@gibby
Yikes. We passsed on frosh FA job and absorbed the cost but wanted our rising sophomore to do his “term job”…hope he is able to get one. I think it is dependent on who you know. Many of my son’s teammates have secured jobs through other teammates.
Has anyone received financial aid news?
Yes FA emails were sent out I believe Friday. Have your student check their Yale email.
Anyone watch VEEP? Very funny mention of Yale 
My son got his college/room assignment today. He will be in Wright entryway B, in a quad (2BR plus a LR, I assume). Besides beds and desks, what else comes with the rooms in Wright? Room /closets decent sized or is there a huge variation? His roommates are not from Connecticut (1 NYC, all others a plane ride), so any heavy stuff like coaches and tables will have to bought there. I assume fridges can be rented through Yale Student services. Any insights, suggestions appreciated.
Daughter was in Lanman-Wright (L-dub) this year, but in one of the Pierson entryways. They had Yale provided couch and armchairs in addition to desks and beds. The two bedrooms in her quad had only enough room for bunk beds. Each bedroom had smallish closet and the common area also had a smallish closet.
From a YDN article in 2002
DS’s room was small. His bedroom only had room for bunk beds and barely enough room for a dresser. Two people on the floor in the room at the same time trying to move around was a challenge, and he’s thin. It had a small closet. The common room was also small. Well, nobody goes to Yale for the housing.
The good news is that every room he had in subsequent years was a tremendous improvement.
Any info people can give me about Welch Hall. My son was placed in a suite of 9. 3 doubles and 3 singles. He is in a double. Things he definitely needs to bring or not bring?
Dang, I knew “Wright bites” for a reason!
An attempt was made to explain to me that first floor suites with windows facing the courtyard in L-Dub were extra smalI. I have no idea if that’s true. DS’s room sucked, the roommates were a mismatch, he had to take French, etc., but he loved it.
Parents of returning students…
I knew what to expect as a parent of a frosh as the “events” were clearly stated in the incoming student calendar but what should rising parents of sophomores etc expect in terms of activities during drop off days? Is it as busy as frosh year? I assume not but haven’t seen anything listed yet…
Wondering if it’s quick drop, hug and goodbye or do returning students have time to spend with family…assuming they want to
@tonymom, it might depend on how seldom the parents will be coming back to campus. We live close, so DS was more than happy to grab a bite to eat, enjoy hugs, and part company. In part, it depends on who is on campus already when you arrive; has he seen many of his friends during the summer?
Each year it seems that the “blue booking” is less intense than the year before, as they have a better idea of what courses they’ll be taking, and by now (in our case, a rising senior) there are a very few courses that they’ll shop.
@lxnayBob
So they start shopping once they are there on the 23rd?
We are west coast so I’m assuming a bit of a stay. Wasn’t sure if returning students have the barrage of meetings/presentations about rules and regulations like incoming frosh.
@tonymom, no, I think that it’s much less dreary for returning sophomores. They probably refresh their memories about rules (anything less than an affirmative yes means no, etc.).
Shopping period for classes is the same time as classes officially start, August 30. Upperclassmen registration is the day before, Tuesday the 29th. Frosh register on the 25th. The kids are pretty savvy about “blue booking” their first week or so of classes, figuring out which classes conflict, which they might take a flying leap at, etc.
My daughter has already “blue booked” and figured out what classes she wants to go for. She has already applied for a seminar and was accepted. She hates shopping. Way too OCD to not know her schedule in advance. I suspect the kids have a good idea on what they want to take or need to take.
@jrtgsdrule My daughter was in Welch - She was in a princess suite but they had two doubles and two singles. My understanding is that Welch is very decent with room sizes. Her single was tiny but the doubles where huge. There was only a desk,bed and side table in her room. No furniture in the common room. She had an en suite bathroom that they had to clean so we made sure there were plenty of antibacterial wipes,scrubbing bubbles and paper towels etc. We were the only ones from CT so we provided a lot of the couches,lamps,fridge etc. I even brought them a Christmas tree 
The other girls each donated a different suite item like a microwave,keurig,TV and printer. I will say this- it was HOT in the room. They were on the 4th floor and it was insanely hot. A decent oscillating fan would be highly recommended for the first two months and last two months of the semester- worthy investment.
@Memmsmom , freshman year moving into a first floor room wasn’t so bad in the heat, but I remember sophomores year well, trudging my 60+ year old body up to the 4th floor in oppressive heat. The good news is that these kids acclimate well. But, AC is one of the advantages of an apartment, and by junior year, that’s where DS went.
Hello helpful Yale parents! I love this thread, and read along quietly trying to learn what I can.
Questions, if anyone knows the answers:
–Is there a schedule for freshman orientation showing when parents are expected to attend events, if any? (I live close enough that it does not make sense to book a hotel room so will return on Saturday if there is anything planned for parents.)
–How does blue booking work? Assume that this is for upper classmen. Do freshman pre-register for courses at some point?
–My son will be in Branford, which I believe means Vanderbilt for his first year. His suite consists of two doubles. Any insight on room layout or too variable to comment.
I have been reading posts in this thread from a few years ago. This is such a helpful group!
@CT1417 - The detailed calendar for the opening days of college isn’t up yet, but periodically check back here: http://catalog.yale.edu/first-year-student-handbook/ . You’ll want to attend the welcome assembly, and the reception at the Branford head’s house, among other things. Also make sure you’re aware of everything on the “Important Dates and Deadlines” link.
The Blue Book should now be on line; your son should check out the freshman seminars listed there and apply on time if any interest him (see here: http://yalecollege.yale.edu/academics/special-academic-programs/freshman-seminar-program-0)
Welcome to Yale - it’s an amazing place.
Thanks @DeepBlue86.
I have been checking the calendar but had not seen anything yet. Glad to know the info is not hiding elsewhere. Have been staying current on vaccine, health forms, etc, and ready to pay tuition soon.
Thanks for link to the freshman seminars. Hopefully my son has reviewed this, but I will send him the link just in case. Do freshmen pre-register for other classes too?