Student Success Programs

Learning Skills

Want to do well in your courses? The Counseling and Disability Services and the Learning Commons have workshops and resources that will help you succeed in your courses.

Writing Support

SPARK is your guide to successful academic papers. If you want to make sure that you are sourcing your references correctly and not plagiarizing?  Become familiar with York’s policy on Academic Honesty.

You can also visit The Writing Centre to further develop the many skills, processes, and competencies required for advanced writing assignments.

Academic Support

Enrich your learning through Peer Assisted Study Sessions and tutoring for psychology by from the Undergraduate Psychology Student Association (UPSA).

Be a Resource for Your First Year Classmates

If you are a first year student, you can volunteer to make classroom announcements in a core 1000 health class about resources to help your peers succeed.  You will also receive face-to-face mentoring from upper year students and build your leadership capacity.  Join the HealthAid Network.

Student Clubs and Organizations

Get involved, connected and recognized. Join a student club or organization by visiting Student Community and Leadership Development or YU Connect.

Want to develop your leadership skills and meet new people? Check out the Student Clubs and Organizations below to get started!

Stong College Student Government (SCSG),
Calumet College Council,
Faculty of Health Student Caucus (FHSC),
Nursing Student Association of York (NSAY),
Kinesiology & Health Science Student Organization (KAHSSO),
Undergraduate Psychology Student Association (UPSA) and
Student Association of Health Management, Policy and Informatics (SAHMPI)

Just for Students

Need some space to relax or catch up with friends? The Orange Snail Restaurant, Stong College Student Government (SCSG) Commuter Lounge, Calumet College Room 100 and York Lanes are available.

Study with your learning partners at Stong College Junior Common Room, Scott Library, or the Learning Commons.

Engage

Invest in your future! Check out the exciting opportunities at Volunteer@Stong and Work@Stong.

Student Health Ambassadors at York (SHAY) Program *

*A recruitment program to encourage high school students to choose the Faculty of Health at York University.

Recreation

Exercise your mind and body while having fun, participate in the intramural leagues. For information on programs, facilities and more visit Intramural Sports.

Events

Stay Connected! Follow Career Centre, Stong College, Calumet College for various networking and scholarly events and gatherings.

Academic Advising

We can help you plan and answer questions about your program, visit the Office of Student and Academic Services (OSAS).

Financial Advising

Are you in need of some cash? Check out Stong College to see if you’re eligible for an award or visit Student Financial Services, they can help you sort out your finances.

Career Advising

Looking for a job or unsure of your career path? The Career Centre will help you explore your options and find your way.

Personal Advising

Stressed? Anxious? Need to talk? Counselling Disability Services offers a range services that will help you overcome challenges during your academic career.

International Students

Are you a new international student just staring at York?  Visit York International to access important information about health insurance (UHIP), orientation, immigration and employment and student events.

Agents of Change is a new program that focuses on community services, volunteer work and leadership geared towards improving health care at both a local and global level. Students who take part in Agents of Change workshops focus on the development of knowledge and skills that are necessary to become a successful change agent and leader.

Learn more about Agents of Change here!

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Build Your Resume

Work/Study

Did you know you can work and study at York?  Visit Student Financial Services to learn more about the Work/Study program.

Looking for a job?

Are you looking for a full-time job after graduation, summer job, part-time job or an internship?  If so, visit the Career Centre and review the steps you need to take to land that position.

You can also search for and apply to jobs using the Career Centre Online System

Stong College is committed to hiring work study students during the Fall/Winter and summer terms.  Visit the Work@Stong program to learn more about available opportunities.

Volunteering

Are you interested in building career related skills and gaining experience? Do you want to make a difference and connect with the Stong College community?

Visit the Volunteer@Stong program to learn more about available volunteering opportunities.

Remember to visit the annual Career Centre Volunteer Fair which features organizations with a variety of volunteer opportunities.

Want to develop your leadership skills and meet new people? Check out the Student Clubs and Organizations below to get started!

Stong College Student Government (SCSG),
Calumet College Council,
Faculty of Health Student Caucus (FHSC),
Nursing Student Association of York (NSAY),
Kinesiology & Health Science Student Organization (KAHSSO),
Undergraduate Psychology Student Association (UPSA) and
Student Association of Health Management, Policy and Informatics (SAHMPI)

Go Abroad

Are you thinking about an international exchange or internship program?  York offers a number of programs to allow all students to gain valuable international experience.   These include York administered exchange and internship programs, to the annual Emerging Global Leaders Program (EGLP).  Visit York International to learn more about how you can internationalize your degree.