Welcome to York Apartments!
We are thrilled to welcome you to York Apartments as your home for the coming year! Our Housing & Conference Services and Residence Life teams are dedicated to making your living experience truly exceptional. We look forward to providing you with a rewarding, enriching, and enjoyable experience in a safe student community that will positively impact your personal, educational, and social growth.
At York apartments, you'll find a community where you can enjoy an independent lifestyle in a student-friendly and family-oriented environment. It's important for everyone to understand and follow the guidelines and respect their neighbors to ensure a positive experience for all.
As you move into a high-density apartment building, you may encounter some common issues typical of such residences. We kindly ask all residents to contribute to enhancing the living experience for everyone. While we strive to maintain a peaceful environment, please be aware that, especially with children living in the building, occasional noise is to be expected.
Move-in Steps
Plan Your Arrival
Students will have received their room assignment via email, with their tenancy agreement. Please ensure you have added apstatus@yorku.ca as a recognized sender.
Don't wait—apply for your YU-card online early to avoid delays! First, ensure you're enrolled in courses. Then, review the picture requirements and upload a good selfie. Once approved, add your YU-card to your smartphone. If you don't have an approved YU-card application 2 weeks before move in, you might face delays in getting your YU-card and accessing services like the residence buildings, laundry, and more.
Please visit the YU-Card Application page to apply for your YU Card.
Students were given their move-in date via email with their tenancy agreement. Students can move in during business hours - Monday through Friday 8:30am-4:30pm (excluding holidays).
Students living in York Apartments will receive the Property and Liability Insurance coverage included in their residence fees. For more information on what is included in the insurance, please go to our Student Property and Liability Insurance - York Apartments page.
Students may opt to have additional insurance through their own provider as well. The University does not take responsibility for any personal items that are lost or damaged in residence due to theft, fire, floods or other incidents beyond our control.
York apartments offers a mature and independent living environment with self-contained furnished and non-furnished units. When moving in, residents should bring the following items:
- Furniture (if moving into unfurnished units): living room, bedroom, and kitchen furniture.
- Bed and bath linens: mattress cover, sheets, blankets, pillows, towels, and garbage bin.
- Kitchen items: microwave, toaster, kettle, dishes, cutlery, crockery, pots, pans, and dishcloths.
- Other essentials: iron, reading or bedside lamps, telephone, television set, clothes hangers, waste bin, cleaning materials, plunger and vacuum cleaner.
Purchase stylish bedroom, bathroom, and kitchen items, at great student-friendly pricing. Residence Linens has a variety of items that will turn your room into your second home! Order online at Residence Linens and your items will be delivered to your residence before move-in day.
If you need to book an elevator key for your move-in, please complete the Elevator Booking Request Form no later than 48 hours prior to your move-in. Our office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays. Once approved, you'll have a 2 hour window to use the elevator for your move-in.
Please note that all York apartments buildings have elevators except for Passy Crescent residences (townhouse-style residences), where you might need to navigate a couple of flights of stairs depending on your unit assignment.
We kindly ask that you do not hold the elevator doors open, as this can cause mechanical issues.
Students moving in may contact Parking Services for a short-term parking pass that can be used during their move-in period. Please note, without a pass, cars will be ticketed as per the Parking Enforcement policy. If you require a permanent parking spot, contact Parking Services to arrange for a paid monthly permit.
Moving In
After move in
York Apartments Residential Tenancy Agreement and Handbook
Your residential tenancy agreement is a vital document that outlines the terms and conditions of your stay at York Apartments. It covers your residence fees, available services, and the rules you need to follow. If you haven't already, we encourage you to review this agreement before your move-in.
When you sign your residential tenancy agreement, you're also agreeing to uphold the code of student rights and responsibilities and all other guidelines in the York apartments resident handbook. This handbook provides essential information on living in residence, from safety protocols to how to submit maintenance requests. It's important to familiarize yourself with its contents to ensure a smooth and enjoyable living experience.
Useful Information and Resources
Resident insurance
As part of your stay, you’ll enjoy the peace of mind that comes with included property and liability insurance.
Check out your York Apartments Insurance Webpage
Order your linens and kitchen supplies
Order your textbooks
Earn 5% scholar dollars when you purchase with your YU-card.
Get connected
Connect with us on the York Apartments Facebook Group to get connected with your community even prior to moving-in.