Yale University - Undergrad classes in High School

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<p>Hi,</p>

<p>Do high school students frequently take undergrad classes at Yale (particularly in math, like Linear Algebra and Algebraic Topology), or is Yale stringent about who can take certain classes? This is provided that they meet prerequisites of course.
If so, would it be best to e-mail the head of the department of the subject? </p>

<p>I was wondering because I live about 20 minutes from Yale, and it (clearly) has some of the best programs in the area. I'm only a high school junior but the idea of taking classes at Yale is intriguing.
Thanks</p>

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<p>Yale has a summer session you can attend after your junior and senior years in high school. You take regualr Yale classes with undergrads.</p>

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<p>I was thinking about taking classes during the school year as a junior.</p>

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<p>My research/understanding is that that is not an option. And they will DEFINITELY not let RISING juniors into summer classes either.</p>

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<p>I just checked in the program of undergraduate study and you are definitely not allowed to audit courses, so I would assume you are also not allowed to actually enroll in them. I have certainly never heard of a high school student doing so.</p>

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<p>I sincerly doubt that as a matter of course you are allowed to take Yale courses if you are not an admitted student (what would you propose to pay for such a privilege? One eighth of a year’s tutition for a one semester course?). However my daughter (Yale 2015) is taking a class this year that happens to also be open to the general public. This is a rare exception however. Here’s the link (she’s taking Bloom’s class): [The</a> DeVane Lectures | Yale College](<a href=“http://yalecollege.yale.edu/content/devane-lectures]The”>http://yalecollege.yale.edu/content/devane-lectures)</p>

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<p>mistervert: See: <a href=“Welcome | Office of New Haven Affairs”>Welcome | Office of New Haven Affairs;

<p>Academic Yale College Courses
“Qualified New Haven high school juniors and seniors can enroll in Yale College academic courses. Students receive a full scholarship covering tuition costs. The program provides an opportunity for high school students to experience a collegiate academic setting and earn credits which may be transferred to the college of their choice after high school graduation. Contact: The guidance counselor at your child’s school.”</p>

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<p>That program is for New Haven high school students. Since the OP says he/she lives about 20 minutes away, I’m guessing that’s not New Haven.</p>

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<p>New Haven is a big town . . . and sometimes it takes 20 minutes to travel from end to end, especially if you take the bus. I’m just supplying the info, let’s let the OP decide what s/he wants to do with it.</p>

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<p>In addition, if you just want to learn stuff, just show up to lectures. Nobody’s going to kick you out unless it’s a seminar or a very small class.</p>