TRANSITION AND ORIENTATION 2024!

What is New Student Transition?

New Student Transition programs are strategically planned pre-arrival events that take place in the Spring and Summer months leading up
to Fall Orientation Week and The First Day of Class and may include events like:

• Campus Tours
• Virtual Information Sessions
• Peer-to Peer sessions (York 101s)
• Parent and Family Q&A Sessions
• Virtual Slack communities
• Academic Success Sessions
• And more!

By attending these events, incoming students and their families can learn about available services and get a feel for York University
campuses, making the shift to university smoother and less daunting!

What Is Orientation?

Orientation happens two times throughout the academic year, once in the fall term and another in the winter term. Fall Orientation takes
place near the end of August to the beginning of September, usually the week before classes begin. Winter Orientation, also known as
Frost Week, takes place in January. Each orientation gives you the chance to connect with other students, get familiar with your academic
program, and make long-lasting memories.

Orientation at York University features many events and programs, including:

• Academic and faculty-specific orientations so incoming students can meet their peers and find out about faculty-specific resources.
• Information sessions about accessing university services and support to assist your academic journey.
• Social programming and activities throughout the week to facilitate friendships and fun!

Check out what Orientation Week looks like!

Components of Orientation

• Social
• Academic
• Priority Communities
• Residence
• Parents & Family

Social Orientation

Make new friends, become comfortable at York and make the most of your university experience. Join the fun at Social Orientation, as offered by your College/Faculty. During this week-long event, you’ll have the option to participate in a wide range of social activities including sports challenges, carnivals, live performances and fun trips. You’ll discover there’s no better way to meet new people and familiarize yourself with York University than to attend O-Week.

Academic Orientation

Academic Orientation is hosted by your faculty, based on the undergraduate program you are in. It is mandatory to attend. Academic Orientation consists of sessions where you can meet fellow students and faculty members, as well as learn more about your academic program and resources available to you at your faculty and across the university.

Priority Communities

Behind all our efforts is a dedication to decolonization, equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Whether you identify as:

• Indigenous
• Black
• International & Exchange
• Queer or Trans
• first in family
• students with disabilities
• mature or transfer

we want to ensure that you are seen and feel welcomed.   

Residence Orientation

Residence Orientation is a mandatory orientation for all incoming students living in residence. It consists of various social and educational activities that contribute to a memorable residence experience. Sessions will include explaining resources and support available to residence student, as well as the chance to meet other students living in the same residence.

Learn about living at York

Parents & Family

Parents, families, and guardians – learn how you can support your student while they are at university.

Parents & Family Events – 2024 Parents and Family programming schedule