Change Happens Here.

Dwight Hall is Yale’s Center for Public Service and Social Justice. Founded by undergrads in 1886, it is the oldest student-led university-affiliated service organization in the country.

Engaging Students

Dwight Hall engages students with the FOCUS pre-orientation program, 80+ student-led affiliated member groups, Dwight Hall programming and 100+ spring, summer, and fall fellowship placements–all while being located at the center of Old Campus.

Developing Leaders

With 100+ fellowship opportunities, the Student Executive Committee, First-Years in Support of New Haven, and Civic Allyship programming, Dwight Hall helps cultivate the next-generation of social change leaders.

Creating Change

Dwight Hall aims to empower students and community leaders in our collective push for advancing social change. Our signature programs, the Yale Prison Education Initiative and Muslim Leadership Lab, and after-school programs work to further bridge campus and community.



Change Happens Here.

Dwight Hall is Yale’s Center for Public Service and Social Justice. Founded by undergrads in 1886, it is the oldest student-led university-affiliated service organization in the country.

Serving Students

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Student-led Member Groups

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Dwight Hall’s mission and values are at the core of its engagement with approximately two-thirds of Yale’s undergraduate student body. The administration of over 100 Dwight Hall fellowships and experiential learning opportunities is also guided by three principles: engage, grow, and advance. ⁠ In less than two short weeks, Yale College students will be returning to campus to begin the 2022-23 academic year. The Class of 2026 will commence its introduction to Yale with Camp Yale programming, including Dwight Hall’s FOCUS on New Haven program. Meanwhile, upperclassmen will be preparing to welcome new volunteers to over 85 Dwight Hall member groups. ⁠ The Dwight Hall Summer Fellows Spotlight is on Emma Knight ‘22.5 @emma_r_k, who is working at the National Coalition on School Diversity (NCSD) and focusing on interdistrict school integration in Connecticut. ⁠ There are more Dwight Hall Summer Fellows focusing on affordable housing in NYC! Today we highlight Theo Haaks ‘24 @theo.haaks_, who is working at the New York City Housing Authority.⁠