Consider this the hub for all your collegial needs. At the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (LA&PS), you’ll be assigned to one of our four amazing Colleges depending on your program. This is the shared home for McLaughlin College, Founders College, New College and or Vanier College. Each of our Colleges has distinct characteristics to suit your social and academic needs.
Whether you're taking advantage of opportunities offered in your individual College or accessing shared programming, we have it all. Get ready to meet and network with fellow students in the Faculty, attend events, get involved, and access support. From orientation to graduation, your college life begins here!
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LA&PS Winter Welcome Days!
Date: January 8 - 9, 2025
Time: 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Drop-in style.
Location: Vanier College & Founders College, Courtyard Level
Kickstart your academic journey or re-energize for the Winter Semester at these fun-filled and information-packed events! Keep warm with free ramen and therapy dogs, connect other students and faculty over crafts and board games, and learn how to supercharge your degree with academic supports and extracurricular opportunities.
Open to all undergraduate LA&PS students.
LA&PS Colleges Programming
Initiatives for International & BIPOC Students
Are you an international or BIPOC student? Learn about what makes Founders College unique, like Advancing YU and more programs for LA&PS students that self-identify as Black, Indigenous and/or a member of other equity-seeking groups.
Support for Early Year Students
Leading with LA&PS program is designed to support you in developing your leadership skills. Through McLaughlin College, you will get the chance to attend a variety of workshops building on different skills.
Graduate Life & Professional Development
Grad students: New College is here to help you plan your future at York and beyond! Learn about our professional development workshops, events and more to support your grad school journey.
Upper Year Leadership & Development
Are you a second-, third-, or fourth-year student? Find out how Vanier College can support your upper-year university experience. The Leading with LA&PS program is designed to support you in developing your leadership skills and more.
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