JotCast | Yale Summer Session Live Chat - May 14

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Lea

9:06

Hey

Dan

9:06

Where can I find out if there are required course materials for my class

Meg Palladino

9:06

Dan - please check to see if your syllabus is posted on the website on the courses page. The information should be there. https://summer.yale.edu/academics/courses-yale

Homer

9:06

Good morning! How long will it take for the office to process my application?

Michael Fitzpatrick

9:06

We typcially process applications within 10 business days after all materials have been recieved.

Lea

9:06

I would love to know more about the activities in the evenings/weekends

Hannah Parten

9:06

Hi Lea. If you are living on campus, you will have access to a lot of fun activities on weeknights and weekends. Weekend activities include trips to New York City for Broadway shows, amusement parks, the beach, etc. Weeknight activities include intramural sports, game nights, trips to local restaurants, and more.

Ellen

9:06

Thanks a lot!

Tor

9:07

Could you give some advice. Now I got I-20 and already issue visa for other school for fall semester. I will go to Yale summer before visa date allowed, so I need to issue new I-20. I want to ask Yale school office about transfer. Please help me solving this issue :)

Meg Palladino

9:07

Tor - please email our registrar Ava at ava.suntoke@yale.edu. She can assist.

ARod

9:07

Hi! Are all the classes going to be in Linsley-Chittenden Hall?

Michael Fitzpatrick

9:07

Classes will be in a number of buidlings on campus including Linsley-Chittenden.

Homer

9:07

How long will the official decision be made once the application is submitted?

Hannah Parten

9:07

Hi Homer. You will receive your admission decision 10 business days after you submit your application (and all required materials)

Sharayu

9:07

What are options like for off campus housing?

Meg Palladino

9:07

Sharayu - we don't have much information about off campus housing, but students can often find sublets for the summer, or maybe an air b&b

Alisher

9:08

What is the average amount of students per class at the summer session?

Michael Fitzpatrick

9:08

Our average class size is about 10-12 students.

Rae

9:08

May I ask you some questions about the student associations？

Meg Palladino

9:08

Rae - most Yale student associations are not active in the summer, but there are plenty of summer groups and activities and sports within the summer community.

Homer

9:08

How long will it take for the office to process my application?

Kathy Trputec

9:08

It takes approximately 10 business days to process your application.

Gloria

9:09

The university have some financial aid?

Hannah Parten

9:09

Hi Gloria. Yale Summer Session offers financial assistance to Yale College students only. Some students are able to receive scholarships from their home institutions, but Yale does not offer any scholarships to visiting students in the summer.

Juan Cruz Carrau

9:09

Must we take our sheets and towels or will they be provided with housing? I'm asking because I've seen different information in different places

Meg Palladino

9:09

You will need to bring sheets and towels. We provide a pillow and blanket.

ARod

9:09

If you are not living on campus can you still participate in the activities?

Michael Fitzpatrick

9:09

Unfortunately, the activities associated with the residential colleges are for students in housing only. We do, however, have other events you may particpiate in, including our popular lecture series.

Sophie

9:10

Does it matter that my I20 has a small spelling mistake on it? ( I mean the name of my mom she is my financial supporter.) THX

Meg Palladino

9:10

Sophie - good question! Please contact our Registrar Ava at ava.suntoke@yale.edu and she can advise.

Bartosz

9:10

I have already bought my flight to and from US , is there chance for me to get reimbursed for those flights since my scholarship covers my travel expenses ?

Meg Palladino

9:10

Bartosz - I believe that your scholarship only covers tuition, room and board.

Sichang

9:11

Hello! I was wondering how can I get from JFK airport to our campus if my flight arrives at midnight (such as 1:00 am)?

Kathy Trputec

9:11

https://to.yale.edu/fly has the shuttles that you can take to get to campus

Paula Berwanger

9:11

Thank you for your answer. What is the average age of the students taking the program?

Hannah Parten

9:11

Hi Paula. Most students who attend Yale Summer Session are college age (18-22), but we have younger and older students as well

Diya Odugoudar

9:11

im diya I would like to attend the Yale summer sessions so could you please send the courses available and the housing checkin details. I'm currently in grade 11. thank you

Meg Palladino

9:11

Diya - this information is on our website: summer.yale.edu

Lea

9:12

How many exams are held during the session?

Meg Palladino

9:12

Lea - this depends on the course and the professor.

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