About y/cs

The community for engineers & designers at Yale

As the place for CS at Yale, we're a team of computer science enthusiasts looking to revolutionize the campus and make students' lives easier through the use of technology.

We develop high-quality, open-source products, host speaker events with technologists and industry professionals, and break barriers for students to gain real-world software engineering experience by welcoming people of all backgrounds.

Yale Computer Society team at a hackathon, 2024

Our Mission & Values

We Seek Impact

We are committed to building impactful products that enhance the Yale experience for students, faculty, and staff. Our goal is to create a more connected and efficient campus through technology, making it easier for everyone to access information and resources.

We Welcome Learning

We understand that not everyone has a background in computer science or technology, and we embrace this diversity. Our community is open to all students, regardless of their experience level. We value people who are willing to work and push themselves to learn new things. We want people who can push themselves.

Our Core Values

Inclusion
We welcome students of all backgrounds and experience levels
Impact
We build solutions that meaningfully improve campus life
Drive
We love people who push themselves

Our Story

2016

In 2016, the Yale Computer Society was created as a space for CS enthusiasts to learn and share tech learnings together.

2019

In 2019, the Yale Computer Society combined product and community to begin developing a suite of products for Yale students.

2023

The y/cs Catalyst program began, dedicated to teaching then ext generation of software engineers at Yale.

Meet Our Team

The talented students who make y/cs possible

We're a diverse group of passionate computer science students working together to create amazing technology. Join us in shaping the future of tech at Yale.

Meet the full team

Demo Day Presentation, 2024

Our Partners & Sponsors