This Week @ York for Week of May 9, 2023

Announcement

  • SIS Student Enrolment. When beginning your enrolment process in the Course Description Module (CDM), Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) and Registration Enrolment Module (REM), please note that you will now need to complete a captcha exercise, such as “select the pictures with a traffic light.” Network protections are also being implemented to disable special software access and ensure the stability of the Student Information System.

FYI

  • A Fireside Chat on York's DEDI Strategy: Taking Action, Making Impact

    You're invited to A Fireside Chat on York's Decolonizing, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (DEDI) Strategy to learn how key community members are taking up the strategy in their work, how to transform this institution to right the future for everyone and more. Keele Campus. Wednesday, May 17, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Helliwell Centre, 1014 Osgoode Hall Law School. Registration required.

     

    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.
     

Important Dates

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Careers Support

  • Learn How Lime Connect is Rebranding Disability Through Achievement Webinar

    Explore how Lime Connect attracts, prepares and connects university students with disabilities for internships, full-time careers with corporate partners and more. Virtual event. Wednesday, May 10, 2 to 3 p.m. Registration required. 

     

    What Can I Do with My Degree?

    Not sure what career options your degree might lead to? Learn how the skills you are developing in your degree, and the experiences you are gaining while at York, will help build a foundation for your future. Virtual event. Tuesday, May 16, 2 to 3 p.m. Registration required.

Learning Skills

  • Starting off Strong

    Are you new to York? This workshop explores what is expected of learners in our university environment and tips for getting off to a great start. Virtual event. Wednesday, May 10, 1 to 2 p.m. Registration required.
     
    Time Management

    Learn practical and personalized approaches to managing your time. Virtual event. Friday, May 12, 2 to 3 p.m. Registration required.
     
    Reading & Note-taking

    Discover effective reading and note taking techniques to help you stay on top of your course work. Virtual event. Monday, May 15, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Registration required.

Mature Student Support

  • eClass Session for Mature and Transfer Students

    Join this session for a live demonstration and tutorial on how to access all eClass features ahead of your upcoming classes. Virtual event. Wednesday, May 10, noon to 1 p.m. Registration required.

     

    Virtual Mature/Transfer Student Cafe Hour

    Chat with peer mentors, and other mature and transfer students, in a supportive virtual environment. Virtual event. Monday, May 15, 11 a.m. to noon. Registration not required.
     

International Student Support

  • Study Permit Extension Workshops

    Are you working on, or need to renew, your study permit? Explore the York International calendar to find helpful sessions to learn more about the application process.

     

    Wednesday Webinars: Living on Campus at York

    Explore the housing application process, important deadlines, the benefits of living in residence as a first-year student and more. Virtual event. Wednesday, May 10 at 9 to 10 a.m. Registration required.
     

Get Involved

  • OSAP Workshop for Exchange Students

    Are you a York student going on exchange? Learn about how OSAP can help fund your global learning opportunities! Virtual event. Monday, May 15 at 11 a.m. Registration required.

     

    Winter 2024 Exchange deadline has been extended to June 1

    Explore opportunities to go on academic exchange with a university partner. The deadline for winter 2024 exchange applications has been extended to Thursday, June 1. Drop-in advising is available on various dates. Keele Campus. 200 York Lanes. Questions? Reach out to goglobal@yorku.ca.

Graduate Student Support