Welcome to York University!
Are you a new international student starting classes this Winter 2024?
Registration is officially open for Winter International and Exchange Student Orientation 2024! Join us for an incredible opportunity to meet fellow international students, build community, and to learn all about important resources and services available to you at York University!
Please note that Winter International and Exchange Student Orientation is open only to new incoming international students.
Students are required to register.
Deadline to register is January 2, 2024 at 9 a.m.
International and Exchange Student Orientation
January 6, 2024 from 9 am - 5:30 pm
- Official Welcome from York International
- Learning Sessions: learn all about who is here to support you through your journey at York.
- Service Fair: meet with on campus and off campus vendors to get set up. Need to meet with a Canadian bank? Set up your cell phone plan? We've got you covered.
- Campus Tours: go on a guided tour of your new home away from home!
| 9 am | Check-in |
| 9:30 am | Welcome to York University |
| 9:45 am | Staying Healthy at YU |
| 10:30 am | Service Fair |
| 12 pm | Lunch |
| 1 pm | Concurrent Sessions: Immigration Essentials & Incoming Exchange Students |
| 2 pm | Campus Tours |
| 3:30 pm | Let's Go Shopping (optional) |
| 5:30 pm | Back to York |
International and Exchange Student Orientation
January 20, 2024 from 9 am - 3:30 pm
The first make-up date for students who were not able to come to the first orientation on January 6, 2024.
- Official Welcome from York International
- Learning Sessions: learn all about who is here to support you through your journey at York.
- Service Fair: meet with on campus and off campus vendors to get set up. Need to meet with a Canadian bank? Set up your cell phone plan? We've got you covered.
- Campus Tours: go on a guided tour of your new home away from home!
| 9 am | Check-in |
| 9:30 am | Welcome to York University |
| 9:45 am | Staying Healthy at YU |
| 10:30 am | Service Fair |
| 12 pm | Lunch |
| 1 pm | Concurrent Sessions: Immigration Essentials & Incoming Exchange Students |
| 2 pm | Campus Tours |
School of Continuing Students: If you are a student in School of Continuing Studies, please attend SCS orientation as information shared during International and Exchange Student Orientation will not be relevant to students in SCS. More information regarding SCS orientation will be shared directly from School of Continuing Studies soon through email.
Additional Transition Support
Looking for more information as you prepare for your next step at York University? Check out our helpful webinars and websites:
You can register for all these amazing events at the YI Events calendar.
Travelling to York
If you are traveling to York University by the TTC (public transit), there are two subway stops on campus, York University, and Pioneer Village. If you are coming to Keele campus from Glendon, there is a shuttle bus that you can utilize. Reserve your seat in advance. Use the campus map to locate Vanier and the two subway stations!
