Win $500 towards your tuition. Complete your Student Profile and Need Assessment in York's FAAS App by Thursday, October 1, for your chance to win a $500 tuition waiver, a $100 York University Bookstore gift card or $50 in Flex Dollars on your YU-card. Your completed profile also matches you to scholarships, awards and bursaries for 2026-2027.
Look for the Red Couch. If you see a big red couch outside of Vari Hall on Wednesday, September 23, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., pull up a seat. Don't ask, just trust us. Keele Campus. Registration not required.
Use the Virtual Well-being Hub to build habits that help you thrive. From mindfulness to motivation, the Hub is packed with ways to boost your mood and support your daily health and happiness. Explore what wellness looks like for you at your own pace.
Thrive in an inclusive community. York is committed to upholding a learning environment that is antiracist, equitable and respectful. Take the YU Learn module on Decolonizing, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (DEDI).
Become a Space & Exam Monitor this term. These paid positions under Student Accessibility Services (SAS) leave an impact by guiding and supporting students during important times like tests, midterms and exams throughout the semester. Apply now through YU Hire, position 114401 Space & Exam Monitor.
Share Your Story. Hey, fall 2026 graduates! Tell us about your favourite memory from studying at York for a chance to be featured in our upcoming convocation campaign.
The Future of Global Health and Innovation. Global health funding is experiencing steep cuts, raising urgent concerns for public health systems and emergency response worldwide. As the landscape shifts, collaboration matters now more than ever. Join a fireside chat on the future of global health to learn from two of the field’s leading funders. Keele Campus. Thursday, September 24, 2 to 4 p.m. Tribute Communities Recital Hall, Accolade East Building. Registration required.
Toronto Elections. Are you ready for the municipal election? Mark down the key dates, find your voting place, explore voting options, download your digital voter information card and more.
Volunteer for Fall Open House! Help welcome future students during an exciting day of sessions where you can inspire prospective York University students. As a token of appreciation for your attendance, volunteers will receive a York-branded accessory, an honourarium and a lunch reimbursement on your YU-card. Keele Campus. Saturday, October 24, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Registration and event orientation session required.
The Bowl at Sobeys Stadium. A series of concerts will be hosted at Keele during select dates, with a flat $20 event parking rate in effect at select parking locations beginning one hour before doors open on concert days. If you are a permit holder, you will have access to your permit lots. Visit the Parking Services web page for more information.
Peer Mentorship Day. Explore the peer mentorship opportunities available across campus! Meet student mentors, ask questions, make a friendship bracelet and more.
Check in. Reach out. Find support. If you or someone you know is dealing with thoughts of suicide, you can find self-assessment tools, training resources and support on the YU Are Not Alone webpage. Remember: knowing when to find help is a strength. Suicide prevention is a shared responsibility.
Holding Space for Learning, Action and Healing. Join the York community to honour Survivors, remember the children who never returned home and reflect on our responsibilities in advancing reconciliation. Engage in learning, reflection, healing and meaningful dialogue by taking part in events throughout September.
University Panel Event & Heart Garden Installation. Keeping past traditions for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, York is hosting a panel responding to the Heart Garden reflection question and to The Knowing, offering a way to model reconciliation in action for the York community. This conversation will create space for non-Indigenous community members to share what they are learning, how they are reflecting on responsibilities and how they are carrying this learning beyond the day or month. Keele, Glendon and Markham Campus. Wednesday, September 30, 10 a.m. Various locations. Registration required.
Courting and Consent Chat. How have dating, relationships and consent evolved in the digital age? Engage in an open, facilitated conversation where you'll explore consent in online and offline interactions. Co-create a shared understanding of what consent means, reflect on real-life experiences and learn from one another in a welcoming, respectful space. Virtual event. Thursday, September 24, 11 a.m. to noon. Registration required.
