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At New Employee Orientation, you'll learn about Yale and meet your fellow new employees.

The morning session covers Yale's history, its organizational structure, and current Yale initiatives that will affect each person's work life. You'll be given a continental breakfast, a bus tour of Yale and Greater New Haven, and a brief walking tour of the central campus (weather permitting). The afternoon session begins with lunch at a local New Haven restaurant, followed by the opportunity to sign up for Yale's great health and retirement benefits.

Orientation is currently held on Mondays from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm at 155 Whitney Avenue in Training Room 110 (directions below). Free parking is available in the Pierson/Sage garage at 350 Edwards St. (see below for more information). Dress is business casual, and breakfast and lunch are provided. For a complete agenda of the day, click here.

There are just a few other things you need to know to plan your day:

  • Bring both your family members' and your social security numbers and birth dates so that you can sign up for your benefits.

  • You may want to check-in with your supervisor about what to do after orientation. Your supervisor has been notified, by copy of your offer letter, that you are attending the orientation program. S/he has received a Supervisor's Guide designed to help with your welcome to the University.

  • If you miss your orientation for any reason, talk with your supervisor immediately and then call the Learning Center at 203.432.5660 to arrange a new orientation date. Eligibility to some employment benefits is time-sensitive, so it is important not to delay.

Directions

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Parking

If you have questions about the directions or require special transportation accommodations, please notify The Learning Center at 203.432.5660.

Parking is available in the Pierson-Sage parking garage located at 350 Edwards Street. Access to the garage is via the roof (from Edwards Street). Turn into the driveway, and follow the bend to the left. When you arrive at the entrance, the gate will prevent you from proceeding. Type the key code sent to you in your offer letter package and enter and park in any open space. The stair tower and elevator are to the left as you enter. Exit is via roof only. Again, type the key code and the gate will rise to let you out. After parking your car, proceed South on Whitney to 155 Whitney Ave. Note, the key code is only available to you on your orientation day. If you lost the key code number, please contact the OD & Learning Center at 203.432.5660.

The classroom is located at 155 Whitney Ave in Training Room 110. Enter 155 Whitney through the front doors and walk straight back pass the elevators and through the glass doors. You will see a sign saying Organizational Development & Learning Center. Training Room 110 will be immediately on your left side.