Prepare to launch into your post-secondary journey with us! At York University’s Markham Campus, our goal is to help you make every moment count, from your first day to graduation. Find information about upcoming events along with helpful resources to prepare you for university life! 👇
Join us for Academic Orientation!
We invite incoming undergraduate students at the Markham Campus to attend our Undergraduate Academic Orientation event on Tuesday, September 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Registration is required.
More Undergraduate Orientation Events
Discover Markham Campus | Summer Series
Join us throughout July & August for our weekly summer events! Make connections, get familiar with the campus, and learn more about the resources available to you!
Registration is required. Check out the events!
Social Orientation Week
Familiarize yourself with the Markham Campus and the York community through social events brought to you by your Markham Student Council! Spaces are limited and registration is required.
Welcome YU
Join us throughout September for our beginning-of-the-year event, Welcome YU. Featuring four themed weeks of events, activities, and fairs to help you make connections and get settled into the community!
Discover Markham Campus - Summer Series
*This Agenda is Subject to Change.
Academic Orientation Day Schedule
| Event | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Registration & Check-In | 10 a.m. | Participate in engaging community builders, get organized into your program groups, and meet your Peer Mentors! |
| Welcome & Introductions | 10:30 a.m. | Receive a warm welcome from Campus Executives, Markham Student Council, and the York Federation of Students! |
| Program Session | 11 a.m. | Learn from faculty members about program requirements, career outcomes, experiential education opportunities, and more! |
| Lunch! | 1 p.m. | Enjoy a complimentary lunch with faculty and new friends! |
| Peer Mentor Hour | 2 p.m. | Embark on a guided campus adventure with your Peer Mentor! Discover key spaces, learn insider tips for student success, find your classes, and gain the confidence to navigate campus and university life. |
| Campus Wide Trivia | 3 p.m. | Learn about Markham Student Services through a cross-campus trivia challenge! |
| Community Social | 4 p.m. | Join the Markham Campus Community for an evening celebration at our local Milestones! Light refreshments will be provided. |
Additional Orientation Events
Graduate Orientation
Meet your colleagues, learn more about grad studies at York, and discover the resources and services available to support your grad journey! Registration is required.
Residence Orientation
Connect with other students, develop friendships, and get the most out of your residence experience! Registration required.
Date: Sunday, August 30. Time TBD.
Fall 2026 International & Exchange Student Orientation
Meet fellow international students, build community, and learn about important resources and services available to you!
Date: Monday, August 31
Time: 9 a.m - 4 p.m.
Location: Second Student Centre – Second Floor, Keele Campus.
Indigenous Orientation
Connect with Indigenous staff and students while learning about important resources provided by York’s Centre for Indigenous Student Services (CISS).
Date: Monday, August 31.
More information to come.
Project ADVANCE
Project ADVANCE is a workshop and event series designed to help students with disabilities to make the transition into university.
Parent and Family Orientation
We know that starting university is a big step for families too! Parent and Family Orientation is your chance to learn how we’ll support your student through this exciting new chapter. Click here for information on Parent & Family Orientation events.
More information to come.
Black Excellence York U (BEYU)
BEYU is a student‑support program dedicated to enhancing the academic, professional, and personal success of Black students at York University. Learn more about BEYU at All About York - Black Excellence at York U Virtual Information Session
Date: Thursday, July 23
Time: 12:30 – 2 p.m.
Mature and Transfer Students
Mature and Transfer students are invited to Orientation programming offered by the Atkinson Centre for Mature and Part-time Students. Multiple Dates.
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Markham Campus Student Life
Markham Campus Student Centre
1 University Blvd., Markham, ON
L6G 0H2