This Week @ York for Week of December 18, 2024

Important Dates

  • The last day of exams is Friday, December 20

     

    Undergraduate course enrolment fees. Payments for undergraduate winter courses are due Friday, January 10

     

    University Closures. York University will be closed from Tuesday, December 24, to Wednesday, January 1, inclusive. Campuses will re-open on Thursday, January 2.   

     

    Classes for the winter term will begin on Monday, January 6

FYI

  • Student Accounts Lifecycle. If you will no longer be enrolled in courses at York, your accounts, including emails, OneDrive and MyApps will enter an expiry process. Back up your files to avoid losing any of your documents. 

     

    Start Strong YU. It's never too early to start planning your next term of school! Explore the Start Strong website, where you can find information about coming to campus, FAQs, start of class and more. 

     
    International Students: Far From Home. In the newest episode of the Well-being & YU podcast, we dive into the bittersweet reality of the holiday season for students who have to choose between returning home or staying in Canada. 

Worth Repeating

  • DEDI Council Seeking New Members. Apply to join the Decolonizing, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (DEDI) council and help foster York’s commitment to diversity and inclusion best practices. Application period closes Monday, December 23. 

     

    Cash Prizes in University-Wide Creative Writing Competition. Submit your original and unpublished works to York’s university-wide writing competition for the chance to win a prize starting at $1,000, and recognition from The Creative Writing Department, Faculty of LA&PS and The Office of the President. Submit your work by Friday, January 10. Results will be announced in spring 2025. 

International Student Support

  • Immigration Info Session/Workroom: Study Permit Extension + PGWP. Apply for a Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) or study permit extension and increase the duration of your stay in Canada. Keele Campus. Friday, December 20, 1 to 2:15 p.m. 242 York Lanes. Registration required.  

     

    Winter Activity Series. Discover the spirit of winter festivities in Canada by heading to the Distillery District for some holiday fun! Toronto and Keele Campus. Monday, December 23, 1 to 6:30 p.m. York University Subway Station. Registration required. 

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