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We invite you to join us for a graduate studies admissions drop in hour! Join us to ask any questions that you might have about York University and our graduate admissions process.
Participants are able to ask questions via the Q&A feature, and a representative will answer each question out loud.
Please note that during these sessions we will not be able to answer any questions about Schulich School of Business programs, or Osgoode Law School programs. For all other questions about graduate diplomas, master's programs, and doctoral degrees, we look forward to having you attend the event.
We invite you to join us for a graduate studies admissions drop in hour! Join us to ask any questions that you might have about York University and our graduate admissions process.
Participants are able to ask questions via the Q&A feature, and a representative will answer each question out loud.
Please note that during these sessions we will not be able to answer any questions about Schulich School of Business programs, or Osgoode Law School programs. For all other questions about graduate diplomas, master's programs, and doctoral degrees, we look forward to having you attend the event.
We invite you to join us for a Graduate Admissions Session for Domestic Applicants - learn more about York University and our graduate admissions process. This session is intended for applicants who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
This session will run about an hour, and will cover "Why York", eligibility, requirements, financial information, how to apply, and more.
Please note that during these sessions we will not be able to answer any questions about Schulich School of Business programs, or Osgoode Law School programs. For all other master's programs, doctoral programs, and graduate diplomas, this is the session for you!
We invite you to join us for a graduate studies admissions drop in hour! Join us to ask any questions that you might have about York University and our graduate admissions process.
Participants are able to ask questions via the Q&A feature, and a representative will answer each question out loud.
Please note that during these sessions we will not be able to answer any questions about Schulich School of Business programs, or Osgoode Law School programs. For all other questions about graduate diplomas, master's programs, and doctoral degrees, we look forward to having you attend the event.
We invite you to join us for a graduate studies admissions drop in hour! Join us to ask any questions that you might have about York University and our graduate admissions process.
Participants are able to ask questions via the Q&A feature, and a representative will answer each question out loud.
Please note that during these sessions we will not be able to answer any questions about Schulich School of Business programs, or Osgoode Law School programs. For all other questions about graduate diplomas, master's programs, and doctoral degrees, we look forward to having you attend the event.
We invite you to join us for a Graduate Admissions Session for International Applicants - learn more about York University and our graduate admissions process. This session is intended for applicants who require a visa/study permit to study in Canada.
This session will run about an hour, and will cover "Why York", eligibility, requirements, financial information, how to apply, and more.
Please note that during these sessions we will not be able to answer any questions about Schulich School of Business programs, or Osgoode Law School programs. For all other master's programs, doctoral programs, and graduate diplomas, this is the session for you!
We invite you to join us for a graduate studies admissions drop in hour! Join us to ask any questions that you might have about York University and our graduate admissions process.
Participants are able to ask questions via the Q&A feature, and a representative will answer each question out loud.
Please note that during these sessions we will not be able to answer any questions about Schulich School of Business programs, or Osgoode Law School programs. For all other questions about graduate diplomas, master's programs, and doctoral degrees, we look forward to having you attend the event.
We invite you to join us for a graduate studies admissions drop in hour! Join us to ask any questions that you might have about York University and our graduate admissions process.
Participants are able to ask questions via the Q&A feature, and a representative will answer each question out loud.
Please note that during these sessions we will not be able to answer any questions about Schulich School of Business programs, or Osgoode Law School programs. For all other questions about graduate diplomas, master's programs, and doctoral degrees, we look forward to having you attend the event.
We invite you to join us for a Graduate Admissions Session for International Applicants - learn more about York University and our graduate admissions process. This session is intended for applicants who require a visa/study permit to study in Canada.
This session will run about an hour, and will cover "Why York", eligibility, requirements, financial information, how to apply, and more.
Please note that during these sessions we will not be able to answer any questions about Schulich School of Business programs, or Osgoode Law School programs. For all other master's programs, doctoral programs, and graduate diplomas, this is the session for you!
We invite you to join us for a graduate studies admissions drop in hour! Join us to ask any questions that you might have about York University and our graduate admissions process.
Participants are able to ask questions via the Q&A feature, and a representative will answer each question out loud.
Please note that during these sessions we will not be able to answer any questions about Schulich School of Business programs, or Osgoode Law School programs. For all other questions about graduate diplomas, master's programs, and doctoral degrees, we look forward to having you attend the event.
