Welcome to Yale! We are excited to have you join our vibrant community and want to ensure you get off to a good start. To help you navigate the university’s complexity, please take time before your first day to review the following materials and resources.

Important Actions

Review important items to complete before you begin your first day and as soon as you arrive on campus.

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Explore Campus and Beyond

Participate in featured experiences, engage in a contest for new employees, take advantage of staff discounts, and more.

  • New beginnings, new connections: Join our networking event!

    Join us for a special “Meet and Mingle” event at Mory’s, a tradition since 1849. It’s a great chance to connect with other new staff members and win swag!

  • Explore Yale

    Explore the world-renowned museums, delicious delights, family-friendly activities, and all that our community has to offer.

  • New Employee Contest

    During your first three months at Yale, we invite you to visit six interesting campus locations and be eligible to enter a contest to be eligible for a special prize. 

  • New Haven Discounts

    Take advantage of exclusive employee discounts at the Shops at Yale in the Chapel Street Historic and Broadway districts.

Share that you’re joining us

#LifeAtYale

Let friends and colleagues know you’re joining our workplace by selecting one of our custom new hire announcement images and sharing it on your social feed (e.g., LinkedIn) using the hashtag #LifeAtYale. You can also follow the hashtag to see content posted by other staff members.

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