{"id":367626,"date":"2024-12-18T14:19:46","date_gmt":"2024-12-18T19:19:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/colleges\/?page_id=367626"},"modified":"2025-11-28T09:53:51","modified_gmt":"2025-11-28T14:53:51","slug":"checklist","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/colleges\/support-services\/upper-year-experience\/checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"Upper Year Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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LA&PS Colleges are here to support upper year students to help make your time at York a more enriching, happy and social experience. Below are some suggestions in an easy-to-use checklist that will help you stay organized and take advantage of all the resources available to you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Download Checklist (PDF) <\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Step 1: Complete the Basics<\/h3>\n\n\n
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Meet with an Academic Advisor<\/a> to ensure you\u2019re meeting credit requirements and taking the right courses for graduation.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Use the LA&PS Student Resource Guide<\/a>. It will provide resources for academic and student services, LA&PS volunteer opportunities, leadership development and a LA&PS graduation checklist.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Take advantage of student supports<\/a> like the Writing Centre, Peer Assisted 快播视频 Sessions (PASS), Student Numeracy Assistance (SNACK), Learning Skills and more.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Submit your FAAS Application<\/a> each term to get matched with scholarships, awards and bursaries<\/a>.<\/p>\n \n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Download York\u2019s Safety app<\/a>, or call goSafe<\/a> at 416-736-5454 to be accompanied to any campus location when needed.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n \n<\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Step 2: Develop Skills for Your Resume and Get Career Ready<\/h3>\n\n\n
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Complete the Leading with LA&PS<\/a> program to improve your leadership skills and obtain a certificate of completion. Finish four workshops and earn a leadership certificate to level up your resume.<\/p> \n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Gain experience through the LA&PS Co-op Program<\/a> or on-campus volunteering<\/a>. Opportunities include Peer Mentoring, College Crew Volunteers, Vanier College Productions or writing for LA&PS Voices Blog.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Book a Career Centre appointment<\/a> for help with careers, resumes, cover letters and grad school applications.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Step 3: Get Social and Build Your Network<\/h3>\n\n
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Join a student club<\/a> or student council<\/a> to explore your passions, build skills and make lasting friendships.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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快播视频, snack, play and hang out at the LA&PS Community Hub<\/a> (VC 001, Tuesday - Thursday, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.).<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Participate in networking opportunities such as Student & Alumni Mixers<\/a>, Career Fairs<\/a> and Employer Recruitment Sessions<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n\n

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Questions?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Contact us at lapscolleges@yorku.ca<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Connect with LA&PS Colleges<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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