Congratulations on Your Offer of Admission
We look forward to welcoming you to York University! Here are next steps to help you prepare to join us.
- Step 1: Accept Your Offer
- Step 2: Pay Your Deposit
- Step 3: Apply for a Study Permit
- Step 4: Set up Passport York
- Step 5: Apply for Residence
- Step 6: Prepare to Enrol
- Step 7: Pay Your Tuition Fees
- Step 8: Maintain Your Offer
- Step 9: Prepare for First Year
- Step 10: Attend Orientation
View & Accept Your Admission Offer
Note: You may see your offer of admission on MyFile but notice it does not yet appear on your OUAC account. Kindly wait 1-2 business days and check back, to allow for a short processing delay.
Ready to say yes to York?
Log in to MyFile to view the status of your application and to accept your offer of admission to York University.
Once logged in, click 'Application Status' on the left menu bar. The next screen will display all programs you have applied to at York. As a reminder, you may only accept an offer of admission to one program/university. For programs with a decision of 'Admitted', you may click ‘Accept/Decline Offer’ in the Next Steps column:
If you applied to York University through the Ontario Universities Application Centre (OUAC), you will be prompted to use your OUAC reference number to log in to your OUAC application and accept your offer. Once you’ve submitted your response you will receive a confirmation number from OUAC. If you need assistance, contact undergradsup@ouac.on.ca.
Note: Your acceptance of your offer on the OUAC site will take a few days to be reflected on MyFile. Continue to refer to MyFile to confirm the status of your offer, apply to residence and more.
Additional Admission Resources
Alternative Offers
You may have received an alternative offer of admission: admission to a program to which you did not apply.
Learn MoreDeferral Requests
A deferral is a postponement of your admission. As a newly admitted first-year student you may request a deferral. We grant deferrals only in very exceptional cases and on a restricted basis.
Learn MoreAccessibility Services
York provides comprehensive support for students with temporary or permanent disabilities through Student Accessibility Services (SAS). These services include development of an academic accommodation plan, referral to campus and community supports and specialized programming for students with physical, sensory, medical, learning or mental health disabilities.
Register with SASPay Your Deposit
After you have accepted an offer of admission to York, you are required to pay a deposit. This non-refundable deposit will be applied to your tuition fees: it is not an additional fee.
Domestic Students
A $300 non-refundable deposit is required at the time of your course enrolment. Students who do not pay their deposit by the deadline will be de-enrolled from courses. The deposit will be applied to your tuition and is not an additional fee.
International Students
After accepting your offer:
International students who receive a study permit refusal can receive a full refund of their deposit. For details, view Study Permit FAQs.
Apply for a Study Permit
If you are an international student joining us from another country, you will need to apply for a study permit before you arrive in Canada. For details on whether you require a study permit and how to apply, visit the York International website.
If you are applying for a study permit, once your acceptance deposit has been received you will be issued a provincial attestation letter that can be accessed from your MyFile account. You must use this in addition to your Visa Letter to apply for your study permit.
If you are an international student who is already studying in Canada with a valid study permit, you will not require a provincial attestation letter. Please ensure you apply to extend your study permit no later than 30 days before it expires.
Access Your Admission Letters
The following letters will be available to you via York’s applicant portal MyFile under “Admission Letters” on the left menu. Letters will not be mailed to you. They are available electronically for your download.
1. Your formal offer letter or Decision Letter
This letter contains the full details and conditions of your offer of admission to York University. It is available on MyFile shortly after you are admitted.
2. Your Acceptance/Visa Letter
This letter is addressed to "the Embassy of Canada or Immigration Officer." It is available on MyFile at the same time as your Decision Letter. You will need to this letter to apply for a study permit.
3. Your Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL)
Recently, the Government of Canada announced that international students will be required to submit an attestation letter as part of their study permit application. Your provincial attestation letter (PAL) will be issued following receipt of your $1500 acceptance deposit. You will be notified by email when your PAL is available in MyFile.
You will need to provide both your Acceptance/Visa Letter and your Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) to apply for your study permit.
No additional Decision Letter or Acceptance/Visa Letter will be issued after you clear the conditions of your admission. The documents in the Admission Letters tab should be considered the final versions.
The timing of the availability of your PAL will vary, depending on when your $1500 non-refundable acceptance deposit is received and when the Ministry approves your PAL.
Additional International Student Resources
Connect with an International Ambassador
Our international student ambassadors look forward to answering your questions on a personalized virtual call. They’ll share insights and experiences about what it’s like to transition to a new city, country and university, with tips that helped them succeed.
Learn MorePre-Arrival Webinars
These sessions focus on key information that incoming international students need to know, about orientation, immigration, campus services, and more. These webinars will provide tips for success and will take you on a virtual journey throughout campus and beyond!
Learn MoreInternational Advising & Events
Visit the York International Calendar to view upcoming online sessions for international students, including Immigration Advising, Virtual Drop-in International Student Advising, and Study Permit Information Sessions.
View CalendarCreate Your Passport York Account
Passport York is a unique set of credentials that you will use throughout your time at York. A Passport York account authenticates you as a member of the York community and grants you access many different services including course enrolment, your student account financial statement, and more.
