | N/A |
On-Campus and Online Workshops Application Timeline
| Description | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Opens | January 16, 2026 |
| Application Deadline | April 1, 2026* |
| Decisions Released | Rolling Admissions - Decisions Released Weekly |
| Payment Due (to secure your spot) | Within a Week of Acceptance |
| Manuscript Due (to your instructor) | May 4, 2026 |
*Once a workshop is full, it will be closed to further applications so plan to apply early to get your first choice.
Intensive Workshop Application Timeline
| Description | Date |
|---|---|
| Intensive Application Opens | January 16, 2026 |
| Intensive Application Closes | January 30, 2026 |
| Intensive Application Decisions Released | February 6, 2026 |
| Intensive Application Payment Due | February 13, 2026 |
Only credit cards (Mastercard and Visa) are accepted for the $80 application fee. Upon acceptance, the program fees can be paid via credit card. Your card will be charged within a few days of registration.
[note] Program fees are due immediately upon acceptance, or your space may be forfeited.
Refund Policy
We will refund 75% for cancellation requests received by April 24, 2026, and 50% for cancellation requests received by May 1, 2026. We will be unable to honor refund requests received after May 1, 2026.