About this Guide

This guide is intended to help you make the most of your time at YMUN. Please be sure to read it thoroughly and that you understand all of the information provided.

The conference schedule, contact information, and more are all available at ymun.org/welcome. Please save or bookmark that page so you can refer to it easily, and don’t ever hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.

Nonprofit Partner

YMUN LI is incredibly proud to once again partner with Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services (IRIS). IRIS is an international nonprofit which works for immigrants and displaced families around the world. The organization provides shelter, emotional well-being, and empowerment, and facilitates programs that foster cross-cultural socialization.

We encourage you to engage with IRIS and learn about their important work. IRIS representatives will be present at the Opening Ceremony and during Yale Day. Additionally, we will be fundraising for IRIS throughout the conference. Delegates will be able to donate during committee sessions, and delegates and advisors are welcome to make donations any time at the merch stand.

Nyenimigabo currently studies Mathematics and Economics at Yale University, where he works on two projects: recycling biodegradable waste from rapidly growing urban areas in Burundi into organic fertilizer, and creating free primary schools in refugee camps within the Great Lakes African Region. As a courageous leader in the organization delegates will be simulating, we are honored that he is joining us and believe there is no one better to inspire the next generation of diplomats.

Yale Day

Yale Day, one of YMUN’s most beloved and important traditions, offers delegates the opportunity to learn from some of Yale's most distinguished faculty, get to know the school, and meet current Yale students. Yale Day takes place during the morning and early afternoon on Friday. To see the schedule, rooms, and descriptions of events, visit ymun.org/yale-day.

Committee Information

YMUN LI features a diverse array of committees across five organs: General Assemblies, Economic and Social Councils, Regional Bodies, Specialized Agencies, and Crisis Committees. To see a full list of committees, click here.

Points and motions

Click here to download an overview of UNA-USA Procedure.

Delegate Code of Conduct

The following expectations are designed so that delegates can make the most out of YMUN LI. By attending YMUN, delegates, advisors, and delegations agree to abide by the standards of conduct outlined in the Terms and Conditions, Expectations, and Code of Conduct listed below. YMUN reserves the right to determine what constitutes unacceptable behavior, and to take appropriate measures to discipline or dismiss the offending delegate, advisor, delegation, or other participants without refund. 

Consequences of Violations

Violations of any of these conduct expectations will be reported to advisors and will result in immediate consequences as determined by the YMUN Secretary-General. Consequences include, and are not limited to: suspension or prohibition from committee and other YMUN activities, disadvantages on Awards considerations, expulsion from the conference, ban on delegate and/or delegation from attending future YMUN or YIRA conferences. 

Expectations in Committee

Committee Behavior 

Proper decorum is expected of all delegates at all times during committee. When committee is in session, delegates must show courtesy and respect to their fellow delegates and staff. The Committee Chairs and Secretariat members are responsible for determining disruptive behavior. Disruptions will lead to immediate consequences and penalty, as noted under “Consequences of Violations.” 

Disruptions of Committee 

The following behavior, among others determined accordingly by the Chairs or Secretariat, is considered disruptive:  

• Speaking without being recognized 

• Use of cellphones (inappropriate use will lead to confiscation) 

• Note-passing unrelated to committee 

• Use of technology when not allowed 

• Leaving the committee rooms without Chair permission

• Verbal, physical or sexual harassment of other delegates 

Attire 

The dress code at YMUN is formal, and it is expected that all delegates wear Western business attire at all committee sessions. Typically, delegates wear suits or skirts/dresses with blazers, and with shirts tucked in. Ties and heels are optional. Delegates should dress warmly, as New Haven can be quite cold in January! Faith-based deviations from this code are generally acceptable. We ask that you dress professionally and tactfully.

Technology 

Computers are not required for this conference. Delegates found using cell phones or devices during debate will first be given a warning; following that, the device will be confiscated for the remainder of the committee session. Delegates are expected to bring paper to write clauses or notes during debate. No technology will be allowed until clause/resolution writing, at which point delegates can collaborate using laptop computers. Additionally, working on resolutions both before the conference and in between committee sessions is strictly prohibited. These policies will be monitored by Chairs, and we hope that they will ensure a fair and respectful committee experience.

Attendance 

All delegates are expected to attend every committee session. Attendance will be taken at each session. Delegates are expected to remain in the committee session for the entire length of the session unless excused by the Committee Chair and approved by the Advisor. Delegates not in attendance will be referred to Advisors and, if unexcused, are subject to sanction at the discretion of the Chair and/or the Secretariat. Full attendance at committee sessions, unless the delegate has been excused by their Advisor and Chair, is  required for delegates to be considered for committee awards.

