COAP Descriptions by Class
COAP POLICY UPDATE: We are pleased to announce a number of changes to the Career Options Assistance Program (COAP). All of the changes will be implemented beginning in January 2024 (i.e., COAP Cycle 1 of 2024, for which applications open on November 1, 2023). Over the coming months we will be updating our website, as well as relevant handbooks and other materials, to reflect these changes. Summary of changes.
COAP Information for Students Admitted Post-September 1, 2011*:
COAP Program Overview (PDF)
COAP Examples (PDF)
COAP Policy and Procedure Manual for Students Admitted Post 9/1/11 (PDF)
Coping Through COAP Training Modules: [Required for completion before applying for COAP]
COAP Information for Classes of 2010–2014*:
COAP Program Overview (PDF)
COAP Examples (PDF)
COAP Policy and Procedure Manual for Classes 2010-2014 (PDF)
COAP Information for Classes of 2009 and Earlier*
COAP Program Overview (PDF)
COAP Policy and Procedure Manual for Classes 2009 and Earlier (PDF)
*Note: Includes "deferred" students- refer to terms of class year to which you were originally admitted
COAP General FAQs (for Alumni) (PDF)
COAP Application Page4 (login required)
Login to the Yale Central Authentication Service5 with your NetID. If you are unable to log in to COAP and need to recover your NetID or password, please visit the Yale NetID portal6.