Accept Offer of Admission:
Accepting your offer of admission to York is the next step in becoming a York Science student. If you have not already done so, accept your offer now on MyFile.
*Reminder: Check your offer for conditions:
Read your offer of admission letter carefully, follow up on any conditions listed in your offer of admission and be sure to accept your offer by the deadlines indicated.
Admission Conditions can include but not limited to:
- Official Transcripts
- Program Minimum Final Grade Requirements
- Proof of English Language Proficiency: Proficiency Test or Registration in York University’s English Language Institute (YUELI)
- Scholarship conditions
For more information, please see Step 8: Maintain Your Offer on the Future Students webpage.
Begin the Enrolment Process:
Once you have accepted your offer, you can start the enrolment process. The enrolment process varies depending on the program and student. Sign into MyFile, to begin the enrolment process. We recommend that you begin the enrolment process as soon as possible, as courses fill on a first-come first-registered basis, meaning the earlier you enrol the more likely you are to get your preferred timetable.
If you see “Book/Manage” in the Advising column next to your program name, you must book an enrolment appointment. Click the link provided there and follow the instructions to book your appointment.
Enrolment appointments are mandatory for:
- Data Science, Neuroscience and Undecided Major Students;
- Transfer students.
An advisor may set up an appointment for:
- Students who are recommended or required to take preparatory courses;
- YUELI Students and students who have an English language requirement.
If you see “Learn When your Online Course Enrolment Begins” in the Advising column next to your program name, you must complete your enrolment/course selection online. Click the link provided there and follow the instructions. This means your program is part of YU START, a summer-long program to help prepare you for university. YU START is for newly admitted high school students entering some Science programs.
If you have any questions about the enrolment process, please email scihelp@yorku.ca
How To Book/Manage Your Enrolment
- Log in to your MyFile account using your student number and date of birth
- Once on MyFile select Book/Manage My Enrolment Appointment from the menu on the left
- A page will then appear with more information about course enrolment
- At the bottom of this page, there will be a link that says Book/Manage or Learn When your Online Course Enrolment Begins in the advising column beside your program name.
- Click the link provided here and follow the instructions to book your enrolment appointment or YU START enrolment slot. If you do not see any appointment slots on the first page that appears, please use the arrow in the right-hand corner that says "Next Week" to navigate to other dates and times, do not click "Jump to First Appointment".
If you're still having trouble, watch the step-by-step video tutorial.
Still having trouble? Please contact sciappts@yorku.ca.
Enrolment Appointments:
Enrolment appointments are conducted through Zoom.
Enrolment appointments are mandatory for:
- Data Science, Neuroscience and Undecided Major Students;
- Transfer students.
An advisor may set up an appointment for:
- Students who are recommended or required to take preparatory courses;
- YUELI Students and students who have an English language requirement.
In the enrolment appointment you will:
- learn about York services;
- meet with a dedicated advisor one-on-one who will provide you with a customized course plan for you;
- enrol for courses!
If you have questions or need clarification about the process, please contact: scihelp@yorku.ca
YU START Enrolments:
For those who are not required to attend an enrolment appointment, you will:
- learn about York services;
- learn your degree requirements and what courses you will take in your first year;
- enrol for courses!
If you have questions or need clarification about the process, please contact: scihelp@yorku.ca
Unable to Attend Enrolment Appointment:
If you are unable to attend any of the enrolment appointment time slots and you are in a program that requires an enrolment appointment. Reach out to sciappts@yorku.ca to schedule an alternative appointment.
If you are still unable to attend your enrolment appointment, you can opt to have a friend or family member attend the appointment on your behalf. At York University, any information pertaining to a student’s record is considered confidential.
Please complete a Third Party Access form and send to sciappts@yorku.ca
You must also provide this individual with a letter from you stating that you authorize them to act on your behalf during the enrolment and registration process. Your letter must include your name, student number, your signature, the name of the representative and a brief statement outlining what the representative may have access to and what they are allowed to do on your behalf. The individual whom you choose to attend the appointment will be selecting and enrolling you into your courses, therefore ensure that you have complete confidence in the person who will be attending the appointment on your behalf.
Representatives who do not present a signed Third Party Access form at the time of the appointment will not be able to complete the enrolment process and will have to reschedule.
Your representative will be expected to participate in the enrolment appointment as if they are a student. If you opt to have a representative, you should discuss any academic concerns, goals, or questions that you want them to discuss with your advisor during the enrolment appointment. Your representative should also be prepared to answer questions from advisors pertaining to your course selection.