On-Campus Housing at Yale School of Medicine

On behalf of the Graduate Housing Office, welcome to the Yale graduate community!  Whether you are coming to Yale as a single student or as a family, a variety of housing options are available to you.  It is the goal of the Graduate Housing Office to provide opportunities for graduate and professional students to develop a sense of community while residing in University Housing. You may take advantage of social functions planned specifically for the dormitory or apartment where you live, such as residence councils, child playgroups, and educational forums on relevant topics for students and their families.  The possibilities are as varied as those who wish to participate.

On-Campus Dormitories

Application for Harkness dormitory

Living in on-campus graduate student dormitories can be especially helpful in providing an opportunity to become familiar with Yale and the academic community.  Advantages are proximity to University facilities, opportunities for students from diverse backgrounds and fields of study to socialize through a variety of planned functions, and facilities provided for relaxation and recreation.  The 575 dormitory rooms provided for single students are varied in room types; layout and facilities designed to reflect different lifestyles and needs.

Most unmarried medical students who live in Graduate Housing choose to live in E.S. Harkness Hall.  If this is your choice, please check the E.S. Harkness Hall Website.  If you are interested in other dormitories you will find appropriate links on the website.  

University Owned Apartments

Application for Yale Apartments

University owned and managed apartments are for graduate and professional students.  Many married students choose to live in University Apartments.  The apartments range in size from efficiencies to three bedrooms, all unfurnished.  Pets are not allowed in the apartments.  All student housing is conveniently located within walking distance of central campus and is served by the Yale Transit Shuttle buses.  Residing in University owned apartments offers a variety of excellent opportunities for students and their families to experience a truly international community.

For more detailed information about availability and rates for University owned apartments, please visit the Graduate Apartments Website.

If you have any questions about housing, the Office of Graduate Housing is located on the ground floor of Helen Hadley Hall, 420 Temple Street, which is also a graduate dormitory.  Office hours are Monday-Friday from 9:00am - 4:00pm.  The Graduate Housing Office can be reached at (203) 432-2167 or (203) 432-8270.