Awards Criteria

YMUN chairs will evaluate a broad range of criteria including substantive knowledge, debate technique, quality of position paper, and usage of collaborative skills in-committee. Delegation awards will be calculated based on the performance of individual delegates in their committees. 

YMUN LI will present four delegation awards: Best Large Delegation, Outstanding Large Delegation, Best Small Delegation, Outstanding Small Delegation. As a reminder, any delegation with 15 or more students is a large delegation. Any delegation with 15 or fewer students is a small delegation. We will evaluate awards by taking into consideration individual delegate performance and delegation size. The YMUN LI Director-General of Committees and Secretary General reserve discretion over all final decisions made to awards, both individual and delegation.

General Expectations

Security 

Delegates must follow all YMUN security procedures as outlined by the Security Director. Delegates must follow the dismissal procedures following each committee session and may not depart for hotels without the supervision of YMUN staff unless accompanied by an advisor. Delegates must also abide by the hotel curfew of 11:30PM. Failure to follow rules or procedures may result in immediate consequences and penalties, as noted in “Consequences of Violations.” In the event that a delegate breaks security protocol or conference policy, advisors and organizations supporting the delegation are responsible for all costs incurred by any subsequent damage. 

Safety

Delegates must not travel alone and should always travel in groups when not inside the committee and hotel facilities. During evening dismissal, delegates will not be dismissed unless led by YMUN staff or accompanied by an advisor. Delegates are asked to be aware of their surroundings when not in their hotels or committee session. To prevent theft, delegates are asked to exercise discretion in the use of cell phones or other mobile devices while on the street. 

Hotel Behavior

All delegates are expected to follow the rules of the hotel they are staying in. A curfew of 11:30PM will be in place at all hotels. Delegates must be in their rooms by this time. Failure to do so will result in immediate consequences and penalties, as noted in “Consequences of Violations.” 

Zero-Tolerance Policy for Harassment

Delegates must be respectful of all those involved in YMUN and in the environment in general. This includes fellow delegates, advisors, Secretariat and staff members, and members of the Yale and New Haven communities. Any form of verbal, physical, sexual or other harassment, via offline, online, mobile devices or other means, will not be tolerated. Such conduct will result in immediate consequences and penalties, as noted in “Consequences of Violations.” 

Alcohol and Drugs

Delegates must not consume alcohol or other controlled substances during the conference. Delegates found in possession of or consuming such substances will be expelled immediately from the conference, and the delegate and/or delegation will be barred from attending future conferences.

Facilities

All delegates are expected to treat the committee and hotel facilities with respect and vandalism of any sort is unacceptable. Failure to do so will have immediate consequences, including but not limited to compensation for damage and those listed in “Consequences of Violations.”

Plagiarism

YMUN does not tolerate plagiarism of any work submitted in committees and in position papers. Any delegates found to have committed plagiarism will be immediately disqualified from awards. Acts of plagiarism will lead to the said delegate being reported to Advisors. Infractions will result in immediate consequences and penalty as noted in “Consequences of Violations.”, including suspension from committee sessions and/or prohibition from future committee sessions.

Delegate Dance

Delegates are expected to refrain from excessively sexual dancing and excessive displays of affection during the delegate dance. Advisors and Staff will be present to enforce these prohibitions. Delegates choosing not to attend the Delegate Dance must remain in a hotel. Delegates may only enter the Delegate Dance with an advisor. Delegates must be accompanied by their advisors when leaving the Delegate Dance; this also stands for delegates staying at the Omni returning to their floors. Delegates must have their delegate badge with them at all times, as they will be used for clearance when entering and exiting the Delegate Dance. 

Yale Buildings & Dorms

Delegates are not allowed to be housed in Yale dorms and may not enter Yale dorms without invitation. Delegates are not allowed in Yale buildings except rooms where committees and conference events are being held. Infractions will result in immediate consequences and penalty as noted in “Consequences of Violations,” including delegate’s dismissal from the conference.

Hotel Policies

A curfew of 11:30 p.m. will be in place at all hotels.

Please treat our YMUN partner hotels with respect. In addition to following all YMUN rules and relevant laws, be mindful of the following rules at hotels:

While staying at hotel:

• Hotel associates and property are to be respected at all times

• Hotel rules and schedules for use of any public areas must be respected

• Hotel has other guests not taking part in group functions and they are to be respected at all times

Hotels are free to impose any sanctions they may deem necessary to maintain order, even to the point of expulsion of the person or persons causing disturbances on or damage to their property. The person or persons causing disturbances or damage to hotel property, whether accidental or intentional, will be responsible for all charges and expenses including but not limited to repairs or replacement of property.

All rules of conduct for groups’ activities are also to be obeyed while on hotel property.

• Each faculty advisor must know the whereabouts of his/her group at all times.

