Remember that the refund deadlines are different from course add/drop deadlines. Check the refund tables for more information.
Fall 2021 Virtual Career Fair. Meet employers who are looking to hire York students for a variety of opportunities, including part-time, summer, internship and full-time positions after graduation! Find career support on the day of the fair by dropping into the virtual Career Advising session and chatting with a career professional or a career peer educator. Thursday, Sept 23. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration required at Experience York.
Scotiabank Masterclass: Getting your Dream Job. Do you want to be a master at networking and interviews? Join this Masterclass where you will learn from subject matter experts on how to network effectively in person, how to brand yourself and how to crush your next interview. Wednesday, Sept. 22. 2 to 4 p.m. Registration required through Experience York.
Applications for YSpace Venture Catalyst Program are now open! This program supports early stage technology-based ventures to refine their innovative concepts and validate the business opportunity. Founders will engage in a free 6-week training and mentorship program designed to validate your start-up ideas and bring a proof-of-concept to life. Apply by using the Venture Catalyst Application Form. Deadline: Friday, Oct. 1.
On-Campus Library Hours Update: All Libraries buildings are now open. Virtual Library Services are also available.
Library Workshop: Road to Research Success: How to Find Scholarly Articles and Books Through YorkU Libraries. Need help navigating your way to academic sources? This workshop will provide you with a basic roadmap to library resources. Wednesday, Sept. 22, 12:30 to 2 p.m. Registration required.
Library Workshop: Academic Integrity: How You Can Learn to Stop Worrying and Love Citations. Citation prepares you to be an active participant in conversations within your scholarly community and in your professional career. In this workshop, you’ll learn the citation skills you need to succeed at York and beyond. Wednesday, Sept. 29, 12:30 to 2 p.m. Registration required.
Experience Grad York. Are you thinking of pursuing your graduate education? The Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) at York invites you to this free virtual event, where you can attend information sessions about York's graduate programs, admissions and more. Tuesday, Oct. 12 to Friday, Oct. 15. Registration required.
Learning Skills Workshop: Steps to Success: Making the Most Out of Your University Experience. Join this workshop and gain insight on the steps to achieve success in academics, personal and professional development with the available opportunities at York. Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2 to 3 p.m. Registration required.
Workshop: Starting Off Strong (for first-year undeclared majors). If you're new to York, this session is for you! Discover tips and strategies to get started on the right path to achieving your academic goals. Thursday, Sept. 23, 11 a.m. to noon. Registration required.
Workshop: Learning Power. This workshop will help you "learn how to learn." Log in and explore your own learning preferences and get familiar with research-supported learning strategies. Friday, Sept. 24, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Registration required.
Workshop: Ready for Remote Learning. Join this workshop and learn tips and resources that will help you succeed in your online courses. Tuesday, Sept. 28. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Registration required.
Time Management for Mature Students. Are you having trouble balancing school, work, and life? Join this session and learn practical, personalized approaches to managing your time. Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Registration required.
Zoom Plus for Mature Students. Learn about Zoom in this detailed tutorial hosted by the Atkinson Centre for Mature and Part-time Students (ACMAPS). You will learn how to set up zoom meetings, use reactions, set up registration, facilitate presentations, use annotations and more. Thursday, Sept. 23, noon to 1:30 p.m. Registration required.
Guide to Navigating York’s Website. In this session, you will learn how to find your schedule builder, your timetable, important dates, how to add and remove courses, and more. Tuesday, Sept. 28. noon to 1 p.m. Registration required.
Workshop: Better Sleep for Academic Success. Struggling to get your sleep back on track after the Summer? Join the Peer Health Educators to learn some science-backed tips on improving your sleep routine. Thursday, Sept. 23, noon to 1 p.m. Registration required.
Workshop: Meal Planning on a Budget. In this workshop, you'll learn about healthier food options, tips on how to compare nutrition labels and easier ways to plan your meals on a student-friendly budget. Thursday, Sept. 23, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Registration required.
Additional Dates: Meal Planning on a Budget. Tuesday, Sept. 28. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Registration required.
Visit the Start Strong YU Campus Access page for everything you need to know about visiting our campuses this Fall. There are a series of short videos and four sections that will help answer your questions before you make your way to campus this term.
Get your YU-card on the YU-card Office website! New students are required to apply online using the YU-card photo upload tool. The Office is also offering mail delivery to new students who have never been issued a card before. Current students can also replace or renew their card and manage their account online.
Learn how you can spread kindness on our campuses this Fall! Visit the Kindness Campaign website to learn how we can all support each other through simple acts of kindness, access the Kindness Toolkit and find additional support for you or someone you know.
The Office of the University Registrar (OUR) is recruiting student representatives for the Student Advisory Committee (SAC). The SAC will bring together students with diverse backgrounds and experiences to share their thoughts on OUR projects, policies and initiatives. Build leadership skills, community connections and be a positive force for strengthening your student services. Application Deadline: Tuesday, Sept. 28.
Download the York U Safety App! This free app provides one-stop access to all of York’s safety resources. Enable push notifications to receive safety alerts and campus emergencies updates directly! Visit the safety app website for more information.
Have evening classes or staying late on campus? goSAFE has you covered. Teams of two students will accompany you to and from any on-campus location and can meet you at your pick-up location within 10 minutes of your call. For instructions on how to contact goSAFE, visit the goSAFE website.
