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Welcome to Markham Academic Advising

Markham Academic Advising is central to the integrated service offerings within the Markham Campus Student Success & Advising team.

Our dedicated Academic Advising team is committed to providing you with the information, guidance, and support needed to realize your academic aspirations. Whether through in-person or virtual drop-in appointments or email communication, we are ready to assist you in aligning your career objectives with your program of study, achieving degree requirements, exploring experiential education opportunities, petitioning grades or decisions, or adapting your degree focus. 

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New Student Advising

As a new student, you must book and attend an enrolment advising appointment prior to gaining access to enrolling into courses. This appointment will help to chart your course and understand your degree requirements.

  1. Log in to MyFile 
  1. Accept your offer (if you have not done so already). 
  1. Follow instructions to “Book/Manage My Enrolment Appointment“. Enrollment Appointments will be held virtually. 
  1. Email advise.markham@yorku.ca if you have trouble booking an enrolment appointment. 

Note for Transfer Students: Booking an enrolment appointment is necessary for the transfer credit assessment process. 

💳 Pay the Registration Deposit, which confirms your registration at York University and unlocks services you will need to prepare for the start of classes and continue through your courses. 

*Please ensure you have paid the registration fee by the deadline linked to the date you begin enrolling into courses. Non-registration will result in de-enrolment from your courses.

📄 Submit syllabi/detailed course outlines if required for transfer credit assessment (for Transfer Students). 

🔍 Explore First Year Resources! You will discover helpful information and learn about upcoming Markham Campus student events. 

🌐 Get involved in Campus Life. Check out clubs and programs that get you involved and connected at Markham Campus and the rest of the University. 

❓ In case you still have questions about enrolment, please email advise.markham@yorku.ca

Prior to attending your appointment, we recommend the following pre-appointment “to-dos”:

1. Create Your Passport York Account Today. YourPassport York (PPY) Account is essential for enrolling into courses. You will also be prompted to set-up Two-Factor Authentication (2FA).

2. Register for Academic Accommodations, if/as applicable. If you had accommodations at your previous institution or require accommodations now, register with Student Accessibility Services today for your accommodations at York University. You can register after accepting your offer of Admission. (Registration with Student Accessibility Services will not be identified on official records, academic transcripts, or graduation documentation.)

Resources

In preparation for enrolment, you are welcome to access either of the following resources.

  • YU START | New Student Transition Program: to access modules for navigating the enrolment process and policies, and a wide array of resources available to York students. (Remember, you must attend your enrolment appointment prior to being able to enrol into classes.)

Please note you will not be able to enroll in courses until after your Enrolment Advising Appointment.

2024 – 2025 Markham General Education Courses

2024 – 2025 Markham Elective Courses

Get in Touch with a Markham Advisor

Our services are open to all students in any Markham program and those referred by their Keele or Glendon Faculty’s advising department. Your success is our priority.  

Virtual or in-person drop-in advising with our in-house academic advisors are available for students currently enrolled in Markham programs.

Advising is provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Each drop-in session is about 15-30 minutes.

Speak to an Advisor

Email (Preferred): advise.markham@yorku.ca

Phone: 416-736-5008

Discord: Markham Student Success & Advising Services

Virtual Drop-Ins

Virtual advising can be accessed with QLESS Fall 2024.

In-Person Drop-Ins

Markham Campus welcomes students Fall 2024 and in-person advising will then be available at the Student Life Welcome Desk, Room 1010, 1 University Blvd, Markham, ON.

Booking Virtual Advising Appointments will be available Fall 2024

  1. Join the Virtual Kiosk OR download the app on your smartphone from Google Play or the iTunes App Store. 
  1. Open the app and select “Markham Campus Academic Advising”.           
  1. Join the queue that pertains to your program.                    
  1. When it’s your turn, an advisor will connect with you in-person, via phone or zoom (please indicate your preferred method of communication prior to joining the line). 

Our Advising Team

Crystal Grant

Associate Director, Student Success & Advising

Crystal Grant is the Associate Director, Student Success & Advising at York University’s Markham Campus, where she oversees advising, careers and learning skills services. With an MBA in Finance, BA in Business & Society, and over 15 years in higher education, Crystal is dedicated to guiding students in academic and career success. She is currently providing interim academic advising support to Markham students as this team grows.

Alison Furtado

Student Success & Academic Advisor

Alison is dedicated to empowering students to achieve their dreams through personalized guidance and unwavering support, grounded in the principles of fostering strong relationships, identifying strengths, and setting ambitious goals. By building rapport, discovering unique talents, and encouraging students to reach for the stars, she aims to propel them beyond their own expectations. Having navigated the academic journey herself, from undergraduate to graduate studies at York University, she understands the challenges and triumphs along the way. It’s her passion to assist students from the initial application process to the triumphant moment of graduation. Guiding students through these key stages of academic support at York University, unlock your full potential together with Alison. Feel free to reach out, and embark on this transformative journey together.

Min Eng

Student Success & Academic Advisor

For over a decade, Min Eng has advised students from diverse academic, professional and cultural backgrounds on their respective paths to success, regularly co-constructing personalized learning paths for students at various stages of their academic journeys. She believes that people are our greatest resource, each person unique and with immense potential; she loves helping students discover their potential and celebrates with them when they do.

Get in Touch

Contact Information

Student Life Welcome Desk, Room 1010 

1 University Blvd, Markham, ON 

The Markham Campus is currently closed for in-person services; however, we look forward to welcoming students in September.

416-736-5008

advise.markham@yorku.ca   

Hours

Office: Monday to Friday 8:30AM – 4:30PM

The queue will close for the day once it reaches capacity. 

Please refer to the University’s Holidays and University Closures schedule for non-service dates.