Campus Life

York reflects the energy and vibrancy of Toronto, the most cosmopolitan city in Canada. From theatres and art galleries, clubs and student programs, to restaurants and pubs, sport and student government – we’ve got it all. Our incredible range of extracurricular activities will help you meet people, have fun and enhance the skills and attitudes you need to forge your own unique path to success.

• Graduate Student Government
• Religious Organizations
• Clubs & Organizations
• Student Centre
• Graduate Student Lounge
• York Lanes
• Art Gallery of York
• Theatre @ York University

Student Government

• Consider getting involved with the Graduate Students' Association.
• Schulich students should think about joining the Graduate Business Council.
• An Environmental Studies graduate student? Look into the Graduate Environmental Studies Student Association.

Religious Organizations

We have many religious groups active on campus. The Scott Religious Centre is a meeting place for them; some groups are served by chaplains, and most have office space allocated to them.

Clubs and Organizations

Join one or more of the 290+ student clubs which include ethnic clubs, religious groups, clubs for particular academic programs and political groups.

Student Centre

The Student Centre is the central focal point for community life at York University. It is dedicated primarily to serving the cultural, social, educational, organizational and recreational interests of the York community on a non-profit basis.

Graduate Student Lounge

York’s Graduate Students’ Association owns and runs the Grad Lounge, a fully licensed lounge and restaurant dedicated to graduate students, for the specific purpose of providing an atmosphere for "heated debates and friendly banter over dinner and drinks with friends and colleagues".

York Lanes

York Lanes — features a wide range of shops and services including clothing, accessory and gift stores, a post office, restaurants, coffee shops, banks, a convenience store, a pharmacy, hair salon, optician, medical/dental clinic, bookstore, computer shop and more.

Art Gallery of York

The Art Gallery of York University (AGYU) has established itself as a flourishing asset to the University community, Toronto and the country. Its academic mission fosters the skill development of York University students by offering intern positions and acting as a venue for MFA thesis exhibitions.

Theatre @ York University

Theatre @ York mounts an exciting season of plays drawn from the contemporary and classical repertoire, featuring some of Canada’s most promising stage talent. Products showcase the performance, directing and production talents of undergraduate and graduate students in York’s Theatre Department.