Online Course Information

Yale Summer Online courses make it possible for you to continue your studies in the summer when you are away from campus. This unique learning experience is built around both live and prerecorded lectures combined with synchronous discussion sessions over Zoom. Leveraging a variety of online tools, our courses enable rich conversation and thoughtful feedback, while providing close, personal engagement with faculty.

Yale Summer Online Advantages

Discover the unique benefits of participating in Yale Summer Online. Here’s how our online courses stand out:

  • Earn Yale College credit
  • Developed and taught by Yale faculty
  • Small class sizes; extensive interaction with professor and peers
  • Day and evening classes

Take advantage of these opportunities to engage deeply with Yale’s world-class faculty and your peers, all while earning Yale College credit.

Course Information

The list below provides important details about the structure and requirements of Yale Summer Session online courses.

  • Each course is worth one (1) Yale College credit, the equivalent of four (4) credit hours.
  • Each course meets for five weeks, with specific start and end dates in either Summer Session A or Summer Session B.
  • Online courses are not exclusively self-study or self-paced; you are required to attend classes over Zoom several times a week over the course of the five-week session. See the course list for class schedules.
  • Yale Summer Session courses are taught at an accelerated pace, with a typical 13-week curriculum compressed to five weeks. This results in a much heavier weekly workload than you might experience during the fall or spring semester. It is important to consider this when planning summer activities and applying for courses; students should expect to devote about 15-20 total hours per week, per course.
    • There are no makeup or rescheduled exams for online courses, so please verify that there are no conflicts with your course schedule.
  • Some online faculty will provide pre-recorded lectures, while others will deliver their lectures live during the class meetings on Zoom. 

[point] All courses will have scheduled meeting times during the week, and attendance online is required.

Be sure to carefully review the course information to ensure you’re prepared for the accelerated pace and commitment required for a successful summer experience.

Technical In​formation

To ensure a smooth and engaging learning experience, here are the technology requirements for participating in Yale Summer Online courses.

  • Online course materials will be delivered through the Canvas learning management system. Learn more about Canvas system requirements.
  • All online courses include required live class meetings that will take place over Zoom. Learn more about Zoom's system requirements.
  • For live class meetings, students must have a working webcam and a clear audio connection. Cameras must remain on during the entire class. 

[point] It is essential to have sufficient Internet connectivity when taking a Yale Summer Online course and participating in the live class meetings. Use the SpeedTest tool to test your connection and computer from your summer location. For optimal performance, the download speed requirement is 3Mb/s down and 1.5 up. 

Please review these requirements carefully to make sure your setup is ready for live discussions, video participation, and seamless course access.

Additional Information for Current Yale College Students 

If you are a current Yale College student, taking online courses through Yale Summer Session may help you fulfill distributional requirements for graduation. In some cases, the courses may fulfill requirements for the major if approved by the department. Be sure to read the course descriptions carefully and check with the departments if you have any questions. 

Yale Summer Session offers financial assistance for tuition to Yale College students who receive financial aid during the regular academic year. For more information, see Financial Assistance.

[point] Students enrolled in Summer Programs Abroad (Yale and Non-Yale programs) are not permitted to take online courses concurrently.

Payment: For-Credit Courses

The application fee of $80 is payable online with a credit card. The tuition cost of $5,690, along with a technology fee of $85, must be paid by the payment deadline. Failure to make payment will result in immediate disenrollment. Payments should be made to Yale University via check or wire transfer. For more details on payment methods, please refer to our payment information page.

Application Process: For-Credit Courses

To apply, fill out the online application. Be sure to note the correct five-digit CRN (course registration number) that appears in parentheses following the course number.

Accepted students will be notified via email once they have been admitted to the course.

[date] Please refer to Dates and Deadlines for important application and course change deadlines. 

Please read the application requirements prior to starting the application.

Show Media

Yale Summer Online

Yale Summer Online courses make it possible for you to continue your studies in the summer when you are away from campus. This unique learning experience is built around both live and prerecorded lectures combined with synchronous discussion sessions over Zoom. Leveraging a variety of online tools, our courses enable rich conversation and thoughtful feedback, while providing close, personal engagement with faculty.

Yale Summer Online Advantages

Discover the unique benefits of participating in Yale Summer Online. Here’s how our online courses stand out:

  • Earn Yale College credit
  • Developed and taught by Yale faculty
  • Small class sizes; extensive interaction with professor and peers
  • Day and evening classes

Take advantage of these opportunities to engage deeply with Yale’s world-class faculty and your peers, all while earning Yale College credit.

Course Information

The list below provides important details about the structure and requirements of Yale Summer Session online courses.

  • Each course is worth one (1) Yale College credit, the equivalent of four (4) credit hours.
  • Each course meets for five weeks, with specific start and end dates in either Summer Session A or Summer Session B.
  • Online courses are not exclusively self-study or self-paced; you are required to attend classes over Zoom several times a week over the course of the five-week session. See the course list for class schedules.
  • Yale Summer Session courses are taught at an accelerated pace, with a typical 13-week curriculum compressed to five weeks. This results in a much heavier weekly workload than you might experience during the fall or spring semester. It is important to consider this when planning summer activities and applying for courses; students should expect to devote about 15-20 total hours per week, per course.
    • There are no makeup or rescheduled exams for online courses, so please verify that there are no conflicts with your course schedule.
  • Some online faculty will provide pre-recorded lectures, while others will deliver their lectures live during the class meetings on Zoom. 

[point] All courses will have scheduled meeting times during the week, and attendance online is required.

Be sure to carefully review the course information to ensure you’re prepared for the accelerated pace and commitment required for a successful summer experience.

Technical In​formation

To ensure a smooth and engaging learning experience, here are the technology requirements for participating in Yale Summer Online courses.

