Residential Policies

Only students registered in Yale Summer Session may reside in Summer Session's residential colleges. Any student who withdraws from Yale Summer Session must vacate campus housing within twenty-four hours of academic withdrawal. All students must vacate campus housing no later than 6 p.m. on the last class day of their session.

Students are advised that the legal drinking age in Connecticut is 21. No alcoholic beverages of any kind are permitted in any area of the residential colleges, including the dormitory rooms, the courtyards, and the dining halls. Alcoholic beverages may not be sold, served, or consumed at social functions. Students are further advised that the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of drugs is subject to disciplinary action and may be subject to criminal prosecution. Smoking is not permitted in any college public areas, nor is it permitted in dorm rooms. A complete statement of dormitory regulations is published in the Yale Summer Session Handbook, which is available on line in PDF format and at registration.