Your YDS journey begins soon.
August 19 - 22

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).
All incoming students are to attend BTFO.

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 2025 and when we email you via our BTFO newsletters!

Summer Zoom Info Session: Steps to Orientation

As you prepare for your YDS adventure, there are a few logistical tasks over the summer. Among these are submitting your health requirements and preparing to transition your healthcare to New Haven. In July, you will also have access to your student financial account through YalePay. Join us for a Zoom gathering, where we will discuss all the things you need to make sure you are clear to register for classes on August 25!

RSVP for this virtual event now!
(Register via Yale Connect; login with your CAS details)

Before You Arrive

Before BTFO begins, you must complete some action items over the summer. Click below to read through and make sure you are on track for orientation!

Review the requirements!

Housing Resources

One of your first big action items is to find your new home in New Haven! Read through our resources page, which provides tips and tricks on finding your new home!

Click here for more info.

International Students

Coming to the US is a big move. Review our international page for more resources to consider as you begin your study at YDS as an international student!

Click for international info.