Welcome to York University!
Are you a new international student starting classes this Fall 2025? Join us for an incredible opportunity to meet fellow international students, build community, and to learn all about important resources and services available to you at York University!
Winter 2026 International & Exchange Student Orientation
Date and Time: January 4th, 2026
Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm
Location: York Lanes 280N (80 York Blvd, North York, ON M3J)
Students are required to register.
Deadline to register is December 19th at 12pm.
Please note that Winter 2026 International & Exchange Student Orientation is open only to new incoming international students.
Official Welcome from York International
Immigration and health insurance learning sessions
Campus Tour of Keele campus
Shopping Trip (registration at orientation)
Virtual Service Fair
As you start preparing for your arrival to to Canada, take this opportunity to get some of your essential needs ready – Canadian bank account, Canadian phone number, and transportation around Toronto! You’ll get to meet with some of our sponsors and learn about their services and special promotions just for you!
Date and Time: December 16, 2025
Time: 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
Sponsors who will be joining us:
Rogers
Bank of Montreal (BMO)
Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)
TD Canada
Winter 2026 International & Exchange Student Orientation
(Alternate Day)
If you are arriving after January 4th, you can register for the alternate day of orientation.
Date and Time: January 16th, 2026
Time: 9:00am - 2:00pm
Location: York Lanes 280N (80 York Blvd, North York, ON M3J)
Students are required to register.
Deadline to register is January 9th at 12pm.
Schulich Students: Please watch for details about Launch Week via e-mail.
School of Continuing Students:If you are a student in School of Continuing Studies, please attend SCS orientation as information shared during International and Exchange Student Orientation will not be relevant to students in SCS. More information regarding SCS orientation will be shared directly from School of Continuing Studies soon through email.
Additional Pre-Arrival Support
Look for more information as you prepare for your next steps at York University? Check out our resources to help you get informed and connected:
Thank YU to Our Sponsors!
