{"id":377760,"date":"2024-09-12T11:19:42","date_gmt":"2024-09-12T15:19:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/?page_id=377760"},"modified":"2025-08-29T11:28:58","modified_gmt":"2025-08-29T15:28:58","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/students\/future\/integrated-year-one\/faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"IYO: Frequently Asked Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>We know that your first year at university can be challenging and overwhelming. We have put together a list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the IYO program to help you navigate the program and understand what to expect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please reach out to <a href=\"mailto:yueli@yorku.ca\">yueli@yorku.ca<\/a> if your question isn't included here. We would be delighted to assist you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading text-uppercase h5\">Quick Links<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list list-unstyled\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/students.yorku.ca\/sfs\/work-study-programs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Work\/Study Programs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/get-experience\/career-readiness\/\">Career Readiness Supports<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/study-abroad\/\">Study Abroad<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/co-op\/\">LA&amp;PS Co-op Program<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wpv-view-output\" data-toolset-views-view-editor=\"8bbe74fc6cb78f7a6ec0ebbe58ef6494\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-toolset-views-view-editor\"><form autocomplete=\"off\" name=\"wpv-filter-377762\" 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.kt-accordion-pane:not(:first-child){margin-top:8px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id_8bb562-de kt-accordion-has-6-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n\t\n\t\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-6 kt-pane_9d09c4-aa\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Are any courses going to be delivered online in this program?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n\n<p>Most courses will be delivered in person, although some may be delivered in a blended or online modality. It will depend on the courses you choose.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-6 kt-pane_9d09c4-aa\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Are there any prerequisites that I need to fulfill for my mandatory course requirements or course requirements for my majors?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n\n<p>Some courses may have pre-requisite requirements. This information is provided on the course portal. Please ensure you check these requirements before you take a course. You may also reach out to your academic advisor to confirm or for guidance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students taking a Science undergraduate program should note that Science courses typically have a prerequisite, if you're lacking a prerequisite for a course you are taking in first year, your advisor will recommend an alternative course.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-6 kt-pane_9d09c4-aa\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Can I switch to the regular undergraduate program after I have begun Term 1 of IYO or after completion of Term 1 if I provide an updated ELP score?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n\n<p>No, once you begin IYO program, you cannot switch to the regular undergraduate program. You must complete IYO to progress to Year 2 of your undergraduate degree.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-6 kt-pane_9d09c4-aa\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Can I take IYO for any undergraduate program at York?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n\n<p>At this time, all programs in the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies, and the Faculty of Science are available for IYO. For the Faculty of Environmental &amp; Urban Change, at this time the program available is Cities Regions Planning (CRP). Excluded in the Faculty of Science is the undergraduate degree of Neuroscience. Also, currently IYO is available only for the Keele campus programs.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-6 kt-pane_9d09c4-aa\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Do you have a sample of the course schedule course progression over two terms that I will receive for IYO?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n\n<p>You will work with your Faculty Advisors to plan your credit courses schedule, which will typically be Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm. The team at the English Language Institute will provide you with your non-credit ESL course schedule.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-6 kt-pane_9d09c4-aa\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">How do I register for my program?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n\n<p>After accepting your undergraduate program offer, international students are required to pay a $2000 non-refundable acceptance deposit. This non-refundable deposit is part of your tuition fee and will be credited to your student account. Paying your deposit is required in order to release your Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) and to access your course enrolment. (note: &nbsp;International students who receive a study permit refusal can receive a full refund of their deposit.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn how to pay your registration deposit, please see the section \u201cPaying from an International Bank Account\" section of the Paying my account page. Paying your deposit is required in order to access your course enrolment. You will not be able to register if you have not paid your deposit.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-6 kt-pane_9d09c4-aa\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">How many credit courses do I take?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n\n<p>Minimum fulltime course load is 18 credits (9 credits per term).\u00a0 24 credits in total are planned over two terms in this program. Please reach out to your academic advisor for assistance on finalizing the load for your IYO. This works out to typically 6-8 courses for the year.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-6 kt-pane_9d09c4-aa\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">I\u2019m interested in applying to this program, how should I apply?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n\n<p>Please send us an email to <a href=\"mailto:yueli@yorku.ca\">yueli@yorku.ca<\/a> with the conditional offer letter for your undergraduate program telling us you are interested in applying for this program.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-6 kt-pane_9d09c4-aa\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">If I achieve the required ELP score by the start date of this program, can I move to the regular undergraduate program? Will I be eligible for refund of the additional tuition fee?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n\n<p>Yes. However, you must contact the relevant Faculty Advising office. These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Faculty of LA&amp;PS: \u00a0<a href=\"mailto:lapsadv@yorku.ca\">lapsadv@yorku.ca<\/a>;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Faculty of Science: <a href=\"mailto:intlsci@yorku.ca\">intlsci@yorku.ca<\/a>;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change: <a href=\"mailto:eucadvise@yorku.ca\">eucadvise@yorku.ca<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-6 kt-pane_9d09c4-aa\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">If I am enrolling into IYO, will I still need to provide any proof of English language proficiency later?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n\n<p>No, enrolling into IYO means you have met the language proficiency requirement to begin your undergraduate program without submitting any further proof of your English language proficiency.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-6 kt-pane_9d09c4-aa\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">If I am unable to complete the required credits over the two terms, will I be able to complete my credit requirement before I progress to Year 2 of my program?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n\n<p>Yes, you will have the option to complete these credits before the second year of your program begins. Your academic advisor will guide you on your options.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-6 kt-pane_9d09c4-aa\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">If I take less than 24 credits, will my fees be reduced?