Dates and Costs
Whether you're looking to attend an on-campus or online session, this page provides all the details you need to plan your participation and understand the financial aspects of the program. We are committed to making the Yale Writers' Workshop accessible and rewarding for writers at every stage of their journey. Be sure to review the dates and costs carefully, and feel free to reach out if you have any questions.
| Workshop | Dates | Tuition | Tuition and Housing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session I | May 31 – June 7, 2025 | $2,395 | $2,990 |
| Session II | June 11 – June 15 (On Campus) | $1,700 | $2,040 |
| Session II | June 11 – June 15 (Online) | $1,100 | N/A |
| Work-In-Progress Intensive (Alumni Only) | May 31 – June 15, 2025 | $2,785 | $3380 |
| Young Yale Writers' Workshop | June 21 – June 27, 2025 (On Campus) | N/A | $3,275 |
| Young Yale Writers' Workshop | June 21 – June 27, 2025 (Online) | $1,320 | N/A |
On-Campus and Online Workshops Application Timeline
| Description | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Opens | January 15, 2025 |
| Application Deadline | April 1, 2025* |
| Decisions Released | Rolling Admissions - Decisions Released Weekly |
| Payment Due (to secure your spot) | Within 2 Weeks of Acceptance |
| Manuscript Due (to your instructor) | May 5, 2025 |
*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 15, 2025 |
| Intensive Application Closes | January 29, 2025 |
| Intensive Application Decisions Released | February 7, 2025 |
| Intensive Application Payment Due | February 14, 2025 |
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 25, 2025, and 50% for cancellation requests received by May 2, 2025. We will be unable to honor refund requests received after May 2, 2025.