Welcome to York University!
We're thrilled that a member of your family is interested in an education at York. Together, we are partners in your student's success and we look forward to supporting you throughout the exciting process of applying to university. Below are some helpful reminders and resources to guide you and your student.
We encourage you to connect with us by attending an event to learn more about applying to and studying at York University.
Choosing the Right Program
With more than 10,000 undergraduate and graduate degree programs offered in Canada as well as professional programs and certificates, there's lots of choice for your student. How do they decide on the right program?
Encourage your student to focus on what they do well and the topics that interest them the most. Next, consider what opportunities their subject areas of interest may provide for, in the future.
Once you have an idea, hone you interests by using our Program Search to find a variety of degree options
Supporting Your Student
Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
If your student is admitted to York and has a diagnosed physical, sensory, medical, learning, or mental health disability, we encourage you to connect with York University's Student Accessibility Services as soon as possible after accepting an offer of admission. The SAS team will connect your student with an accessibility counsellor to arrange for academic accommodations.
International Arrival Support
The York International team offers information and support on immigration, work permits, health services, working as an international student and more. Most importantly, they are committed to helping students from around the world feel welcome, safe and connected to their new community.
Transitioning to University
We'll work together to set your student up for success from the moment they accept our offer of admission! We provide a variety of academic, orientation and transition services to ensure students feel confident and prepared for the academic, social and cultural changes of starting university.
Academic Accommodations and University
All high school students and parents (or other support persons) who have questions or concerns about the transition to university for students with disabilities are invited to attend this session. This workshop is for you, your family and support team to ask questions about the transition to university. Hosted by: Student Accessibility Services.
You will learn about:
- Documentation required to access academic accommodations;
- The supports and accommodations available through Student Accessibility Services at York;
- Transition planning.
This workshop will take place from 7 to 8p.m. on the dates listed below. To participate, register before the workshop begins.
- Tuesday, October 8, 2024: Registration Form
- Wednesday, December 11, 2024: Registration Form
- Wednesday, March 5, 2025: Registration Form
- Wednesday, May 14, 2025: Registration Form
Questions? E-mail us at projecta@yorku.ca.
Prepare for Career Success
We understand that the value of a degree is about more than just landing the job. We help your student turn passion into purpose and find a meaningful career that will create positive change. We facilitated over 8,500 experiential learning opportunities last year, including co-ops, community placements, field courses and internships, as well as posting over 10,000 student employment opportunities.
Our Career Education & Development team provides job search and career exploration webinars, networking events with employers and 1-1 career support to get your student job-ready.
Staying On Track
Expand the menus below for some helpful reminders and key timelines during the process of considering, applying to, and preparing for university.
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