Resources
We’ve compiled a list of resources to help you settle in while you are in your quarantine period, including where to order groceries from, buying furniture, setting up your COVID test, and more.
If you will be staying in a hotel or AirBnb when you first arrive and are still looking for a place to live, make sure to check out this list of housing resources in the New Haven area.
If you already have your apartment rented, make sure to discuss with your landlord how to collect your keys, get packages or food delivered, set-up utilities, etc.
If you are a Yale student, you most likely will be using Yale Health insurance while you're at Yale; read more about your coverage and what you have access to. If you are a Yale Scholar that will not be using Yale Health, make sure to contact your insurance provider before or shortly after you arrive to set-up your health care in New Haven.
For all Yale students and scholars, learn more about Yale's COVID-19 Screening protocols and procedures.
Restaurants in New Haven offering pick-up/delivery
City Seed Pre-Order Farmer's Market
We know you might need everything from toothpaste to an air mattress to pots and pans. These are just a few online resources that will deliver these items to you quickly. Be sure to check-in with your landlord, hotel, or AirBnb host to find out the best way to get packages delivered to you.
Taking care of your mental health during the time that you're in quarantine (and beyond) is extremely important. We have compiled a few resources available to you at Yale and online that we encourage you to access and utilize.
Learn more about connecting to Yale's wifi, on and off-campus, along with information about setting up a cell phone and other apps to keep you connected to your family and friends back home.
Two weeks of sitting at home means you will have some time on your hands. We've compiled some ways to start to get to know Yale virtually, along with some fun resources to keep you entertained.
Remember to pack accordingly for the weather here in New Haven! If you are arriving in August or September, it's going to be in the heat of the summer, so check in with your landlord or AirBnb to ask about access to air conditioning, or make plans to purchase one after you arrive. We also suggest downloading a weather app on your phone, as the weather changes frequently here in New England!
