New Student Orientation at Yeshiva University is how your YU story begins. Over the course of the week, you'll build friendships that last, encounter ideas that challenge and inspire you, and discover what it means to be part of a community shaped by both Torah and the world. Orientation isn't just about learning how to navigate campus; it's the opening chapter in your life as part of the Yeshiva University family.
View last year's (Fall 2025) full Orientation schedules: Beren Wilf
Tuesday: Move in and settle into your new home. Meet your Resident Advisors, connect with your floor, and begin finding your place on campus
Wednesday through Friday: Explore everything YU has to offer, from academic resources and career support to Torah learning, student life, and nights out in New York City. These days will be fun and full of meaningful growth opportunities..
Shabbat: Enjoy a Shabbat like no other on campus at Yeshiva University, surrounded by community in a place where this is what Shabbat is meant to feel like.
Sunday: Close out Orientation with new friends at our traditional Welcome Back BBQ, then step into your first week of classes ready to begin.
Watch a video tutorial to find your YU Credentials.
Learn how to set up your free Office 365 account.
Learn more about the Shevet Glaubach Center for Career Strategy and Professional Development's Connections and Partnerships for Success program.
Watch a video tutorial to find your YU Credentials.
Learn how to set up your free Office 365 account.
Learn more about the Shevet Glaubach Center for Career Strategy and Professional Development's Connections and Partnerships for Success program.
NYS law requires all students submit an immunization form to the Office of Student Health. The immunization form can be found here and upon completion should be uploaded within your admissions application in the Supplemental Items section at yu.edu/apply. Please be sure to submit the form before your first day of classes, as the law allows only a short grace period before students who are not compliant can no longer be on campus.
All YU students taking 6 or more credits are required to have health insurance. As such, you can either waive the YU medical insurance by submitting a waiver demonstrating comparable insurance coverage in NY or purchase the YU insurance plan. The form to waive out or enroll immediately can be found at https://www.gallagherstudent.com/yeshiva. Please complete this process as soon as possible. Please reach out to yuship@yu.edu with all health insurance-related questions.
Your YUCard is used to gain access to all YU buildings and YU shuttles, serves as your cafeteria card for on and off campus purchases, and serves as your library card. Please upload a photo of yourself to be used to prepare your ID in advance of your arrival using the following guidelines:
Upload your ID card photo using either the Beren Campus ID card photo upload form (for women) or the Wilf Campus ID card photo upload form (for men).
You'll be asked for your legal name, your YU ID number (800XXXXXX), and the school you are enrolled in (Stern College for Women, Sy Syms School of Business, Yeshiva College, or Katz School). When you arrive to campus, you will need to present a driver’s license or other photo identification to retrieve your YU ID card.
Email Us!
osl@yu.edu
Beren Campus (Women)
berenreslife@yu.edu
646.592.4163
Wilf Campus (Men)
wilfreslife@yu.edu
646.592.4215
