Dear Harvard College Students,
I can’t wait to see you in New Haven this weekend as we celebrate the 136th annual playing of “The Game” between Harvard and Yale! This event is always one of the highlights of the year, and a great opportunity to show your school spirit and enjoy a fun weekend with friends.
Below is some information about getting to the game, enjoying some festive events with friends throughout the week, and most importantly – having fun and staying safe. I hope you will take a moment to read through this information. You can also find lots of useful information in the Harvard/Yale section of the Omni App.
Tickets
If you have not already done so, you still have time to secure your game ticket. Tickets are available to all Harvard College students at a cost of $25 each, and can be obtained at the Murr Athletic Center ticket office at the following times:
- Thursday, 9:00am-8:00pm
- Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm
Please note that tickets are $25 each, and the following payment methods will be accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and cash (Venmo is not accepted.) In order to obtain your ticket, students MUST show their HUID. There is a limit of 1 ticket per Harvard undergraduate student. (Students interested in purchasing tickets for guests may do so online through Yale’s Athletics Ticketing website. There are a variety of price ranges to choose from.)
Shuttle Service
Shuttles will be running from Harvard to Yale at a cost of $58 per student. If you have not yet purchased a shuttle bus ticket and would like to do so, there is a limited number remaining, so please visit the Box Office at the Smith Campus Center as soon as possible!
Please note that departure times are listed on your ticket. If they have any questions about your shuttle, departure time, etc. please email shuttles@hsa.net. More information can be found at https://dso.college.harvard.edu/harvard-yale.
Housing
All Harvard Houses have been paired with a Yale College for rooming. Please contact your HoCo with any questions. First year students can reach out to the First-Year Experience Office with questions.
For access to the colleges late at night, students should call Yale Security at 203-785-5555.
For more information, please see my earlier message.
Events
Harvard/Yale week is one of the most fun and festive weeks of the year, and there are plenty of opportunities to get into the spirit of The Game! Below is a listing of upcoming events both on campus and at Yale. This information can also be found by visiting the events section of The Game webpage.
Events at Harvard
Grille Crawl: Final Destination
Date: Thursday, November 21, 2019, 9:00pm to Friday, November 22, 2019, 12:00am
Location: All Harvard Grilles
Head to any grille to grab your punch card! Order food and get your punch card stamped (1 food item ordered per group for stamp). Go to 3/5 grilles to get free swag and 5/5 grilles to be entered into a raffle to win 10 free grille items from the grille of your choice. Every grille will be a location from the Formula 1 Grand Prix. Enjoy photo ops and special surprises at each grille!
Survival of the Fittest
Date: Friday, November 22, 2019 (All day)
DAPA, CEB, and the Dean of Students Office have banded together to create the MEGA-survival kit so that you can survive the trip to Yale. Featuring food, water, and more all in a clear drawstring bag that can actually go into the game with you! Grab them before you get on the bus to Yale. Get HYped!
Events at Yale
Before you arrive in New Haven, I strongly encourage you to familiarize yourself with the policies described in this link.
Harvard/Yale Joint Glee Club Concert
Date: Friday, November 22 at 7:30pm
Location: Woolsey Hall
No tickets are necessary; admission is free.
Yale Dance
Date: Friday, November 22, 11:00pm to Saturday, November 23, 2019, 1:30am
Location: Omni Hotel
Friday night from 11pm-1:30am at the Omni Hotel. Join Yale for a dance party with a great DJ and free food!
Harvard/Yale Tailgate
Date: Saturday, November 23rd 8:00am to 11:45am
Location: Marginal Drive, New Haven, CT
Yale Athletics is committed to creating a safe and enjoyable environment for all fans. Fans, in turn, are responsible for their own conduct. Yale University permits tailgating on football game days in designated areas, during specified hours, and under the conditions outlined in these tailgating policies. The Yale Police Department (YPD) will enforce all policies.
All guests’ belongings are subject to search. Anyone visibly under the influence or impaired will not be admitted into the tailgate areas or the Yale Bowl.
Safety
There are several important things that you should be aware of as you enter the Yale Bowl:
First, please be advised that Yale has implemented a strict “Clear Bag Policy” which will be in effect for The Game. Detailed information on the policy may be found here, and please also see the graphic below. I strongly encourage you to review this information carefully if you are planning to attend The Game.
Second, please do not attempt to bring any containers of alcohol into the Yale Bowl. They will be confiscated.
The most important thing I want to convey to you is to have fun, and to do so while being safe and looking out for your fellow students. Please make sure that you are drinking plenty of water, and eating sufficiently throughout the weekend. If you or a friend need help, do not hesitate to seek assistance by calling the numbers on your Safety Card. These cards will be handed out both on the HAS Shuttles and at the Tailgate event. There is nothing more important than your safety.
I hope to see you at various events this week and at the Yale Bowl on Saturday, and GO CRIMSON!
Kind Regards,
Katie O’Dair
Dean of Students