Your First Year Experience!
Welcome to an exciting new chapter in your academic journey! We have put together a comprehensive overview of the essential steps to take, resources and services available to you on campus. To help you understand how and when to access them.
Have Questions? We’re here to help
Your First Stop
Welcome! This is your first stop after accepting your offer letter with a Step-by-Step guide to starting your first year.
Orientation
Orientation is your chance to connect with campus life, discover opportunities, and meet new people. It’s the perfect start to your journey.
Resources
We’ve gathered all the essential campus resources for you, along with their contact details and how you can access them. These resources are here to help you prepare for your journey to York and support you throughout your time as a student.
Residence / Housing
York University has partnered with 4stay, a student housing organization, to provide Markham Campus students with a local living option that is affordable and close to campus.
For housing questions, please contact markhamhousing@yorku.ca
Student Experience
Our campus offers exciting opportunities to shape an intimate, interactive, and supportive community while retaining connections with, and easy access to, the larger multi-campus York network.
Markham Academic Advising
Markham Academic Advising is central to the integrated service offerings within the Markham Campus’ Student Success & Advising team.
Markham Campus Student Life
Markham Student Life includes diverse activities and opportunities that enhance your development and well-being outside the classroom, offering you the chance to engage in social, cultural, and extracurricular activities.
Student Community and Leadership Development at York University offers events and resources available to students from all three campuses.
Contact your Student Life Team
Markham Campus Student Life
Markham Campus Student Life Centre
1 University Blvd., Markham, ON
L6G 0A1
The Markham Campus is currently closed for in-person services; however, we look forward to welcoming students in September.