Pre-Arrival Webinars

 Living in Canada – What to Expect

• The various housing and accommodation options available to international students at York University, including
  housing application process and important deadlines.
• The holistic benefits of living in residence as a first-year student.
• Tenant rights in Ontario and other considerations when renting
• Identify alternate residence options other than on-campus housing
• Key Resources:
  • Living in Canada: What to
    expect (.pdf)
  • Off-Campus Housing Resources (.pdf)
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Pre-Arrival Webinar: Building your Timetable

• The general course enrollment process at York University.
• Faculty specific course enrollment processes.
• Important considerations students should think about when building their academic timetable.
• Key Resources (.pdf):
  • Building Your Timetable
  • Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change
  • Faculty of Graduate Studies
  • Faculty of Health
  • Glendon College
  • Lassonde School of Engineering
  • School of the Arts, Media, Performance and
    Design

Look Ahead at Your First Year at York

• A first year student's academic calendar at York University.
• Important deadlines, holidays, and academic terminology.
• Helpful student resources with academic information.
• Key Resources (.pdf):
  • Presentation slides (.pdf)
  • Resource Guide (.pdf)

Financial Planning for International Students

• The general cost of life in Canada, including cost of studies, living expenses, and more.
• The various kinds of financial aid that are available to international students, such as scholarships, awards,
  and bursaries.
• Resources available to students to support their financial planning, such as budgeting resources, student
  discounts, and more.
• Key Resources (.pdf):
  • Presentation slides (.pdf)
  • Resource Guide (.pdf)

Preparing for the Canadian Classroom

• The unique characteristics of the Canadian post-secondary education system.
• The various ways students may be evaluated in their classes.
• The value of group work in a Canadian classroom setting.
• Available academic resources at York University.
• Key Resources (.pdf):
  • Presentation slides (.pdf)

Understanding your UHIP

• The scope of UHIP coverage and how to access health support as an international student.
• Key dates associated with UHIP (deadlines, enrolling dependents, payments, communication methods, etc.).
• The difference between UHIP coverage and extended health plan coverage.
• Other wellness supports available at York University for international students and how to access them.
• Key Resources (.pdf):
  • Understanding your Health Insurance (.pdf)
  • UHIP Quick Facts Resource Guide

 International Parents and Families

• The key student support offices and resources available at York University
• How these services support international students
• How to access these services
• Key Resources (.pdf):
  • International Parents and
    Families (.pdf)

Arriving at the Canadian Border

• What to expect when arriving at Canadian customs at the airport.
• Important documents to bring and present at Canadian customs.
• Questions that might be asked by Canadian customs officers.
• Key Resources (.pdf):
  • Arriving at the Canadian Border (.pdf)
  • Resource Guide (.pdf)

York Student 101

• Student life in as a York University student in Canada.
• Canadian cultural norms.
• Unique traditions and culture specific to York University students.
• Key Resources (.pdf):
  • York Student 101 (.pdf)

Supports at YU

• The safety and wellness supports at York University.
• How these services can support international students.
• How international students can access these services.
• Key Resources
  • Supports at
    York University (.pdf)
  • Full webinar recording

Arriving at the Canadian Border

• What to expect when arriving at Canadian customs at the airport.
• Important documents to bring and present at Canadian customs.
• Questions that might be asked by Canadian customs officers.
• Key Resources
  • Arriving
    at the Canadian Border (.pdf)
  • Full webinar recording

International Parents and Families

• The key dates and deadlines for your student.
• Important items and documents your student needs to bring to Canada.
• The resources available to support your student at York University
• Key Resources
  • International
    Parents and Families (.pdf)
  • Resource Guide (.pdf)
  • Full webinar recording

Getting Ready for Orientation

• What Orientation Week is at York.
• Benefits of Orientation Week for international students.
• How to register for Orientation Week.
• Key Resources
  • Getting
    Ready for Orientation (.pdf)
  • Full webinar recording

Preparing for Canadian Classroom Recording

• The unique characteristics of the Canadian post-secondary education system.
• The various ways students may be evaluated in their classes.
• The value of group work in a Canadian classroom setting.
• Key Resources
  • Preparing
    for Canadian Classroom Presentation (.pdf)
  • Full webinar recording

Living on Campus

• What housing options are offered by York University, for both undergraduate and graduate international students?
• What general experience can students expect to receive as part of living in residence?
• What are the benefits to on-campus living?
• How might students navigate off-campus housing options?
• Key Resources
  • Living in Toronto (Winter 2022 Pre-Arrival
    Webinar)
  • Full webinar recording

Webinar: Travelling to Canada & Setting up at
York

Webinar: Living in Toronto

Webinar 1: Introduction to York University

In the Introduction to York University Webinar, we will cover a campus tour, important services at York University
including York International, library services, academic support, your YU Card, and York Lanes. In addition, we will
discuss ways to get involved on campus and a quick overview of on and off-campus housing.

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Resource
Guide

Webinar 2: Exploring the City of Toronto and Canada 

In the Exploring the City of Toronto and Canada webinar, we will get to know Toronto and facts about Canada as well as
learn about transportation around the city, where to buy groceries and essentials, Canadian holidays, and different
service centers.

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Resource
Guide

Webinar 3: Safety, Health, and Wellness at York University

In the Safety, Health, and Wellness webinar we will cover safety tips on campus, services provided, how to ask for help,
and common scams to avoid, such as email phishing.

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Resource
Guide

Webinar 4: Introduction to Academics at York University

Join York International in Webinar 4 to learn about academic life at York University. In the webinar, you will learn
about key academic dates, how to read a syllabus, the difference between labs, lectures, and tutorials, and how to
contact your professor and review academic integrity policies at York University.

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Resource
Guide

Webinar 5: Getting Started at York University

Join York International for the 5th webinar in the pre-arrival series. In the Getting Started at York University
webinar, we will cover topics such as UHIP enrollment, how to open a bank account, SIM cards and phone plans, and
transportation options.

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Webinar 6: Traveling to Canada

Join York International for our final webinar in the pre-arrival series. Learn about what to expect at the airport when
you arrive, how to get from the airport to York University or to other parts of Toronto, current Covid-19 entry
requirements, and what to pack!

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