This Week @ York for Week of August 16, 2023

Welcome Back

  • Mature and Transfer Student Orientation. Listen to personal stories from current mature students, peer mentors and the members of the York University Mature Student Organization (YUMSO) while exploring one of York’s campuses. Virtual and Keele Campus. Thursday, August 17, 5 to 6:30 p.m. and Tuesday, August 22, 6 to 8 p.m. 152 Founders College. Registration required.

FYI

  • Student Accounts Lifecycle. Ensure that you have downloaded and backed up your files onto your personal devices. Your student computing accounts will enter an expiry process once you are no longer enrolled in York courses.

  • Start Strong YU. The fall term is right around the corner! Explore the Start Strong YU website for key resources, tips and need-to-know information ahead of the upcoming term.

  • York University Scholarship Portal. Explore ways to fund your degree. Browse York’s financial support options including awards, scholarships and bursaries. Complete your Student Financial Profile (SFP) to be eligible for awards, even without demonstrating financial need. Deadline to complete your SFP is Friday, September 15, 11:59 p.m. ET. If you have any questions, contact the Scholarships and Bursaries team at bursary@yorku.ca

  • SAVY is Here to Support You! Have questions about paying your tuition? Chat with SAVY today!

Careers Support

  • Resumé & Cover Letter Writing Webinar. Target your resume and cover letter to showcase your experience and knowledge. Virtual event. Thursday, August 17, 10 to 11:30 a.m. and Tuesday, August 22, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Registration required.

  • CGI Behind the Screens: Business Analysis. Learn more about CGI, a Canadian information technology company,  and polish your skills in interviewing, resume writing and other areas. Virtual event. Thursday, August 17, 1 to 2 p.m. Registration required.

  • Summer Capstone Day. Celebrate the success of students who completed the Cross-Campus Capstone Classroom (C4) as they share their project findings and compete for awards. Keele Campus. Thursday, August 17, 2 to 5 p.m. Collaboratory, Scott Library. Registration required.

  • C4 Information Session. Make a difference while working with people from other disciplines, earning course credits and receiving a stipend. Virtual event. Friday, August 18, 10 a.m. Registration required.

  • Job Search and Networking Strategies Webinar. Uncover strategies to help you find the job you want, network and build relationships that maximize your job search efforts. Virtual event. Monday, August 21, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Registration required.

Mature Student Support

International Student Support

  • York International Study Hall. Fight procrastination in this free and safe study space. Free snacks and coffee will be provided. Keele Campus. Wednesday, August 16, 1 to 4:30 p.m. 280A York Lanes. Registration required.

  • Coffee Break – Stress Less. Take a break from the hustle and bustle of campus life and join a laid-back coffee break designed for you to leave deadlines, exams and endless to-do lists behind. Keele Campus. Wednesday, August 16, 2 to 4 p.m. 280A York Lanes. Registration required.