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Orientation

Start making York your home away from home by participating in orientation events!

At academic orientation sessions, you will connect with your professors, begin making friends with your classmates and explore the robust network of student services at York. At social orientation events, you’ll bond with peers from across LA&PS programs in exciting experiences designed by students for students! If you’re an international and/or mature student, you will find additional opportunities to get settled at York at orientation events designed specifically for you.

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LA&PS Orientation

Meet your professors and fellow students, learn about your academic program and discover all the resources available on campus.

Social Orientation

Participate in exciting music events, sports challenges other social activities! Make new friends at events designed by and for students.

International Student Orientation

Discover all you need to know about attending York from health and wellness to immigration essentials, while connecting with your international peers.

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Graduate

Graduate students orientation events aim to prepare you for your academic journey and help you succeed by providing campus familiarity, tips for success and the chance to interact with fellow graduate students and LA&PS faculty.

Parents & Caregivers

Get all the resources and tools families need to support their York student through their first year and beyond.

Mature

Build connections with staff and faculty, meet fellow students and learn how to leverage your experience to make your university career a success.