Faculty of Education Office of Student Services team
The Faculty of Education, Office of Student Services staff are available for walk in inquiries and online advising support . We are in 128 Winters College; Office hours are Monday – Friday 9:00am to 4:00pm.
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BA Educational Studies Students - Program requirements
Students pursuing the BA Educational Studies program should look at the , to keep track of courses completed and what may still be required. For the degree Academic regulations and requirements visit Academic Calendars at
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Reminder BEd Students heading into Year 2 for FW 2026-2027 must submit Practicum Placement Zone preferences and School Board Choice by Friday, April 10, 2026.
ALL BEd students returning to complete Year 2 must submit their Practicum Placement Location/Zone Choice for the 2026-2027 academic year. Students will log on to the (PIMs) to
- Select the School Geographical Zone Preferences and
- The School Board choice of either Public or Catholic.
If you do not have the “Practicum Placement Preferences” option available to you, please email practicumoffice@edu.yorku.ca.
All students returning to complete their year 2 school practicum requirements this September, must submit a request for a school placement regardless of if one was previously submitted. If preferences are not received by the deadline date, we cannot confirm a school placement for September 2026.
Please note, we only place within our six partner GTA School Boards, no exceptions are made. Students must be prepared to travel a minimum of 90 minutes to their school placement. Placements are confirmed according to geographical zone choice and not based on where a student resides.
Please be aware that all practicum placements are confirmed by our partner school boards and our ability to secure placements is dependent on the availability of host mentor teachers at participating schools---and include considerations for OCT practicum accreditation requirements. While you may request specific placement zones with our Practicum Office, we are at the invitation of our partner school boards to confirm these placements. We cannot guarantee placement availability in your requested zone/school board.
Students must apply for a new VSS for academic year 2026-2027. Please apply early, so that your new VSS has an issue date of July 1, 2026.
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Planning summer 2026 course for BA and BEd students
All BA Educational Studies students continuing to FW 2026-27 have a summer enrollment window to enroll in courses. Year 1 BEd students moving to year 2 and interested in an ED/EDUC elective offered in May/June (not required enroll for summer as students can plan in F/W 2026-27) have a summer enrolment window. Please check your student record to see the first date for summer enrolment.
BA Educational Studies courses
Course offering in C1 - May 4 to June 15 (classes offered twice a week)
ED EDST 2700 section A Cr = 3.00 Non-Western Perspectives
ED EDST 3720 section A Cr=3.00 Philosophical and Critical Inquiry
BA EDST students SU 2026 C4 offering
Students interested in the C4: Cross Campus Capstone Classroom must apply for the C4 Summer session. This summer offering of C4 (C4 Sprint 3.00 credits) will count towards BA 39.00 credits at the 3000/4000 level within or outside of the major EDST. More information is available at /c4/apply-for-c4/fall-winter-summer-c4-3-0/ The summer offering should be posted in March or sooner.
Bachelor of Education
Spring/Summer EDUC elective courses (optional and classes offered twice a week) at the Keele campus only. Markham PJ BEd students can plan a spring EDUC elective at the Keele campus. Spring/Summer electives are NOT offered at the Markham campus.
Course offerings in C1 - May 4 - June 15
ED EDUC 2591 Cr = 3.00 Thinking Mathematically (satisfies math elective)
ED EDUC 2594 Cr=3.00 Hands on Mathematics (satisfies math elective)
ED EDUC 3600 Cr=3.00 Literacy and Culture (PJ and JI) (satisfies literacy elective)
ED EDUC 3700 section A only Cr=3.00 Educating for a Sustainable Future (open elective)
ED EDUC 3730 Cr=3.00 Education and Human Rights (open elective)
ED EDUC 3750 Cr=3.00 Classroom Assessment (open elective)
ED/EDUC 3760 Cr=3.00 Early and Family Literacy (satisfies literacy elective)
ED/EDUC 3770 Cr=3.00 Teaching and Learning with Digital Technology (open elective)
BEd students ED Electives - EDUC XXXX 3.00 cr
Reminder BEd students need to have the following number of ED/EDUC electives over the two years of the program. Not each year.
Maximum numbers of electives completed for the BEd:
Primary/Junior candidates must complete a total of three elective courses - one math based, one language/literacy based and one open choice to satisfy their BEd degree requirements.
