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Upgrade your experience as a student in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies! We’ve got lots of ways you can connect with other students within your program and across York, boost your online learning experience and gain experience outside the classroom. We’re also here to support you in your academic career, with access to resources, services and communities that promote success and personal well-being.


Student Counselling, Health & Wellbeing

Good2Talk is a free, confidential helpline for Ontario post-secondary students, providing professional counselling and information, and referrals for mental health, addictions and well-being. It operates 24 hours every day of the year.

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Academic Advising

Academic Success & Learning Supports
Degree Planning

We provide the information and guidance to support your academic needs and help you achieve your goals.

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Academic Honesty

Academic Success & Learning Supports

You might have questions about academic honesty in your coursework or perhaps you have received notice of an investigation into possible academic misconduct. Explore information about the academic conduct process and your rights and responsibilities.

Campus Life
Campus Resources
Student Counselling, Health & Wellbeing

Exercise is a proven stress reliever! York University has countless recreational activities available to students. The Tait McKenzie Centre offers everything from pick-up basketball to trainer-led fitness classes.

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Campus Safety Resources

Campus Resources
Student Counselling, Health & Wellbeing

York University's Community Safety Department works to keep all campuses safe and inclusive. Learn how to stay safe on campus, and explore resources like goSAFE (safe walks), the York U Safety App and more.

Campus Resources
Experiential Learning & Career Readiness

This is York University's centralized place to explore jobs, develop your career plan, find out about networking events and access career readiness resources.

Academic Success & Learning Supports
Student Counselling, Health & Wellbeing

Indigenous students will find a safe 51³Ô¹ÏÍø space that offers academic, spiritual, cultural and physical support, including writing and learning skills programs, career counselling, workshops and mentoring.

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Computing Labs

Academic Success & Learning Supports
Campus Resources

Need help with logging in, printing or accessing a particular software? Get all the details about computer labs for LA&PS students, faculty and staff.

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Decisions and Petitions

Accommodation & Academic Consideration

Here you’ll find the help you need to deal with an academic decision or make a petition. Learn about York University’s policies and procedures, as well as your rights and responsibilities as a student.

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Degree Planning

Degree Planning

To help you stay on track throughout your degree, here you’ll find a handy GPA calculator, useful degree checklists and course outlines, as well as links to advisors and York’s Career Centre.

Academic Success & Learning Supports

Most of your course instructors use eClass to provide online access to course content and to allow you to participate in class discussions, submit assignments and engage in other activities.

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English as a Second Language (ESL) Open Learning Centre

Academic Success & Learning Supports
Campus Resources
Global & Community Engagement

Practice your oral presentation skills and get academic help at this centre that supports students whose first language is not English.

Campus Resources
Student Counselling, Health & Wellbeing

Find out how to become a member and access the service, which provides free non-perishable food and basic personal items to any York student in need, whether part- or full-time, undergraduate or graduate.

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Get Experience

Experiential Learning & Career Readiness

Discover hands-on experiences that go beyond the classroom including co-op, work integrated learning, placement courses, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø engagement, research and global learning opportunities. We also offer a variety of career readiness supports, networking and mentorship opportunities.

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Get Involved on Campus

Campus Life

York and LA&PS are full of opportunities for meeting other students, gaining new skills and just enjoying university life. Be adventurous – or find others who share your same passions.

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Get Ready for Success

Academic Success & Learning Supports
Global & Community Engagement

Looking for ways to strengthen your academic communication skills, excel in collaboration and become career ready during your time at university?  Here you'll learn about the ACE Certificate Program, designed to empower international students with the skills and experiences needed to excel in their academic and professional journeys.

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Get Ready to Graduate

Academic Success & Learning Supports
Experiential Learning & Career Readiness
Global & Community Engagement

Preparing to graduate? Check out our workshop series for international students. Whether you are considering graduate studies or getting ready to find your first full-time job out of school, this series is for you.

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Graduate Programs

Academic Success & Learning Supports
Degree Planning

Explore 38-plus graduate degree options, which cover 21 areas of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø within LA&PS. Our diverse graduate programs are innovative, research focused, taught by award-winning, dedicated faculty and driven by an advanced intellectual curiosity about world issues.

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Graduate Students Award Opportunities

Academic Success & Learning Supports
Fund Your Studies

LA&PS supports graduate students with numerous awards to offset costs connected to research, travel to scholarly conferences or workshops, the public dissemination of research publications, completion of fieldwork for dissertations and more.

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International Student Awards

Fund Your Studies
Global & Community Engagement

We want to 51³Ô¹ÏÍø your academic success and provide a financial boost to those who need it. Check out the awards, scholarships and bursaries available to qualified international students in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (LA&PS).

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LA&PS Colleges

Academic Success & Learning Supports
Campus Life
Campus Resources
Pre-Arrival Supports

Find out more about the colleges – as a LA&PS student, you’re automatically affiliated with Founders, McLaughlin, Vanier or New College depending on your program – and what they have to offer.

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Meet the International Student Success Team

Academic Success & Learning Supports
Campus Life
Global & Community Engagement

The International Student Success team is dedicated to supporting international students in the Faculty of LA&PS. Get to know us and reach out if you have questions.

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Multimedia Language Centre

Academic Success & Learning Supports
Campus Resources
Global & Community Engagement

The Multimedia Language Centre features computing labs, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø spaces, a sound booth and more. Access photo, video and audio materials to supplement your language studies.

Academic Success & Learning Supports

Use these self-serve online tools to get the info you need about your grades, course progress, changing programs, ordering transcripts and more.

