
What is Orientation?
York University Summer 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.
Summer Orientation is for all new incoming students, including transfer, mature, international, and exchange students.
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Kickstart your academic career with the official York welcome video!
The 2021 York Orientation Day Welcome Ceremony is the official York University induction of the incoming undergraduate class.
Summer Orientation Activities and Resources
FACULTY or UNIT | DAY | TIME | LINK |
Faculty of Health | Thursday, May 5, 2022 | 10AM EST | https://health.apps01.yorku.ca/machform/view.php?id=1043361 |
Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (LAPS) | Thursday, May 5, 2022 | 9:30AM EST | https://yorku.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJckd-Crrz8vGNwrHIJfDbsR8y64SqpD92h1 |
York International - VIRTUAL ORIENTATION | Thursday, May 5, 2022 | 2PM EST | https://yorkinternational.yorku.ca/intlorientation/ |
York International - IN-PERSON ORIENTATION SESSION #1 | FRIDAY, May 6, 2022 | 10AM EST | https://yorkinternational.yorku.ca/intlorientation/ |
York International - IN-PERSON ORIENTATION SESSION #2 | FRIDAY, May 6, 2022 | 1PM EST | https://yorkinternational.yorku.ca/intlorientation/ |

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Summer 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.

Parents & Family Orientation Session
This session is specifically designed for the parents and family members of our students. It includes a welcome message from Vice Provost Students, Lucy Fromowitz, student well-being information, tips on how to support your student, financial planning strategies, and more.