Winter Well-being Week: Embracing all Dimensions of Well-being

Well-being week is right around the corner! Enjoy tons of events and activities that will help you prioritize your well-being from all six dimensions! Explore free events held both in-person and online by visiting the Well-being web page.  

📅 Monday, March 2 – Friday, March 6 

Winter Term Drop Deadline

The deadline to drop a winter term course without receiving a grade is Monday, March 9. 

Please review the Important Dates for Fall-Winter 2025-2026 for more details. 

If you are considering dropping a course, please reach out to your academic advisor to discuss your options.

Get Ready for Summer Term Registration!

If you’re planning to enrol in courses for the summer term, check your enrolment window date now! Enrolment windows are assigned by credits earned, and the first enrolment window will open in March. Courses fill up quickly, so register as soon as you can.

View courses to take ahead of time and begin planning your schedule. 

Please note the different summer terms when looking at classes. The SU term runs for the whole summer, S1 covers the first half of the summer and S2 covers the second half. View important dates for summer 2026 to learn the specific start and end dates for each term. 

Get help choosing courses! Want to discuss your academic plan? Thinking of adding a minor, certificate or double major? Now is the time to connect with your LA&PS academic advisor. Expect higher demand and wait times for academic advising once the enrolment windows open.

Tips for summer registration:

• Take note of any prerequisites indicated in the course descriptions. Students will be de-enrolled from classes if they haven’t completed the necessary prerequisites.
• Make sure you’re selecting classes that don’t have time conflicts with each other.  
• Whenever a course is full or restricted, contact the department offering the course to ask about your options – for example, being added to a waitlist or requesting permission to enrol. Academic advisors cannot provide course permissions. Please note that not all departments offer waitlists for full courses.

International Student Supports

Ask Me Anything! 
You’re invited to join our weekly virtual event. Held online every Thursday at 9 a.m., you can ask the Global Community & Engagement team questions about academics, campus resources or anything else you need clarity on. No appointment necessary, just log on and chat with one of our team members!  

Next Session: 

📅 Thursday, Feb. 26 | 9 – 10 a.m. | Online Via Zoom | Join Here

Matcha-Chat 2.0: Mock Interviews 

Are you feeling nervous about job interviews, unsure how to answer certain questions or wondering how to stand out as a candidate? This event combines a mini workshop and hands-on practice, providing you real-time feedback and free matcha!

📅 Tuesday, March 3 | 3 – 5 p.m. | York Lanes Room 280A | Register Here

Writing Matters: Strengthening Your Academic Voice 

Join us for this lively workshop that will help you approach assignments more effectively by learning strategic reading and writing techniques to emphasize critical thinking and a recursive writing process.

📅 Wednesday, March 4 | 2:30 – 4 p.m. | York Lanes Room 280A | Register Here

Fall 2026 Co-op – Applications Open Soon! 

Interested in the LA&PS Co-op Program for fall 2026? Applications open Monday, March 2. Start by completing the information session to learn more about the program, eligibility requirements and available supports.

Register for the self-paced co-op information session on eClass. Enrol Here

Got Co-op Questions? 

Attend one of our virtual group drop-in advising sessions. Login to Experience York and navigate to Co-op & Internship Program > Co-op Events to find the next available session. No registration needed.   

You can also book a 10-minute one-on-one appointment with your co-op coordinator. Spots fill up fast, so book early! 

Study Abroad Information Sessions

In March, York International is hosting information sessions to provide all of the details you need for Study Abroad opportunities, including exchange, global internship/research, partner summer schools and faculty-led Study Abroad courses! To learn more, simply register for the session(s) that pique your interest.

Go Global Study Abroad Information Session (Exchange, Global Internship/research, Partner Summer Schools and Faculty-led Study Abroad Courses)

📅 Wednesday, March 4 | 10 a.m. | Online via Zoom | Register Today

• Eligibility: All students
• Learn more 

Go Global Information Session – Global Internships & Research Abroad (Fall 2026)

📅 Wednesday, March 11 | 10 a.m. | Online via Zoom | Register Today

• Eligibility: All students
• Learn more 

Stay tuned to our Instagram for future information sessions and updates on the study abroad programs. Register now and dive into the possibilities that await you!

