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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 held on Mondays from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm at 221 Whitney Avenue (directions below). Free parking is available in the Pierson/Sage garage at 350 Edwards St. (see below for more information). Dress is 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 your social security numbers (yours and family members) and birth dates (yours and family members) 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 (click here for printer-friendly directions)

From Interstate 95 North or South

Connect to I-91 North in New Haven; take Exit 3 (Trumbull Street) and follow directions below for I-91.

From Interstate 91 North or South

Take Exit 3 (Trumbull Street). Continue to second traffic light. Turn right onto Whitney Avenue and continue to the first traffic light. Just beyond the traffic light at Sachem Street, take a right into the driveway at 221 Whitney Avenue. See parking information below. After parking your car, enter the building and take the elevator down one floor to Level B. Room LL1 is on your left as you exit the elevator.

Parking

Parking is available in the Pierson-Sage parking garage located across the street from 221 Whitney 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 across the street and South on Whitney to 221 Whitney Ave. Note: the key code is only available for your orientation, Monday from 7am to 11am. If you lost the key code number, please contact the OD & Learning Center at 432-5660.

Enter 221 Whitney through the front door and proceed straight to the elevators. Take the elevators down one floor to the basement level. New Employee Orientation is held in Room LL1, directly to your left as you exit the elevator. The program begins at 8:30 am.



If you have questions about the directions or require special transportation accommodations, please notify The Learning Center at (203) 432-5660.