Start Strong YU. If you have questions as you start a new term at York, check out the FAQ section of the Start Strong website to find commonly asked questions about finances, understanding OSAP and more. 

My Online Services. Explore the services available to you during your studies, such as grade reports, managing your courses, computing services and more. 

Ask Me. Looking for buildings, lecture halls or a place to eat? Look out for the staff/faculty members on campus wearing Ask Me lanyards – they’re happy to help! 

Chat with SAVY! Starting your first term at York this fall? We can’t wait to meet you! While you navigate through this new chapter of your life, SAVY is always available to offer you support. Visit the SAVY bot and try clicking the “Do you have any tips for my first day at York?” button. 

The Virtual Well-being Hub is your calm in the back-to-school chaos. The start of a new school year can be both exciting and overwhelming. Explore the Hub for tools and resources designed to help you manage stress, stay connected and feel your best. 

Open Doors York. Start your university journey with a high-energy welcome event filled with music, games, giveaways and everything you need to know about life at York, including services, getting involved on campus, making connections and more. Keele Campus. Tuesday, September 8, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vari Hall and Harry W. Arthurs Commons. Registration required. 

Yorklicious. Start the fall term with a full stomach by getting great deals on delicious food items across campus for a limited time with Yorklicious. Take your Yorklicious Passport to any participating vendor and collect 5 stamps to be entered to win exclusive York prizes! Looking for your Passport? Check your orientation kit, download it online or visit the Division of Students table at Open Doors York to get started. Don't miss out – this event is running until Friday, September 11. 

One profile. $57 million possibilities. Start the fall term off right by creating or updating your Student Profile in York's Financial Aid, Awards and Scholarships (FAAS) App. Completing your profile matches you to more scholarships, awards and bursaries. Complete your Need Assessment in the same app to be considered for need-based funding. Deadline: Thursday, October 1. 

Fall/Winter Important Dates. Don't forget these important dates for the 2026-2027 terms! Visit the Important Dates webpage for the information below and more. 

• York University will be closed on Monday, September 7, for Labour Day.  
• Ready, set, study! Fall term classes start on Wednesday, September 9.  
• Fees are due for fall and year course enrolments on Thursday, September 10. 

The Bowl at Sobeys Stadium. Throughout the late summer and early fall, a concert series will be hosted at York’s Keele Campus. A flat $20 event parking rate will be in effect at select parking locations beginning one hour before doors open on concert days. Permit holders will continue to have access to their permit lots. Visit the Parking Services web page for more information. 

Have you requested academic accommodations? If you need academic support for the upcoming term due to a documented disability or medical condition, register with Student Accessibility Services ASAP! The sooner you submit your registration information, the sooner you can access support. 

Resumé Writing Webinar. Learn how to effectively target your resumé and present your experience, education and skills in a way that showcases your assets and piques employers’ interest. Virtual event. Monday, September 7, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Registration required.

How to Effectively Use LinkedIn. Want to make the most of LinkedIn in your job search and grow your professional network? Join this webinar to learn how to leverage LinkedIn’s features effectively and boost your career opportunities. Virtual event. Tuesday, September 8, 10:30 a.m. to noon. Registration required.  

STEM Futures Career Fair. Speak directly with employers and discover career paths to support your goals – no matter your program. Keele Campus. Wednesday, September 16, 2 to 6 p.m. Victor Phillip Dahdaleh Building. Registration not required. 

Virtual UHIP Drop-in Session. What is the University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP), and how can you use it? Join this session to learn about coverage, getting your card and more. Virtual event. Thursday, September 3, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Registration required. 

Thursday Virtual Drop-in International Student Advising. Connect with an immigration specialist who can answer your immigration-related questions during this group advising session. Virtual event. Thursday, September 3, 9:30 to 11 a.m. Registration not required. 

Study Permit Extension + PGWP. Gather the documents required to submit your application for a study permit or Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) with added support and feel confident in your next steps. Keele Campus. Friday, September 4, 1:30 to 3 p.m. 242 York Lanes. Registration required. 

“The magic of Orientation:” Garrett’s journey from first-year to O-Chair.The magic of Orientation can last far beyond one week. For Garrett, it turned into four years of friendships and becoming an Orientation Chair. 

Fall 2026 Founder Fundamentals: Gain Entrepreneurial Skills. This 12-week entrepreneurial educational workshop series will help you gain the skills and understanding for starting your own business, while connecting you with local resources to support your next steps as you grow your venture. Show off your hard work by earning an exclusive YSpace York University certificate for attending at least 9 out of 11 workshops. Virtual events. Tuesday, September 15 to Tuesday, December 1. Registration required. Questions? Contact YSpace@yorku.ca. 

Suicide prevention is a shared responsibility. On World Suicide Prevention Day, join us as we launch YU Are Not Alone, York’s new suicide prevention initiative. Hear from guest speaker Mark Henick, one of Canada’s leading mental health advocates and bestselling authors. Drawing on lived experience, Henick will share insights on hope, connection and belonging, and discuss the role each of us can play in supporting mental health and suicide prevention. Keele Campus. Thursday, September 10, 1 to 3 p.m. Second Student Centre Conference Centre. Registration required. 

Promote your club at Markham Campus. Find new members for your club by taking part in the Get Involved Fair. This opportunity is a great way to promote your student organization, recruit new members across York and make meaningful connections. The deadline is Monday, September 14. Registration required.