End of Term and Holiday Closure Plans. In light of recent guidance issued by the Ontario Government aimed at limiting the spread of the Omicron variant, York will be reducing on-campus activities in December and into January.
The Winter 2022 academic term will commence as planned on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022 (with some exceptions, for example Osgoode Hall Law School); however the in-person delivery of courses and on-campus activities are planned to resume on Monday, Jan. 24, 2022.
Between Jan. 10 and Jan. 24, 2022, all classes and support services will be delivered in a remote format unless it is essential that they be delivered in person.
Start Strong Start of Class webpage. To help prepare for the Winter term, find information about resources, including academic success, learning skills, financial support, mental health and wellness and career or community support.
Start Strong Student Services webpage. This handy reference guide helps you navigate online student services.
My Online Services. Complete some registrarial tasks while the University is closed with these self-serve tools and resources.
York’s Better Together. This website provides any information related to changes due to COVID-19.
Winter Orientation. New students will receive tips, tricks and resources during Winter Orientation on Friday, Jan. 7, 2022. Visit York's Orientation page to register for each session.
An additional orientation session for international students will be held on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022. To register, visit the International Student Orientation page.
YU Screen. For the Winter 2022 term, all York students are required to disclose their vaccination status on regardless of your current location and whether or not you are seeking access to the campus. Disclosure of vaccination status includes unvaccinated, partially vaccinated, fully vaccinated or seeking an exemption from vaccination.
If you have already disclosed your vaccination status and provided proof of vaccination, thank you. If you have not, please do so as soon as possible.
Note: York Region residents looking to access COVID-19 vaccination appointments may book York Region Transit’s Mobility On-Request ride-sharing services. More details can be found on York Region Transit’s website.
Final grades for Fall (F) term courses will be posted on your list of courses and grades as instructors make them available.
As a York student you also have access to these community services:
Employment Opportunity: Apply to be a Residence Life House Don for the 2022-2023 academic term. Give back to the York community and gain some valuable experience. Learn more by visiting the Residence Life Work & Volunteer Opportunities webpage. Application Deadline: Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022.
Living in residence. Visit the Housing Services website to learn about how to move-in, what to bring and more. Get to know other people also living in residence by connecting with your don and attending Residence Orientation.
Zoom/eClass Student Tutorial. Learn the ins and outs of Zoom and eClass to prepare for any virtual classes you may have this year! Students will learn how to set up breakout rooms on Zoom, learn to navigate eClass, attend a mock lecture to practice your skills and more! Registration required. Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Registration required.
UIT Maintenance Announcement. On Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022, YUScreen will undergo maintenance at 9 p.m. for approximately two hours. During this time, YUScreen will not be available. For details of other upcoming UIT service interruptions, visit the UIT page.
