The following checklist can assist you in preparing for your graduate career at York and help ensure a smooth transition to campus life.
1. and read the details of your offer letter using MyFile.
2. If you were conditionally admitted to your program, to satisfy the conditions as soon as possible.
3. Contact your graduate program office for information about advising, courses and program orientation. For students with diagnosed disabilities, please visit our Accommodations page.
4. Set up your Passport York online authentication, and email account. These allow you to log in to online services for students.
5. !—your online resource for preparing for your academic journey, including a Discussion Board to have your questions answered by students.
6. Register online. As a graduate student, you must register for all three terms of the academic year. Note: In Fall, you can only register for FA/WI courses. For SU courses (Summer), enrolment and registration will take place in the new year.
7. Enrol in your courses. Please visit How to Enroll for more information.
8. Address any outstanding balances owing on your student account. If you are a funded student, this will be after your funding package is posted. Visit for more information.
9. Watch for additional details from your and the FGS website for news and events announcements from the Faculty.
10. Get your YU-card. York’s official university ID card which you’ll need to access campus services including the Library, recreation facilities and more.
11. Review transit details for getting to campus, including the ¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ subway station. Parking permits can also be purchased through Parking Services.
12. Attend your program orientation event, including events hosted by FGS for all incoming graduate students - i.e. Pre-Arrival Webinars, Social Fair, Grad Forward.
For further items to consider including housing, health plans and other important administrative responsibilities, please visit our You’ve Been Admitted web page.