This news brief is being sent to all residents to help you prepare for your arrival to campus. Below please find the answers to commonly asked questions about moving in.
When can I move in?
Check-In Weekend is Friday, August 14th, Saturday, August 15th, and Sunday, August 16th from 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Late Check-In Weekend is Saturday, August 22nd and Sunday, August 23rd by appointment with your resident coordinator.
All residents must fill out their building's arrival form!
Can I move in early?
You must have the approval of Yale Housing in order to move in early. Please email Housing at housing@yale.edu if you need to arrive early.
Approved early arrivals must check in at the Yale Housing Office during office hours (Monday - Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.). If you arrive after 4:00 p.m., you must coordinate your arrival with your Resident Coordinator.
Click here for their contact information.
* First year medical students can move in early into ES Harkness Hall on Saturday, August 8th or Sunday, August 9th between the hours of 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. There will be a check-in table in the lobby of ES Harkness Hall where you can pick up your keys.
** First year medical students participating in the Medical Outdoor Orientation Trip (MOOT) can check in at the ES Harkness Hall Office on Friday, August 7th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Is there a charge for moving in early?
Yes, you will be charged a weekly rate if you move in before August 14, 2015. Please contact the Yale Housing Office for more information.
Where do I check-in?
Check-in at your dormitory during Move-In Weekend. Addresses are below:
Helen Hadley Hall: 420 Temple Street, New Haven, CT 06510
Hall of Graduate Studies: 320 York Street, New Haven, CT 06511
ES Harkness Hall: 367 Cedar St, New Haven, CT 06510
276 Prospect St, New Haven, CT 06511
254 Prospect St, New Haven, CT 06511
Who is my Resident Coordinator?
Each dormitory has one or two Resident Coordinators. These Resident Coordinators are current graduate students and Yale Housing residents who will help you get acclimated to your dormitory and to Yale. Click here for their names and contact information.
How do I get to campus from the airport?
There are many ways to get to campus from JFK airport (NY), La Guardia airport (NY), and Bradley airport (CT). There are shuttle busses, trains, and rental cars. For more information, visit the Yale Transportation Options site. Click here.
I am driving to Yale, where can I park and unload my belongings?
For Move-In Weekend, there will be 2-3 metered parking spaces reserved for unloading purposes on the street in front of Helen Hadley Hall and the Hall of Graduate Studies. There is a loading dock behind ES Harkness Hall and metered street parking. Between 254 and 276 Prospect Street, there is a small parking lot that can be used to unload your belongings.
Please know that these parking options are all temporary. Once unloaded, cars must be moved to a metered parking spot or a local parking garage. Local law enforcement will ticket cars parked in unauthorized spaces or in expired metered spaces. Do not leave your car unattended.
