Alumni Resources

Alumni of the Yale Graduate School of Arts and Sciences teach and conduct research in virtually all the world's most distinguished universities, and serve in leadership roles in many non-academic settings. There are now approximately 25,000 living alumni of the Graduate School.

This site contains a number of resources that will help you continue to participate in the Yale community, not only by remaining connected to your colleagues, but perhaps also by becoming involved in the professional development of new generations of scholars who graduate each year from Yale. To this end, the Association of Yale Alumni organizes social gatherings with current Yale faculty and graduate students at major academic conferences. The Office of Graduate Career Services invites alumni to speak to graduate students about career opportunities in non-academic settings. Many alumni also support the work of the Graduate School and their own individual departments by making contributions to the Annual Fund.

Career Network
This network will allow you to connect with other alumni to discuss career objectives and explore career interests. You can also serve as a career resource to others by sharing your experience, skills, and expertise.

Communities
In addition to Yale Clubs located throughout the world, there are also electronic resources such as the online directory and "listservs" organized by academic division, industry sector, and geographic region to enable you to maintain a lifelong discussion with your colleagues.

Graduate School Alumni Association
Fifteen alumni serve as members of the Graduate School Alumni Association Executive Committee and represent the Graduate School as delegates to an annual assembly convened by the Association of Yale Alumni on the Yale campus.

Reunions
Two academic departments host alumni conferences/reunions on campus for their Graduate School alumni each year. These weekend gatherings include panel sessions on topics relevant to the discipline as well as convivial meals and social hours.

Wilbur Cross Medal
The Wilbur Cross Medal is awarded each year by the Graduate School Alumni Association to outstanding alumni for achievements in scholarship, teaching, academic administration, and public service.

Yale Merchandise
Various merchandise bearing the Graduate School seal is available for alumni to purchase through the Graduate School, including silk scarves and ties in the Reception Office, YGS mugs in the McDougal Center, and Blue Dog travel mugs in the Blue Dog Cafe. The Yale Bookstore and the Boola Boola Shop also offer a variety of YGS logo-branded item.