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Student Tips

Welcome to the LA&PS community!

If you're feeling overwhelmed about starting at York University, don't worry! Your fellow LA&PS peers have put together a series of helpful videos to guide you through the process. Check them out and get ready for an amazing year ahead!

Invited to the LA&PS Orientation? Here is why...

LA&PS students Jaime & Jessica explain why you've been invited to the LA&PS Orientation!

Learn about the YorkU faculty that your program is part of.

With thanks to the Media Creation Lab for production support and Vanier College Productions for performance coaching and post-production work!


How to find your classes!

LA&PS students Ari and Dwiti help you interpret your schedule and the York campus map so you can make it to class on time!

Check out the York University 3D map, the printable map (pdf), and the list of building codes.


What is a Syllabus?

LA&PS students Jaime & Jessica help you avoid headaches by revealing the magical properties of the course syllabus.

Find your course syllabus on eClass!


Pro tips for buying your books!

LA&PS students Suhel and Santiago give you the inside scoop on where and when to buy the books you need to succeed in your courses.

Check out our cherished YorkU bookstore.


Get your YU Card!

LA&PS students Thao and Seonju help you get your all access pass to York: your YU Card!


Don't miss York's Important Dates!

LA&PS students Thao and Seonju have your back! Don't miss important deadlines.

Bookmark YorkU’s Important Dates and Refund Table!


Access EVERYTHING YORK with your Passport York account

LA&PS students Eugene and Piraba guide you through the most common login issues students face with their Passport York and YorkU email.

Pro tip: Set up at least 2 devices on dual factor authentication to prevent getting locked out.