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Arriving at Yale

Welcome to Yale!

We’re excited to have you join our vibrant postdoctoral community. This site is your go-to resource for everything introduced during orientation. Here, you’ll find detailed information on key topics, helpful links, and contact details to support your transition and success at Yale

Explore the sections ahead to get started—and welcome again to Yale!

Ensuring a thorough onboarding process is essential to your success at Yale. Please take a moment to review our onboarding checklist to verify that all necessary steps are completed promptly. Following these steps promptly ensures compliance and a smooth transition for your academic appointment.  

Consider joining the Yale Postdoc Association’s Buddy Program!

This program matches incoming postdocs with their colleagues already working at Yale. Current postdocs offer social support by answering questions about Yale, New Haven or postdoc life in general.

Find full information here as well as the sign up link.

Onboarding Tasks - All Postdocs

Onboarding Tasks - International Postdocs

Important Reminder:

The Office for Postdoctoral Affairs works closely with your department administrators and the Office of International Students & Scholars (OISS) to manage your appointment. To ensure a smooth onboarding process, please read and respond promptly to emails from our office, your department, and OISS advisors.