Before the Fall Orientation

Your YDS journey begins soon.
August 24-28

 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Dive Into Divinity!

Diving Into Divinity is an online optional summer course, designed to help you acclimate to the academics of YDS, before you step foot on campus! It is recommended that incoming students take time this summer to review content and join in on the group discussions!

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Before You Arrive!

Before your first day at Yale, you have some actions to complete! Pre-arrival requirements included health documents, online training, finances, and making sure you've sent your transcript. You won't be able to start registering for courses until you have completed them!

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Meet the Students!

Before the Fall Orientation is organized by the Office of Student Affairs, but is only possible with our terrific student team helping to welcome you and get you settled into life at Yale Divinity School. Take a moment to see the team, and learn more about them!

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BTFO is organized by the Office of Student Affairs

Vicki Flippin Profile

Vicki Flippin

Associate Dean of Student Affairs
Kit Heeley Profile

Kit Heeley

Director of Student Life
Muriel Drake Profile

Muriel Drake

Student Services Coordinator
Madison Trice Profile

Madison Trice

Diving Into Divinity Moderator
Megan Ruppel Profile

Megan Ruppel

International Student Peer Guide

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