York International advances York’s internationalization by offering quality services and programs for international students, creating global learning opportunities (student exchanges, summer courses, internships, placements and research opportunities) for degree seeking students and facilitating global partnerships for York. York International contributes to enhancing the academic and research experience of students and faculty, supporting student success and enhancing York’s global engagement.

York International provides  York University's community of nearly 6,000 international students (academic years: 2015-16, 2014-15, 2013-14) services and programs designed to ease their transition to life in Canada and at York, to help them succeed academically, and prepare for graduation and beyond. York International provides assistance with employment and immigration matters related to international status. Additionally, York International offers programs to connect international with domestic students through their Peer Program.

York International also provides many opportunities for domestic and international students to enhance their global knowledge and skills both at home and abroad during their program of study. Students can study on exchange at more than 250 universities across the globe, participate in a global internship, summer abroad course, practicum placement, or fieldwork opportunity. A Letter of Recognition of International Experience is provided to document students’ achievements abroad.

Team York International

Vinitha Gengatharan Executive Director

x 22566 vinithag@yorku.ca

International Student and Scholar Services

	Woo Kim Associate Director, International Student and Scholar Services	x 70650 wookim@yorku.ca
	Immigration Specialist
	Christine Omuodo International Student Program Facilitator	x 70651 comuodo@yorku.ca
	Kelly Chen International Student Program Assistant	x 77329 chkelly@yorku.ca
	Sumanpreet Kaur UHIP Administrator	x 20040 skaur1@yorku.ca

International Partnerships and Programs

	Helen Balderama Associate Director, International Partnerships and Programs	x 70326 helencb@yorku.ca
	Beth Alaksa Coordinator, International Mobility Programs	x 77623 balaksa@yorku.ca
	Glenda Lowndes Global Learning Assistant, Exchanges and Visiting Students	x 20060 glowndes@yorku.ca
	Michelle Le Global Learning Assistant, Exchanges and Visiting Students	x 77326 mle23@yorku.ca
	Natasha Pursun International Internships Assistant	x 40506 npursun@yorku.ca
	Hani El Masry International Project Coordinator	x 20518 haniem@yorku.ca
	Database Officer

Finance and Administration

	Sharon Sammy Administrative Secretary	x 44093 ssammy@yorku.ca
	Lynn McNeil-Smith Administrative Assistant	x 20045 lynnmcns@yorku.ca
	Yvonne Chiu Student Support Assistant	x 55177 chiuyvo@yorku.ca