This Week @ York for Week of July 30, 2024

FYI

  • Course Withdrawal Period. The deadlines for withdrawing from summer courses and receiving a “W” (withdrawn from course) on your transcript, are coming up. Withdrawing from a course will not affect your GPA or count toward the credits required for your degree.

    • Summer, May to August (SE) deadline Tuesday, August 6
    • Summer, May to August (SU) and Summer: second term, July to August (S2) deadline Tuesday, August 13

    To confirm which term your summer course is in, visit the York Courses Website.

  • Start your academic accommodation planning for the fall. Student Accessibility Services supports students with permanent and temporary disabilities with academic accommodation planning year-round. Connect with them ASAP to have academic accommodations ready for your first day of fall classes. Registration deadline Friday, August 16.

Academic & Learning Skills

  • Tests, Midterms, Exams, Oh My! Discover tips and tricks to help you feel prepared and confident before, during and after your test. Virtual event. Wednesday, July 31, 3 to 4 p.m. Registration required.

  • Note-taking Essentials. Enhance your note-taking skills and discover new strategies to improve how you study. Virtual event. Friday, August 2, 10 to 11 a.m. Registration required.

  • Introducing Quotes and Citations. Learn how to introduce quotes into your writing, and how to properly credit your sources in APA format. Virtual event. Tuesday, August 6, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration not required.

International Student Support

  • Global Learning Drop-in Advising. If you are planning on, or interested in, travelling abroad, connect with a global learning advisor to learn important information and ask questions. Keele campus. Wednesday, July 31, 1 to 3:30 p.m. 200 York Lanes. Registration required.

  • Virtual UHIP Drop-in Session. Discover important information about the University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP), how to get a card and what is covered. Virtual event. Friday, August 2, 10 a.m. to noon. Registration required.

  • Info Session: Study Permit Extension + PGWP. Ask questions and receive answers about the requirements for a study permit extension and Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). Keele Campus. Friday, August 2, 1 to 2:15 p.m. 242 York Lanes. Registration required.