Welcome to York! Whether you're preparing to join us in the Summer, Fall or Winter, our pre-arrival webinars are here to help you prepare for life at York University and in Canada. Our multilingual and diverse team of students lead a series of online webinars throughout the Summer. These sessions focus on key information that incoming international students need to know, about Orientation, immigration, campus services, and more. These webinars will provides tips for success and will take you on a virtual journey throughout campus and beyond!
Wednesday Webinar Series: Financial Literacy
- 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 and more.
- Key Resources
Wednesday Webinar Series: 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)
Previous Webinars
Winter 2022 Pre-Arrival Webinars
Summer 2022 Webinars
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
You can register for all upcoming webinars at the York International Events Calendar. If you are interested in our previous webinars, take a look at the recordings here!
