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.