Summer is coming to an end and classes are right around the corner. By now you’ve selected your courses and paid your deposit. The next thing on every student’s mind: textbooks. As a first year student 3 years ago, I …
Orientation
Academic Orientation
Over the course of my career as a pilot, I have flown several different types of aircraft. Every pilot knows how to fly, but additional type-specific training is required when transitioning to a different model. This training, which pilots refer …
Mature Student January Orientation
For new mature students who will be starting at York University in January 2012, ACMAPS will be hosting a Mature Student Orientation on January 7th, 2012. Attending an orientation session during your first year is critical in smoothing the transition …
The waiting game
For some us, the end of our last final exam means the beginning of the waiting game. Instead of spending our winter break with friends and family, our free time is consumed with refreshing our Moodle page and sending pointed …
Finding your way around York – part 2
Once you have a feel for your surroundings, it’ll be time well spent to check out the wealth of services and supports available to registered students. During the summer months, you’ll want to pay a visit to York’s RED Zone, …
Finding your way around York – part 1
If you’ve attended your advising and enrolment session, you’ve already started to find your way around, likely with the support of one of our campus maps and some help from someone familiar with the Keele or Glendon campuses. To really …