Congratulations on your admission to the Faculty of Science at York University, and welcome! We are so glad that you are joining us.
Academic Orientation is an opportunity to get connected: meet other new students, your peer mentor (who will help you transition to York), and senior student leaders. You'll also meet with professors and will learn about the many social and academic supports and resources available to you as a member of the Faculty of Science and Bethune College.
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Resources to complement your Orientation experience.
Faculty of Science Academic Orientation is hosted by Bethune College. Learn more about York's college system and how we can help.
REGISTER NOW for Winter 2026 Academic Orientation!
For new students starting in the Faculty of Science in Winter 2026
1) Join the virtual Science Winter Orientation Session on December 11th from 6:00-7:00pm.
- Transfer Students: please also join Transfer Student Orientation on December 10th.
- International and Exchange Students: please also join Winter 2026 International and Exchange Student Orientation on January 4th or January 16th.
2) Book an optional "Find My Classroom" Tour with a Bethune College Peer Mentor. More details coming soon.
3) Join in exciting welcome back programming throughout January!
- January 7th: Bethune College Open House
- January 7th: Campus Service Fair
- January 13-17th: Frost Week
Online Resources for New Faculty of Science Students
Questions? Contact us at bcorient@yorku.ca.