Discover Glendon your way and picture your future with us!
On Sunday, March 22, we’re opening our doors for more than just a visit. It’s your chance to immerse yourself in the one-of-a-kind environment that York's University's Glendon Campus offers.
With information sessions and kiosks offered over the course of the day, you have the flexibility to consult the schedule and choose when you would like to attend.
Event Highlights
Information sessions to answer all your questions
Whether you want to know more about finances, student life, or personalizing your degree, our information sessions will help you move forward with confidence.
Meet professors and students
Get inspired by meeting our passionate professors and students across all Glendon programs. Gett your questions answered by the experts and truly envision what it’s like to study at Glendon!
Campus, residence and athletic centre tours
Tours of our campus, residences and athletic centre will run all day, showcasing Glendon’s picturesque grounds, modern living spaces, and key facilities like classrooms and the library.
| Time | Activity or Session | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9:30 a.m. | First Shuttle Departs If you park in parking lot F (the lower area of the campus), our shuttle service will bring you quickly from the parking lot to the event entrance (Centre of Excellence). The shuttle will depart every 30 minutes starting at 9:30 a.m. and staff will be present in the lot to assist you. If you prefer not to take the shuttle, exit at the south side of parking lot F then head west until you reach the staircase leading to the upper area of the campus. Staff will be present at the top of the stairs to direct you to the Centre of Excellence. | Visitor Parking Lot F |
| 10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. | Welcome Session with Principal Fiola: Your Next Steps This is a session you won’t want to miss! Receive a warm welcome from Marco Fiola, Glendon’s Principal, as well as important info and tips on how to get the most out the open house. | A100, York Hall, A Wing |
| 10:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Future Lions Lounge for Admitted Students Upon checking in, admitted students will receive a ticket to gain exclusive access to our Future Lions Lounge. Meet the Vice Provost Students, snap a pic at the photo booth, and maybe even win a prize. You are now one of us! | Welcome Centre (A118), York Hall, A Wing |
| 10:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Where Can My Glendon Program Take Me? Ask Our Professors and Students! Get inspired by meeting our passionate professors and students across all Glendon programs. This is a great opportunity to get your questions answered by the experts and truly envision what it’s like to study at Glendon! Thinking ahead? York’s Faculty of Graduate Studies will also be present to answer your questions about opportunities beyond undergrad. | Centre of Excellence, 2nd floor |
| 10:15 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. | My Glendon Experience: Student Life and Services Fair Get to know several of our student services that will make your Glendon experience memorable and supportive, including: Academic Services, Athletics and Recreation, Career Development, Community Safety, Continuing Education, Exchanges, Experiential Education, Housing and Residence Life, Research, Student Accessibility Services, and Student Financial Services. Questions about studying at a multi-campus university? You can connect with representatives from the Keele and Markham campuses as well! | Centre of Excellence, 1st floor |
| 10:15 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. | On the Spot Support: Applications, Finances, Admissions and More Get the personalized support you need to get closer to your goals, including assistance with applications, admissions, and finances. Our knowledgeable team will be able to help you accept your offer, review files, apply to scholarships and more. | Career and Development Centre (A224) York Hall, A Wing |
| 10:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Glendon at a Glance Campus Tour Explore York’s picturesque and historic Glendon Campus through an interactive guided journey. Tours are 45 minutes long and depart from the Centre of Excellence every 30 minutes. The last tour departs at 1:30 p.m. NOTE: This tour is indoors and outdoors. | Centre of Excellence, 1st floor |
| 10:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. | A Tour of Your New Home Away from Home – Residence at Glendon Get acquainted with your new home-away-from-home through guided residence tours! Our welcoming Residence Life team will show you our beautiful Hilliard residence and give you important information about living on Glendon Campus. Tours leave every hour from the Centre of Excellence. The last tour departs at 1:30 p.m. | Centre of Excellence, 1st floor |
| 10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Athletics & Recreation Tour Explore your go-to spot for staying active and having fun at Glendon: The Glendon Athletic Club. Guided tours will depart every 15 minutes so you can discover our 5,110 square metre facility and first-ever training facility to the Toronto Raptors. The last tour departs at 2:00 p.m. | Glendon Athletic Club |
| 10:30 a.m. - 11:10 a.m. 11:15 a.m. - 11:55 a.m. | How Do I Plan for My First Year of University? Tips From the YorkU Community Our YorkU community is pooling their knowledge to prepare you for your first year of university! Understand what happens after you accept your offer, learn about course selection and academic planning, brush up on the York-wide support that’s available to you, and leave feeling confident about your future. You’ve got this! | A100, York Hall, A Wing |
| 10:30 a.m. - 11:10 a.m. 11:15 a.m. - 11:55 a.m. | Start Where You Are: Language Learning Without Pressure Think you have to speak French to study at Glendon? Think again! Discover how we can support you on your language learning journey through flexible degree options and dedicated support resources. Being bilingual is hugely advantageous in Canada and around the world. If you want to work towards that, we can help. | A101, York Hall, A Wing |
| 10:30 a.m. - 11:10 a.m. 11:15 a.m. - 11:55 a.m. | From Discipline to Degree: How Majors, Minors and Certificates Work Together Build a degree that captures everything you’re passionate about! Find out how to take your education even further by incorporating majors, minors, and certificates into your program of choice. This is the perfect opportunity to find out more about the personalized learning options offered at Glendon. | A102, York Hall, A Wing |
| 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. | What is Studying at Glendon Really Like? A Session for Students Meet Glendon’s e-ambassadors in this session designed by students, for students. Learn more about Glendon and university life from people who have been in your shoes before. Bonus: this is where you might meet your very first Glendon friend! | Lunik Cooperative, Glendon Hall |
| 12:00 p.m. - 12:40 p.m. 12:45 p.m. - 1:25 p.m. | How Can I Support My Child’s Transition to University? A Session for Parents It’s normal to have questions when your child is transitioning to university. We can answer them. Join our director of student affairs to learn how to support your child in the next steps of their exciting journey to post-secondary education. | BMO Financial Group Conference Centre, Glendon Hall |
| 12:00 p.m. - 12:40 p.m. 12:45 p.m. - 1:25 p.m. | How Am I Paying for My Degree? Our Student Financial Services Team Responds Figuring out how to pay for university can be overwhelming. In this reassuring session, Glendon’s Student Financial Services team will educate you on scholarships, bursaries, financial aid, and other ways to support your studies. | A100, York Hall, A Wing |
| 12:00 p.m. - 12:40 p.m. 12:45 p.m. - 1:25 p.m. | How Can I Bring My Learning to Life? Applying Concepts and Theories Beyond the Classroom At Glendon, learning goes far beyond the classroom. In this session, you’ll learn more about the hands-on education we offer, including work placements, the research apprenticeship program and exchanges, as well as spaces like the Glendon Digital Media Lab, Theatre Glendon, the Career Development Centre and Salon Francophone. | A102, York Hall, A Wing |
| 12:00 p.m. - 12:40 p.m. 12:45 p.m. - 1:25 p.m. | Glendon Students Past and Present: Where They’ve Landed and Where They’re Heading Meet a variety of current students and seasoned alumni in this engaging session that highlights where a Glendon degree can take you. You will gain valuable insights from the Glendon community past and present as they share how their academic experience has and is helping them create positive change in the world. | A101, York Hall, A Wing |
| 2:30 p.m. | Last Shuttle Bus Departs If you parked in parking lot F, take our shuttle to return to your car. The last shuttle departs at 2:30 p.m. from outside of the Centre of Excellence. | Outside of the Centre of Excellence |