This Week @ York

This Week @ York for Week of August 29, 2023

Orientation Week. Meet new friends, experience student life, explore campus and make memories to last a lifetime. In-person events. Sunday, August 27 to Monday, September 4. Various locations. Registration required.
Yorklicious. Explore food options on campus at a special price point of $7 to $10. Keele Campus. Saturday, August 26 to Friday, September 8. Various locations. Registration not required.
Open Doors York. Enjoy an afternoon of music, carnival games, prizes, snacks and fun giveaways. Explore campus resources, departments, faculty information and challenge yourself to stop by every kiosk to be entered in an exclusive draw and win prizes. RSVP ahead of time to be entered into an added draw. Keele Campus. Tuesday, September 5, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Harry Arthur Commons. Registration required.
GRAD@York – Orientation for Incoming Grad Students. Learn about a variety of resources and services available to support your graduate journey. Virtual event. Tuesday, September 5, noon to 1:30 p.m. Registration required.

Start Strong YU. The fall term is only one week away! Check out the Start Strong YU website for key resources, tips and need-to-know information to prepare for the upcoming term.
York University Scholarship Portal. Browse various financial support options available at York including awards, scholarships and bursaries. Complete your Student Financial Profile (SFP) to be eligible for awards, even without showing financial need. The deadline to complete your SFP is Friday, September 15, 11:59 p.m. ET. If you have any questions, contact the Scholarships and Bursaries team at bursary@yorku.ca
Student Advisory Committee. The Office of the University Registrar (OUR) is recruiting students to 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. Applications deadline is Friday, September 29.
Student Accounts Lifecycle. Ensure that you have downloaded and backed up your files onto your personal devices. Your student computing accounts will enter an expiry process once you are no longer enrolled in York courses.

Resumé & Cover Letter Writing webinar. Present your experiences, education and skills in a way that showcases your assets. Virtual event. Tuesday, September 5, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Registration not required.

What is eClass? Discover the essential features of eClass and learn how to access course materials, assignments and resources. Virtual event. Thursday, August 31, 1 to 2 p.m. Registration required.

Graduate Student Connect Session. Discover the academic accommodation process and support for students in graduate programs. Virtual event. Tuesday, September 5, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Registration required.

Virtual Q&A: Study Permit Extension + PGWP. Ask questions about applying for a study permit extension or post-graduation work permit. Virtual event. Tuesday, September 5, 9 to 10:30 a.m. Registration not required.

York University Live Tele Tube at Allan I. Carswell Observatory. Learn more about York’s observatory by tuning in on YouTube weekly. Virtual event. Wednesday, August 30, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Registration not required.