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Wireless Access

For information about how to access these WiFI networks at York University, please select from the following:

NetworkWhat is it?Who is it for?
eduroam provides wireless Internet access to York community members and to visitors from eduroam-member institutions. eduroam provides improved security, performance, convenience and mobility. It is available in all the same locations as AirYorkPLUS.At York, the eduroam service is available to visitors from an eduroam-participating institution. Current students, faculty and staff of York University may access eduroam while visiting other eduroam-participating institutions.
Icon for AirYorkPlusAirYorkPLUS provides wireless Internet access to York community members featuring improved security, performance, convenience and mobility.AirYorkPLUS is for current students, faculty and staff that use Passport York login for their daily academic online activities at York University.
AirYorkGUEST provides casual visitors to the University with Wi-Fi Internet access. AirYorkGUEST also provides Wi-Fi network access to devices which do not have a web browser (e.g. barcode scanners, mobile printers, etc.). AirYorkGUEST is available in all the same locations as AirYorkPLUS.AirYorkGUEST is for people that come on to campus and need internet service in a guest capacity, similar to being at a public library, coffee shop or a fast food restaurant. AirYorkGUEST cannot be used by the community that normally uses either eduroam or AirYorkPLUS.

To ensure optimal performance of your Wi-Fi connection, please consult our recommendations on choosing a Wi-Fi client device.

For wireless safety concerns please see https://www.yorku.ca/uit/wireless-safety-concerns/

Any other wireless networks available on campus at York are not supported by UIT and should be avoided.
For further information, please direct questions to the UIT helpdesk: call 416-736-5800, or email askit@yorku.ca. Please report Wi-Fi issues by completing the form below:

Wireless Problem Reporting Form