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

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

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
- Teaching Certificates at York
Resources & Support

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

Wellness Support & Social Opportunities




