This Week @ York for Week of January 9, 2024

Welcome Back

  • Start Strong Website. Discover resources, tips and FAQs to help you get a head start in your classes, support your well-being and get to and from York’s campuses.

     First 6 Weeks: Meet your Peers. Expand your social circle and meet other international students in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Keele Campus. Friday, January 12, 2 to 4 p.m. 109 Atkinson College. Registration required.

    Questions about your student account? Skip the Line – check out these FAQs. If you have questions about OSAP, payment dates or enrolment, check out the Student Support & Advising FAQ page. Here you can find information about your next steps, resource links and more. 

    Winter Campus Services Fair. Learn about York’s services and meet campus partners from various departments across campus. Keele Campus. Wednesday, January 10, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vari Hall Kiosk. Registration required.

    Undergraduate course enrolment fees. Payments for full-year and winter courses are due by Wednesday, January 10

    Add/Drop Deadlines. You can add a course without the permission of an instructor by Monday, January 22, or with the permission of an instructor by Wednesday, January 31

    Well-being Resources. Your mental and physical well-being are a priority. As a new term begins, don’t forget that there are a variety of supports and services available to you both on and off campus.

    Academic Advising. Get guidance from knowledgeable advisors who can help you navigate your degree options and next steps in your academic career. 

    My Online Services. Check out self-service tools, contact information and more that can be used throughout your time at York.

    Student Accounts Lifecycle. Your student computing accounts will enter an expiry process if you will no longer be enrolled in courses at York. To avoid losing any of your documents, download and back up your files onto your personal devices.

Academics

  • Starting Off Strong. Find out how to thrive in a university environment and gain tips for getting off to a great start. Keele Campus. Wednesday, January 10, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. 203 Bethune College. Registration not required. 

    Effective Reading Strategies. Discover how to be a more effective and efficient reader. Virtual event. Thursday, January 11, 3 to 4 p.m. Registration required.

    Motivation & Procrastination. Learn how to overcome lack of motivation and procrastination. Virtual event. Friday, January 12, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Registration required. 

    The Emotionally Intelligent Leader. Explore how to be a successful leader and how to create diverse and inclusive environments. Virtual event. Monday, January 15, 11 a.m. to noon. Registration required.

Mature Student Support

Careers Support

Get Involved

  • Sound and Sense: Jewish Music @ York – Lenka Lichtenberg's Thieves of Dreams. Join a celebrated vocalist and composer as she presents her 2023 JUNO-Award winning project. Keele Campus. Sunday, January 14, 3 to 4:30 p.m. 110 Accolade East Building, Sandra Faire and Ivan Fecan Theatre. Registration required. 

    Go Global Exchange Opportunities. If the winter months have you dreaming about a change of scenery, then an academic exchange might be for you! Explore the opportunities that are offered at one of York's worldwide partner universities, earn credits towards your degree and gain a new perspective to learning. Submit your application by Tuesday, January 23.