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This Week @ York for Week of August 26, 2025

FYI

  • The Fall term is around the corner! Do you have a YU-card? Your YU-card is an essential piece of ID here at York. Without it, you will be turned away from writing your exams and won’t be able to access important library services. Don’t risk it, apply online today. 

     

    Start Strong YU. Explore the resources offered to you here at York, from your first year until graduation! Visit the Start Strong website to find to-do lists, commute information, FAQs and more. Don’t wait, start strong today! 

     

    Add the Virtual Well-being Hub to your list of back-to-school essentials. Start the term off strong with tools that support every dimension of your well-being – all in one place, exactly when you need them. 

     

    Save Money on Gas and Insurance – Travel with Zipcar. Parking Services, with their partner Zipcar, is offering one year of free membership to new members when you sign up before Saturday, November 15. 

     

    Open Doors York. Attend this welcome event to meet campus resources, departments and Faculties, and enjoy music, snacks and exciting prizes! Keele Campus. Tuesday, September 2, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Harry Arthurs Commons. Registration not required. 

Worth Repeating

  • AskMe. Need help navigating around campus? Look out for friendly staff wearing ASK ME lanyards – they’re here to help! 

     

    Financial Aid Awaits. Don’t miss out on the $53M+ available in scholarships, awards and bursaries at York. Log into the FAAS App to create, review and update your Student Profile, and complete your Needs Assessment by maximizing your chance of being matched for various opportunities. Deadline: Wednesday, October 15. 

International Student Support

  • Virtual UHIP Drop-in Session. The University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) is essential when you need to attend medical appointments. Learn about the benefits and how to get your card. Virtual event. Wednesday, August 27, 1 to 4 p.m. Registration required.  

     

    Immigration Workroom: Study Permit Extension + PGWP. Looking into extending your Study Permit or Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP)? Get started by finding out what documentation is needed, and ask questions to feel confident in your application. Keele Campus. Friday, August 29, 1:30 to 2:45 p.m. 242 York Lanes. Registration required.  

Get Involved

  • 3D Printing. Explore all things 3D printing, including how to find a file, process it for printing and run the machine – the best part is, you get to take your creation home. Markham Campus. Wednesday, August 27, 1 to 3 p.m. 3055 Makerspace. Registration required.