is an electronic newsletter for applicants and prospective applicants to York.

If You've Been Admitted, Read This

In your offer of admission package (which we mail to everyone accepted), there's a red brochure that details what you should do next. Read it!

Or, you can also visit our new Web site with full details about what your next steps are.

What you need to do now is book your advising appointment.

Get Involved in University Life

University isn't all classes and studying. Yes, that may be the main reason you're here, but that doesn't mean you won't have a life outside the classroom. To really enjoy your university years, make sure you take advantage of all the opportunities available for you to get involved in extra-curricular activities.

There are a lot of good reasons for getting involved outside the classroom:

1. It looks great on your resume
2. You'll build additional skills from those learned in the classroom
3. You'll meet people and make friends
4. You'll be helping to create campus spirit!
5. It's a well known fact that students who participate in extra-curricular activities do better academically than those that don't

What can you do?

[1] Sit on College Council
York is divided into seven different Colleges which provide you with the opportunity to participate in university life in a smaller setting. Each College has the same general goal: to serve its student members. By participating in your College Council, you can help ensure your needs are being met and you can help direct the activities of the Council. You'll learn more about our College system when you come to your advising appointment.

[2] Participate in student government activities
There are 16 recognized student governments within the university community. To find out more about them and how to participate, contact the Office of Student Affairs.

[3] Get involved with the various forms of media on campus
York has two radio stations, and quite a number of student newspapers. If you're a budding journalist, you'll have plenty of opportunities to get some experience.

[4] Join a student club
From Astronomy to Yoga, the Armenian Students Association to the Vietnamese Students Association, there's a club that will interest you. To find out about student clubs on campus, contact the Office of Student Affairs.

[5] Participate in religious activities
The Scott Religious Centre has a large non-denominational room for services, meditation and some offices. Many different religious organizations use the facilities for worship and meetings. To find out about the various religious organizations on campus, contact the Office of Student Affairs.

[6] Volunteer
Visit the Volunteer Centre at York University. The Centre acts as a liaison between students who have some time to donate and organizations seeking volunteers.

[7] Get active in sports and recreation
From Sport York, to organized intramural sports to recreational activities, there's something for everyone at York. To find out what activities there are and how to get involved, click here.

Orientation (Frosh Week) - September 4 & 5, 2001

What is Orientation? It's when we invite all first year students to the campus a few days before classes begin in September to take part in a variety of activities and to help you adjust to the university experience. You'll get a chance to:

• familiarize yourself with the campus
• meet other first year students
• meet upper year students who will share their experiences with you
• meet staff and professors
• take part in social activities
• take part in academic activities such as workshops on note-taking, time management, finding part-time employment, etc.

Here's how it works:

• Orientation is on Tuesday, September 4 and Wednesday, September 5 (classes begin Thursday, September 6).
• Sometime between the middle of July and August, you'll receive a letter in the mail with details about attending Orientation.
• In the meantime, visit our Orientation Web site (you might want to bookmark it) for details about what's planned. It's still being updated, so come back again.
• If you're an international student, remember that Orientation is for you as well. In addition to all the activities mentioned above, there will be special workshops to help you in your transition to a new country.
• As an international student, you probably already have a lot of questions. Click here to get information that you'll probably find really helpful now.
  
  

A Word About Tuition

• Tuition isn't payable until after you enrol in your courses.
• You can enrol in courses during your advising appointment or you can enrol afterwards. But the longer you wait, the more likely it is that the course(s) you want might be full.
• Once you enrol in courses, you have 5 days to submit a $200. tuition deposit.
• You will be invoiced for the balance of your tuition payment, which is due September 10, unless otherwise stated.
• If you've applied for OSAP, arrangements can be made to get a deferral (extra time to pay) until your OSAP money arrives. Click here for details.

Check the Status of your Application Online
(not for Ontario high school applicants or anyone applying to the Faculty of Education of Osgoode Hall Law School).

If you have your York student reference number, you can now check your application's status online.

A couple of things you need to remember:

• If you notice that a document you submitted in person is not appearing online, be assured that it has been received and is currently being processed. It can sometimes take a while before something you have submitted to appear on our computer systems.
• Everyone admitted to the University receives an official offer of admission in the mail. If you have been admitted, your official offer outlining your next steps is mailed to you.
• A decision on your application will remain outstanding for one of two reasons:
  1. you have not submitted all the necessary documents needed to make a decision on your file; or,
  2. you have submitted all documents and we are currently reviewing your file.

