<p>Yale will likely send your family a calendar of events. Back in the day there was the Freshman Convocation where the President of the University gave a speech welcoming the freshman class. Parents were invited to that. When I moved in, there was at least one parent representing each person in my suite and we went out for a big dinner one night.</p>
<p>If you’re from far away, you might want to spend a day exploring the campus without your child, just so you know what she is talking about and can picture it all in your head. Yale has two very worthwhile art museums which are worth a visit if you have any interest in art. Without bothering your daughter, you could soak up a lot of atmosphere.</p>