Application Deadline
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
The application cycle for the 2024-2025 cohort closed on Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
Should you be admitted to the program, reserving your place requires the submission of your Intent to Enroll form, as well as a non-refundable deposit of $300 USD.
June 14, 2024, 11:59 p.m. EDT
Due date for enrollment and non-refundable deposit of $300 USD. This deposit will be deducted from the first semester’s tuition payment.
August 12, 2024, 11:59 p.m. EDT
Due date for first installment of tuition payment due two weeks prior to first semester - ($3,450, minus one half of awarded scholarship funding)
August 21, 2024, 11:59 p.m. EDT
Last day to withdraw from the program and receive a full refund minus the deposit ($3,450)
January 20, 2025, 11:59 p.m. EDT
Due date for second installment of tuition payment due two weeks prior to second semester ($3,750, minus one half of awarded scholarship funding)
Scholarship funds are available and competitively awarded. Scholarships are applied for during the program application process.
You will be notified of any scholarship award at the time of your admissions decision. Any scholarships awarded will be applied equally to both semester’s tuition. Please note because this is a non-degree bearing program, traditional financial aid is not available. However, we encourage you to apply for a scholarship and inquire with your employer whether training and professional development funds may be applied to finance this program.
All of the information you need to prepare your application is on this page. You can find resources and an overview of our application process below.
The application system opens in February and closes in late-April. Complete applications received prior to the application deadline are guaranteed to be considered by the Admissions Review Committee. The Committee seeks to balance the cohort across sectors and regions of the world. Decisions regarding admission and scholarships will be sent in late-May or early-June.
Candidates will be placed on a waitlist once when the program has been filled. Candidates placed on the waitlist will be notified if a spot is available prior to the start of the program in August.
Before you apply, please review the curriculum, program dates and application requirements to ensure you are able to complete the program and attend the required events.
Application Deadline
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
This Application Readiness Checklist is meant to help you prepare your application and make the process as easy as possible. For guaranteed consideration of your application, the required materials below must be submitted electronically to the Certificate application system no later than the application deadline.
Note: English translations are required for all documents not published in English. Translations do not need to be notarized.
Completed online application form
Scanned or electronic transcript (official or unofficial) that demonstrates the completion of a four-year bachelor's degree in any subject from (a) an accredited U.S. college or university or (b) an international equivalent.
Uploaded transcripts must be scanned at a high enough quality that they are fully legible and must officially list:
Resume or CV
Letter of recommendation from a professional or academic supervisor
Personal statement - 300 words max:
Short answers - 300 words max for each - to both of the following essay questions:
A pdf copy of your TOEFL or IELTS test score report
If applying for a scholarship, short statement - 300 words max - on the topic below:
There is no application fee
Additional scanned or electronic transcripts (official or unofficial) from any other accredited U.S. college or university or an international equivalent you attended.
Yale University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and affirmatively seeks to attract to its faculty, staff and student body qualified persons of diverse backgrounds.
In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or national or ethnic origin; nor does Yale discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.
Questions? Be sure to check out our FAQ page for answers to commonly asked questions, and contact us by email at urbanclimateleadership@yale.edu.