This Week @ York for Week of September 3, 2024

FYI

  • Student Accounts Lifecycle. If you will no longer be enrolled in courses at York, your student computing accounts will enter an expiry process. Don’t risk losing your documents, download and back up your files onto your personal devices.

  • Start Strong YU. Classes are about to start, and we have resources to help you navigate your campus. Visit the Start Strong YU website to learn about getting to York, finding your way around and the services you can access while on campus.

ICYMI

  • Make your university experience unique with C4. Step outside of the average classroom while gaining hands-on experience and earning credits towards your degree. Completing your application can bring you one step closer to tackling a real-world project and inspiring others.

  • Financial Aid, Awards and Scholarships – You may qualify for more than you think! The FAAS App makes finding, qualifying and applying for financial awards a whole lot easier. Learn about completing your student profile, viewing and applying for awards, tracking your applications and more throughout the year so that you don’t miss out on financial opportunities at York.

Learning Skills

  • Starting off Strong. New to York University? Check out what is expected of learners in our university environment and gain tips for getting off to a confident start. Virtual event. Tuesday, September 10, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Registration required.

Careers Support

  • How to Effectively Use LinkedIn. Explore key features in LinkedIn and how to use them to enhance your job search. Virtual event. Thursday, September 5, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Registration required.

  • Personality and Career Choice. Using the Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), find out how your personality type can influence your choices and what’s important to you in a potential career. Virtual event. Monday, September 9, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Registration required.

  • Resumé Writing. Improve your resumé by learning how to highlight your experience, education and skills effectively. Virtual event. Monday, September 9, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Registration required.

  • Job Search & Networking Strategies. Discover how to find hidden job opportunities and build connections. Virtual event. Tuesday, September 10, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Registration required.

  • How to Make Career Decisions. Navigate how to make informed career decisions and how a growth mindset can help you achieve career success. Virtual event. Tuesday, September 10, 5 to 6:30 p.m. Registration required. 

International Student Support

  • Virtual UHIP Drop-in Session. Learn about what the University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) is, how to enrol and what is covered. Virtual event. Wednesday, September 4, 2 to 4 p.m. Registration required.

  • Virtual Drop-in International Student Advising. Ask a specialist any immigration-related questions you may have. Virtual event. Thursday, September 5, 9:30 to 11 a.m. Registration not required.

  • English Conversation Partners (ECP) Program: Information Session. Boost your confidence in your English-speaking skills by pairing up with a fluent English student. Join this information session to learn more about the program and how you can start making connections. Virtual event. Monday, September 9, 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. Registration required.

Health & Wellness

  • Join our Dining Hall Tour with a focus on your dietary needs! Are you ready to explore the delicious world of YU Eats? Join a tour to experience food options and how your dietary needs, accommodations and allergies can be catered to.

    • Keele Campus. Wednesday, September 18, 10 a.m. and Wednesday, September 25, 2 p.m. Stong College. Registration required.
    • Glendon Campus. Thursday, September 19, 11 a.m. Glendon Marche. Registration required.