Browse through our sessions to find events that will help with the transition to York University! Our First Year YU Series will highlight numerous topics surrounding the early phases of student life for international students, while our YU Thrive will help with the transition when you arrive on campus.
First Year YU Pre-Arrival Webinars
Are you a new international student? Register for one or all of Pre-Arrival Webinars to learn about useful topics, review your enrolment steps, understand the university system, and more!
Preparing for the Winter Term in the LA&PS
Date: Wednesday, November 6
Time: 9 – 10 a.m.
Nervous about starting your classes and adjusting to the North American academic life? We are here to help! In this session, you will learn all the tips and tricks to feel confident about starting your classes. Learn about useful study hacks (skills), get to know what your professors expect, find out where all of the resources are, and more!
Job Searching 101 for International Students
Date: Wednesday, November 20
Time: 9 – 10 a.m.
Do you want to gain work experience and earn money while studying in Canada? This session will cover topics such as how to find a part-time on/off campus job, participate in our paid coop program. Learn about eligibility requirements, immigration restrictions, and more!
International Student Panel
Date: Wednesday, December 4
Time: 9 – 10 a.m.
Interact with current international students to hear about their experience at York! They will answer any questions you may have about travelling, academics, student life at York, time management, and more!
YU Thrive
What is YU Thrive?
YU Thrive is a Post-Orientation Social hosted by the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (LA&PS) International team. The aim of the social event is to connect new first-year international students to each other while reviewing orientation information from Get Ready for Class.
Stay tuned for YU Thrive 2024!
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the YU Thrive program, students should be able to:
Learn how to locate and identify course registration, course materials, and exam schedule.
Identify key components of a course syllabus.
Explain the expectations as a university student within the Canadian culture.
Define academic integrity.
Identify academic support services to help promote student learning.