The Perks of Being a Partner at Yale SOM

Evans Hall Access

All community members—whether a spouse or partner—can access Evans Hall during regular business hours through the front entrance.

Additionally, both spouses and partners can use SOM’s visitor management tool to request a one-time QR code. Doing this will allow for a temporary YaleSOM-specific badge with a code that can be scanned at the front desk each time a person enters, identifying them as authorized visitors. To get this, please email somevents@yale.edu.

Course Auditing

Both spouses & partners can audit up to two SOM elective courses per semester, space permitting and with the instructor’s approval.

They may also audit many Yale College (undergraduate) or other graduate/professional school courses, again with instructor permission. No fees are charged, and no transcript or official record is provided. For Yale College courses, they should follow the auditing guidelines outlined in the undergraduate bulletin.

If a partner wishes to take a course for credit or receive a transcript, they must apply for non-degree study and, if accepted, pay tuition.

Canvas access for enrolled courses: Enrollment in a course should automatically grant access to the course site in Canvas. If the course does not appear, contact the registrar’s office of the school offering the course. You may also need a verification form from your instructor as supplemental verification.

Building access for enrolled courses: Building access requirements vary by school. Partners may be required to submit a Sponsored Identity request. Check with the registrar’s office of the school offering the course for school-specific guidance.

For classes at YSPSH:

1. Please fill out the Sponsored Identity Form and send it back to the Director of Facilities to request building access.
2. E-mail YSPH to request a Yale E-mail address and NetID for Canvas Access.
3. Request NetID activation.

Payne Whitney Gym &Yale Golf Course

Students may purchase Payne Whitney and Yale Golf Course memberships for their partners, by showing a valid Yale ID card and documentation showing shared residence such as a lease in both names, a joint checking account, utility bill in both names, etc.

Library Privileges *

Access privileges are automatically accorded to those holding valid Yale Student Affiliate Card, free of charge. The student and partner must appear together at the Library Privileges Office to sign a form and present documentation of shared residence (e.g., apartment lease with both names, valid passports or driver's licenses, or recent bank statement, credit card bill, or utility bill).

Student Affiliate ID Card *

Spouses and same-sex civil union partners are eligible for a Yale Student Affiliate Card. These cards can be used for a variety of resources and facilities, including library borrowing privileges, purchasing membership at the Payne Whitney Gym and Yale Golf Course, free museum admission to the Peabody Museum of Natural History, the Yale Art Gallery, and the Center for British Art, and discounts at the Yale Repertory Theatre and Yale athletic events. Please see link for specific requirements in order to obtain.

Yale Shuttle Service

The Yale Shuttle service provides 24-hour transportation around campus and from Yale buildings to residences within service boundaries. This service is free to everyone. There is no need to provide proof of affiliation to Yale. For shuttle service information, routes and schedules (including live "shuttle locator" information) please see link.

Yale Health *

Students may enroll spouses, same-sex civil union partners and dependent children for Yale Health coverage. Enrollment includes primary care services as well as hospitalization and specialty care. Yale Health Prescription coverage is also available.

Dental Insurance *

Dental insurance is offered to Yale graduate and professional school students and their spouses and children through the Delta Dental Insurance company. Coverage must be renewed each year; information is made available to students at the beginning of the academic year.