The Student Ombuds Services (SOS) is an academic student organization in Bethune College that provides peer advising service for York students. The SOS particularly caters for the special needs of first year students coming out of high school who need guidance in getting to know the university from an academic point of view.
Furthermore, the SOS holds seminars and presentations for York students to provide them with insight and information about the careers they are considering. These information sessions are successful in helping students decide on their next career steps and the logistics involved.
The SOS office (208 BC) is a great resource center in itself, housing information on many careers that students may choose after their undergraduate degree. It allows for an easy-going environment with SOS Members/Peer Advisors, so students may drop in with any questions or concerns. Information on prerequisites and the admission process is readily available for various professions. In addition, referrals to campus services and personnel, such as tutors for specific courses, are readily available.
For 2011/12 the SOS executive is:
| Sami Ahmed | CR Coordaintor |
| Christopher Crawford | PASS Coordinator |
| Bahar Madani | Social & Programming Coordinator |
| Michael Marianovski | PT Coordinator |
| Raymond Luong | SOS Coordinator |
| Sharon Sukhdeo | SOS Coordinator |
| Justin Sanderson | PM Coordinator |
More info can be found at the SOS web site.
