YMUN LIII Schedule
Welcome to YMUN! Below is a detailed schedule of events for YMUN LIII. All events are required unless specifically noted. All times are EST. Subject to change.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 2027
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM: REGISTRATION
LOCATION: OMNI YORK
The primary advisor for each delegation must attend registration. Delegations are encouraged to complete registration as early as possible to avoid long lines.
If you are staying at the Omni, check in simultaneously with YMUN registration (not in the lobby). If you are staying elsewhere, check in to your hotel and leave your luggage there before coming to the Omni.
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM: INTERNATIONAL DELEGATIONS RECEPTION
LOCATION: OMNI GRAND BALLROOM
Encouraged for all international delegations, but not required.
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM: DELEGATE TRAININGS
Open to all delegates, but not required.
Beginner Delegate trainings, for those unfamiliar with Model UN:
4:00-5:00: BEGINNER DELEGATE TRAINING|LOCATION: Omni Grand Ballroom C
4:30-5:30: BEGINNER DELEGATE TRAINING | LOCATION: Omni College A
Advanced Delegate trainings, for those experienced with MUN but curious about YMUN’s Parliamentary Procedure:
4:00-5:00: ADVANCED DELEGATE TRAINING | LOCATION: Omni George
4:30-5:30: ADVANCED DELEGATE TRAINING | LOCATION: Omni College B
Crisis and specialized trainings for delegates participating in crisis or specialized committees:
5:00-6:00: CRISIS DELEGATE TRAINING | LOCATION: Omni Chapel
5:00-6:00: SPECIALIZED DELEGATE TRAINING | LOCATION: Omni Wooster
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM: OPENING CEREMONY
LOCATION: WOOLSEY HALL
Required for everyone. Seating zones are assigned at registration. Please arrive 5-10 minutes early, as the ceremony will begin at 7:00 sharp. Only YMUN-issued clear bags are permitted.
Note that delegates will be released from Woolsey Hall directly to their first committee session with no opportunity to eat dinner or return to the Omni in between.
8:30 PM - 10:30 PM: COMMITTEE SESSION I
LOCATION: VARIOUS (TBA)
Delegates will be escorted from the Opening Ceremony to their committee rooms by their chairs.
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM: ADVISOR MEETING I
LOCATION: Grand Ballroom C
At least one advisor from every delegation must attend for important information; attendance will be taken. Takes place during Committee Session I.
10:30 PM: DISMISSAL
LOCATION: OMNI MEZZANINE
Delegates will be escorted to the Omni by their chairs. Advisors must meet their delegates in their designated room (which will be communicated to advisors) and return to their lodging as one group.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2027
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM: YALE DAY
LOCATION: VARIOUS (TBA)
Yale Day is one of YMUN’s most beloved and important traditions. Delegates will have the opportunity to attend lectures by distinguished Yale faculty, take tours of campus and Yale’s museums, participate in workshops with Yale student groups, and more. Although highly recommended, Yale Day is optional; advisors may decide whether or not to bring their delegates to campus for these events. A detailed schedule of events for Yale Day will be available soon.
The Global Exchange Program will take place during this time, only open for delegates who were accepted into the program. (Applications will be released at the end of November 2026.)
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM: YALE SHOWCASE
LOCATION: BATTELL CHAPEL
As part of our Yale Day programming, delegates have the opportunity to attend a showcase of various Yale performance groups as a glimpse into extracurricular life at Yale.
6:00 PM - 8:15 PM: COMMITTEE SESSION II
LOCATION: VARIOUS (TBA)
8:15 PM - 8:30 PM: BREAK
Delegates will not be permitted to leave their committee buildings during this 15-minute break.
8:30 PM - 10:30 PM: COMMITTEE SESSION III
LOCATION: VARIOUS (TBA)
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM: ADVISOR MEETING II
LOCATION: GRAND BALLROOM C
At least one advisor from every delegation must attend for important information; attendance will be taken. Takes place during Committee Session III.
10:30 PM: DISMISSAL
LOCATION: OMNI MEZZANINE
Delegates will be escorted to the Omni by their chairs. Advisors must meet their delegates in their designated room (which will be communicated to advisors) and return to their lodging as one group.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 23, 2027
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM: COMMITTEE SESSION IV
LOCATION: VARIOUS (TBA)
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM: LUNCH BREAK
Delegates will be released from committees. Advisors should tell delegates where to meet and get lunch. Advisors are responsible for delegates during this time.
1:30 PM - 3:45 PM: COMMITTEE SESSION V
LOCATION: VARIOUS (TBA)
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM: ADVISOR MEETING III
LOCATION: OMNI GRAND BALLROOM C
At least one advisor from each delegation must attend for important announcements. Participation certificates will be distributed at this event. Takes place during Committee Session V.
3:45 PM - 4:00 PM: BREAK
Delegates will not be permitted to leave their committee buildings during this 15-minute break.
4:00 PM - 6:15 PM: COMMITTEE SESSION VI
LOCATION: VARIOUS (TBA)
Advisors should tell delegates where to meet after this committee session ends. Delegations may choose to remain around campus until the delegate dance, return to their lodging then come to the delegate dance, or return to their lodging for the remainder of the day.
8:30 PM - 11:00 PM: DELEGATE DANCE
LOCATION: OMNI GRAND BALLROOM
All participants are encouraged to attend, but the delegate dance is optional. In addition to music and dancing, there will be board games, trivia, and a movie. Delegates must arrive and leave with their advisors; this will be strictly enforced.
Recommended semi-formal dress code.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 24, 2027
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM: COMMITTEE SESSION VII
LOCATION: VARIOUS (TBA)
Luggage storage will be available at the Omni from 8:30 am until the conclusion of the Closing Ceremony.
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM: BREAK
Delegates will be released from committees. Advisors are responsible for delegates during this time.
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM: CLOSING CEREMONY
LOCATION: WOOLSEY HALL
Please be seated by 1:15 sharp. Awards will be announced during the Closing Ceremony and may be picked up in Omni Church immediately after the Closing Ceremony concludes.
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM: AWARD PICK-UP
LOCATION: SSS114
We are not able to mail awards. All awards must be picked up at this time.