To help you succeed academically – and balance your life and course work – we offer a wide range of resources and services. Everything from writing workshops and peer mentorship to wellness support and career guidance is available to fulfill our LA&PS students’ needs. Explore the sections below to access these on-campus resources.
On this page:
Academic Supports
Academic Advising Services
We provide the information and guidance to support your academic needs and help you achieve your goals.
Tips for a Digital Semester
Taking all of your courses remotely is very different from being on campus. It will impact the way you learn, interact, and participate in various extracurricular activities.
Writing Centre
Here you’ll find support to help you produce effective academic and professional writing.
Learning Commons
This library resource for writing, researching and learning skills, offers one-on-one help from instructors and librarians.
Peer Mentorship
Connect with a high-achieving upper-year student, who can help you adjust to university life and find support and resources.
PASS
Our free Peer-Assisted Study Sessions, or PASS, are a proven effective strategy for helping you succeed in challenging courses.
Learning Skills Services
Get the guidance you need to achieve your academic goals with workshops and services that address learning skills such as time management, writing effectively, ways to study and preparing for exams.
LA&PS Computing Labs
Need help with logging in, printing or accessing a particular software? Get all the details about computer labs for LA&PS students, faculty and staff.
Library
The various libraries at York University offer more than just books – access research assistance, writing support, career counselling, quiet places to study, computing and printing services, and more.
Wellness Resources
Health Education & Wellness
You’ll find a range of health-related supports, such as training programs, workshops and peer consulting.
Student Accessibility Services
Enabling an accessible campus learning environment, this service ensures students with disabilities have an equal opportunity to succeed.
Student Counselling & Development Services
Here you’ll find a safe space and access to counsellors who are registered clinicians and have experience working with a diverse student population.
Campus Resources
Office of Student Community Relations
Students impacted by critical incidents, personal crises or another complex issue will find support here.
The Centre for Sexual Violence Response, Support & Education
Those who have experienced sexual violence can get support, and access services and accommodations. The centre’s mission also includes educating and training the community on sexual violence.
Centre for Aboriginal Student Services
Indigenous students will find a safe community space that offers academic, spiritual, cultural and physical support, including writing and learning skills programs, career counselling, workshops and mentoring.
The Centre for Human Rights, Equity & Inclusion
This centre provides accessible, impartial, non-adversarial and confidential programs and services that uphold human rights, enable equitable access to opportunities, and champion diversity and inclusion.
Career Centre
This is your place to explore job postings, develop your career plan, find out about networking events and access job search resources, such as resumé writing and interviewing skills.
Food Support Centre
Find out how to become a member and access the service, which provides free non-perishable food and basic personal items to any York student in need, whether part- or full-time, undergraduate or graduate.