This Week @ York

This Week @ York for Week of May 7, 2024

For those of you who are working towards completing the winter term, the makeup (remediation) period for classes, labs, tutorials and studios will end on Friday, May 17. The examination period will then run from Tuesday, May 21 to Sunday, May 26. For those who will have exams during this period, the exam schedule will be published on the Registrar’s Office website.

As a reminder, undergraduate students can access undergraduate bursaries to cover non-tuition related costs during the makeup (remediation) period, such as additional living, travel or childcare expenses. Find more information on the course completion resources page. The deadline to apply is Friday, June 14.

Student services and well-being resources are always available if you have questions about your next steps or need mental health support. As you continue working on your assignments, and studying for upcoming exams, browse the sessions below to find events built to help you get a head start on completing your studies.

Fair Trade Pop-up Event. Celebrate York’s Fair Trade Campus silver designation by enjoying free fair-trade Las Nubes coffee, iced tea and mini chocolates while quantities last. Bring your own mug to reduce waste. Keele Campus. Wednesday, May 8, 10 a.m. Vari Hall. Registration required.
Cross-Campus Capstone Classroom (C4). Stay on track with your studies by joining C4 this summer. Earn 3.0 credits in 2 weeks while making meaningful connections through this intensive experiential learning opportunity.

Motivation & Procrastination. Find internal motivation to help you succeed and overcome your habit of procrastinating. Virtual event. Wednesday, May 8, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Registration required.
Time Management. Discover approaches to help you manage your time that are practical and personalized to fit your preferences. Virtual event. Friday, May 10, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Registration required.
Effective Reading Strategies. Explore how to identify important information, and practice tips that will help you become a strong reader. Virtual event. Monday, May 13, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Registration required.
Study Strategies That Work. Check out effective strategies that are proven to work with your brain while you study. Virtual event. Tuesday, May 14, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Registration required.

Resumé & Cover Letter Writing. Learn how to present your experiences, education and skills in a way that will pique employer interest. Virtual event. Monday, May 13, 10:30 a.m. to noon. Registration required.
Job Search & Networking Strategies. Maximize your job search by exploring how job openings get filled, how to uncover opportunities and build professional relationships. Virtual event. Tuesday, May 14, 10 a.m. to noon. Registration required.

Virtual UHIP Drop-in Session. Get help with understanding the University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) by connecting with an advisor. Virtual event. Wednesday, May 8, 2 to 4 p.m. Registration required.
Virtual Drop-in International Student Advising. Speak with an immigration specialist who can answer your questions and offer you guidance. Virtual event. Thursday, May 9, 9 to 10:30 a.m. Registration not required.
Study Permit Extension & Post Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). Connect with advisors and immigration specialists who can help you navigate your study permit extension and/or PGWP application. Virtual event. Tuesday, May 14, 9 to 10:30 a.m. Registration not required.

Global Learning Drop-in Advising. If you are interested in studying abroad, or already have plans to go, speak with an advisor and ask questions that will help you get prepared. Keele Campus. Wednesday, May 8, 1 to 3:30 p.m. 200 York Lanes. Registration not required.