Through its core values and objectives, the Division of Students plays an integral role in supporting and advancing York’s strategic academic directions. Our integrated plan emphasizes a commitment to enhance the student experience, with special focus on the first-year transition.

The Division of Students provides comprehensive, quality student learning support services. Through a diverse set of programs and services, students are assisted in acquiring the knowledge and leadership skills required for success in the university as well as insights that facilitate life-long learning, and a sense of personal and interpersonal competencies. Student success is enhanced through a focus on the intentional integration of learning both inside and outside the classroom. As a resource and support for students, faculty, staff and alumni, the Division of Students promotes the creation of meaningful connections through educationally purposeful activities.

Our services include the Registrar's Office/Student Financial Services, Admissions/Recruitment, Counselling & Disability Services, Student Community & Leadership Development, Sport & Recreation, Student Conflict Resolution, and Career Centre. We work closely with the Vice-President Academic & Provost to create an environment that promotes student engagement in learning and prepares students to become successful alumni and future leaders of society.

York University is committed to seeing you thrive and succeed – academically, socially and personally. There are many supports across the university on both the Keele and Glendon campuses, e.g. writing centres, academic and personal counselling services, the Learning Commons in the Scott Library as well as peer mentorship programs. I encourage you to become an engaged learner and to take advantage of the tremendous resources available here at York to achieve your goals.

I wish all of you a successful year.

Robert J. Tiffin
Vice-President Students