Welcome to the Summer Transition Events page
We offer a host of opportunities for students and their parents and families to get to know the university and learn about key resources before beginning classes.
You will find a complete description of each type of event being offered over the summer as well as whether it is in person or virtual. Most events are offered multiple times throughout the summer.
Our summer transition events are now over. If you missed them you can scroll down to check out video records of some of the session.
On this page:
CAMPUS TOURS
Description: Opportunity for new students to visit the Keele campus and visit spaces that are commonly used by students regardless of academic program. The tours are led by upper year students who are in peer mentorship roles and will share their experiences on campus. Spaces visited include Vari Hall, Central Square, Ross Building, Student Centres, Tait Mackenzie and York Lanes.
Mode of Delivery: In-Person
Target Audience: Incoming new students
Learning Outcomes:
1) Create a sense of familiarly to campus locations for new students
2) Introduce academic, wellness and student service resources to students
3) Support new student transition with peer-to-peer engagement opportunities
Q&A INFO SESSIONS
Description: Key campus partners join the First Year Transition team on weekly zoom chats to provide more in-depth information on their services. Students will get a chance to meet staff from various depts at York to learn more about how they support student learning as well as ask specific questions relating to their area. Q&A topics include Financial Services, Accessibility Services, Student Involvement, Housing & Residence Life and Navigating E-Class.
Mode of Delivery: Virtual
Target Audience: Incoming new students
Learning Outcomes:
1) Explore resources more in-depth that are key to first year student success
2) Interact with York staff that provide student support services
3) Clarify processes involved with using specific York resources
YORK 101
Description: Introductory pre-orientation session where students will be introduced to life at York University while gaining a sense of connectedness with other students as well as develop a sense of resourcefulness to university services. Beginning with a central welcome from the Division of Students, new students will be placed in groups led by upper year peer leaders that will speak on a wide variety of topics including academic support, student wellness initiatives, and campus life.
Mode of Delivery: Sessions will be offered both virtually and in-person
Target Audience: Incoming new students
Learning Outcomes:
1) Describe the benefits of various services available to them
2) Examine tips and tricks used by upper year students in navigating campus life
3) Differentiate between high-school and university environments
4) Identify online and in-person resources
5) Interact with other incoming new students and make connections
No more events currently scheduled.
YORK 101+
Description: Pre-Orientation session designed for a specific equity-deserving community of students that will introduce supports and services specific to their needs as well as provide the opportunity to engage with fellow community members.
Mode of Delivery: In-Person
Target Audience: Incoming new students belonging to specific equity-deserving communities
Learning Outcomes:
1) Describe the benefits of community support resources available to them
2) Examine tips and tricks used by upper year students in navigating campus life
3) Differentiate between high-school and university environments
4) Identify online and in-person resources
5) Interact with other incoming new students and make connections
YORK 201
Description: Transition session for new students to discover how to make the most out of their first year at York as well as be introduced to how learning takes place in a university setting. Sessions will include information on the academic cycle and what are the expected levels of comprehension for university courses.
Mode of Delivery: Sessions will be offered both virtually and in-person
Target Audience: Incoming new students
Learning Outcomes:
1) Learn about key point of their academic year and what deadlines they need to be aware of
2) Understand how university course instruction takes place and how to collect information
3) Familiarize themselves with how their learning style may need to evolve
YORK 201 – Black Excellence
Description: An introduction for black-identifying students to university life and the Black Excellence at York University (BE YU) program. BE YU provides Black students with the supports they need to transition to university and maximize their student experience on the path to graduation.
Mode of Delivery: In-Person
Target Audience: Incoming black students
Learning Outcomes:
1) Identify at least 3 ways the BE YU program will support their student journey
2) Connect with other black students starting at York
3) Recognize multiple opportunities to make the most of their time at York
No more events currently scheduled.
PARENT & FAMILY 101 - (INFO SESSIONS)
Description: The decision to determine what school a student will choose is a big one. This session is focused on one of the biggest influencers of this decision and what the financial implications are about attending university. Parent, Guardians, and other family members will learn about the financial opportunities waiting for students who choose York University including potential scholarships, bursaries, as well as what career and employment pathways await their child.
Mode of Delivery: Sessions will be offered both virtually and in-person
Target Audience: Parents, Guardians and Family members of new students
Learning Outcomes:
1) Recognize financial opportunities for students to receive funding from the university
2) Understand how government issued financial aid is processed by the university
3) Learn about different career opportunities available to students both during and after completion of their degree
MOVE-IN DAY AND PARENTS ORIENTATION
Description: It's Move-In Day for students living in Residence and parents and families of all new students are welcome to join us for a special orientation just for them. You'll get a chance to meet the VP Students, hear about life at York from campus partners, enjoy a free breakfast, and be part of a welcome fair that introduces you, the care-givers, to services at York that will help your child succeed.
Mode of Delivery: In-Person
Target Audience: Parents, Guardians and Family members of new students
Learning Outcomes:
1) Learn about different types academic support at the institution
2) Meet campus stakeholders who provide student support services
3) Discover ways students can prioritize their personal wellness while being busy with school