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Policies and regulations

The Yale Graduate School's Programs and Policies bulletin contains comprehensive and definitive descriptions of all academic rules and regulations, departments and programs, as well as a list of faculty members and courses.

Archived versions of the bulletins for the past five academic years are available via the following links:
2006-2007
2005-2006
2004-2005
2003-2004
2002-2003

The Graduate School's Grievance and Disciplinary Procedures, as well as the annual report on its disciplinary proceedings, are available online.

Listed below are links to frequently accessed policies in the bulletin.

Degree Requirements

Registration in Absentia

External Fellowships & Combined Awards

Petitioning for Degrees

Submitting the Dissertation
(see also "Preparation & Submission of the Doctoral Dissertation")

Leaves of Absence
Personal
Medical
Parental Responsibilities

Withdrawal & Readmission

Parental Support and Relief Policy for Graduate Students in Ph.D. Programs