Supporting Your Transition: Pre-Arrival Webinars
New students are encouraged to look ahead to program orientation events, many of which will take place over the summer or at the start of the Fall semester. To support early preparation, the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) offers a series of virtual pre-arrival webinars designed to help ensure a smooth transition into your program. These sessions serve as a guide to the key steps between acceptance and the start of classes.
TOPIC: Study Permit Application Support Session for Graduate Students
DATE: Wednesday, April 1, 2026
TIME: 9:00–10:00 a.m. ET
Details of Session: Join our support session led by York International’s licensed immigration advisors. Learn how to navigate the study permit application process, avoid common mistakes, and get answers to your questions. This session is designed to ensure you feel confident as you take this important step toward studying in Canada.
TOPIC: You've Been Admitted! What's Next?
DATE: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
TIME: 12:00–1:00 p.m. ET
Details of Session: In this session, we will go over a checklist of useful resources such as: how to accept your offer, submitting required documentation to meet conditions, accommodations for students with a disability, setting up Passport York and your email account, how to register for academic terms, how to enrol in courses, getting your YU card, the cost of living in Toronto, transit options, health plans and services, attending GRAD@York and more!
TOPIC: Ask Us Anything: Applying for a Study Permit for Graduate Programs
DATE: Wednesday, May 20, 2026
TIME: 9:00–10:00 a.m. ET
Details of Session: Join York International’s licensed immigration advisors for an interactive Q&A session designed to help you understand the process and get answers to what matters most to you.
TOPIC: How to Pay for Grad School: Funding, Scholarships, Bursaries, OSAP, and more
DATE: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
TIME: 12:00–1:00 p.m. ET
Details of Session: Join us to learn more about the many kinds of financial support available to graduate students to help fund their studies. In this session we will cover each of these separate categories of financial support: Funding Packages Scholarships Other Awards Bursaries OSAP Learn more about which supports require an application, which supports you are automatically considered for, and the various timelines associated with each.
TOPIC: Discover Graduate Supervision at York
DATE: Tuesday, June 9, 2026
TIME: 12:00–1:00 p.m. ET
Details of Session: This webinar explores the role supervision plays in graduate studies, highlighting how it shapes your learning experience. Designed for new graduate students, we will unpack the Ontario Principles for Graduate Supervision, focusing on student responsibilities. Hearing from current grad students, participants will learn tips for effective supervisor-student relationships, do’s and don’ts for understanding expectations, and making the most of your supervisory experience. Our goal is to help start you off on a successful grad school journey.
TOPIC: Navigating Course Registration and Online Resources at York
DATE: Thursday, June 25, 2026
TIME: 12:00–1:00 p.m. ET
Details of Session: In this session, we will go over the various web platforms at York that you should become familiar with. This includes: Registering Online, Enrolling in Courses, our Faculty of Graduate Studies’ website, your graduate program website, York’s Events Calendar, Better Together, Appointment Booking Portals, Important Contacts, Incoming Class Facebook Group, and more!
TOPIC: A New Chapter: Dean MacLachlan Welcomes New Graduate Students to York
DATE: Tuesday, July 21, 2026
TIME: 12:00–1:00 p.m. ET
Details of Session: In this special session from the Dean of Graduate Studies, we are excited to connect with you and introduce you to the incredible opportunities that await you at York University. This conversation is your chance to learn more about our vibrant academic community, the support systems in place to help you succeed, and the lifelong connections you’ll build here. We look forward to answering your questions, sharing insights and resources, and helping you navigate this exciting new graduate studies chapter.
TOPIC: A Day in the Life of an MA Student
DATE: Tuesday, August 11, 2026
TIME: 12:00–1:00 p.m. ET
Details of Session: This session will feature a group of current MA students from a variety of programs talking about their experiences during the transition to graduate school. We'll discuss what 'a day in the life' looks like, what the most surprising thing about graduate school was, tips and tricks for incoming students, and more!
TOPIC: A Day in the Life of an MSc/MASc Student
DATE: Tuesday, August 18, 2026
TIME: 12:00–1:00 p.m. ET
Details of Session: This session will feature a group of current MSc/MASc students from a variety of programs talking about their experiences during the transition to graduate school. We'll discuss what 'a day in the life' looks like, what the most surprising thing about graduate school was, tips and tricks for incoming students, and more!
