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Applying to Yale Summer Session

[star]The application will open in mid-January 2026.

Yale Summer Session is open to a wide range of learners: current Yale College students and incoming Yale College students, and visiting students which include: college students studying in the U.S. at another university, college students studying at a university outside of the U.S., pre-college students, and post-college learners.

Use the links below to find everything you need to complete your application. We look forward to receiving your application!

Yale College Students and Newly-Admitted Yale College Students

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.  Admissions decisions are released within ten days of receiving complete application.

Visiting Students

Yale Summer Session offers multiple application rounds to give you options for course selection, planning, and timing—apply early for the best course choices and if you're ready to secure your spot, or later if you need more flexibility and time to make your summer plans. Only complete applications are reviewed, and decisions are released according to the timetable below.

In This Section

What type of student are you? This will guide you through the application process.

Here, you'll find all the important dates you need to plan your application and enrollment.

Here, you'll find detailed information about the costs associated with attending Summer Session, including tuition rates, fees, and policies.

This page provides important details on how to pay your Summer Session bill, including when your bill will be generated, accepted payment methods, payment deadlines, and refund policies.

The Yale Office of Undergraduate Financial Aid does not provide scholarship aid for Yale Summer Session courses. However, Yale College students enrolling in these courses may be eligible for financial assistance from various sources to help cover tuition costs.

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