Welcome to York University! As a new student in one of the academic programs affiliated with the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (LA&PS), we created this pre-arrival guide to provide you with information and resources to help you make a successful transition into your studies.
Check out the upcoming Orientation events below.
Want to connect with an upper-year student for guidance in your first-year? Learn more about the Peer Mentor Program.
Want to stay in the know about upcoming events and essential resources for your first year? Learn more about the First Year Experience eClass.
Have a question about your first year and aren’t sure who to ask? Connect with us at lapsfye@yorku.ca and we’ll get you the info you need.
LA&PS Winter Welcome Days
January 8 & 9, 2025 | 11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Kickstart your academic journey or re-energize for the Winter Semester at these fun-filled and information-packed events! Keep warm with free ramen and therapy dogs, connect other students and faculty over crafts and board games, and learn how to supercharge your degree with academic supports and extracurricular opportunities.
Open to all undergraduate LA&PS students.
Check back soon for the full schedule!
Winter Welcome Days Schedule – Coming Soon
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bring friends or family with me to LA&PS Orientation?
LA&PS Winter Welcome Days are designed for our incoming first-year students. We have staff, student volunteers and faculty available to support you throughout the event. It is a great opportunity to meet the people you’ll be studying with during the next four years.
If you require in-person support and/or service animals for accessibility reasons, they are more than welcome to join you.
Getting to Campus
Taking public transportation to campus? Use Triplinx to plan your route within the Greater Toronto and Hamilton areas.
Looking for information on transit passes? Visit the Transportation Services website for more information.
Driving to campus? Visit the Parking Services website to find information on all the options available: visitor parking (including the HONK Mobile App), parking permits and more.