Alert: Fraudulent Scholarship Emails and Scams. Remember that York would never ask for your personal or banking information via text or email. Learn the common signs of malicious communications and protect yourself from online fraud. 

Computing Account Lifecycle. No longer taking courses at York? Make sure to download and back up any files that you may want to keep from your student account onto a personal device – your student computing accounts will enter an expiry process once your enrolment changes. 

York Equity Timeline. This timeline helps tell the story of York’s path towards equity and is created by community members. Share what you think of the current milestones, suggest ones you think are missing and define what you hope equity at York will look like in the future. 

Student Community Drop-in Sessions. Enjoy light refreshments, ask questions and get guidance as you navigate your academic journey at York by meeting with Yvette Munro, the Vice Provost Students, and other passionate staff members. Keele Campus. Wednesday, November 19, and Thursday, November 20, noon to 2 p.m. Vari Hall Kiosk. Registration not required. 

Mailing Services on Keele Campus. Canada Post services have moved from the Bookstore to Central Mailing Services, located in 019 Curtis Lecture Halls – learn more about available services. Due to its ongoing labour disruption, Canada Post service guarantees are currently suspended. Alternate courier options are available through University Mailing Services. 

Reminder: Your Chosen Name will now be reflected in eClass! If you use a chosen name, you may notice this name being reflected across various systems starting Wednesday, November 19. This system update will make it easier to align your chosen name with how you identify and present yourself. Your legal name will still be used in official documents and records. For more information, including how to update or correct these changes, visit the Chosen Name and Gender Identity Profile FAQ page. 

Your Voice. Our Campuses. Building Safer Communities Together. The Community Safety Department is launching a campus-wide safety survey and wants to hear from you. Share your thoughts and feedback to shape a safer, more inclusive campus for everyone. 

Snow Route Notice. From now until Monday, March 30, snow routes will be active in the following areas: Passy Crescent, Assiniboine Rd., Ottawa Rd., and other designated areas across Keele Campus. 

• Parking Restrictions: 
  • No parking from 10:30 p.m. to 7 a.m. regardless of weather conditions – applies to pay machines and HONK Mobile. 
• Snow Clearing: 
  • Conducted during restricted hours from November to March. 
  • Vehicles parked during these times will be tagged and/or towed. 

For questions, please contact Parking & Transportation Services at parking@yorku.ca. 

York’s Women's Field Hockey team is double-golden after claiming both the OUA and U SPORTS Championship titles. Hard work really does pay off – congratulations to the Women’s Field Hockey team on winning the program’s first-ever national banner! 

Explore Financial Resources During Financial Literacy Month. Leverage resources that can be used to build your financial confidence. Explore the FAAS App, events across campus, peer mentoring opportunities and more. 

Let’s work on financial literacy! Conversations about finances can be uncomfortable, but do they need to be? Gain different perspectives on financial wellness and resources to help you improve your financial well-being. 

Scholarship applications: How to finance your studies. From scholarships and bursaries to OSAP and on-campus work opportunities, here’s a clear guide to understanding your options and getting started early. 

Go Global Information Session. Get informed about global learning opportunities and get inspired by available destinations, costs and the application process. Virtual event. Wednesday, November 19, 10 to 11 a.m. Registration required. 

Brazil Study Abroad Course Information Session. Discover how you can study social determinants of global health in urban events and popular economy in Rio, Brazil. Virtual event. Wednesday, November 19, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Registration required. 

2026 Las Nubes Study Abroad Program – Drop-in Session. Learn about programs in Costa Rica and how you can experience cultural and ecological immersion. Virtual event. Thursday, November 20, 11:30 a.m. Registration required.

Lessons from a CEO: Conversations with Laura Nashman, CEO of BC Pensions. Engage in a virtual conversation and gain insights on leadership, career growth and the realities of today’s workplace – including the skills employers value most and mentorship opportunities for women. Virtual event. Thursday, November 20, 4 to 5:30 p.m. Registration required. 

Navigating School and Personal Stress Workshop. Exams are coming, deadlines are near, the semester is almost over, but how do you focus on your mental health with all these stressors? Delve into what factors affect our mental health and how you can better support your mental health, especially as we move into exam season. Keele Campus. Friday, November 25, 2 to 4 p.m. 248 HNES. Registration Required. 

Virtual UHIP Drop-in Session. Get to know what the University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) is, and how you can leverage it at medical appointments. Virtual event. Thursday, November 20, 1 to 3 p.m. Registration required. 

Immigration Workroom: Study Permit Extension + PGWP. Prepare for a Study Permit extension or a Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) application with guidance from knowledgeable staff members. Keele Campus. Friday, November 21, 1:30 to 2:45 p.m. 242 York Lanes. Registration required. 

How to survive and thrive in group work. Group work is an inevitable part of the university experience, but there are many tips and tricks to help make these projects successful! 

What’s in our university bags. Get to know what's in the bags of two York students and find out which essentials you might be missing from your bag. 

Existing Loudly: Mental Health in a Trans Body. Finding your own voice isn’t always easy, but learning to live authentically and to exist loudly is a journey worth taking. In this episode of the Well-being & YU Podcast, host Susu B. and guest Brian Ginther explore what well-being can look like for trans and gender-diverse students. Tune in to hear about an authentic journey of navigating identity, self-acceptance and community. 

Student Engagement in Quality Assurance. Are you passionate about improving the academic experience at York? Help shape student engagement in academic program reviews and enhancements by collaborating with your peers and gaining leadership experience while leaving a meaningful impact. 

The French Cafe. Come hang out at The French Café, where you can meet new people, practice your French-speaking skills and enjoy some snacks! Keele Campus. Various dates and times available. N721 Ross Building. Registration not required. 

Building Capacity and Empowering Safety Awareness on Campus. Engage in an interactive session focused on strengthening community safety through education, collaboration and trauma-informed engagement. Leave feeling better equipped with practical tools to recognize signs of distress, respond safely and connect with campus resources – fostering a safer, more inclusive campus for all. Virtual event. Thursday, November 20, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Registration required. 

In-Conversation Event: Fantasy & Horror author Ai Jiang (Linghun) and editor Pia Singhal. Hear about genre publishing from both sides of the table: how to write, get an agent and get your book published, but also how to acquire, edit and get books in stores. Keele Campus. Wednesday, November 19, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. 014 Junior Commons Room, McLaughlin College. Registration required. 

Teaching Kitchen – Build your own Burrito Bowl. Pump up your cooking game by learning how to make a burrito bowl from scratch with a professional chef and registered dietitian. During the session, you will also get tips from public health nurses on managing and preventing diabetes. Keele Campus. Thursday, November 20, 2 to 3 p.m. 166 Ross South Building. Registration required. 

Student Housing Design Consultations. Join an interactive design workshop exploring ideas for affordable and inclusive student housing at York University – no design experience is required. Keele Campus. Friday, November 21, 5 to 9 p.m. 140 HNE. Registration required.