Silliman College is one of 14 residential colleges at Yale where students live, eat, and participate in intellectual, artistic, and social activities. Each college is a cohesive community with its own character and traditions, but it’s universally acknowledged that Silliman is the best residential college at Yale!

 

Silliman is the largest residential college, with our courtyard taking up an entire city block. Whereas some other colleges house their first-year students on Old Campus, first-year students in Silliman College enjoy the privilege of living in Silliman.

 

But Silliman College is more than just a lovely place on campus. Silliman is a vibrant and diverse community. In addition to Silliman students, the college also houses our Head of College Arielle Baskin-Sommers, Dean Tycie Coppett, as well as resident fellows.

 

The extended Silliman community also includes hundreds of members of the faculty, staff, and administration who serve as Fellows of Silliman. Silliman Fellows are invited to advise students and participate in college activities. We also have an amazing group of Graduate Affiliates, graduate and professional students, who are part of our community and run a number of events in the college.

 

Through participation in college activities, conversations in the dining hall, and a wide variety of social activities, students create the intellectual and cultural atmosphere that is the foundation of college life.