There are many applications being reviewed during this time. If you've submitted all your documents, the review process will still take several weeks. Be patient; we're working as hard as we can.

Apply for a Bursary in the Fall

A bursary is an award given primarily on the basis of financial need but with some consideration given to academic progress. You do not have to pay it back. If you're starting at York in September, you can't apply for a bursary yet, BUT remember to apply in the Fall. Bursaries are distributed through the Office of Student Financial Services. Make sure you visit their Web site in the Fall as they'll have the bursary application online.

Residence Application Deadline is June 27

If you're planning on living in residence, remember to get your residence application in by June 27. Any offers of guaranteed residence are not held beyond this date.
For more information:
go to the Keele campus residence Web site.
go to the Glendon campus residence Web site.

Off-Campus Housing

If you don't get into residence, or if you don't want to live in residence, you should know that we offer a great off-campus housing service where you can access listings of accommodations available near the campus. There are a wide range of accommodations available and you can access the listings online here.

Media mogul, Moses Znaimer, will be receiving an honorary doctorate at this year's convocation ceremonies being held from June 9 - 21. Other distinguished recipients include CBC documentary head Mark Starowicz, award-winning author Alistair MacLeod, and Supreme Court of Canada Justice Claire L'Heureux-Dubé. For the full story on this year's recipients, click here.

Get to know just a few of the many scholarship winners who've already accepted our offer of admission for September. As recipients of our most prestigious awards, we're thrilled they've chosen York as their destination.

President's Scholarship:

Andrew Sutherland will be pursuing his Bachelor of Administrative Studies (BAS) through the Atkinson Faculty of Liberal and Professional Studies.

Andrew hails from Auburn Drive High School, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Andrew says he chose York for "its excellent academic reputation, dedication to students, and the opportunities Toronto has to offer."

Jennifer Clark will be pursuing the joint program in Design (BDes) through York's Faculty of Fine Arts and Sheridan College.

Jennifer comes from Huntsville High School, Huntsville, Ontario. This summer, she'll be working as a lifeguard and swimming teacher. Jennifer chose York because she "really wanted Design and heard a lot of good things about York's Design program. I went to the Design Exchange where I saw work from current York students and really liked what I saw. Plus, at York, I get to choose some electives outside my area of interest so I'm assured of a broad education."

Genevieve Blanchet will be pursuing her Bachelor of Arts degree in Translation at Glendon.

Genevieve is from St. Peters Secondary School, Barrie, Ontario.
Genevieve chose York because "it had the best Translation program that I could find and also because of the work-study program. The Glendon campus really appealed to me because it was small and I like the close-knit community atmosphere."

Emrys Davis, will be pursuing his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre.

He's from Almonte and District High School, Almonte, Ontario.
This summer, Emrys will be working after he returns from travelling through Europe for two months. Emrys chose York because he says "I was treated exceptionally well by the staff and I really liked the program."

Global Leader of Tomorrow Award for International Students:

Emily Gould hails from North Eugene High School, Eugene, Oregon, US. She'll be attending the Glendon campus, studying International Relations and Political Science. This summer, Emily plans on working, travelling, reading a lot and volunteering at a Japanese-language summer camp. Emily chose York because "of the Glendon program, which will allow me to study in two languages, for the opportunity to study in another country, and for the city of Toronto. I believe that attending York will give me a unique perspective on global and domestic affairs when I return to the US and (hopefully) work in the federal government."

Economics professor Brenda Spotton Visano wins Ontario teaching award

On June 8, York economics professor Brenda Spotton Visano will receive one of seven awards for outstanding teaching, presented annually by the Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations (OCUFA). Testimonials from students and colleagues cited her extraordinary commitment, innovative and imaginative course design and "uncanny ability to make the obtuse accessible." While giving students a solid foundation in traditional economics, Spotton Visano also challenges them to think critically about economic models that might rationalize injustices and the status quo. She is also one of this year's recipients of the York University Parents' Association University-Wide Teaching Award. Spotton Visano is a faculty member of the School of Analytic Studies and Information Technology, Atkinson Faculty of Liberal and Professional Studies.