See the Yale College Calendar for more important dates!
August 6, 8:00 AM, Preference Selection opens for new students interested in taking ENGL 114 Writing Seminars or ENGL 115 Literature Seminars
August 12, 1:30-2:30 PM, English Introductory Course Placement Session
August 12, 5:00 PM, Preference Selection closes
August 16, 5:00 PM, Preference Selection results pushed to student worksheets
August 27, 12:30-2:00 PM, Academic Fair
Early September, juniors meet with your advisor for the first time to discuss your academic interests
September 27 (end 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
Early October, Students planning to propose a spring independent study course should meet with potential advisors
October 14 (beginning 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 1, spring term creative writing course applications due
November 8 (end of 10th week), full draft of the Senior Essay due
November 11, 12:00 PM, spring term independent study proposals due
November 18, 5:00 PM, notification of independent study proposal approval or revision emailed to students
November 19 and 20, English Major Foundational Course Registration Days
November 21, Foundational courses open to all Yale College students for registration
December 2, Junior Advising Week begins for English Majors; meet with your English advisor to discuss your schedule and interests
December 6, email completed Junior Advising Statement, signed by your advisor, to Jane Bordiere
December 6, completed fall term independent studies due, including Senior Essay and Writing Concentration Projects
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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 12th, 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
March 5th, 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 26th, full draft of the Senior Essay due
March 26th, fall term Creative Writing Concentration proposals due
April 2, 12:00 PM, fall term independent study proposals due, including ENGL 3100 Special Projects for Juniors and Seniors, ENGL 3400 Tutorial in Writing, ENGL 4100 The Senior Essay, and ENGL 4400 The Creative Writing Concentration Senior Project
April 2, 5:00 PM, fall term creative writing course applications due
April 17, Foundational courses open to all Yale College students for registration
April 17, 12:00 PM, English prize submissions due, except H1 & H2 (Essays by Seniors)
April 18 (Friday before last day of classes), completed spring term Senior Essay and Creative Writing Concentration Senior Projects due
April 25, completed spring term Tutorial in Writing projects and Special Projects for Juniors and Seniors Due
April 25, 12:00 PM, English prize submissions to H1 & H2
Questions? Contact Jane Bordiere or Erica Sayers.