The Faculty of Science offers many resources to help you throughout your graduate student journey, including teaching and professional development, academic supports, and health and wellness resources. Check out the list of resources below to take advantage of the opportunities available for graduate students.
Graduate Student Teaching & Professional Development
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Handbooks
- Introductory Guide for Laboratory Demonstrators by Dr. Stephanie Domenikos and Anni Siren for the Teaching Commons, York University is licensed under CC BY 4.0
- International Teaching Assistant Handbook
- Mobile YU-Card FAQ for Faculty & Staff
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Resources for Teaching
- Resources for new Teaching Assistants (holding tutorials, office hours, accessibility, marking, and critical reading & writing)
- Teaching Resources from Teaching Commons (Assessment, AI, Hybrid Teaching)
- Teaching Assistant Checklist
Resources & Support
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Administrative Support
- FGS Forms on Academic Affairs, Student Affair, Thesis and Dissertation and Student Finances
- Graduate Supervision Guidelines
- Important Dates - Registrar's Office
- Request an Alternate Exam
- Academic Petitions
- Deferred Standing (Final Exams and Assignments)
- Financial Petitions
- Reappraisals of Final Course Grades
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Wellness Support & Social Opportunities
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Indigenous Student Services
Teaching Certificates at York
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Certificates include:
- Record of Completion Certificate for engaging in higher education teaching and learning workshops
- Record of Completion Certificate for supporting teaching at York
- Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education