Welcome to Yale!
Our Postdoc Orientation is an essential first step in your journey as a postdoctoral scholar. This mandatory session is designed to help you successfully transition into your new role by providing key information about university resources, policies, and professional development opportunities.
Orientation Schedule
Orientation is typically held monthly on the third Thursday, from 9:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., except for December. If you arrive in December, please plan to attend the January session.
Participants may choose to attend in person or virtually via Zoom. Zoom links will be sent one day before the session. Please ensure you have downloaded the Zoom software in advance via the Yale Software Library.
Register for Orientation
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👉 Click to Access the Yale Connect platform
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Once on the site, navigate to the Events section.
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In the search bar, type “Postdoctoral Orientation” to locate the event.
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Follow the prompts to complete your registration.
What to Expect
Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email via Yale Connect. A reminder email with session details will be sent one day before your scheduled orientation. If you do not see the reminder in your inbox, please check your spam or junk mail folder.
If you need to cancel or reschedule, please contact Victoria Hallinan via email.
Eligibility
This orientation is open only to:
- Postdoctoral Associates
- Postdoctoral Fellows
This session may be in addition to other required orientations, such as those hosted by the Office of International Students & Scholars (OISS), individual schools, or departments.