Check out this page for Orientation Social Event information and quick access to registration pages.
Please note: registration for events that require it will open on CampusGroups at 9AM ET on Monday, August 4th and close Monday, August 11th.
Monday, August 4 | 12:00PM - 1:00PM
Incoming students and their partners are invited to an incoming partners information session! This will be an opportunity for students and partners to meet one another and learn about some of the opportunities at Yale SOM and Yale University.
Registration required.
Friday, August 8 | 4:00PM - 6:00PM
Join your peers and members of The Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) at BAR New Haven for an International Student gathering. Pizza and salad will be provided. Cash Bar.
Registration required. Partners welcome.
Monday, August 11 | 5:00PM - 6:30PM
Join your classmates to celebrate the start of your SOM journey!
Registration not required. Partners welcome.
Tuesday, August 12 | 5:30PM - 7:00PM
Enjoy dinner while participating in lawn games and other activities.
Registration not required. Partners welcome.
Thursday, August 14 | 7:00PM
Watch a movie, participate with your peers in board games or lawn games, enjoy some tasty treats, or try a little bit of everything.
Registration not required. Partners welcome.
Friday, August 15 | 7:00PM - 10:00PM
Meet your classmates at a favorite New Haven nightspot. Light refreshments will be provided. Please remember to bring some form of identification (driver's license or passport) and cash or a credit card with you for purchase of beverages.
Registration required. Partners welcome.
Saturday, August 16 | 7:00PM
Experience one of New Haven's dining spots with your classmates by preregistering for a group brunch.
Registration required. Partners welcome.
Saturday, August 16 | 11:00AM - 12:00PM
Join your classmates in a guided walking tour of the Yale University Campus.
Registration required. Partners welcome.
Saturday, August 16 | 1:00PM - 2:00PM
Join your classmates in a guided walking tour of the Yale University Campus.
Registration required. Partners welcome.
Sunday, August 17 | 9:45AM - 12:00PM
Join your classmates in a community clean up at the Long Wharf Nature Preserve in New Haven. Supplies will be provided and buses will depart at 9:45 a.m. across from Evans Hall (on Hillhouse Avenue).
Registration required. Partners welcome.
Sunday, August 17 | 3:00PM - 6:00PM
Join your Orientation Leaders for a hike to the top of the iconic East Rock. We will meet at the intersection of Orange Street and Cold Spring Street at 3:00PM. Dinner will be provided to those who registered at the end of the hike. Those who didn't register are welcome to picnic.
Registration required. Partners welcome.
Monday, August 18 | 6:30PM - 7:30PM
Join our private SOM spin class session, perfect for all fitness levels, and experience an energizing workout tailored just for you.
Registration required.
Tuesday, August 19 | 6:30PM - 7:30PM
Work with your classmates to solve puzzles and think creatively to Escape the Room before time runs out.
Registration required.
Wednesday, August 20 | 6:30PM - 7:30PM
Join our private SOM spin class session, perfect for all fitness levels, and experience an energizing workout tailored just for you.
Registration required.
Thursday, August 21 | 6:30PM - 7:30PM
Work with your classmates to solve puzzles and think creatively to Escape the Room before time runs out.
Registration required.
Sunday, August 24 | 12:00PM - 3:00PM
Join your fellow classmates for a day of fun outside while you represent your cohort in games and activities. Meet at Rice Field, walking distance from Evans Hall, carpooling is also encouraged. Bus transportation will be provided with limited space - sign up below.
Registration required. Partners welcome. Lunch provided.