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Bridging the Gap

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Bridging the Gap
for Ontario students only

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Are you considering taking a year out between high school and university to gain work experience,
do community service or go on an international exchange?

 

York's innovative program, Bridging the Gap, not only reserves your seat at York for up to a year, but gives you and your family special accommodations and extras only available to Bridging the Gap participants.

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York celebrates your choice

  • Apply to York and, if admitted and you accept, download a Bridging the Gap deferral of admission form.
  • If approved, York reserves your admission spot for up to a year.
  • Your entrance scholarship is held for one year.
  • Guaranteed residence is reserved for you including preferred application to international Global House.

Successful transition to York University

  • Preferred early enrolment for your advising session and class selection – in person or distance!
  • A unique scholarship contest for GAP-year students.
  • Attend a special “welcome home” reception at the start of classes to swap stories, share experiences, meet new friends or start a club.
  • Meet fellow GAP year students during York e-chats.
  • Attend a pre-GAP summer session with York International and current students who have “gapped.”

There’s more!

Did you know?

A 2008 Statistics Canada report, published jointly with Canadian Policy Research Networks, suggests that students who delay post-secondary education don’t face a disadvantage in the labour market, as long as they complete university once started. The report studied the differences between non-gappers and gappers - students who went straight to university within four months of graduating from high school and those who delayed their post-secondary education.

Contact

For more information on this program, contact Ken Withers, Director, Recruitment & Applicant Relations.

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