Keep Learning. Explore What’s Next.
Yale Summer Session welcomes adult learners, professionals, and others who want to keep learning, build new skills, or explore a subject simply because they’re curious. Choose from Yale courses and programs that connect you with faculty, new ideas, and a diverse community of learners.
Yale Summer Session admits visiting students in two rounds: priority and rolling admissions. Apply early for the best selection of courses and programs.
Before applying, keep the following in mind:
- Choose your course thoughtfully. Select your desired courses or program in the online application and review the course description in advance to make sure they're a good fit.
- Course changes are limited. Yale Summer Session does not have an Add/Drop period, and the window for changing courses is very limited.
- Admission means enrollment. Admission to a course or program constitutes enrollment. If you decide not to attend, you must withdraw by submitting the Change Form by the applicable deadline. Students who do not withdraw by the applicable deadline will receive a grade.
- Maximum enrollment: Full-time study is two courses, totaling two credits, per session, or one program. This is also the maximum enrollment allowed.
For more information, please refer to the Yale Summer Session Student Handbook for the relevant academic regulations.
Application Requirements
The following materials are required for beyond college student applications:
- An online Yale Summer Session application
- A non-refundable $80 application fee
- A University transcript, in English
- If you have been out of college for five years or more, you may submit a résumé or curriculum vitae instead of a transcript.
- If you do not have access to a transcript or résumé, you may provide a brief description of your educational background, including college-level coursework, institutions attended, and approximate dates. Additional information may be requested if needed to assess your academic preparation.
- A copy of your valid health insurance card (for in-person courses only): Students from the United States must provide proof of valid U.S.-based health insurance.
- A Photo ID
- Acceptable forms of identification include a driver’s license, passport identification page, other government-issued photo ID, or official school ID.
[cal] Please refer to the Dates and Deadlines page for all relevant deadlines. All supporting documentation must be received on or before the application deadline.
What Type of Transcript Do I Submit?
An academic transcript or record in English is required for your Yale Summer Session application. You may upload an unofficial transcript through the online application.
Your transcript should include:
- Your name and the institution's name
- Dates of enrollment
- Courses or subjects taken and the credits or units awarded
- Final grades
If you have been out of college for five years or more: You may submit a current résumé or CV instead of a transcript.
If you do not have a transcript or résumé: You may provide a brief description of your educational background, including any college-level coursework, institutions attended, and approximate dates. Additional information may be requested if needed.
How We Evaluate Academic Records
Yale Summer Session uses a holistic admissions process and does not have a minimum GPA requirement. We look for students who are academically prepared to succeed in an accelerated five-week course.
You should be prepared to keep up with the pace of the course, complete college-level work, and participate actively in class discussions.
Important Information for Post-College Applicants
If you are an incoming Yale Graduate student starting your program in the fall, be sure to check with the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences about funding opportunities and how they may apply to Yale Summer Session. If you are attending another professional school at Yale, confirm with your program how Summer Session courses will count toward your degree and whether funding is available. Please note that Yale Summer Session courses for credit are undergraduate-level; we do not offer graduate-level courses.
If you’re interested in the Yale Writers' Workshop or the English Language Institute, visit their program pages for application details.
For those looking to fulfill a medical school requirement, explore our course catalog to review available offerings.
For In-Person Study: Insurance and Vaccinations
Required Health Insurance
You are required to be enrolled in a U.S.-based health insurance in order to attend Yale Summer Session's in-person courses. We will ask you to upload your valid insurance card as part of your online application. Students coming to study in-person from abroad should review the visiting international student page for information about the Yale Summer Session insurance for international students.
Required Vaccination and Immunization Records
Yale University requires all students studying in person to submit required immunization and health forms before arriving on campus. You will not be allowed to attend in-person courses until all required forms are submitted and immunization requirements are met. You will submit your immunization records after admission.
Some immunizations may take a month or more to complete, so start the process as early as possible to ensure you meet the requirements before the start of Summer Session.
[point] Be sure to review all vaccination requirements and deadlines. Delays in submission may require you to switch to online courses (if available) or withdraw from Yale Summer Session if your immunization cannot be verified in time.
Residential Information for Beyond College Students
During the summer, select Yale Residential Colleges (dormitories) are open, offering students a unique opportunity to experience campus life. Yale undergraduates serve as residential counselors, offering support and assistance. For more details about living on campus, be sure to visit our Living on Campus page.
For International Beyond College Students
Please visit our Visiting International Students page for further information and requirements for international students.