Between Oct. 21 and Nov. 1, York University’s Glendon, Keele and Markham campuses welcomed hundreds of prospective students – many joined by family and supporters – for Fall Campus Day, an annual open house offering an inside look at programs, campus life and the York community.
The pan-University events reflected York University’s commitment to supporting students through every stage of their post-secondary journey by providing an immersive opportunity to learn about academics, facilities, residences, student services and the welcoming community that make York distinct.
“Fall Campus Day gives attendees a sense of what studying at York is like,” says Yvette Munro, vice-provost students. “It’s a chance to explore our campuses, meet the people who make up our community and discover the wide range of academic opportunities available. Events like this not only inform decisions about the future, they also show families the supportive environment that helps our students thrive.”
Each event began with welcoming remarks from Munro; Marco Fiola, principal of Glendon College; and Dan Palermo, deputy provost of Markham Campus. Attendees then engaged with York's campuses by connecting with professors, students and staff at information booths – including representatives from the Faculty of Graduate Studies. The day also featured a Student Life fair, admissions overview sessions, five-minute lectures, demonstrations and student panels. Guided tours of campuses, residences and facilities such as labs, studios and athletics spaces were also available.
Prospective students experienced Glendon’s warm, close-knit bilingual community, Markham’s leadership in work-integrated learning and Keele’s breadth of academic programs during the events – thanks to the dedicated staff, faculty and volunteers who brought the day to life.
