The following checklist can assist you in preparing for your graduate career at York and help ensure a smooth transition to campus life.
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1. Accept your offer of admission and read the details of your offer letter using MyFile.
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2. If you were conditionally admitted to your program, please provide the required documentation to satisfy the conditions as soon as possible.
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3. Contact your graduate program office for information about advising, courses and program orientation. For students with diagnosed disabilities, please visit our Accommodations page.
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4. Set up your Passport York online authentication, and email account. These allow you to log in to online services for students.
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5. Sign up for YU START—your online resource for preparing for your academic journey, including a Discussion Board to have your questions answered by students.
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6. Register online. As a graduate student, you must register for all three terms of the academic year. Note: In Fall, you can only register for FA/WI courses. For SU courses (Summer), enrolment and registration will take place in the new year.
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7. Enrol in your courses. Please visit How to Enroll for more information.
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8. Address any outstanding balances owing on your student account. If you are a funded student, this will be after your funding package is posted. Visit Student Financial Services—Fees for more information.
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9. Watch for additional details from your graduate program office and the FGS website for news and events announcements from the Faculty.
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10. Get your YU-card. York’s official university ID card which you’ll need to access campus services including the Library, recreation facilities and more.
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11. Review transit details for getting to campus, including the York University subway station. Parking permits can also be purchased through Parking Services.
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12. Attend your program orientation event and our GRAD@York event for all incoming graduate students.
For further items to consider including housing, health plans and other important administrative responsibilities, please visit our You’ve Been Admitted web page.