Prioritize your health and well-being. Engage in activities during Fall Well-being Week that will help you embrace all dimensions of well-being. Explore free events held both in-person and online by visiting the Well-being web page. Monday, October 5 to Friday, October 9. Various times available.
Job Search & Networking Strategies Webinar. Want to be more effective in getting the job you want? Find out how to uncover and create career opportunities by learning how employers fill job openings, making connections and building confidence. Virtual event. Wednesday, September 23, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Registration required.
UNIQLO Canada On-Campus Recruitment Session. Explore a career in retail leadership with UNIQLO Canada! Connect with their recruitment team and learn about their UNIQLO Management Candidate (UMC) program and Summer Store Internship opportunities. Open to third- and fourth-year students. Keele Campus. Thursday, September 24, 5:30 to 7 p.m. 1014 Victor Philip Dahdaleh Building. Registration required.
Interview Preparation Webinar. Learn how you can influence the first impression you make and show your best self while answering employers’ questions or attending networking events. Virtual event. Friday, September 25, 10:30 a.m. to noon. Registration required.
Build Your Future with EllisDon. Learn about the wide range of career paths, gain insight into the evolving construction industry and discover a new 12-16 month Rotational Co-op Program, launching in May 2027. Keele Campus. Wednesday, September 30, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. 1014 Victor Philip Dahdaleh Building. Registration required.
Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS). PASS can help you develop new academic skills, practice problem-solving and make connections. Find out if your class is supported by PASS, attend free sessions and enter a space where you can grow outside of class time.
Drop-In Q&A Session: Learn More About Studying in Costa Rica. Interested in learning more about the Las Nubes Study Abroad Program in Costa Rica, but not sure where to begin? Get the information you need about the opportunity, application process, eligibility requirements, course options, funding opportunities and what to expect from the experience. Virtual event. Wednesday, September 23, 11 a.m. Registration not required.
Pre-Determined Purchasing Power: Governing Algorithmic Price and Wage Discrimination. How do algorithms quietly determine your wages and the prices you pay? Join a session that reveals how data-driven systems are reshaping economic life and entrenching inequality before transactions even begin. Keele Campus. Thursday, September 24, 4 to 6 p.m. 519 Kaneff Tower. Registration required.
Ready to take your education around the world? Join the Go Global Fair and discover international opportunities available through more than 200 global partners across 50+ countries. Explore exchanges, summer schools, internships, research opportunities and other global learning experiences that can help you earn credits towards your degree while developing valuable skills. Keele Campus. Wednesday, October 7, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vari Hall. Registration not required.
Thursday Virtual Drop-in International Student Advising. Connect with a specialist during this group advising session to get support with your immigration-related questions. Virtual event. Thursday, September 24, 9:30 to 11 a.m. Registration not required.
Virtual UHIP Drop-in Session. Discover how to use your University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) at medical appointments, receive coverage information, get your card and more. Virtual event. Thursday, September 24, 10 a.m. to noon. Registration required.
Study Permit Extension + PGWP. Working on your study permit or Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) application? Get support before making your submission. Keele Campus. Friday, September 25, 1 to 3 p.m. 242 York Lanes. Registration required.
Self-care: Making time for your basic needs. Build realistic habits that fit into your busy student life by reflecting on important questions, discussing and reflecting with peers. Prioritize your well-being, build self-care into your routine and practice affirmations that support your confidence and motivation. This workshop is part of the YU & Balance series. Participants will receive a $5 gift card for each full session attended. Virtual event. Tuesday, September 29, noon to 1 p.m. Registration required.
Finding community through peer mentorship at York. If you’re wondering how to get involved outside of class, where to go when you need academic support, how to manage a busy course load or just want to chat, York's peer mentors can help!
GENIAL 2026 Pitch Competition. Network with award-winning entrepreneurs and professionals across various industries. Get inspired by keynote speakers while enjoying refreshments at a free cocktail reception. Glendon Campus. Thursday, September 24, 5:15 to 8:30 p.m. Registration required.
