The last day of exams is Friday, December 19.
Holiday Closure Information. York’s campuses will be closed from Wednesday, December 24, to Friday, January 2, and will re-open on Monday, January 5.
Classes for the winter term will begin on Monday, January 5.
Undergraduate course enrolment fees. Payments for undergraduate winter and year-term courses are due Saturday, January 10.
Well-being Services. Exams can be stressful, and the winter season can make you feel blue. Don’t go through these feelings alone – take advantage of the services available to you at York.
Questions during the holiday break? Turn to SAVY. While York's campuses are closed, SAVY is here to answer your questions and point you in the right direction.
Exams and Tests. Get helpful information about your exam schedule, tips, conflicts, locations and more.
Staying on campus for the winter break? Here's what you can do. If you’re staying in Toronto or on campus for the holiday break, consider it your chance to explore the city at its coziest!
Cash Prizes in University-Wide Creative Writing Competition. Do you have original and unpublished writing? Submit your work for a chance to win a prize starting at $1,000, and the opportunity to be recognized by The Creative Writing Department, Faculty of LA&PS and The Office of the President. Submit your work by Friday, January 9. Results will be announced in Spring 2026.
Earn 3 Credits and Tackle Real-World Challenges with C4. Explore the Cross-Campus Capstone Classroom (C4) this winter term and take on a complex project that addresses real-world problems. Work with external partners, students from different disciplines and professors to explore innovative solutions. Apply today and start collaborating!
Markham Study Spots: Lock In & Finish Strong. Need a place to study? Find a quiet, supportive zone to get focused. Markham Campus. Various locations and times. Booking required.
Register Today for the Winter 2026 Career Fair. Connect with top employers, discover exciting career paths and explore opportunities ranging from part-time roles and summer jobs to internships and full-time positions after graduation. Learn how to network with confidence, craft a great resumé and make a lasting impression with Career Fair prep sessions. Keele Campus. Thursday, January 22, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Victor Phillip Dahdaleh Building. Registration encouraged.
Virtual UHIP Drop-in Session. The University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) can be used at your medical appointments. Learn how to get a card, and what you can do once you have it. Virtual event. Thursday, December 18, 1 to 3 p.m. Registration required.
Immigration Workroom: Study Permit Extension + PGWP. Get all your documents sorted for your Study Permit extension or Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) application. Join this session and leave feeling confident to check your submission off your list. Keele Campus. Friday, December 19, 1:30 to 2:45 p.m. 242 York Lanes. Registration required.
Refresh your mind, not just your feed. Did you know that students spend an average of eight to nine hours on screens every day? You can manage this by supporting your digital well-being!
Digital Well-being: A Guide to Healthy Tech Use. Our digital wellness can have a huge impact on how we feel offline, both physically and mentally. But what can you do when screens are unavoidable? In this episode, Dr. Roxanne Cohen from the Young Lives Research Lab explains what digital well-being can look like for students and what to do when you need to unplug. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed online, this episode shares helpful tips on using technology purposefully.
International Students: Far From Home. Dive into the bittersweet reality of the holiday season for students who must choose between returning home or staying in Canada, and know you’re not alone. Tune in to our conversation with Gagandeep Singh, Student Coordinator at York International (and international student), where he shares his personal experiences navigating conflicting emotions during challenging times.
