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August 21 - 23

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This is the place where you begin your YDS experience.

Before the Fall Orientation (BTFO) is your first experience as new students at YDS, organized through the Office of Student Affairs (OSA).

This website is your resource space to prepare for BTFO and beyond! We'll post information on actions you need to take, BTFO information to get your orientated to orientation, and additional information such as resources for spouses and partners, exploring your new New Haven home and more.

Check back regularly over summer 2024 and when we email you via our BTFO newsletters!

The BTFO Schedule!

The BTFO schedule has now been released! You can view all the sessions you will be taking part in, including our social sessions across the orientation week. Unless noted as optional, all BTFO sessions are mandatory for you to attend as a new student.

View the schedule here!

Before You Arrive

Before you even arrive to YDS, there are some things you need to complete over the summer. Have no fear, we've created a page just for you to review and ensure you've done everything needed before August and the start of your YDS journey!

Review Your Action Items Now!

Diving Into Divinity

Before BTFO begins, we encourage all incoming students to access and engage with our summer online course as an opportunity to understand the academic environment at YDS, and to connect with your classmates in an academic setting.

Go to Diving Into Divinity