Student and Academic Services

Student Advising

New Student Advising

As a newly admitted Fine Arts student, you must attend a mandatory first-year academic advising session. This session is designed to assist you in course selection and to inform you about academic regulations and procedures. Conducted in small groups, first-year advising sessions allow you the opportunity to meet some of your fellow students and to ask questions about your new academic program.

Prior to your advising appointment please familiarize yourself with the new student advising information pages
Let us know about your experience! After your advising appointment, please fill out our survey
Tips to new students from previous mentors

Advising for Current Students

Student & Academic Services is here to help you throughout your program in the Faculty of Fine Arts.

We offer personal advising on program planning, the petitions process and in house resources. If you are encountering difficulties in your program, we are here to provide guidance and support. You can book an appointment with Senior Advisors in Student & Academic Services, 231 Goldfarb Centre for Fine Arts. Scheduled appointments are available Monday to Friday, from noon – 1pm and from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm.

You also have the option of stopping in to see the Senior Advisors Monday to Friday, from 11am – 1pm. Or email your concern or question to finearts@yorku.ca.

In addition, Program Assistants in your Major department are available for advising on the degree requirements for your program.

Dance
Design
Film
Fine Arts Cultural Studies
Music
Theatre
Visual Arts

Student Resources

GPA Calculator
Trying to figure out what your Grade Point Average is at? Use our GPA Calculator to find out.

Fine Arts 4 You
FA4U is a website for students new to the Faculty of Fine Arts and York University. Take a virtual tour of our facilities, check out our guide to Toronto’s arts scene, and find answers to your questions about a career in the fine arts.

Career Help
Looking for a job? Trying to plan your career? Check out 'Finding Your Way' (pdf), our career guide designed specifically for Fine Arts students. Full of links, listings and advice, it will point you in the right direction when it comes to networking, funding, internships and job hunting.