  • Online course materials will be delivered through the Canvas learning management system. Learn more about Canvas system requirements.
  • All online courses include required live class meetings that will take place over Zoom. Learn more about Zoom's system requirements.
  • For live class meetings, students must have a working webcam and a clear audio connection. Cameras must remain on during the entire class. 

[point] It is essential to have sufficient Internet connectivity when taking a Yale Summer Online course and participating in the live class meetings. Use the SpeedTest tool to test your connection and computer from your summer location. For optimal performance, the download speed requirement is 3Mb/s down and 1.5 up. 

Please review these requirements carefully to make sure your setup is ready for live discussions, video participation, and seamless course access.

Additional Information for Current Yale College Students 

If you are a current Yale College student, taking online courses through Yale Summer Session may help you fulfill distributional requirements for graduation. In some cases, the courses may fulfill requirements for the major if approved by the department. Be sure to read the course descriptions carefully and check with the departments if you have any questions. 

Yale Summer Session offers financial assistance for tuition to Yale College students who receive financial aid during the regular academic year. For more information, see Financial Assistance.

[point] Students enrolled in Summer Programs Abroad (Yale and Non-Yale programs) are not permitted to take online courses concurrently.

Payment: For-Credit Courses

The application fee of $80 is payable online with a credit card. The tuition cost of $5,690, along with a technology fee of $85, must be paid by the payment deadline. Failure to make payment will result in immediate disenrollment. Payments should be made to Yale University via check or wire transfer. For more details on payment methods, please refer to our payment information page.

Application Process: For-Credit Courses

To apply, fill out the online application. Be sure to note the correct five-digit CRN (course registration number) that appears in parentheses following the course number.

Accepted students will be notified via email once they have been admitted to the course.

[date] Please refer to Dates and Deadlines for important application and course change deadlines. 

Please read the application requirements prior to starting the application.

On This Page

Yale Summer Online courses make it possible for you to continue your studies in the summer when you are away from campus. This unique learning experience is built around both live and prerecorded lectures combined with synchronous discussion sessions over Zoom. Leveraging a variety of online tools, our courses enable rich conversation and thoughtful feedback, while providing close, personal engagement with faculty.

Yale Summer Online Advantages

Discover the unique benefits of participating in Yale Summer Online. Here’s how our online courses stand out:

  • Earn Yale College credit
  • Developed and taught by Yale faculty
  • Small class sizes; extensive interaction with professor and peers
  • Day and evening classes

Take advantage of these opportunities to engage deeply with Yale’s world-class faculty and your peers, all while earning Yale College credit.

Course Information

The list below provides important details about the structure and requirements of Yale Summer Session online courses.

  • Each course is worth one (1) Yale College credit, the equivalent of four (4) credit hours.
  • Each course meets for five weeks, with specific start and end dates in either Summer Session A or Summer Session B.
  • Online courses are not exclusively self-study or self-paced; you are required to attend classes over Zoom several times a week over the course of the five-week session. See the course list for class schedules.
  • Yale Summer Session courses are taught at an accelerated pace, with a typical 13-week curriculum compressed to five weeks. This results in a much heavier weekly workload than you might experience during the fall or spring semester. It is important to consider this when planning summer activities and applying for courses; students should expect to devote about 15-20 total hours per week, per course.
    • There are no makeup or rescheduled exams for online courses, so please verify that there are no conflicts with your course schedule.
  • Some online faculty will provide pre-recorded lectures, while others will deliver their lectures live during the class meetings on Zoom. 

[point] All courses will have scheduled meeting times during the week, and attendance online is required.

Be sure to carefully review the course information to ensure you’re prepared for the accelerated pace and commitment required for a successful summer experience.

Technical In​formation

To ensure a smooth and engaging learning experience, here are the technology requirements for participating in Yale Summer Online courses.

  • Online course materials will be delivered through the Canvas learning management system. Learn more about Canvas system requirements.
  • All online courses include required live class meetings that will take place over Zoom. Learn more about Zoom's system requirements.
  • For live class meetings, students must have a working webcam and a clear audio connection. Cameras must remain on during the entire class. 

[point] It is essential to have sufficient Internet connectivity when taking a Yale Summer Online course and participating in the live class meetings. Use the SpeedTest tool to test your connection and computer from your summer location. For optimal performance, the download speed requirement is 3Mb/s down and 1.5 up. 

Please review these requirements carefully to make sure your setup is ready for live discussions, video participation, and seamless course access.

Additional Information for Current Yale College Students 

If you are a current Yale College student, taking online courses through Yale Summer Session may help you fulfill distributional requirements for graduation. In some cases, the courses may fulfill requirements for the major if approved by the department. Be sure to read the course descriptions carefully and check with the departments if you have any questions. 

Yale Summer Session offers financial assistance for tuition to Yale College students who receive financial aid during the regular academic year. For more information, see Financial Assistance.

[point] Students enrolled in Summer Programs Abroad (Yale and Non-Yale programs) are not permitted to take online courses concurrently.

Payment: For-Credit Courses

The application fee of $80 is payable online with a credit card. The tuition cost of $5,690, along with a technology fee of $85, must be paid by the payment deadline. Failure to make payment will result in immediate disenrollment. Payments should be made to Yale University via check or wire transfer. For more details on payment methods, please refer to our payment information page.

Application Process: For-Credit Courses

To apply, fill out the online application. Be sure to note the correct five-digit CRN (course registration number) that appears in parentheses following the course number.

Accepted students will be notified via email once they have been admitted to the course.

[date] Please refer to Dates and Deadlines for important application and course change deadlines. 

Please read the application requirements prior to starting the application.

Yale Summer Session

Stay Connected with Us

Learn More