Junior/Intermediate candidates must complete a total of two elective courses - one Math or Literacy based and one open choice to satisfy their BEd degree requirements.
Intermediate/Senior and Technological Education candidates must complete a total of three elective courses to satisfy their BEd degree requirements.
Glendon FSL BEd – PJ and JI one Math elective and IS one open elective.
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BA EDST students moving into level 2 (2nd year for FW 2026)
The Faculty of Education, Office of Student Services offered two virtual information sessions on Friday, March 20, 2026, at 10:30am and 2:30pm for students that are completing their first year in the program. The session was
BA EDST level 3 and 4 students - The Faculty of Education, Student Services team will be offering virtual information sessions in early June 2026 to provide information on course offering, degree progress report, planning your schedule and important dates. The date and time will be posted in the May 2026 newsletter.
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BA Educational Studies Students - Program requirements
Students pursuing the BA Educational Studies program should look at the Degree Progress Report, to keep track of courses completed and what may still be required. For the degree Academic regulations and requirements visit Academic Calendars at
- Important Dates – BA Educational Studies students BA Educational Studies students needing to add, drop or switch section please be familiar with the Current Students Important Dates Information The information posted is relevant to each term. Students find classes and exams start/end dates, co-curricular days and reading week, add/drop deadlines, holidays, University closings and more. Be familiar with the Course drop refund dates too
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BEd students moving into Year 2 for 2026-26 Information Sessions
The Undergraduate Program Office will be offering two information sessions for those students in the BEd program who will be enrolled in Year 2 this F/W 2026-27 session. The sessions will be held in late May and all year 2 BEd students, including Primary/Junior Markham campus cohort and Catholic Education Centre PJ / JI cohort teacher candidates will be invited. Those students who cannot join the session we will be recording it and posting in the June 2026 newsletter. The registration link will be posted in the May newsletter.
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Advising packages for BEd yr. 2 (Semester 3 and 4) 2026-27
The Students Services team will be working on the Yr. 2 Advising/Enrollment packages for FW 2026. Once the packages are complete, they will be sent by email to all students returning and continuing in the BEd program this September. Included in the package will be the courses, Monday - Friday class schedule (google program calendars), EDUC elective choices, ED 2 Practicum meetings, reminder to reapply for Police Record Check/VSS and any other important dates for FW 2026 academic year. We plan to have the packages ready the last week of May.
Grade requirements for the Bachelor of Education
- Students will be ineligible to continue in the Bachelor of Education teaching certification degree / program if they receive less than a grade of C+ in any course taken for education credit.
- 1st year BEd students are required to successfully complete the ED/EDPR 2000 (PASS grade) school-based practicum placement.
- 2nd year BEd students are required to complete (with PASS grades) the three school-based practicum placements (EDPR 2000, EDPR 3000 and EDPR 4000) and one community placement (EDPR 1000).
School placements are supervised by an Ontario Certified Teacher. Students are required to complete all practicum days successfully in order to complete their degree programs. Further details on the practicum experience can be found online.
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Convocation Ceremonies
Taking part in your convocation ceremony is a memorable occasion and we strongly encourage all graduating students to attend and celebrate this milestone with family and friends.
Information relevant to the ceremonies, including ceremony schedules, locations, how to register, ticket information, and more will be available here: /convocation/ as it becomes available.
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June 2026 graduation - BEd students’ Full membership with OCT
BEd students graduating in June 2026 will be applying to the Ontario College of Teachers to become a certified member. There are several steps students will need to take to ensure there are no delays nominating BEd graduates. Full nomination to the Ontario College of Teachers by the Faculty of Education will not be submitted until late May / early June 2026 when final grades and practicum days are completed successfully.
- Review the OCT application information at
- Apply for OCT membership/registration: Visit: select Members and then Create an Account. In order for the BEd Student Services Office to send your recommendation, we require the six-digit OCT registration number for each graduating teacher candidate.
- Submit the six-digit Ontario College Teachers (OCT) registration number by June 1, 2026, to the Faculty of Education. The online form is available on the Faculty of Education website. Teacher candidates who submitted Transitional OCT request Mach form can skip this step.
- Graduate (degree audit review): Only Concurrent BEd students needed to apply to graduate online using the convocation website at Deadline was March 1, 2026. Students in the Consecutive BEd model will be automatically reviewed for degree completion.