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Nellie Library

Academic Success & Learning Supports
Campus Resources

The Nellie Langford Rowell Library is an inclusive, friendly, and safe space and resource for women-identifying and 2SLGBTQIA+ 51³Ô¹ÏÍø members. Our diverse collection of books, periodicals and archival materials focus on women, feminism, the women’s movement, gender & women’s studies, anti-racism, sexuality studies, Indigenous studies and more

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Numeracy and Math Help

Academic Success & Learning Supports
Campus Resources

There are several resources for students looking for math help. The Student Numeracy Assistance Centre at Keele (SNACK) provides support to students in LA&PS courses that involve math, stats, and Microsoft Excel.

Campus Resources
Student Counselling, Health & Wellbeing

The Office of Student Community Relations supports students impacted by critical incidents, facing personal crises, or other complex issues. The office is here to provide advice, referrals, training, alternate dispute resolution methods and provide other support students and their families may need.

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Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) Program

Academic Success & Learning Supports

Our free Peer-Assisted Study Sessions, or PASS, are a proven effective strategy for helping you succeed in challenging courses.

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Peer Mentorship

Academic Success & Learning Supports
Campus Life
Degree Planning
Global & Community Engagement
Pre-Arrival Supports

Peer mentors offer support by answering your questions and guiding you through your journey as a new student. LA&PS offers mentor programs for first-year students, international students and students in Undeclared Majors.

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Roadmap to Student Success

Academic Success & Learning Supports
Degree Planning

Throughout your time at York, resources are available to help you achieve personal, academic and professional success. Browse through our year-specific supports to ensure you're on the right path.

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Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries

Fund Your Studies

Search and apply for the many financial awards offered by LA&PS and York University.

Accommodation & Academic Consideration
Campus Resources

Student Accessibility Services enables an accessible campus learning environment and supports students with disabilities. If you are a student with a diagnosed disability, or a temporary disability (e.g., broken arm, recovering from surgery, etc.) you can register with Student Accessibility Services.

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Student Community and Leadership Development

Academic Success & Learning Supports
Campus Life
Pre-Arrival Supports
Student Counselling, Health & Wellbeing

The Centre for Student Community & Leadership Development (SCLD) offers tools, guidance, programs and workshops to help students engage in student life and get the most out of their experience.

Campus Resources
Student Counselling, Health & Wellbeing

Here you’ll find a safe space and access to health care professionals, peer health educators, and support staff collaborate to provide a range of health and well-being services that foster academic success, student development and an engaged 51³Ô¹ÏÍø at York University.

Fund Your Studies

We understand that funding your studies is one of life's biggest expenses. Find out more about the resources available to you. 

Academic Success & Learning Supports

If you need tips on preparing any type of academic writing assignment, this online tool will provide you access to helpful guides and resources.

Campus Life
Student Counselling, Health & Wellbeing

York has introduced new specialized support groups for students looking to speak with peers. If you are looking to speak with other racialized students or members of York’s LGBTQ2S+ 51³Ô¹ÏÍø, there are new services available.

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The Centre for Human Rights, Equity & Inclusion

Academic Success & Learning Supports
Campus Resources
Student Counselling, Health & Wellbeing

This centre provides accessible, impartial, non-adversarial and confidential programs and services that uphold human rights, enable equitable access to opportunities, and champion diversity and inclusion.

Campus Resources
Student Counselling, Health & Wellbeing

Those who have experienced sexual violence can get support, and access services and accommodations. The centre’s mission also includes educating and training the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø on sexual violence.

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The Scoop

Academic Success & Learning Supports
Campus Life

Explore academic resources, access valuable student support services, and stay informed about upcoming campus events—all in one place. This bi-weekly Faculty e-newsletter is your go-to guide for discovering opportunities, engaging with your peers, and staying up to date with everything happening in our vibrant LA&PS 51³Ô¹ÏÍø. Add lapsdo@yorku.ca to your safe sender list to avoid missing out.

Degree Planning

Find classes and exams start/end dates, co-curricular days and reading week, add/drop deadlines, holidays, University closings and more.

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Urgent Financial Assistance

Fund Your Studies

Students experiencing urgent financial need can make an appointment with York’s Financial Services. Learn more about awards, bursaries, and emergency loans.

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Vanier College Productions

Campus Life

Vanier College Productions (VCP) is an extra-curricular theatre 51³Ô¹ÏÍø within LA&PS where you can try new things and make lifelong friends. Students have opportunities both on stage and behind the scenes with musicals, plays, show choir, grad choir, improv and sketch comedy, the BIPOC Artist HUB, various workshops, and 1-1 alumni mentorship. No prior experience is required.

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Writing Centre

Academic Success & Learning Supports
Campus Life

We are here to support your growth and development as a writer. Come to the Writing Centre for support with writing assignments and to work on your reading, writing and thinking skills.

Campus Life

Involvement in student activities is a critical part of the university experience. If you are looking to make friends, find peers, or network, there are a multitude of on-campus organizations to join.

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York Housing Services

Pre-Arrival Supports

Apply for residence, receive move-in information, look at the monthly rates.

Global & Community Engagement

The York International website provides general information about immigration inquiries. For specific questions, you can contact an immigration advisor by emailing iadvisor@yorku.ca or register to attend a drop-in virtual session.

Campus Resources

Many students think the library is just a place to get books, however it has multiple services and resources to help you get assistance and stay on track.

Campus Life
Global & Community Engagement
Student Counselling, Health & Wellbeing

Dedicated to representing the interests of graduate students and advancing students’ and workers’ rights across and beyond campus, the York University Graduate Students’ Association also offers a health plan, advocacy, funding, event space, tax help and food support.

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