By choosing the Undeclared Major program in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies, you can explore areas that interest you before you decide on a major. Taking courses from a variety of disciplines will help you uncover your passions and strengths. You'll also have the chance to meet other students with different ideas and interests to spark your imagination.
While you reflect on this important decision, the following resources and support services are available to you.
Academic Advising for Undeclared Majors
If you have any concerns about university life, or if you require information about resources, degree requirements for specific programs, e.g. pre-requisites, GPA, etc., Academic Advising Services at LA&PS can assist you.
New Student Academic Advising
If you are a new student that has received an offer of admission but have not begun your first term of classes, please visit our new students webpage to find the information you need for enrolment and next steps.
YU Explore Program
The YU Explore Program is designed to help Undeclared Majors successfully complete their first year at York. Through events, workshops and peer-to-peer mentorship, YU Explore aims to provide academic and social support to help students achieve their academic goals and declare a major.
Career Centre
Explore careers, learn about internships and attend professional workshops available to York students.
Online Academic Calendar
Struggling to decide on courses? Need to increase your GPA? Missing prerequisites? Explore the York University Undergraduate Calendar for guidance in your academic journey.
Academic Advising for Undeclared Majors
In-Person Advising with QLess
In-Person drop-in advising sessions are available in 103 Central Square by using QLESS (or check in at the front desk):
Hours of operation:
Monday and Wednesday: 9:30 - 11:45 a.m. and 2:00 - 3:45 p.m.
Thursday and Friday: 10:00 - 11:45 a.m. and 2:00 - 3:45 p.m.
Virtual Advising with QLess
Virtual Drop-in advising sessions are available by using QLESS:
Hours of operation:
Monday to Wednesday: 9:30 - 11:45 a.m. and 2:00 - 3:45 p.m.
Thursday and Friday: 10:00 - 11:45 a.m. and 2:00 - 3:45 p.m.
How to use QLESS:
- Join our Languages, Linguistics, Humanities, GWST, SXST, ANTH, Undeclared Advising QLESS Kiosk OR download the QLESS app on your smartphone from Google Play or the iTunes App Store. (Open the app and select "Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies")
- Select the Languages, Linguistics, Humanities, GWST, SXST, ANTH, Undeclared - IN PERSON & Virtual Advising queue.
- Click Join Now.
- Fill out your name and phone number.
- Add any notes for your advisor, including topics you’d like to discuss.
- Fill in a short form regarding your student information and select Zoom, Phone or In-person.
- You’ll receive a text message with either the Zoom link or office location when your advisor is ready to meet with you! If you select a phone meeting, the advisor will call you at the number you provided.
Each drop-in session is about 15-30 minutes, first-come, first-served. The QLESS queue will close for the day once it reaches capacity.
Meet your Academic Advisor
Contact your assigned academic advisor, who will work with you as you pursue your goals, answer your academic advising questions, connect you with university resources, and more.
Tammy Astrafallie
(Tammy is away through October 6 - email laps@yorku.ca or attend drop-ins to connect with an academic advisor during this time)
Student Success & Academic Advisor
tammys@yorku.ca
Booked Appointments
Booked appointments are not available at this time. Appointment scheduling will resume in mid October.