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n\n<p>The fees for IYO are a flat tuition fee \u2013 this means that regardless of the number of credits you do (up to a maximum of 24 credits), you are required to pay $49,500 for the program over two terms.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-6 kt-pane_9d09c4-aa\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Is it mandatory to attend all classes of the non-credit ESL? Is there a minimum attendance required?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n\n<p>Attending the non-credit ESL courses is mandatory. You should attend all classes. Attending classes will help you succeed in the program and your studies. If there is an emergency and you are unable to attend one of the classes, please notify your instructor as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-6 kt-pane_9d09c4-aa\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Is it mandatory to do the non-credit courses?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n\n<p>Yes, the non-credit ESL courses are mandatory and need to be completed.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-6 kt-pane_9d09c4-aa\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Is IYO available for all campuses?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n\n<p>No, IYO is currently available only for eligible faculties at the Keele campus.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-6 kt-pane_9d09c4-aa\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Up to which date can I switch from IYO to the regular undergraduate program?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n\n<p>Please read your offer letter. It has the date by which you can provide your English proficiency tests. To switch to the regular undergraduate program, please provide the \u00a0Admission Office your language test results and request your switch. For further reference, these dates are typically August 15 for the fall intake and November 15 for the Winter intake.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-6 kt-pane_9d09c4-aa\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">What are the tuition fees for this program? What is included in the fees?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n\n<p>The tuition fee for IYO is CAD$49,500 for the program to be paid over two terms. Fees include up to 24 credit courses, 10 hours per week of non-credit English language courses and extensive academic and language training support throughout the program. For years 2 to 4, it will be regular tuition fees.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-6 kt-pane_9d09c4-aa\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">What courses are considered credit versus non-credit?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n\n<p>The non-credit ESL courses have a special focus on academic English and will help you improve your speaking, listening, writing, reading, vocabulary and grammar. You will take the non-credit ESL courses at the English Language Institute for two consecutive terms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your credit courses are offered by the York University Faculties. Your advisor can help you register for these courses. You will work with your Faculty advisor to plan your course schedule, which will typically be Monday to Friday.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-6 kt-pane_9d09c4-aa\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">What happens after I pay my fees to register? What is the amount I need to pay to register for IYO?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n\n<p>You need to pay $2000 to register for your undergraduate program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once we receive your payment, you will be cohorted to IYO within your Faculty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will receive a \u201cconfirmation of registration to IYO\u2019 that will confirm that you are cohorted into IYO. This email will also have your updated visa letter. Once you receive this confirmation, please check your MyFile a week later for updated offer letter and your updated visa letter. You will receive your Provincial Attestation Letter within 2-3 weeks of registration. Note, you will need these three documents to apply for your study permit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-6 kt-pane_9d09c4-aa\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">What happens if I don\u2019t successfully pass the courses?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n\n<p>In general, you are expected to maintain above a 60% GPA to pass the courses. Throughout this first year, you can access special support to help you keep on track to move to your second year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note though, that some majors may have different progression requirements. It is your responsibility to review the progression policy for your undergraduate program and your mandatory year one courses to ensure you progress to year two of your program.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-6 kt-pane_9d09c4-aa\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">What happens if I fail some courses and am unable to complete the required 24 or the minimum 18 credits? Can I just repeat the first year again?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n\n<p>All students in this program follow the undergraduate policies on <a href=\"https:\/\/myacademicrecord.students.yorku.ca\/course-repeat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">passed or failed courses<\/a> for academic credit.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-6 kt-pane_9d09c4-aa\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">What is the difference between the \u2018non-credit ESL\u2019 and the \u2018ESL\u2019 credit courses?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n\n<p>ESL Humanities and General Education focus on many types of content (e.g., Canadian Culture) but are delivered with supports for ESL students. This often means more tutorial time, less lecture time per week to support content acquisition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Non-credit ESL is focused on language development and acquisition, with a special focus on academic English along with the 4-skills development (speaking, listening, writing and reading) and vocabulary and grammar.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-6 kt-pane_9d09c4-aa\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">What is the payment schedule of the fees? What are the deadlines?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n\n<p>Term wise fees are $24,750 and are due before the start date of your program. Note that fees are subject to change.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-6 kt-pane_9d09c4-aa\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">When will someone from the faculty advising contact me?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n\n<p>You will receive your first email from advising within two weeks of registration into IYO.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-6 kt-pane_9d09c4-aa\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Which courses are mandatory in each term?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n\n<p>There will be a few courses defined as mandatory for you in your year 1. You must ensure you take these courses. Your faculty program advisor will help you in selecting these mandatory courses.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-6 kt-pane_9d09c4-aa\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Which intakes (start dates) can I apply for this program?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n\n<p>IYO is available for the Fall (September) and Winter (January) intakes. The terms for Fall intakes are September to December and January to April; for Winter intakes the terms are January to April and May to August. You need to take the two terms consecutively (you cannot take a break between term 1 and term 2).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note that the Cities Regions Planning (CRP) program in EUC is only available for the Fall term.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-6 kt-pane_9d09c4-aa\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Will I be studying alongside other York students?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n\n<p>Yes, in most core credit courses, except for the non-credit EAP course in term 1 and 2.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-6 kt-pane_9d09c4-aa\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Will I have a set schedule of credit courses for the first year or do I have to set my own timetable?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n\n<p>We will provide most of the schedule for you.\u00a0With the guidance of your academic advisor, you may select electives, general education and other courses from the options provided for IYO. 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