• Each faculty advisor/counselor is responsible for the behavior of his/her group at all times.

• Each faculty advisor should set specific behavior guidelines for his/her group with specific consequences for misbehavior.

A good attitude and behavior is expected at all times, including:

• Refraining from public displays of affection;

• Gender mixing in rooms is not allowed, unless a signed contract from the school has been previously given for cases involving non-binary students;

• No running, screaming, yelling, or horseplay down halls, in lobby area, emergency stairwells, or other public areas of hotel;

• No throwing objects from stairs or balcony;

• No hanging from railings or sliding down banisters;

• No loud TV or loud music in rooms or in public areas such as lobby, pool area, halls, etc.;

• Refrain from gathering in the hallways (please use the lobby instead);

The following are not permissible for students or chaperones, and can result in eviction:

• Alcoholic drinks, any form of tobacco products, illegal drugs;

• Firearms, knives or other kind of weapons;

• Partying or loud gatherings in rooms;

• Fireworks, smoke bombs, and the like;

• Pornographic literature, immoral acts of any kind;

• Bad language, back talking or any other type of profanity;

• Fighting or abusive behavior;

• Laser pointers;

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Delegations in Attendance

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American Language Center of Tangier

Amity Group of Schools

Amity Regional High School

Apex Global Academy

ArenaMUN

Ayazhan and Aruzhan Zhumakan

BeBlue - IYLA

Bergen County Academies

Bergen Tech - Teterboro

Berkshire School

Bishop Guertin

Boston Trinity Academy

Brentwood School MUN

British International School

Brunswick School

Burr and Burton Academy

Canton High School

CDMUN

CHILD'S PLACE DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE PROGRAM SCHOOL

Choate Rosemary Hall

CIEDU, GUANGDONG

Clarkstown North Model UN

Colegio Bilingüe Santa Marta

Colégio da Polícia Militar - Lobato

Colegio Etapa - Brazil

Colégio Farroupilha

Colégio Imperatriz Leopoldina (CIL) Delegation

Colégio Poliedro

Colégio Presbiteriano Mackenzie

Colégio Santo Américo

Colégio Santo Antônio - Brazil

Colégio WR

Columbia High School

Costa Rica Model UN

Covenant Institute of Professional Studies

Crimson Education

Danbury High School

Daniel Hand High School

Deerfield Academy

DIGIVATIONS XGENS

DON BOSCO SCHOOL (SALESIAN SISTERS), INC.

Dwight-Englewood School

EducAccion RD

EM Academy Canada

Escola Móbile

Eskisehir Gelisim Schools

Fairfield Prep

Falcon

Friends Seminary

Great School Brazil

Guangdong Delegation, China

Gulliver Preparatory School

GYB MUN

Harvest Collegiate High School

Hemispheres

Holy Ghost Preparatory School

Hope Delegation

Hope to the Future Association

Hotchkiss School

IFBA

Independant Group

Instituto Diplomun

Instituto Diplomun, Virtual

Instituto Jovem Brasileiro

Internationali Negotia

International Sharing School

Irvington High School

Kingswood Oxford

Marvelwood School

MARY HELP OF CHRISTIANS SCHOOL (PAMPANGA), INC.

Marymount School of New York

MHCS Cebu Philippines

Mill River Union High School

Montessori International College

Montessori International College

MoruMUN

Neighborhood House Charter School (NHCS)

Newark School of Global Studies

New Hyde Park Memorial

Nicholas Zografos and William Rigg

Notre Dame Prep

NOTRE DAME SCHOOL

Pacific Collegiate School

Pan-American School of Bahia, Brazil

Paramus High School

Pearl River high school

Pioneer High School Menzah 8 Tunisia

Pomfret School

Pomperaug High School

Princeton Learning Experience International School

Puntacana International School

QRSC

Robera Daba

Saint George School of Santo Domingo

SAINT JOSEPH HS, TRUMBULL CT

Saint Thomas School of Santo Domingo

School for Advanced Studies-Wolfson Model United Nations

School of the Holy Child

SeMun

SMA Labschool Kebayoran

South Hill School, Incorporated

St. Andrew's Episcopal School

Staples High School Model UN

St.John's-Kilmarnock

Stratford High School

Tausif Abrar

TEAM MJ

The Benjamin School

The Frederick Gunn School

The Lawrenceville School

The Learning Tree ( TLT)

The Loomis Chaffee School

The Prout School

The Taft School

The Woodstock Academy

Thomas A Edison CTE HighSchool

Torrington High School

Two Roads Learning

UNIS

Waterford High School

Waynflete School

WELAND International

Westfield Academy

Westminster School

Wilbraham and Monson Academy

Woodson MUN

YOUTHMUN

Yuyak Indigenous Delegation