Residential Life

Experience Our Residential Program

Please register for our free Residential Life webinar (link coming soon!) to learn more.

YYGS Residential offers a rare opportunity for likeminded students from around the world to meet at Yale’s historic campus. Students spend two weeks living in college dormitories, eating at Yale dining halls, and learning in an environment that encourages student collaboration and diverse, global perspectives.

Students will reside at Benjamin Franklin College and Pauli Murray College, two of Yale’s newest residential colleges.

Students will enjoy access to a wide range of on-site amenities, including laundry rooms, butteries, music practice rooms, large courtyards, a prayer room, and libraries ideal for both studying and collaboration. Each student room is furnished with a twin XL bed, desk, chair, and wardrobe or closet, and throughout each residential area are shared communal bathrooms.
 
YYGS housing is assigned by gender identity, and we are proud to offer three housing options to support student comfort and inclusion: male, female, and gender-inclusive housing.
 

Residential Experience

Residential life shapes each participant’s experience outside of the classroom. These experiences are designed to cultivate meaningful connections, celebrate diverse perspectives, and encourage authentic self-expression, strengthening the vibrant sense of community that defines YYGS. 

Family Time A small “family” or group of students led by a Residential Fellow. Your family becomes your home away from home while on campus. 
Speaker Series A TED Talk style event in which participants present creative ideas, personal experiences, and innovative solutions. This event encourages conversations and empowers participants to inspire their peers through thoughtful and engaging presentations.  
Talent Show A night where participants step outside of the classroom and share their creativity, culture, and personality with the YYGS community.  
Last Night Party The celebratory conclusion that marks the end of the session. This gathering is a chance for everyone to come together one final time as a community.
Admissions Panel (Optional) Hosted by Yale Admissions, the panel is an informative session designed to give participants an in-depth understanding of the college application process.  

Sample Schedule

Our tentative 2026 schedule (link coming soon!) provides a snapshot of a day in the life of a YYGS student, with program curriculum running throughout the day. Please know that this schedule may be subject to change.