- Send Transcripts to OCT ~ Graduating BEd teacher candidates will need to order all post-secondary transcripts and be sent to the Ontario College of Teachers. The Faculty of Education cannot order students transcripts; it’s the responsibility of students. When ordering transcripts, please indicate that you wish for your 첥Ƶ transcript to be sent after degree completion. Please order your transcript while completing your OCT application, using the OUAC Transcript Request available at
- Recommendation to OCT - The Faculty of Education will only send your recommendation to OCT following degree(s) completion. Transcripts ordered by the student and the recommendation sent by the Faculty of Education are required for certification.
This will also include the Toronto Metropolitan University ECS BA/PJ BEd students completing the teaching program requirements end of July and wishing to request the Transitional Certificate. Information on the Transitional Certificate will be shared with the TMU BA/BEd students in April 2026.
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BA Educational Studies students - study abroad winter 2027
In May the York International Global Learning Team are hosting information sessions to provide all the details BA EDST students need for 첥Ƶ Abroad Opportunities including Exchange, Global Internship/research, Partner Summer Schools and Faculty-led 첥Ƶ Abroad Courses!
- Go Global 첥Ƶ Abroad Information Session (Winter Academic Exchange)
- via Zoom on May 6, 2026 10:00am (EST)
- via Zoom on May 20, 2026 10:00am (EST)
- Eligibility: All students (not BEd students)
To learn more, simply register for the session(s) that pique your interest. Can't make it to the session(s)? No worries! Come to our 1:1 drop-in session with details in the signature below. Spread the word to your 첥Ƶ peers and friends! Register now and dive into the possibilities that await you!
More information sessions in regard to different study abroad opportunity every month, please stay tuned to our Instagram account for future updates on the study abroad programs.
Best regards, The Global Learning Team
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Mathematics Proficiency Test (MPT) Reminder the Mathematics Proficiency Test (MPT) is a certification requirement for teachers who will be certified in Ontario. Year 2 BEd students should be planning to do the test prior to June 2026 convocation. But this is not a requirement for graduation. The test is developed and administered by the , and successful results will be sent directly to the Please visit the information shared by OCT: /edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/28/2024/09/2024-MPT-Infosheet-EN-PUBLISH-3.pdf
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Religious Education: Teaching in Catholic Schools – Who Should Attend
BEd students who will be completing their first or second year of the BEd and interested in preparing to teach in Catholic schools. NOTE: This course is open only to 첥Ƶ Faculty of Education undergraduate students. This course is not equivalent to the Religious Education, Part 1 additional qualification. Students who are in the CEC BEd (Catholic Education Centre) cohort will have completed EDUC 3000 “Teaching in the Catholic Schools” in their first year of the BEd. Therefore, do not need to register.
Course Format
Fully Online
Offered in the Fall and Winter sessions
A Certificate of Completion is provided upon successful completion.
To Apply & Fees
For actual dates, locations and session offerings,
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Multi Faith prayer spaces
Please visit the locations of multi-faith prayer spaces across the university: /scld/student-engagement/club-policies-and-guidelines/multi-faith-space/. As a student with Faculty of Education and unable to access those spaces and/or would like to access a private space, please contact us at edudean@edu.yorku.ca and the Deans Office will do their best to accommodate students request during business hours. Please note that everybody is welcome to use the public space assigned to the Faculty of Education throughout Winters College.
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Student Accessibility Services (SAS) Students with a diagnosed disability are encouraged to connect with York’s Accessibility Services (SAS). Their office provides academic accommodation and support to students with disabilities in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Commission’s and 첥Ƶ Senate Policy on .
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Mental Health and Wellness at 첥Ƶ. Students needing assistance or support beyond their course work are encouraged to visit the resources available to them at YU. .
As well, students needing non Academic Counselling can contact This unit helps York students to realize, develop and fulfill their personal potential in order to maximally benefit from their university experience and manage the challenges of university life. Students come to SCD because of a wide range of concerns including, but not limited to: depression, anxiety, abuse, stress, self-esteem, relationship issues, eating and body image as well as issues related to sexuality, short-term individual, couple, and group counselling, crisis intervention and consultations regarding students in distress/crisis and issues related to overall mental health.