Celebrate Your Achievements
The highest-achieving students in the Faculty of LA&PS are given the opportunity to become more engaged in the York community and develop leadership skills as part of the Dean’s Circle of Student Scholars (DCSS).
All DCSS students will receive a welcome letter from the Dean sent via email.
You’re automatically invited to the Dean’s Circle if you are:
Incoming Students
- High school Students – admittance from an Ontario High school with an average of 90% or higher.
Continuing Students
- Enrolled in 12 credits or more during the current academic year (Fall/Winter)
- Maintaining a cumulative 8.0 GPA
What are the benefits?
- Certificate of Recognition for graduating DCSS members.
- Official note added to your transcript recognizing your membership in DCSS.
- Access to the DCSS Dedicated Study Space (N837), North tower of the Ross building.
- Exclusive programming curated for DCSS Members.
- Opportunities to engage with senior LA&PS academic leadership.
- Networking opportunities to engage with LA&PS & DCSS alumni and each other.
- Make friends, have fun and create a DCSS community!
- Dedicated eClass portal for DCSS members.
- Growth of the DCSS community to establish a strong network of DCSS alumni and long-term friendships.
- Continued development of programming to enhance YOUR growth and development as YOU become future leaders!
Testimonials
Being part of the Deans' Circle of Student Scholars (DCSS) has been a truly meaningful experience. It’s an honour to be recognized alongside so many hardworking and inspiring students. What I appreciate most is the supportive community and being surrounded by people who care deeply about learning and growth motivates me to keep pushing forward. DCSS reminds me that hard work, consistency, and staying true to your goals really do pay off. I’m grateful to be part of this group and excited to continue learning and growing with everyone.
— Menal Mohammed
Being a member of the Dean's Circle of Student Scholars has been instrumental in shaping my success throughout my undergraduate journey. The privilege of engaging directly with the Dean has given me a unique platform to share my thoughts and contribute ideas for the betterment of the YorkU community. Also, I love that the DCSS organizes events where I can connect and collaborate with fellow scholars.
— Eghemen Ehiagwina
Being part of the Dean’s Circle of Student Scholars has been such a privilege. I have had the opportunity to meet many like-minded people and make many meaningful connections within the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies. The events organized by the DCSS have been fun, interactive and insightful. I am extremely excited and looking forward to more!
— W P Senugi Jayawardana
Photo Gallery
This is the launch event for DCSS members! Annually, the Dean hosts a Welcome Event for current and new DCSS members. Here, members get to meet the Dean and Associate Deans of LA&PS and get a sneak peek into the upcoming social events and development workshops for the year. As well, members have the opportunity speak with the Dean, Associate Deans, and get to know them more personally.
Our DCSS members are part of the top percentile of students. Being and staying at the top means a lot of time put into hard work and studying. To help relieve some of the stress and to ensure that our members get a chance to meet one another and have fun, we host social events. This means that our DCSS members get to mingle, play competitive games (sometimes for prizes!) and even take up professors on challenges!
Questions?
If you have any questions or to find out if you are a member of DCSS, please contact awdslaps@yorku.ca.