Student Well-Being
Find the right resources to find a healthy balance. Many students find it difficult to navigate the first few months of school, whether its difficulty making new friends or finding right resources needed to make their transition easier. Below, you will find a vast list of supports to help find a community, stay healthy, and obtain help for such issues as loneliness, financial distress and academic stress. If you are experiencing difficulties, you may also wish to seek assistance by visiting Accommodation & Academic Consideration.
Athletics & Recreation
Community & Belonging, Health & Wellness
Exercise is a proven stress reliever! York University has countless recreational activities available to students. The Tait McKenzie Centre offers everything from pick-up basketball to trainer-led fitness classes.
Colleges
Community & Belonging
Every LA&PS student belongs to one of four colleges and that community offers academic and social opportunities to help improve their university experience.
Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries
Financial Support, Funding
High achieving student or students seeking more information about financial help can consider applying for one of the Faculty’s many scholarships and bursaries.
Scott Religious Centre
Religious / Spiritual
The Scott Religious Centre provides a comfortable chapel for religious services and a peaceful meditation room for individual introspection and quiet prayer. It also provides office space for many of the faith-based student clubs.
Student Counselling, Health & Well-being
Health & Wellness, Mental Health & Anxiety: Crisis, Threatening or Concerning Behaviour
If you need to speak with a counsellor, start short-term therapy or connect with other students, York has many resources and supports which can be found on the counselling page.
Student Organization Conference
Community & Belonging
The Student Organization Conference, organized by SCLD is a new and mandatory component if you are looking to create and ratify a student organization.
Support Groups for Students
Community & Belonging
York has introduced new specialized support groups for students looking to speak with peers. If you are looking to speak with other racialized students or members of York’s LGBTQ2S+ community, there are new services available.
Urgent Financial Need
Financial Support, Funding
Students experiencing urgent financial need can make an appointment with York’s Financial Services. Learn more about awards, bursaries, and emergency loans.
Vanier College Productions
Community & Belonging, Learning Skills
Vanier College Productions (VCP) is an extra-curricular theatre community within LA&PS where you can try new things and make lifelong friends. Students have opportunities both on stage and behind the scenes with musicals, plays, show choir, grad choir, improv and sketch comedy, the BIPOC Artist HUB, various workshops, and 1-1 alumni mentorship. No prior experience is required.
York Clubs
International Students, Religious / Spiritual
Involvement in student activities is a critical part of the university experience. If you are looking to make friends, find peers, or network, there are a multitude of on-campus organizations to join.
York International
International Students
University can be challenging for students, especially those who have chosen to travel to a new country and city to study. York International has many resources and supports to help international students.