Are you a first year LA&PS student? Connect with our LA&PS Peer Support Team to successfully navigate your first-year experience at York!
Our Peer Support Team is engaged and knowledgeable upper-year students who are trained to help you access university resources, find friends, build your confidence, and give you the inside scoop on life at York. The LA&PS Peer Support Team runs from June to April of each academic year.
Come connect with the Peer Support Team for one-on-one guidance and support throughout your first year—find us at first year events, by emailing lapsfye@yorku.ca or in MC 220!
What does the Peer Support Team do?
The Peer Support Team can field all your questions! As campus experts, we’ll connect you to services like advising, counselling and academic supports and we’ll help you get involved and find community as you move forward during your journey here at York.
Connect with Us
Want tochat with someone on the Peer Support Team? Connect with us through email, by submitting a Peer Support Team Meeting Request Form (Zoom, phone and in-person meetings are available), or by visiting us in MC 220 (Monday-Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm), or during our events! We’re always happy to help.
Become a Peer Support Team Volunteer
Are you interested in building leadership skills, giving back to your community and supporting other students as they transition to life at York? Each Summer LA&PS Colleges recruits upper year students to join our Peer Support Team and other volunteer roles.
What does the Peer Support Team do?
We can help you:
- Find your way around campus
- Make the best use of campus resources
- Learn academic and personal skills for success
- Make friends, get involved, and build a community
- Reflect on what you want from your experience at York and set goals to get there
- Feel more confident solving problems
- Find the fun on campus
You can ask questions like:
- How do I study for midterms and exams?
- How do I manage stress and take care of myself while at university?
- Where can I eat on campus?
- How do I connect with my professors?
- How do I balance school, work and home life?
- Where can I find a comfortable space on campus to study or relax?
- How do I do research for assignments?
Have a question for your Peer Mentor, but aren't sure if they can answer it? Ask anyway! Even if a Peer Mentor doesn't know the answer, they'll work alongside you to find it or get you to someone who does.
Connect with Us
LA&PS First Year Experience Email
lapsfye@yorku.ca
Monitored Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Have a question and aren’t sure who to ask? We’re here to help!
Book a Meeting with the Peer Support Team
Once you’re ready to connect with the Peer Support Team, complete a Peer Support Team Meeting Request Form to book a meeting. You’ll be matched with a Peer Support Team member based on your needs and availability. The form includes a few quick questions about what you’re looking for, helping us match you appropriately and ensure your peer is prepared.
McLaughlin College Head Office
McLaughlin College, MC220
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Meet the Peer Support Team!
The Peer Support Team is here to help you set goals, navigate the university, make friends, get involved in clubs and associations, and more. Feel free to reach out to them!
We can't wait to meet you! It doesn't matter if we're not in the same program or department, we can bond as LA&PS students! We've supplied some information about our interests and experiences at York to help you get to know us. Reach out to us using the "Peer Support Team Meeting Request” form. We can't wait to hang out and learn more about your aspirations for your time at York!
— Your Peer Support Team
Questions?
Are you a LA&PS student or mentor and have a question, comment or concern about the program? Please reach out to lapsfye@yorku.ca.