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.

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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.

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.

View Deposit Instructions

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. 

Set up Passport York

Apply 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?

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:

View Your Student Account

Learn How to Pay

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.

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

View Transition Supports

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.

• Attend our pre-arrival webinars to learn more about life and studying in Canada.

• Check your email for monthly newsletters, designed to provide you with just-in-time information.

• Join the York University SLACK community to meet new friends and get your questions answered.

Get Started: Plan Your International Arrival

Watch 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.

Transition & Orientation at York