Move-In
Yale College new student move-in will take place on Sunday, August 23, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Students will select a designated move-in time slot later this summer. Events for families will be held the morning of August 23 through the afternoon of August 24.
The Yale University campus map will assist you as you navigate campus. You may zoom in on the central campus section to see the locations of specific residential colleges or use the search bar above the map to locate your RC. (Note: please use either the Google Chrome, Safari, or Internet Explorer browsers to view the map; it is not visible using the Firefox browser.)
After residential college assignments are released, your assigned college will be in touch with additional details about move-in day, including information specific to your college. Be sure to regularly check your Yale email so you don’t miss important updates from your college community.
Room Furnishings
At the beginning of each term, students will receive a Facilities Superintendent’s dormitory room report listing the furniture that has been provided; the property listed becomes a student’s responsibility. Students must inform the Facilities Superintendent within five days of occupancy if the report contains mistakes. Even when absent from their rooms, students are held responsible for any disorder or damage occurring there.
No University-issued furnishings may be removed from student rooms. If any furnishings are missing from rooms at the end of the year, students will be billed for replacement costs.
The University provides each student with a:
- desk
- chair
- bureau,
- bed (extra-long, 80” by 36”)
- closet or wardrobe
Beds are equipped with mattresses; students should supply their own pillows. Please consult with your college about whether common room furniture and overhead lighting are provided. As a resident of Yale College, you are expected to abide by the policies listed in the Undergraduate Regulations. Please pay specific attention to the prohibited items listed. Since most first-years live in suites in which they share a common room with several roommates, please consult with your roommates over the summer about bringing other room items.
Laundry
The Associated Student Laundry Agency offers a variety of services.
- The “Look Sharp” plan offers weekly wash, dry, and fold service, laundering and pressing of dress shirts and blouses, unlimited dry cleaning, and cleaning and pressing of gentle care laundry.
- The “Just the Basics” plan offers a weekly bulk wash, dry, and fold laundry service with laundered and pressed dress shirts and blouses.
- The “Premium Plan” is a twice per week pick-up and delivery and include comforter cleaning, wash, dry and fold service, laundering and pressing of dress shirts and blouses, unlimited dry cleaning and cleaning and pressing of gentle care laundry.
- Dry cleaning is also available on a piece-by-piece basis.
Students have access to numerous on-campus laundry room facilities as well.
For more information and to select a laundry plan, visit Associated Student Agencies: Laundry.
Refrigerators
Microfridge units will be available for rental through Associated Student Agencies. For more information visit Associated Student Agencies: Refrigerators.
Associated Student Agencies
Associated Student Agencies operates several additional agencies including Yale Banner (yearbook), Cap and Gown, Bigger Bed, and Class Rings. For further information, contact Associated Student Agencies at asa@yale.edu, 203-432-1888, or please visit the Associated Student Agency website. Students who would like to undertake or organize commercial enterprises on campus should contact Heather Abati at 203-432-2710.
