Mandatory Discover Glendon & Optional York Orientation Day

When:
September 8, 2015 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
2015-09-08T08:00:00-04:00
2015-09-08T17:00:00-04:00
Where:
Glendon Campus
2275 Bayview Ave
Contact:
Office of Student Life

There are 2 ticket options for this day:

1. Discover Glendon: Mandatory orientation for new students (8 : 00 am – 12 : 30 pm)

Discover Glendon is a mandatory program that will introduce you to important services, resources, and people in your community.

It features a session with your peer-mentorship cluster and an all-encompassing presentation in the morning, followed by a session with your academic department in the early afternoon. The peer-mentorship clusters are designed specifically for you, including clusters for francophone or mature students.

Register Now for Discover Glendon»

Sign in will begin at 8:00 a.m. in the Centre of Excellence – the glass building which is the first building you see when entering the campus.

OR

2. Discover Glendon + Optional York Orientation Day (8 : 00am – 5 : 00pm)

York Orientation Day is an official welcoming ceremony with the entire incoming class at York University. It is optional, yet recommended following Discover Glendon.  A shuttle bus from Glendon to Keele and back will be provided.

Register Now for Discover Glendon and York Orientation Day »

How to prepare for Discover Glendon and York Orientation Day:

  1. Register for Discover Glendon and/or York Orientation Day
  2. Mark your calendar and plan for a full day event on September 8
  3. Look for an email confirming all details later in the summer
  4. Know your transportation route to Glendon and plan to arrive early
  5. Pick up your personalized orientation schedule at the kiosk in Centre of Excellence (YH A) on September 8, at 8 am

What to bring to Discover Glendon and York Orientation Day

  • A notebook and pen
  • Your printed Fall/Winter session timetable
  • The York University Glendon Campus and Keele Campus maps
  • Snacks
  • A reusable water bottle
  • Lunch will be provided

Be sure to dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes!