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What is Orientation?
York University Orientation 2022 offers a wide variety of Orientation programming for all new and incoming students. It is a great way to meet new people, discover campus resources, and learn all about your degree while providing you with a smooth transition into university.
Orientation is for all new incoming students, including transfer, mature, international, and exchange students.
Orientation and Transition Activities
For the most up to date scheduling information for all events throughout the summer check out the Orientation and Transition Activities Ticketleap Home Page.
| EVENT NAME | DATE | REGISTRATION LINK | VIRTUAL OR IN PERSON |
|---|---|---|---|
| York Orientation Day | Tuesday, September 6, 2022 | https://yorku2022.ticketleap.com/yod2022/ | In Person |
| York U Campus Tours | Thursdays and Fridays throughout the summer | https://yorku2022.ticketleap.com/yucampus-tours/ | In Person |
| York 101 | Various dates throughout the summer | In Person Registration: https://yorku2022.ticketleap.com/york101inperson/ Virtual Registration: https://yorku2022.ticketleap.com/york101/ | In Person and Virtual |
Faculty or Unit Specific Orientation Events
| FACULTY/UNIT | SESSION DATE | SESSION TIME | VIRTUAL OR IN PERSON | ZOOM/REGISTRATION LINK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethune Parent Orientation | Tuesday, August 16 | 7 - 8PM | Virtual | https://yorku.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUtfuGsqT4tHdHVRWWtpqIvg1SQybujnTiN |
| Calumet - Psychology, Global Health and Health Studies | Tuesday, September 6 | 1 - 6PM | In Person | https://hh-ccsc2022.ticketleap.com/cc2022yod/ |
| Faculty of Education, BA Educational Studies Orientation | Tuesday, September 6 | 2:30 - 4PM | In Person | https://eduforms.apps01.yorku.ca/machform/view.php?id=239052 |
| Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change Orientation | Tuesday, September 6 | 1 - 6PM | In Person | https://york-euc.ticketleap.com/euc-academic-orientation-2022/ |
| Faculty of LA&PS Fall 2022 Orientation | Tuesday, September 6 | 1 - 6PM | In Person | https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/faculty-of-laps-fall-2022-orientation-tickets-389547415807 |
| Faculty of Science - Academic Orientation | Tuesday, September 6 | 1 - 5PM | In Person | https://bethunecollege.ticketleap.com/orientation-fall-2022---bethune-college/ |
| Glendon Orientation | Various events and dates | - | In Person and Virtual | https://www.glendon.yorku.ca/student-affairs/register-for-orientation/ |
| International Parents Orientation | Wednesday June 29, 2022 | 9 – 11AM | Virtual | https://yorku.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_HxR0bbt_QEaDRo3fhAFg1w |
| International Parents Orientation | Wednesday, July 20 | 9 - 11AM | Virtual | https://yorku.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIsfuGpqTIpH93DiMV00F_OmMKRIugDg9AB |
| International Student Orientation | Friday, August 26 | 9AM - 5PM (full day) | In Person | https://yorkinternational.yorku.ca/intlorientation/ |
| International Student Orientation | September 7 and 15 | 12 - 5PM (half day) | In Person | https://yorkinternational.yorku.ca/intlorientation/ |
| Lassonde Academic Orientation Day | Tuesday, September 6 | 2 - 6PM | In Person | https://connect.lassonde.yorku.ca/LC22/rsvp_boot?id=1664111 |
| Mature & Transfer Student Orientation | Tuesday, August 16 | 6 - 8PM | In Person | Register: https://machform.apps01.yorku.ca/machform/view.php?id=336261 Check-in (day of): https://machform.apps01.yorku.ca/machform/view.php?id=194105 |
| Mature & Transfer Student Orientation | Thursday, August 18 | 5 - 7PM | Virtual | https://yorku.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJElf-utpzguHtZLDlzikG1wRiNe9zv46wtN |
| Parents Orientation | Wednesday July 6, 2022 | 4 – 7PM | In person | https://yorku2022.ticketleap.com/parent-orientation2022/ |
| Parents Orientation | Saturday August 27, 2022 | 9:30AM – 1PM | In person | https://yorku2022.ticketleap.com/parent-orientation2022/ |
| Schulich iBBA and BBA Academic Orientation 2022 | Tuesday, September 6 | 1 - 8PM | In person | https://ssirforms.apps01.yorku.ca/machform/view.php?id=161323 |
| Social Orientation | August 27 - September 6 | - | Hybrid | Registration information pending |
| Stong - Kinesiology & Health Science | Tuesday, September 6 | 1 - 6PM | In Person | https://hh-ccsc2022.ticketleap.com/kine2022yod/ |
| Stong - Nursing, Direct Entry, 2nd Entry, Collaborative, Internationally Educated Nurses | Tuesday, September 6 | 1 - 6PM | In Person | https://hh-ccsc2022.ticketleap.com/nurs2022yod/ |
Orientation Kits
Orientation Videos
YORK 101
A crash course in everything you need to know for your first year at York: finances, scholarships, bursaries, resources and support services, academic ins and outs, the college system, YU Card, getting involved with clubs and organizations, tips and tricks for studying and learning online.
Zooming Through YorkU
A humorous 5 episode video series that zooms through the university student life experience, highlighting common experiences and the resources available to help students through them.
Brought to you by York's very own Vanier College Productions.
International Students Summer Preparation Webinars
Our pre-arrival webinars are here to help you prepare for life at York University and in Canada. Our diverse team of students bring you sessions with key information about Orientation, immigration, campus services, tips for success, a virtual journey and more!
Resources
Resources
We are here to support you during your time studying at York University. Get the help and information you need by browsing our resource list.
College Finder
Not sure which College you belong to? Find out with our handy College Finder tool.
Library Orientation
Join York University Libraries on September 7, 8, 12, 13 & 14 for Orientation Events at all our library locations at both Keele and Glendon campuses.