We have compiled the following meeting, event, application, and proposal dates and deadlines that may be of interest to English majors. If you are looking for information that is not posted here, please contact us. See also: the Yale College Calendar with Pertinent Deadlines for other important dates!
Fall 2025
August 11, 1:30-2:30pm
English Introductory Course Placement Session
August 20, 12:00-3:00pm
Registration begins for new students
August 25, 8:00am
Add/drop period begins
August 25, 9:30-11:00am
Academic Fair
August 27
Classes begin
August 29
Friday classes do not meet; Monday classes meet instead
September 1
Labor Day, classes do not meet
September 5, 5:00pm
Add/drop period ends
September 24 (Wednesday of Week 4)
First piece of writing (5-10 pages) and annotated list of at least two relevant secondary sources due for Senior Essay; or, general annotated bibliography
October 1-15
Students planning to propose a spring independent study course should meet with potential advisors
October 1-31
Juniors meet with your advisor for the first time to discuss your academic interests
October 13 (Monday of Week 7)
Extended piece of writing (10–12 pages) and statement about your essay’s engagement with one or more secondary sources due for Senior Essay
November 4, 12:00pm
Spring term independent study course proposals due, including Senior Essay and Writing Concentration Projects
November 12 (Wednesday of Week 11)
Full draft of the Senior Essay due
November 14, 5:00pm
Notification of independent study proposal approval or revision request emailed to students
November 17-19
English Major Foundational Course Registration Days
November 17-20
YCS opens for spring course registration
November 17-21
Junior Advising Week begins for English Majors; meet with your English advisor to discuss your schedule and interests
November 21, 12:00pm
Spring term creative writing course applications due for courses that require them
November 21
Students email completed Junior Advising Statement, signed by advisor, to Jane Bordiere
December 5
Completed fall term independent studies due, including Senior Essay and Writing Concentration Projects
December 5
Classes end
December 18, 5:00pm
YCS closes for spring course registration
Spring 2026
January 5
Add/drop period begins
January 12
Classes begin
January 21
Add/drop period closes
Early February
Sophomore English majors who have questions about the Balliol College, Oxford University: Junior Year Abroad Program are invited to join the English DUS or ADUS for office hours
February 4 (Wednesday of Week 4)
First piece of writing (5-10 pages) and annotated list of at least two relevant secondary sources due for Senior Essay; or, general annotated bibliography
February 23 (Monday of Week 7)
Extended piece of writing (10–12 pages) and statement about your essay’s engagement with one or more secondary sources due for Senior Essay
March 25 (Wednesday of Week 11)
Full draft of the Senior Essay due
March 27, 12:00pm
Fall term Creative Writing Concentration proposals due
April 1, 11:59 PM Eastern
Application deadline for Balliol College, Oxford University: Junior Year Abroad Program for Yale English Majors
April 3, 12:00pm
Fall term independent study proposals due, including Senior Essay and Writing Concentration Projects
April 10, 5:00pm
Notification of independent study proposal approval or revision request emailed to students
April 13
YCS opens for fall term undergraduate registration
April 13-15
English Major Foundational Course Registration Days
April 16, 12:00pm
Fall term creative writing course applications due
April 17, 12:00pm
English prize submissions due, except H1 & H2 (Essays by Seniors) and ENGL 489 submissions to C3
April 17 (Friday before last day of classes)
Completed spring term Senior Essay and Creative Writing Concentration Senior Projects due
April 24
Completed spring term Tutorial in Writing projects and Special Projects for Juniors and Seniors Due
April 24, 12:00pm
English prize submissions to H1, H2, and ENGL 489 submissions to C3 due
April 24
Classes end
April 29
Final exams begin
May 4, 9:00am
All course assignments, except term papers and projects, are due
May 6, 5:30pm
Final exams end; all term papers and projects are due
Questions? Contact Jane Bordiere or Erica Sayers.