Get Ready to Enrol | Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (LA&PS)

Browse through our sessions to find events that will help with the transition to York University! Our First Year YU Series will highlight numerous topics surrounding the early phases of student life for international students, while our YU Thrive will help with the transition when you arrive on campus.

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First Year YU Pre-Arrival Webinars

Are you a new international student? Register for one or all of Pre-Arrival Webinars to learn about useful topics, review your enrolment steps, understand the university system, and more!

Date: May 13, 2024
Virtual: 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.

Nervous about starting your classes and adjusting to the North American academic life? We are here to help! In this session, you will learn all the tips and tricks to feel confident about starting your classes. Learn about useful study hacks (skills), get to know what your professors expect, find out where all of the resources are, and more! You will also have an opportunity to meet with an Academic Advisor and International Student Advisor to ask questions relating to enrolment and/or immigration-related matters!

Date: May 27, 2024
Virtual: 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.

Feeling anxious about your transition to York University? Don’t worry, you’re not alone! During this session, you will learn mor about the FREE wellness supports that are available to you at York. This session will cover everything from health insurance coverage to mental health for international students, wellness resources and counselling services. You will also have an opportunity to meet with an Academic Advisor and International Student Advisor to ask questions relating to enrolment and/or immigration-related matters!

Date: June 10, 2024
Virtual: 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.

Worried about making friends as an international student? In this webinar, you will learn about the many ways you can get involved in York’s vibrant community by getting to know about the university’s clubs, councils, and residence social life. You will also have an opportunity to meet with an Academic Advisor and International Student Advisor to ask questions relating to enrolment and/or immigration-related matters!

Date: June 24, 2024
Virtual: 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.

Do you want to gain work experience and earn money while studying in Canada? The Job searching session will cover topics such as how to find a part-time on/off campus job, eligibility requirements, immigration restrictions, and more! You will also have an opportunity to meet with an Academic Advisor and International Student Advisor to ask questions relating to enrolment and/or immigration-related matters!

Date: July 15, 2024
Virtual: 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.

Interact with current international students to hear about their experience at York! They will answer any questions you may have about travelling, academics, time management, and more! You will also have an opportunity to meet with an Academic Advisor and International Student Advisor to ask questions relating to enrolment and/or immigration-related matters!

Date: July 29, 2024
Virtual: 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.

Interact with LA&PS professors to hear about their tips and advice on how to succeed at York! They will answer any questions you may have about academics, time management, classroom expectations and more! You will also have an opportunity to meet with an Academic Advisor and International Student Advisor to ask questions relating to enrolment and/or immigration-related matters!

YU Thrive

What is YU Thrive?

YU Thrive is a Post-Orientation Social hosted by the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (LA&PS) International team. The aim of the social event is to connect new first-year international students to each other while reviewing orientation information from Get Ready for Class.

Stay tuned for YU Thrive 2024!