JotCast | Yale Summer Session Live Chat - May 14

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Diya Odugoudar

9:33

what kind of visa do I have to apply for

Kathy Trputec

9:33

F-1 student visa.

Maria Ivchenko

9:33

Do you know how many credits is the summer session course Scientific Research 101?

Michael Fitzpatrick

9:33

The SCIE S101 course is only open to Yale STARS students and has already been filled.

Alisher

9:33

I have submitted a recommendation letter that was written back in my Middle School. Is it relevant or do I need the most recent ones?

Meg Palladino

9:33

This is fine, but please make sure that your second letter is more recent.

Ana Paula

9:33

How can i get from Tweed airport to Yale?

Hannah Parten

9:33

Hi Ana Paula. Tweed airport is in New Haven, so you can take a taxi or Uber/Lyft to campus.

Paola

9:34

How can I choose an elective Course since I am admitted to the Law Seminar?

Meg Palladino

9:34

The Law Seminar offers one elective. When you arrive, if there is space in the electives in the other noncredit programs, we will let you know.

Lea

9:34

Will current Yale students also attend the summer courses?

Kathy Trputec

9:34

Yes, and there will also be students visiting from other universities.

Diya Odugoudar

9:34

what are the requirements for me to apply to the YSS

Hannah Parten

9:34

Hi Diya. This depends on your student type. Please check out our website to learn more: https://summer.yale.edu/apply

Ana Rodríguez

9:34

Where can I find the electives and how do I apply?

Meg Palladino

9:34

We will send this information about 2 weeks before your program start date.

Alisher

9:34

Do you require the English language skill tests to be submitted (i.e. IELTS AND

Kathy Trputec

9:34

Yes. Please see our website for the test scores we accept. https://summer.yale.edu/apply/international-students

Sichang Huang

9:35

Hello! An important question: do we need to get any vaccine or other immunization treatment before going to Yale?

Hannah Parten

9:35

Hi Sichang. No, you do not need to provide any immunizations records.

Andrea Barinotti

9:35

Hello, can I still apply for the "Postgraduate Seminar"? Thank you very much!

Kathy Trputec

9:35

Yes

Lea

9:35

Is one session equal to one semester at university?

Michael Fitzpatrick

9:35

One course is roughly eqivalent to another course at a University. Typically taking two courses in both sessions (for a total of 4) would be eqivalent to one full semester.

Steven

9:35

Hello, I want to know how the resident room are alllocaged

Meg Palladino

9:35

Generally by age, gender, and program dates. Students with special medical needs are more likely to get single rooms.

Nicole

9:36

I am in China. I can log in my Facebook. I am wonderting whether there is other way to meet my classmates and will miss something or news which shows on facebook? I've heard that there will be some activities of school showed on facebook ahead of time.

Kathy Trputec

9:36

Facebook is one means of communication, but the primary means will be though email and things will also be posted on campus once you get here.

Lea

9:37

Will a syllabus be posted for each course?

Michael Fitzpatrick

9:37

We are posting syllabi as instructors send them in here: https://summer.yale.edu/yss-2019-course-syllabi, but some may not be ready until the first day of class.

Lea

9:37

Thanx a lot!

Elle

9:37

Hi, Is there any chance of paying more to get a single? Thanks

Kathy Trputec

9:37

We value the residential college system, so having a roommate is part of Yale Summer Session.

Ellen

9:37

Thank you for answering!

Alan

9:37

hello, i am applying for my 17 years old daughter for the summer Intensive english program

Daisy Chen

9:37

Thank you so much for the information!! Will counselling service be available to us when we don't feel right?

Meg Palladino

9:37

There are no services offered on campus. You should make arrangements with a local provider in advance if you need this service. You can arrange this through your health insurance. If you are an international student, you can contact UHC Global, our summer provider.

Alan

9:38

Are you able to pick her at the airport?

Michael Fitzpatrick

9:38

Students must arrange their own transportation to campus. Here are the details on what options are available: https://summer.yale.edu/prepare-come/travel-information

Mohammad Alsharif

9:38

Regarding transportation what as an ideal way to travel from JFK to Yale?

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