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April 23, 2026 Issue
Hey Lions,
You did it – the Winter Term is officially behind you! With exams wrapping up and a well-earned break ahead, summer is the perfect time to recharge and explore new opportunities. Whether you’re looking to study abroad, earn while you learn, or plan your next steps, we’re here to help you explore the many pathways available throughout your journey at LA&PS.
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Get Ready for Summer Term!
If you’re taking courses this summer, or still plan to register, check Important Dates for Summer 2026. SU and S1 terms start May 4 and the last day to register is May 11. You can also view courses if you’re still exploring your options.
If you have questions about Summer Term enrolment, your academic plan, or available supports, we encourage you to connect with your LA&PS Academic Advisor before the term begins. You can also meet with an Academic Advisor to start planning your Fall–Winter 2026–2027 courses now that the schedule is available. Fall–Winter enrolment windows will be visible to students after April 29.
Tips for Summer Courses:
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Review prerequisites. If you’re already enrolled, double‑check the course descriptions to make sure you’ve completed all required prerequisites. You may be removed from a course if prerequisites aren’t met.
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Check your schedule. Make sure your class times don’t overlap or conflict.
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Watch for Course Credit Exclusions (CCEs). Some courses cover similar content, and you can only receive credit for one of them. For example, only one MODR (Modes of Reasoning) course can count toward your degree. You can find more definitions on York’s Useful Definitions webpage.
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Repeating a course this Summer Term? Review the Course Repeat policy.
Whenever a course is full or restricted, you will need to contact the department offering the course to see what your options are (e.g., be added to a waitlist, ask for permission to enrol). The Course Contacts website provides department contact information. Please note that not all departments offer waitlists for full courses.
Explore Your Academic Options
Thinking about changing your program, adding a major or minor, or exploring something new? Start by reflecting on your interests, strengths and career goals. The Career Centre is a great place to explore how different academic paths connect to future opportunities.
To get started, visit the Update Your Program page and review steps 1-4. If you already know the change you want to make, check the timeline and requirements for your specific type of request (e.g., change of major, Faculty or degree). Some LA&PS programs have more specific timelines and processes.
If you’d like help reviewing requirements or talking through your options for the coming year or beyond, connect with your LA&PS Academic Advisor.
The Ian Greene Award for Teaching Excellence – Call for Nominations
The Ian Greene Award for Teaching Excellence is an annual student-run award given to professors and teaching assistants in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies. Hosted by the Student Council of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (SCOLAPS), the award nomination and adjudication processes are entirely organized by students.
Share Your Feedback for a Chance to Win a $150 Meal Card
Your voice matters in shaping the student experience at York. Take the Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities feedback survey for a chance to win a $150 meal card and help build a safer, more equitable and respectful student experience at York.
Be a Guide for New International Students
New students are coming to LA&PS this summer! The Global & Community Engagement team is hosting a Faculty tour on May 1 for incoming international students.
This tour is a great way to help new students feel welcome, connected and ready to begin their journey at LA&PS. You’re invited to join as a participant or you can volunteer as a guide to share your favourite places on campus to study, eat or just hang out – and help new students find their way!
To sign up or ask questions, email Sarah Cheng at sarahc85@yorku.ca.
📅 Friday, May 1 | 2 p.m. | York Lanes Room 280N
LA&PS Winter 2027 Co-op
Interested in joining the LA&PS Co-op Program for Winter 2027 to test-drive your dream job, earn some cash and explore awesome career paths? Good news – applications open on Monday, June 29, so take the next step and apply!
The first step is to complete the Co-op Information Session, where you will get an overview of the program, eligibility requirements, student responsibilities and the supports available to help you succeed. Register for the self-paced information session on eClass.
Study Abroad Information Sessions
In May, York International is hosting information sessions to provide all of the details you need to know for Study Abroad opportunities, including exchange, global internship/research, partner summer schools and faculty-led Study Abroad courses! To learn more, simply register for the session(s) that pique your interest.
Go Global Study Abroad Information Session (Winter Academic Exchange)
📅 Wednesday, May 6 | 10 a.m. | Online via Zoom | Register Here
📅 Wednesday, May 20 | 10 a.m. | Online via Zoom | Register Here
Can't make it to the session(s)? No worries! Come to our one-on-one drop-in sessions:
📅 Tuesday to Thursday | 1 – 3:30 p.m. | York Lanes Room 200
The Japanese Left Today and the Return to Marx's Capital
The world is facing war, economic shocks, deep inequalities and ecological crises; these challenges affect us all. Join Kazuo Shii for a compelling discussion on why our society’s dominant systems need a profound transformation and discover why Marx’s Capital is relevant now more than ever.
📅 Monday, May 4 | 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. | Ross Building South, Room 802 | RSVP Here
The Meaning of Consent
Consent has become a key concept in sexual relations. At first glance, it seems clear and perfectly delimited. But is it really so? Join us as philosopher and feminist theorist Clara Serra unravels a series of ambiguities inherent in the very idea of consent.
📅 Tuesday, May 5 | 12 – 1:30 p.m.| Ross Building South, Room 701 | RSVP Here
Important Reminders
Nominate your instructor for the Dean’s Awards for Excellence in Teaching: Recognize and celebrate your LA&PS professors and TAs who demonstrate outstanding teaching, research impact and commitment to student engagement.
Apply to Advancing YU by May 31: Join our mentorship program pairing LA&PS students who identify as women and/or Black with successful York alumni, and gain personalized career guidance, build skills and prepare for what’s next. The program also provides a stipend of up to $1,000.