Follow instructions at the link below to set up your account.
Additional Computing Resources
Getting Started with UIT
UIT (University Information Technology) provides University students with a range of services to experience innovative learning environments, collaboration and communication within and beyond the classroom.
Learn MoreFrequently Asked Questions
Check out commonly asked questions about Passport York that you may encounter during your time as a student at York.
Learn MoreApply for Residence
First-year, full-time students coming from high school are guaranteed a space in residence for the next fall if they apply for residence by their respective housing application deadlines.
The housing application will become available via the Apply for Residence page.
Fall (September) Entry:
- If you are an Ontario high school student, you are guaranteed a residence assignment for Fall 2025 if you apply for housing by June 2, 2025.
- If you are a high school student from out-of-province, you are guaranteed a residence assignment for Fall 2025 if you apply for housing by May 1, 2025.
- If you are an international high school student pursuing school abroad you are guaranteed a residence assignment for 4 years, if you apply for housing by May 1, 2025, as long as you accept your admission by the deadline in your offer of admission. Please note the 4-year housing guarantee is available for international students admitted to Fall 2025 only and cannot be deferred to a future term.
- If you are 28 years of age or older you are eligible to apply for apartment housing. Learn more.
- Offers of residence for the Fall term begin late Spring.
- Kindly note that a guaranteed residence assignment does not guarantee a specific room type. (eg. single vs double; suite style).
Winter (January) Entry:
- Residence may be available for the Winter term. Students starting their first year at York in Winter will receive housing information by email in November/December.
- Apply as soon as you can. Spaces fill quickly! Call the Housing office at 416-736-5152 or email undergradres@yorku.ca. For more information, visit the Housing website.
Summer (May) Entry:
- Residence is available for the Summer session. The summer residence application opens March 1. For more information, visit the Housing website
Off-Campus Housing Support
York also offers an off-campus housing website to support students in finding available rental units from a private landlord near our campuses. If you prefer to live off-campus, you can access personalized support from Housing Services by contacting offcampus@yorku.ca.
Learn more about Keele Campus residence life below:
Prepare to Enrol
Reminder: If you are an international student, you will need to pay your deposit prior to your enrolment date and time to ensure your enrolment is unblocked.
After you have accepted your offer of admission, and depending on your program of choice, you may be required to book an enrolment/course selection appointment OR instructed to complete your enrolment/course selection online at a later time.
To see whether you have any enrolment-related instructions at present, you will visit MyFile and read your instructions carefully.
For all new undergraduate students at York, participation in enrolment/course selection support means you will:
- Get help picking your courses and planning your academic schedule.
- Find out what transfer credit you’re eligible for.
- Learn how to enrol in courses.
- Find out how and when to pay your tuition fees.
Log in to MyFile to find out how and when you can enrol
If you see “Book/Manage” in the Advising column next to your program name, you are required to book an enrolment appointment with your Faculty in order to enrol. Click the link provided there and follow the instructions.
If you see “Learn When your Online Course Enrolment Begins” in the Advising column next to your program name, you will be completing your course enrolment online. Click the link provided there and follow the instructions.
Be sure to click the link next to the program you accepted.
When will I gain access to book/manage my enrolment?
| BOOKING/MANAGING FOR: | BEGINS: |
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| Winter Session | last Wednesday in September |
| Summer Session | second Wednesday in December |
| Fall Session | second Wednesday in December |
Additional Enrolment Resources
Academic Advising
Academic advisors are here to assist you with enrolment, course selection, meeting your degree requirements and supporting your goals. Your advisor will help you understand your academic pathway and to make decisions that will serve you best.
Find Your Advising OfficeEnrolment & Registration Guide
Explore the York University Registration and Enrolment Module (REM) and get familiar with the steps to enrol in classes.
Learn MoreYork Courses Website
The York Courses website is designed to provide a central location where information can be obtained on thousands of courses that are being taught and have been taught in the past at York University.
Browse CoursesPay Your Tuition Fees
At York University, your tuition fee is determined by the number of courses (credits) you enroll in each semester. For this reason, your tuition amount will not be finalized until you complete your course enrolment. Most students enroll in five courses per semester. View estimated tuition for two semesters (one academic year) here.
Pay your enrolment deposit, residence charges, course/program fees or any other charges reflected on your student account through your bank, credit union or other financial institution via telephone or online banking.
To find out when and what you owe for your courses, check your student account. You can set up access to your student account via Passport York online or at your enrolment appointment. For more information, visit the Student Financial Services website.
Student account online statements become available online around the 18th day of each month and an email notification is sent as a reminder. You will need your Passport York ID to access your personal online student account.
Fall term tuition fees are due on September 10.
Winter term tuition fees are due on January 10.
Summer term tuition fees are due on May 10.
Helpful links:
Understand Your Tuition & Fees
If you are making payments from a Canadian bank account, you can pay by using telephone or online banking. Find detailed instructions on the Student Financial Services website.
If you are making payments from a bank account outside of Canada, you need to pay by a wire transfer (bank-to-bank transfer).
