This Week @ York for Week of April 25, 2023

Announcement

  • York GPA Calculator Launch. Calculating your GPA just got easier! Check out this new tool and learn how you can calculate your GPA. Two modes are available to help you plan for future terms.

  • eClass Upgrade. eClass will be getting a fresh new look. Changes will be made to both appearance and some functions. To facilitate an upgrade, eClass will be unavailable from on Sunday, April 30, 1 to 9 a.m.  Enjoy the enhanced experience with the new version of eClass!

FYI

  • Global Learning Endowed Awards. Check out the variety of scholarships and awards available to help students with their participation in exchange opportunities. Application deadline is Monday, May 1, 11:59 p.m. ET

  • Nominate a staff member for the Deborah Hobson York Citizenship Award. Nominate a York staff member who use imagination and innovation to serve the York student community. Nominations require a letter of support or nomination letter from a past or current York student. The deadline for submission has been extended to Friday, May 5, at 4:30 p.m. ET

  • Student Accounts Lifecycle. Ensure that you have downloaded and backed up your files onto your own personal devices. Your student computing accounts will enter an expiry process once you will no longer be enrolled in York courses.

ICYMI

  • SAVY is Here to Support You! Looking for academic tips or career guidance? Chat with SAVY to get the guidance you need, anytime you need it!

Careers Support

  • On the Job Success. Learn how to create great first impressions, what to expect the first few days on the job and how to handle difficult situations effectively. Virtual event. Wednesday, April 26, 1:30 to 3 p.m. Registration required.

  • Capstone Day 2023. See how students have applied their capstone course learnings this year into real-world projects and experiences. Keele Campus. Thursday, April 27, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Second Student Centre. Registration required.

  • Cross-Campus Capstone Classroom (C4) Information Session. Get paid to make a difference while earning course credits this summer. Virtual event. Friday, April 28, 10 to 11 a.m. Registration required.

Student Support Services

  • Tips for Learning @ York U for Transfer Students. Join this workshop to better understand the keys to mastering university-level learning and put you on the path to academic success. Virtual event. Wednesday, May 3, 3 to 4 p.m. Registration required.

International Student Support

  • UHIP drop-in sessions. The advising team is here to answer your questions about the University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP). Various virtual and in-person availability. Registration not required.

  • Last Winter 2023 Global Chat. Join former exchange students as they share their experiences and answer any questions you may have. Keele Campus. Friday, April 28, 1 to 2 p.m. 224 York Lanes. Registration required.

Indigenous Student Support

Health & Wellness

  • Student Counselling, Health & Well-being (SCHW) offers several support groups to show you that you are not alone, help you make new friends on campus and develop feelings of trust and support with group members. Every session is led by SCHW facilitators who promote a safe and positive space for participants.

    Upcoming support groups include:
    Intuitive Eating Groups. Virtual event. Wednesday, April 26, 11 a.m. to noon. Registration required.