2017 Students

This page is for students who have been accepted to the 2017 Summer Institute. Information about program requirements, housing, schedules, and other resources shall be provided here. Please check back frequently for updates. 

Dates and Deadlines

Tasks to complete before you arrive: please click here.

Program Calendar

Abbreviated Program Calendar: please click here.

Full Program Calendar: Please click here.

Frequently Asked Questions

Program Fees

Learn about how to pay here.

Visas (International Students Only)

Please click here.

Housing

Please click here.

Acquire Health Insurance

Please click here.

Travel to Yale

You are responsible for arranging your travel.  You may wish to share your travel plans with other summer program students, to see if you can travel together to campus, sharing the fees.  Here is some information about the closest airports, along with ideas about how to travel to/from Yale and these locations.

https://your.yale.edu/administrative-services/travel-relocation-fleet/travel/air-travel/airport-shuttle

Computers​

Q:  Should I bring my laptop? 

A:  You are required to have access to a laptop or other Internet-accessible device because announcements, schedules, and readings will only be posted on our class website; hard copies will not be available as we strive to have only a minimal ecological footprint.  Also, you will be required to write papers and complete class assignments outside of class time.   We have a limited number of computers at the Center available for your use from Monday – Friday (8:30 am - 5 pm), but the Center is not generally open on weekends. 

Getting Settled

Q:   I have so many other questions about getting settled, like adjusting to American culture, where to shop and what to bring, and joining a gym.  How can I figure all this out?

A:   Please read the “Getting Settled Guide” written by our dear Agata Bloswick, alumni of the 2011 Summer Institute.

Program Components

Schedule

Q:  What is the schedule?

A:  The in-class schedule for most days will be 9 am to 5 pm, Monday-Friday. There will be some exceptions to this schedule and those exceptions will be posted well in advance.  Students are free to make their own plans for most weekend days, excepting Saturday, July 22^nd which is required. 

Expectations

Q:  I would like to travel frequently while in attendance, and I have other work obligations.  Will this work with the program?

A:  This is a rigorous, academic program. Students are required to:

·         Attend all classes from June 1 through (and including) July 22;

·         Complete all assignments and papers;

·         Attend all required site visits. 

Attendance will be taken at all events, and absences must be approved in advance. 

Students who fail to meet these criteria may fail to receive a certificate of completion.  Students in past years do like to travel to NYC, Boston, and other places on weekends, but they must plan their visits around class times.

Program Structure

Q:  What is the program like?

A:   From June 1^st to June 9^th:

·         The first seven days of the program will consist of Foundations, an overview of ethical theory, bioethics principles, terms, theories, and history. 

Starting on June 12^th:

·         Each morning, you will hear a lecture from acclaimed and nationally renowned speakers (most of whom are seasoned Yale faculty). 

·         In the afternoons, you will break into small groups and attend mini-courses which we call seminars.  In the near future, you will have a chance to request seminars of your choice. 

Workload

What is the workload like?

The workload is designed to be fair, and not burdensome.  Required class time is only Monday-Friday,

9-5 (with a few exceptions), so there is plenty of time to complete this work.

Readings:

Each week, you will be expected to read:

·         Approximately 50-60 pages each week to prepare for the morning lectures;

·         Approximately 20-24 pages/reading for each seminar in which you are enrolled;

·         Readings should be completed before the start of any given week.

Papers:

Each week, on Monday mornings, you will submit:

·         a 1-2 page reflection paper about the upcoming week’s morning lectures;

·         a 1-2 page reflection paper about the upcoming readings in each afternoon seminar in which you are enrolled;

Each Month:

·         For each seminar in which you are enrolled, you will write a 5-page (double-spaced) paper.

Additionally:

• The abstract for your paper is due in late June;
• An 8-10-page (double-spaced) final paper is due in early July;
• An academic poster is due on July 19^th (covering the same topic as your final paper);
• Students will present these posters on the medical campus, to faculty across the campus, on July 21^st.

Q: Can I pick and choose what I attend?

A: Yes and No. Most program components are required.  This includes activities Monday-Friday, 9 am- 5pm, along with other events, and you will be given advance notice about those events. For instance, Saturday, July 22 is required.  All lectures are required.  Students can choose which seminars to attend - you may sign up for 2-4 seminars per month, and once you are registered, attendance at seminars is required. Students who miss more than 5 required events, or who are consistently tardy, may be asked to leave the program. Some international students may wish to take 2 seminars in June, and as they acclimate, take 3-4 seminars in July.

Seminars

Q: What are the seminars?

A: Seminars are small-group mini-courses. Slots fill up quickly. Students who submit their choices earlier will have increased likelihood of getting their first choice.

Working Outside of the Program

Q: Will I have time to travel or work a part-time job?

A: Because of the program’s rigor, we do not recommend that students work more than 5-8 hours/week.

Course Credits

Q: Will I get Yale credit for attending?

A: No. We do not issue Yale credits for this program, as it would be too expensive. 

Q: How can I get course credits for having participated in the summer program?

A: Many students receive (undergrad or graduate) credit from their respective colleges/universities for attending this program.  You should check with your university to see if this is possible.  Some schools require extra steps or documentation from Yale in order to process these credits.

Q: Who is responsible for working this out?

A: Yale will support you and get any required documents to your school - but the student is responsible for initiating this process and determining your school’s requirements and deadlines. If you plan to get credit, let the Program Director know at least one month before the program starts, otherwise we may not be able to process your request in time. 

