Welcome to York University! As a new student in one of the academic programs affiliated with the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (LA&PS), we created this pre-arrival guide to provide you with information and resources to help you make a successful transition into your studies.
Check out the upcoming events below.
LA&PS Summer Welcome!
Join us on Thursday, May 8 from 1 - 3 p.m. in the LA&PS Community Hub (Vanier College 001 – just downstairs from the Vanier College Lobby).
Highlights to look forward to include:
- Learn all about the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies and how you can empower your first-year experience!
- Hear from current, upper-year students about their experiences and tips for a successful first year!
- Connect with resources and services available to help you thrive at York!
- Meet other new students, grab a goodie bag, and cool down with free, frozen treats!
We can’t wait to meet you on May 8!
Save the Date!
Get ready to kickstart your academic journey by joining us at LA&PS Orientation Day on Tuesday, August 26, 2025!
Highlights to look forward to include:
- Connect and make friends with upper-year students and fellow students in your program!
- Meet your professors and enjoy an exciting introduction to your chosen field of study at our academic program sessions!
- Get firsthand information about all of the resources and supports available to you at our Orientation Lunch and Student Services & Clubs Fair.
Check this page for more updates! We can’t wait to meet you on August 26!
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bring friends or family with me to LA&PS Orientation?
LA&PS Winter Welcome Days are designed for our incoming first-year students. We have staff, student volunteers and faculty available to support you throughout the event. It is a great opportunity to meet the people you'll be studying with during the next four years.
If you require in-person support and/or service animals for accessibility reasons, they are more than welcome to join you.
Getting to Campus
Taking public transportation to campus? Use Triplinx to plan your route within the Greater Toronto and Hamilton areas.
Looking for information on transit passes? Visit the Transportation Services website for more information.
Driving to campus? Visit the Parking Services website to find information on all the options available: visitor parking (including the HONK Mobile App), parking permits and more.