Can't make it to the session(s)? No worries! Come to our 1:1 drop-in sessions:

📅 Tuesday to Thursday | 1 – 3:30 p.m. | York Lanes Room 200

Connections: Student & Alumni Mixer – Careers in Tech 

Curious about where a career in tech can take you? Join us at the Connections: Student & Alumni Mixer - Careers in Tech and meet York alumni who are leading in today’s fast-moving tech landscape. From finance and HR to entrepreneurship and beyond, technology is shaping every industry – and these leaders are at the forefront. Come ask questions, get real-world advice and start building connections that could shape your future. 

📅 Wednesday, March 11 | 6 – 8 p.m. | LA&PS Community Hub, Vanier College Room 001 | Register Here

Dress Code: Smart casual 

VCP Presents: A Chorus Line

Join us for VCP's production of A Chorus Line, a stunning musical capturing the spirit and tension of a Broadway ensemble audition. This show explores the inner lives and bittersweet ambitions of Broadway performers and features one powerhouse number after another. Winner of nine Tony Awards, this groundbreaking, Pulitzer Prize-winning musical remains relevant, poignant, provocative and explosively entertaining! 🩰  

Pay-what-you-can-afford tickets (suggested $5) can be purchased online or at the door (cash only).  
📅 Feb. 26 – March 8 | Tuesday to Saturday at 7:30 p.m. | Sunday at 2:30 p.m. | Fred Thury Studio Theatre, Vanier College Room 258 

First Year Lunch Break

Attention first-year LA&PS students – this is YOUR space! Join us every Tuesday for the First Year Lunch Break and enjoy free lunch, chatting with peer mentors, making fun crafts and more. It’s the perfect way to take a break, meet new friends at LA&PS, and feel at home on campus. No registration required! Upcoming sessions:

Designing Keychain Charms 

📅 Tuesday, March 3 | 2 – 4 p.m. | Founders College Room 024E | Register Here

Bob Ross Painting Session 

📅 Tuesday, March 10 | 2 – 4 p.m. | Founders College Room 024E | Register Here

Disaster Seminar Series  

The Disaster Seminar Series is a hub for cutting edge research, innovative practitioner perspectives and networking opportunities. No registration required! Upcoming sessions:

Critical Infrastructure Emergency Management  

📅 Thursday, March 5 | 2:45 – 3:45 p.m. | Harry Crowe Room, Atkinson Building Room 109 

Many Days, Many Settings: A Career in Emergency Management (& Wrap-up Social Event) 

📅 Thursday, March 12 | 2:45 – 3:45 p.m. | Harry Crowe Room, Atkinson Building Room 109 

Anthropology Annual General Lecture 2026

Amphibious City: Stormwater Drains and the Making of Gray Futures  

Drawing on six years of research in Mumbai, India, Professor Nikhil Anand joins us to explore how urban development has intensified climate risk for those inhabiting the city — and why planners continue to resist rethinking their approaches to respond to the catastrophic effects of climate change.

📅 Thursday, March 5 | 4 – 6 p.m. | Nat Taylor Cinema, North Ross Building Room 102 | Register Here

VCP Presents: VIC vs. VIC: Battle Game

It’s time to FIGHT TO THE...theatre! Have you ever wanted to watch top-notch improvisers battle it out on stage? Join us at our next show, VIC vs. VIC: Battle Game, to see our strongest improvisers throw down their jabs in new sketches, games and more. A little competition is healthy for everyone, right?  🥊 

Pay-what-you-can-afford tickets (suggested $5) can be purchased online or at the door (cash only).   

📅 Tuesday, March 10 | 8 p.m. | Fred Thury Studio Theatre, Vanier College Room 258

Book Launch: Skills to Build the Nation by Soma Chatterjee

Hop on the TTC and join us to celebrate the launch of Soma Chatterjee’s new book, Skills to Build the Nation: Immigrant Labour Market and Canadian Nationalism. Chatterjee is an associate professor in the School of Social Work and will be in conversation with other York University faculty, including Shirin Shahrokni (Sociology), Lalaie Ameeriar (Anthropology) and Ethel Tungohan (Politics). Refreshments will be served.  

📅 Thursday, March 12 | 7 – 9 p.m. | Another Story Bookshop, 315 Roncesvalles Ave., Toronto, ON, M6R 2M6 | Register Here

Reminders

Connections: Student & Alumni Mixer – Women in Leadership: Celebrate International Women’s Day early! Grab a friend and join us on March 4 from 6 – 8 p.m. to meet accomplished York alumnae working in leadership roles who are ready to share their advice. Register today! 

Update Your FAAS Profile: Don’t forget to keep your FAAS App profile and financial information up to date so you can be matched with eligible awards and bursaries.