Welcome to York University!
Are you a new international student starting classes this Fall 2025?
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!
Fall 2025 International & Exchange Student Orientation
Date and Time: August 25th, 2025
Time: 9:00am - 6:00pm
Location: Second Student Centre - Second Floor
Students are required to register.
Deadline to register is August 18th at 9am.
Please note that Fall 2025 International & Exchange Student Orientation is open only to new incoming international students.
Official Welcome from York International
Immigration and health insurance learning sessions
Service Fair including Canadian banks and phone companies
Campus Tour of Keele campus
Shopping Trip (registration at orientation)
Don’t forget to register for Orientation Week at York University!
If you are arriving after August 25th, you can register for the alternate day of orientation.
Fall 2025 International & Exchange Student Orientation
(Alternate Day)
Date and Time: September 12th, 2025
Time: 9:00am - 2:00pm
Location: York Lanes 280N
Students are required to register.
Deadline to register is September 8th at 9am.
Schulich Students: Please watch for details about Launch Week via e-mail.
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.
Addition Pre-Arrival Support
Look for more information as you prepare for your next steps at York University? Check out our resources to help you get informed and connected:
- Prepare to arrive in Toronto and York University
- Join a pre-arrival session/webinar to get immigration support and learn essential information and resources
- Missed a webinar? Some webinars are recorded and posted on our Pre-Arrival Webinar Website
- Learn more about your University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP)