- York University has partnered with two reputable financial service providers who offer secure online portals for international students to make wire payments to York University. Bank account information for making a wire transfer is available only by registering with one of our partner financial service providers. To start off your payment process, please read the complete instructions here.
- York University does not provide its bank account information directly to the students; please register with one of our partner service providers to obtain the account information you need to make the payment.
- Please note that wire payments from overseas may take a few weeks before they are received by York University.
- If you have any issues with your wire transfer process, please contact our partners directly by email listed below:
- CBIC Student Pay: Studenthelp@cibc.com
- WU GlobalPay for Students: studentinquiries@westernunion.com
- Deadlines for your payments are listed here.
- Receipts will appear in your MyFile upon receipt of your wire transfer payment. Please note that wire payments from overseas may take a few days before they are received by York University.
- If you are an Ontario applicant, visit ontario.ca/osap to learn about the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP).
- If you are an out-of-province Canadian student, explore opportunities for government financial aid through your provincial/territorial Student Financial Assistance Office.
- If you are an international student, visit the York International website to learn about budgeting for your education in Canada and working in Canada as an international student.
- Visit the Student Financial Services website to learn about on-campus work opportunities.
Maintain Your Offer
After you’ve accepted your offer, you must continue to meet the conditions of your admission for your chosen program of study. All offers of admission are conditional, even once you have accepted your offer.
To maintain your offer you must:
1. Meet Your Program's Minimum Final Grade Requirements
York University expects that your final results will be consistent with grades submitted for your admission offer. Minimum admission standards for the university are required from all curriculum/school types.
In addition to meeting grade requirements, you must meet any additional conditions mentioned in your formal offer letter on MyFile, and accept your offer of admission by the deadline in your letter.
Each academic program has specific requirements for your minimum overall final grade average, including your final grade in any prerequisite courses. Review detailed admission requirements.
2. Complete Your High School Diploma (if applicable)
If you applied to York University as a high school student (a direct-entry applicant), you must successfully complete your high school diploma as a condition of your admission.
3. Submit Your Final Grades by August 15
For all admitted students for Fall (September), York University must receive your final grades by August 15. Final grades will confirm your graduation status, and confirm that you still meet the minimum grade requirements for your program.
How to submit your grades:
- Ontario high-school students: Your final transcript is sent automatically through your high school. If you are taking summer school, correspondence or night classes, check to make sure your high school has an up-to-date record of all courses you have completed or are currently completing so that all of your final grades are sent to York.
- Out-of-province domestic students: Kindly have your school send official final transcripts to our mailing address by August 15.
- International students: A final, official transcript must be sent to the Admission Office upon completion of your current semester/term to verify that admission conditions have been met.
Prepare for First Year
It's our pleasure to support and welcome a diverse incoming class of students each year. Our student leaders, Residence Life teams, instructors, peer mentors, academic advisors and support staff are all united in our commitment to give you a strong start to an unforgettable journey!
Begin University with Confidence
Supporting students of all backgrounds, we offer a variety of transition programs and supports to help prepare you for your first year at York and beyond including:
- preparatory summer modules on a variety of foundational topics
- pre-university transition programs through Student Accessibility Services
- supports for incoming equity deserving groups
- academic advisors to ensure a smooth course enrolment experience
Plan Your Arrival in Canada
Our central office for international student services, York International, offers a variety of supports, sessions and services to help you plan your journey to York, and feel at home in Toronto.
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Attend our pre-arrival webinars to learn more about life and studying in Canada.
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Check your email for monthly newsletters, designed to provide you with just-in-time information.
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Join the York University SLACK community to meet new friends and get your questions answered.
Get Started: Plan Your International Arrival
Additional Transition Resources:
YU START
YU START is a summer-long transition program that helps you with everything from enroling in courses, to connecting with fellow classmates, to learning about the many resources available to you as a member of our community.
Log in to YU StartINDIGENOUS STUDENT SUPPORTS
We are committed to supporting your success through our Indigenous-focused programs, workshops, supports and the Centre for Indigenous Student Services (CISS).
Learn MoreSTUDENT LIFE & CLUBS
Make the most of your student experience. Explore student clubs, activities, athletics, orientation and so much more
Learn MoreTransportation
Learn about accessible commuter and public transit options for a safe and sustainable journey to our campuses.
Learn MoreINTERNATIONAL STUDENT SUPPORTS
Not sure where to start with your study permit application? Visit our Immigration Application Resources page to learn all about the steps involved in the study permit application process.
Still have questions? Speak to an International Student Advisor and Immigration Specialist at one of our weekly Initial Study Permit Webinars for New Students or Virtual Drop-in Immigration Advising sessions.
View EventsWatch for Your Invitation to Orientation
York University Orientation is a great way to meet new people, discover campus resources and learn all about your degree while providing you with a positive start both academically and socially.
Academic Orientation gives you the tools you need to tackle research, lectures and note-taking, while social events throughout orientation allow you to meet friends, celebrate and create your first university memories!
We also offer specific orientation events and transition supports for parents and families, international students, mature students and the LGBTQ2S+ community. Watch for invitations to be sent to you by email.
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