How do I sign up?
Here, you’ll find everything you need to know about the upcoming sessions, tuition fees, and the application process. Whether you're applying for an on-campus or online session, this page will guide you through important dates, costs, and the steps to secure your place in one of our transformative writing workshops. We’re excited to help you take the next step in your writing journey, and we look forward to reviewing your application. Please read through the following details carefully to ensure a smooth and successful application process.
Dates, Tuition Costs, and Eligibility
Dates
| Description | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Opens | January 16, 2026 |
| Application Deadline | April 1, 2026 |
| Decisions Released | Rolling admissions—decisions will be released weekly |
| Payment Deadline | To secure your spot, payment is due within a week after acceptance |
| Program Dates | June 21 - June 26, 2026 |
Tuition Costs
| Description | Cost |
|---|---|
YYWW On Campus YYWW On Campus (without housing) | $TBD $TBD |
| YYWW Online | $TBD |
Eligibility
YYWW on campus is open to students who are between the ages of 16 and 18 and are rising high school seniors. YYWW virtual is open to students who are between the ages of 16 and 18 and are rising high school juniors or rising high school seniors.
Admissions Requirements
To apply to the Yale Young Writers' Workshop, please submit the following:
1. Online Application
2. Writing Sample
- Length: 500 words
- Formatting: Double-spaced, Times New Roman, 12-point font, one-inch margins
- Include your name on each page
- Indicate your genre: Fiction, Nonfiction, or Poetry
- Upload electronically as a Word document
3. High School Transcript
Submit an official transcript, or a copy if the official one is not yet available.
4. Letters of Recommendation
Two letters from teachers, mentors, or others who can speak to your writing ability and potential.
5. Forms for Minors Living On Campus
Complete all five required forms.
Required Forms for Minors Living on Campus
Required Forms for Minors Living on Campus
Minors residing on campus as part of the Yale Young Writers' Workshop must submit five required forms with their application. These forms must be printed, signed by a parent or guardian, and uploaded to the application portal.
Authorization for Medical Care
Permission to Use Images and Recordings
Assumption of Risk, Release from Liability and Indemnification
Residential Program Rules Acknowledgement
[point] Your application will not be considered complete unless all forms are properly signed and submitted.
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.