This Week @ York

Take on the fall term with useful services. The Start Strong website is always around to offer resources that you can use throughout your studies. Whether you’re just starting at York, or in your final year, there’s resources for you! Don’t hesitate, check things off your list – visit the Start Strong website today. 

Prioritize your health and well-being. Engage in activities during Fall Well-being Week that will help you embrace all dimensions of well-being. Explore free events held both in-person and online by visiting the Well-being Week web page. Various locations and times. Monday, October 6 to Friday, October 10. 

Use the Virtual Well-being Hub to build habits that help you thrive. From mindfulness to motivation, the Hub is packed with ways to boost your mood and support your daily health and happiness. Explore what wellness looks like for you, at your own pace. 

Financial Aid Awaits. Find financial awards that meet your specific needs by completing your profile and browsing your options on the FAAS App. Deadline: Wednesday, October 15. 

Consent Action Week. Take part in events dedicated to promoting healthy relationships, communication and personal well-being at York. Engage in workshops, seminars and activities that encourage learning, connection and reflection in safe and inclusive environments. Various locations and times. From now until Friday, September 26. Registration required. 

Muay Thai and Self-Defence. This introductory class is perfect for beginners looking to learn the basics of Muay Thai. You'll practice foundational techniques such as punches, kicks, knees and elbows using Thai pads (no gloves required). No experience is necessary. Markham Campus. Thursday, September 25, 1:30 to 2:45 p.m. MK 1025 JD Wellness studio. Registration not required. 

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Engage with this year’s theme, “Recentering reconciliation: 10 years after the TRC’s final report and calls to action – what is the path forward?” by taking part in several sessions where you can connect and learn about reconciliation. Various locations and times. Ending Tuesday, September 30. Registration required. 

2025 Lunch and Learn Screenings. Join daily Lunch and Learn webinars to learn about various topics presented by The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation. Sessions will be streamed at various York University campus locations in person. Keele, Glendon and Markham Campus. Various dates and times available. Registration required.

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation University Commemorative Event. The University’s annual commemorative event explores this year’s theme and invites you to take meaningful steps toward reconciliation. In-person participants will then be invited to Skennen’kó:wa Gamig for light refreshments and a ceremonial fire. Keele, Glendon and Markham Campus. Tuesday, September 30, 11 a.m. to noon. Helliwell Centre, Osgoode Hall. Registration required.

Student Accounts Lifecycle. If you will no longer be enrolled in courses at York, your student computing accounts will enter an expiry process. Make sure to download and back up any files that you may want to keep from your student account onto a personal device. 

Share Your Story. Hey, Fall 2025 graduates! Share your favourite memory about studying at York for a chance to be featured in our upcoming convocation campaign. Submission deadline: Friday, September 26.

Experience Grad York – Fall 2025. Are you considering pursuing a graduate education, or looking to take the next steps in your life and career? Join the Faculty of Graduate Studies for a free event spanning four days in October. Virtual events. Tuesday, October 14 to Friday, October 17, various times available. Registration required. 

Create your First 3D Model with Tinkercad. Create your own models using a free web app where you will be able to leverage design concepts and techniques. Markham Campus. Thursday, September 25, 10:30 a.m. to noon. 3055 Makerspace. Registration required. 

How to Manage Rejection. Explore how you can reframe rejection, build resilience and create recovery strategies that work for you. Virtual event. Thursday, September 25, 11 a.m. to noon. Registration required. 

Zotero Collections: Organizing What You Have. Find out how you can use Zotero to aid in your research efforts. This free and open-source tool can help you stay organized and find sources for your projects. Virtual event. Tuesday, September 30, 10 to 11 a.m. Registration required. 

Go Global Fair. Get inspired by the exchange programs, summer schools, internships and more that are offered at over 300 global partners across 65+ countries. Find out how you can earn credits toward your degree while travelling and engaging with different cultures. Keele Campus. Wednesday, October 1, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vari Hall. Registration not required.  

Miinkaanensing: Indigenous Reading Room Student Art Competition. Take part in the exciting opportunity to co-create the Miinkaanensing Indigenous Reading Room. Submit art in any traditional or contemporary format, including flat pieces, such as paintings, poems and beading, and three-dimensional pieces such as basketry, sculpture or metalwork. Three pieces of artwork will be purchased and displayed permanently in the Reading Room, with all entered artwork being displayed in Scott Library for a minimum of two weeks. Application deadline: Friday, October 3. View the full timeline on the registration form. 

Virtual UHIP Drop-in Session. Get started on applying for the University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) card and learn about how you can use it at medical appointments. Virtual event. Thursday, September 25, 1 to 3 p.m. Registration required.

Immigration Workroom: Study Permit Extension + PGWP. Looking to extend your Study Permit or Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP)? Get started by gathering essential documents and asking questions to prepare for your submission. Keele Campus. Friday, September 26, 1:30 to 2:45 p.m. 242 York Lanes. Registration required.  

2026 Las Nubes Summer Program – Info Session. Discover the Las Nubes campus with the study abroad program in Costa Rica. The program offers interdisciplinary courses from May to August, giving you the chance to experience cultural and ecological immersion. Virtual event. Thursday, September 25, 10 a.m. Registration required. 

Founder Fundamentals, hosted by YSpace. Take part in exploring entrepreneurship over a 12-week series that covers business models, marketing and more. Develop your practical skills and grow your network. Virtual event. Sessions run until Tuesday, December 2, 6 to 8 p.m. Registration required.