Conduct, Expectations & Etiquette 

Being on Time

For those of you coming from other countries, please understand that if a lecture or other event is scheduled for a certain time, it will start on time.  Being tardy is not acceptable in the US system, and is considered offensive to the instructor.  Being tardy for more than 5 classes may result in probation, and more instances of tardiness may result in being asked to leave the program.

Classroom Decorum

Similar to policies in other departments across campus, Internet use is disallowed during our lectures and seminars. Our instructors and lecturers work very hard to prepare for you, and being online is not appropriate.  One to two students will be designated as scribes and will take notes at the morning lectures (and possibly the seminars); these notes will be posted to the website later that day. These notes will be especially helpful to students for whom English is not a first language.  Cell phone use is prohibited during class times, and laptop use may or may not be permitted in certain lectures or classes.  If laptops are not permitted, a scribe will attend and notes will be distributed later that day – or slides will be made available.

Social Media Policy

The summer program has a formal social media policy. To maintain the professional relationships between students, administrators, and faculty, current students will not be permitted to be Facebook “friends” with these individuals while still a student in the program. 

Once the program has completed, there are no such restrictions; it’s at the discretion of the instructor/administrator.  Additionally, once you have completed the program, you will receive an invitation to join our alumni FB group. 

There is a Facebook group for the 2017 class, and seminar leaders & administrators are also often members. We may use this page for last-minute announcements as well as last-minute social events (students meeting up for dinner).

Students are permitted to connect with faculty and administrators via LinkedIn, at any time.

Drinking Age

The drinking age in the United States is 21 years old. Please know that you are not allowed to buy or consume alcohol if you are below 21.  Similarly, it is illegal for students who are 21 and above to purchase alcohol for underage students. The New Haven Police enforces these laws for the safety of our community.

Sexual Harassment Polic​y

All affiliates and students of The Summer Institute are expected to adhere to respectful conduct.  Sexual harassment is disallowed, and shall be taken seriously, as outlined in the University’s policy.  Please report any such behaviors to the Program Director immediately.  

Logistics

Yale Shuttl​e 

The Yale Shuttle is a free bus that can take you all around campus. For live tracking of shuttles, as well as other route information, please visit either the desktop site, or if you are using a cell phone or tablet, visit the mobile site which provides a link to download the app.

Public Safety, Campus Police and Safe Rides

Yale is located in the heart of a vibrant urban city, and with city living, it is important to take steps to stay safe. The Yale Police Department is a full service, professional police department with offers who patrol all campus areas with a primary concern for the personal safety of students on campus. The police officers patrol our campus by foot, bicycle and in police vehicles. The security staff provide safe escorts and service for lock-outs.

Campus Blue Phones

Approximately 500 exterior phones are strategically located throughout the campus and are readily identified at night by blue lights located above or near them. The phones are equipped with a red emergency button for direct connection to the University Police Station for police, fire, or medical emergencies. The black button with keypad can be used for dialing any campus number using the last 5 digits of the phone number.

Nighttime Shuttle Safe Rides & Walking Escort Service

Between the hours of 6 pm and 6 am, seven days a week, students can request a University Security safe ride within campus boundaries. A University shuttle or Security Vehicle will be dispatched to your location and will drop you to your final on-campus destination. Yale also has a Nighttime Shuttle Service that runs from 6 pm to 1 am, seven nights a week. This service runs on a scheduled route around the campus and does off-route drop offs.

Important Phone Numbers:

Contact	Phone Number
Yale Security (general info)	(203) 785-5555
Lost & found	(203) 432-4405
Lost ID and after-hours security	(203) 785-5555
Nighttime Safe Rides	(203) 432-6330
Walking Escorts (2-WALK)	(203) 432-9255

Bulldog Mobile Safety App

For your safety and security while at Yale, we highly recommend downloading the Bulldog Mobile app. It includes some very useful features:

• Summon Help (Calls 911 and sends your location information)
• SafeWalk (Lets your friends temporarily follow your location to know if you’ve arrived at your destination safely)
• Share Information (Allows you to send anonymous tips via text to the police)

Resource Office on Disabilities

The Resource Office on Disabilities coordinates services for students with disabilities. If you need accommodations, we suggest that you contact the Resource Office as soon as you are admitted.

Lost ID Card​

If you lose your Yale ID card, come to Yale Summer Session at 55 Whitney Ave and you will be issued a verification card. Take that verification card over to the ID center to have your card replaced. There may be a fee associated with replacing your ID card.

Office of International Students and Scholars (for International Students)

Yale’s Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) serves as a resource on immigration and other student concerns.

Parking​

We discourage students from bringing cars since parking is expensive, and there are plenty of public transportation options. Any student with a car should obtain a weekly or monthly parking permit from Yale University Parking and Transit. Overnight parking on the streets of New Haven is prohibited by local ordinance.

Payne Whitney Gym

The Payne Whitney Gym is one of the most complete indoor athletic facilities in the world. You will have access to Payne Whitney with your Yale ID, possibly for an extra fee.Health Services

Health Services​

Prior to your arrival, you should contact your health insurance provider to locate an in-network doctor in New Haven. Located on Yale’s campus at 55 Lock St., the Yale Health Center has a 24-hour Acute Care department for minor medical issues for a fee-for-service basis. We advise you to call Acute Care prior to your visit. They can triage you over the phone and advise on wait times in the department. Please bring your health insurance card to your visit. Present your card upon arrival to the receptionist.