Start Strong – find your way around campus! Find your way around campus with confidence by becoming familiar with essential transportation services you can leverage when travelling to and around York. Visit the Coming to Campus page on the Start Strong website today. 

Ask Me. Need help finding your way around? Look out for staff/faculty members on campus who are wearing Ask Me lanyards – they’re happy to help! 

Chat with SAVY! Feeling nervous as you enter the fall term? You’re not alone. Lots of students feel a bit unsure as they start a new term, especially if it’s your first year. Chat with SAVY and try clicking the “Is university scary?” button. 

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

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 University, 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. Don't forget to fuel up for the fall term! Get 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 from Sunday, August 30 to Friday, September 11.

One profile. $57 million possibilities. Start the new term by creating or updating your Student Profile in York's Financial Aid, Awards and Scholarships (FAAS) App. A complete profile matches you with 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. Explore upcoming sessional dates for the 2026-2027 terms below and by visiting the Important Dates webpage. 

• 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. 

Presidential Search Committee – Share your voice! The Presidential Search Committee is responsible for the search for York’s ninth President and Vice-Chancellor. As part of the process, the Committee would like to hear from as many members of the University community as possible. There are many ways to share your thoughts and participate in the consultation:  

• Participate in the consultation session (in-person or virtual). 

• Complete the confidential survey – your comments will not be attributed to you but will be shared with the Committee. 

Keele Campus. Thursday, September 17, 10 a.m. to noon. Dr. Robert Everett Senate Chamber, N940 Ross Building. Registration required. 

Thursday Virtual Drop-in International Student Advising. Speak with an immigration specialist who can help answer your immigration-related questions during this group advising session. Virtual event. Thursday, August 27, 9:30 to 11 a.m. Registration not required. 

Virtual UHIP Drop-in Session. Your University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) is an important thing to have in your back pocket, figuratively and literally! Join this session to learn about coverage, getting your card and how to use it. Virtual event. Friday, August 28, 1 to 3 p.m. Registration required. 

Study Permit Extension + PGWP. Learn about the documents required to submit your application for a study permit or Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) and feel confident in your next steps. Keele Campus. Friday, August 28, 1:30 to 2:45 p.m. 242 York Lanes. Registration required.

Start strong: Finding your way at York University. From classrooms to cafes to student services, we’re here to help you navigate campus with ease! 

The ABCs of acronyms at York. Wondering where the ACE building is or what SCHW stands for? Discover the meaning behind the many acronyms used throughout campus and start navigating your way around York like a pro! 

YU Are Not Alone: World Suicide Prevention Day 2026. Be part of the launch of YU Are Not Alone by attending York’s first World Suicide Prevention Day event where you’ll learn about the campaign, discover training opportunities and connect with campus and community supports. 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. Looking for new club members? The Get Involved Fair at Markham Campus is a great way to promote your student organization and recruit new members across York! The deadline is Monday, September 14. Registration required.