This page offers information for international students just starting at York. Important information about health insurance (UHIP), orientation and student events, as well as immigration and employment information are very important to review.
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A Welcome Letter from York International - Welcome to York! This letter from the York International staff is our way of giving you a digital welcome, until we meet you in person at orientation. |
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Pre-Arrival Information - This section contains important information that new international students should review before arrival in Canada. Don't forget to also review Canada's immigration policies for international students. |
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Orientation - Dates and schedules for Compass: Charting New Paths at York - the orientation program for new international students. Registration is required. |
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Housing - Information on finding both on-campus and off-campus housing, as well as procedures for early move-in to residence. Also contains information on short-term housing options. |
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Immigration - Details about Canada's immigration policies pertaining to international students. Also includes links regarding US Visa requirements if you |
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Health Insurance - York has a number of health plans which are all discussed here. UHIP is mandatory for all international students - full details are found in this section of the site. |
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Employment - Can I work in Canada? Full information on the government's rules for working while studying in Canada. Also contains information about work permits for graduating students. |
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Buddy Program - The Buddy Program matches new international students with more experienced students who meet with them and introduce them to York on a one-on-one level. |
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Finances & Funding - Funding details for international students, including how to pay your student fees and bursaries you may be eligible for. |
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International Student Events Calendar - This calendar, on the YUConnect site, outlines the many events that York International plans for international students each year. |
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International Student Advising - One-on-one sessions with a York International staff member to ease problems with such issues as immigration. |
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York and You - This pdf document features much of the information on this website, as well as additional information for students to learn more about both academic and non-academic aspects of York University, and Canada as a whole. |
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International Teaching Assistant Handbook - This pdf document, aimed at International Teaching Assistants working at York, gives a thorough introduction to teaching at York. |
