Feeling lost? Get help from your fellow students. Learn to navigate university life, and ensure your academic, social and professional success. Each college supporting LA&PS offers a unique program to help its students with their academics, personal and professional development. You can also connect with mentors who will help you take advantage of the resources […]
Through experiential courses, student clubs and extracurricular journals, our students are continuously finding new ways to produce and share remarkable work. Browse below to learn more about each of these initiatives. Quick Links Professional Writing Students' Association Writing Centre Faculty Publications Our Alumni Existere - Journal of Arts and Literature Existere, York's student-run literary magazine, […]
Make the whole world your classroom. Expand your studies outside the classroom and get real life experience. In our department, you’ll find many opportunities to get practical work training, meet peers in and outside your program, learn new skills and just have fun. Whether you choose to engage on campus or in the community, you’ll […]
Our outstanding people contribute tirelessly every day. Their efforts have made the Writing Department a premier destination for teaching, learning and research. We salute their dedication and invite you to learn more about them and their work. Quick Links Full-Time Faculty Our full-time members who are proven leaders in teaching, learning and research. Contract Faculty Industry […]
Our dedicated admin team works diligently to answer your questions, enhance the quality of teaching and learning in the department and support students. If you have any academic or administrative questions (like enrolment), please reach out to the appropriate member. Their contact information is listed below. Quick Links Academic Advising Our Faculty News Administrative Officers […]
The Writing Department's mandate is to help students become confident, articulate, and independent thinkers and writers. Writing is one of the most powerful tools in post-secondary education. It allows us to express, expand, communicate and clarify our thoughts. At York University, we recognize that good writing is important. To that end, the Writing Department helps […]
Our leading faculty are performing world class research, winning serious awards, accolades and fellowships for their achievements. That scholarship is reflected in the classroom and has a positive effect in the community. We’re making a global impact, influencing public policy and enriching society. Come join us as we transform the world and people's thinking. Our […]
We are here to help make make the most of your academic experience. On this page, you’ll find the most commonly used student services such as academic advising, tools for managing online learning, our GPA calculator and help with academic decisions and petitions. We can also direct you to funding options, including scholarships and awards. […]
Bachelor of Arts (BA) The Professional Writing program offers a unique opportunity to get practical experience in the profession of writing. Our students develop inventive approaches to writing that keep pace with cultural, social and technological changes. Our graduates are highly sought after by employers who recognize the need for talented communicators. By joining the […]
The Professional Writing Program in the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies at York University offers students a unique opportunity to study the many forms of written expression that inform and shape our culture while simultaneously acquiring practical expertise in the profession of writing, an expertise highly sought after by employers. Our students find […]