This Week @ York

Start Strong YU. You likely have many questions as you start a new term at York. Check out the FAQ section of the Start Strong website to find commonly asked questions about finances, understanding OSAP and more.

My Online Services. Explore the services available to you during your studies such as grade reports, managing your courses, computing services and more.

Refunds. If you think you need to drop a course, check out the refunds page to find refund tables, information on eligibility and how to make a refund request. 

Testing - Emergency Notification System. To ensure that all community members know what to expect and do in an emergency situation, the Department of Community Safety will be conducting its bi-annual test of York University’s Emergency Notification System (ENS) on Thursday, September 12 at noon.

Student Accounts Lifecycle. Your student computing accounts will enter an expiry process once you are no longer enrolled in courses at York. Download and back up your files onto your personal devices to keep the documents from your studies.

Financial Aid, Awards and Scholarships – You may qualify for more than you think! Don’t miss out on financial opportunities, use the FAAS App to find and apply for financial awards. Start by completing your student profile, then, you will be able to start viewing and applying for awards, tracking your applications and more throughout the year.

Academic Integrity: Learn to Stop Worrying About It! Explore how to demonstrate academic integrity in your work and avoid academic misconduct. Virtual event. Wednesday, September 11, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Registration required.

Effective Reading Strategies. Learn about the process of academic reading, and how to identify important information to be a more efficient reader. Virtual event. Wednesday, September 11, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Registration required.

Time Management. Navigate different approaches for managing your time that work best for you. Virtual event. Thursday, September 12, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Registration required.

Interview Preparation. Enter your next interview with increased confidence and make a strong first impression when answering employer interview questions. Virtual event. Wednesday, September 11, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Registration required.

Cover Letter Writing. Target your cover letter to present your experiences, education and skills in a way that will showcase your assets and pique interest. Virtual event. Thursday, September 12, 2 to 3 p.m. Registration required.

How to Effectively Use LinkedIn. Find out how to enhance your job search by leveraging LinkedIn’s features to build your professional network. Virtual event. Friday, September 13, 1:30 to 3 p.m. Registration required.

Resumé Writing. Effectively target your resumé to list your credentials and present your strengths to potential employers. Virtual event. Monday, September 16, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Registration required.

Virtual Drop-in International Student Advising. Attend this group advising session to speak with specialists who can help answer your immigration-related questions. Virtual event. Thursday, September 12, 9:30 to 11 a.m. Registration not required.

Beginners Guide to University (Study Meets Session). Receive guidance from experienced international student ambassadors and learn how to navigate challenging courses, group projects, classroom presentations and more while making connections with your peers. Keele Campus. Friday, September 13, 1 to 2:30 p.m. 303 Founders College. Registration required.

Art Therapy. Join a session where creativity meets healing, and no experience is needed. Bring an open mind as you create designs using clay. Keele Campus. Tuesday, September 17, 1 to 2 p.m. 301 York Lanes. Registration required.