We invite you to join us for a Graduate Admissions Session for Domestic Applicants - learn more about York University and our graduate admissions process. This session is intended for applicants who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
This session will run about an hour, and will cover "Why York", eligibility, requirements, financial information, how to apply, and more.
Please note that during these sessions we will not be able to answer any questions about Schulich School of Business programs, or Osgoode Law School programs. For all other master's programs, doctoral programs, and graduate diplomas, this is the session for you!
We invite you to join us for a graduate studies admissions drop in hour! Join us to ask any questions that you might have about York University and our graduate admissions process.
Participants are able to ask questions via the Q&A feature, and a representative will answer each question out loud.
Please note that during these sessions we will not be able to answer any questions about Schulich School of Business programs, or Osgoode Law School programs. For all other questions about graduate diplomas, master's programs, and doctoral degrees, we look forward to having you attend the event.
We invite you to join us for a graduate studies admissions drop in hour! Join us to ask any questions that you might have about York University and our graduate admissions process.
Participants are able to ask questions via the Q&A feature, and a representative will answer each question out loud.
Please note that during these sessions we will not be able to answer any questions about Schulich School of Business programs, or Osgoode Law School programs. For all other questions about graduate diplomas, master's programs, and doctoral degrees, we look forward to having you attend the event.
We invite you to join us for a Graduate Admissions Session for Domestic Applicants - learn more about York University and our graduate admissions process. This session is intended for applicants who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
This session will run about an hour, and will cover "Why York", eligibility, requirements, financial information, how to apply, and more.
Please note that during these sessions we will not be able to answer any questions about Schulich School of Business programs, or Osgoode Law School programs. For all other master's programs, doctoral programs, and graduate diplomas, this is the session for you!
We invite you to join us for a graduate studies admissions drop in hour! Join us to ask any questions that you might have about York University and our graduate admissions process.
Participants are able to ask questions via the Q&A feature, and a representative will answer each question out loud.
Please note that during these sessions we will not be able to answer any questions about Schulich School of Business programs, or Osgoode Law School programs. For all other questions about graduate diplomas, master's programs, and doctoral degrees, we look forward to having you attend the event.
We invite you to join us for a graduate studies admissions drop in hour! Join us to ask any questions that you might have about York University and our graduate admissions process.
Participants are able to ask questions via the Q&A feature, and a representative will answer each question out loud.
Please note that during these sessions we will not be able to answer any questions about Schulich School of Business programs, or Osgoode Law School programs. For all other questions about graduate diplomas, master's programs, and doctoral degrees, we look forward to having you attend the event.
We invite you to join us for a graduate studies admissions drop in hour! Join us to ask any questions that you might have about York University and our graduate admissions process.
Participants are able to ask questions via the Q&A feature, and a representative will answer each question out loud.
Please note that during these sessions we will not be able to answer any questions about Schulich School of Business programs, or Osgoode Law School programs. For all other questions about graduate diplomas, master's programs, and doctoral degrees, we look forward to having you attend the event.
We invite you to join us for a Graduate Admissions Session for International Applicants - learn more about York University and our graduate admissions process. This session is intended for applicants who require a visa/study permit to study in Canada.
This session will run about an hour, and will cover "Why York", eligibility, requirements, financial information, how to apply, and more.
Please note that during these sessions we will not be able to answer any questions about Schulich School of Business programs, or Osgoode Law School programs. For all other master's programs, doctoral programs, and graduate diplomas, this is the session for you!
Join us to learn more about the graduate programs available at Glendon College. This presentation will cover the following:
Études françaises (MA)
Études francophones (PhD)
Master of Conference Interpreting
Master of Public & International Affairs
Master of Translation
We will cover admission requirements, eligibility, tuition, funding, scholarships, and how to apply. Questions welcome!
Join us to learn more about:
- how to write a statement of interest
- choosing a graduate program
- finding and approaching potential research supervisors
- other tips and tricks for putting your best foot forward in your graduate studies application
Join us to learn more about the graduate programs available in Environmental & Urban Change. This presentation will cover the following:
Environmental Studies (MES & PhD)
Geography (MA, MSc, & PhD)
We will cover admission requirements, eligibility, tuition, funding, scholarships, and how to apply. Questions welcome!
This session is open to anyone who has questions about graduate admissions at York. There is no structure or agenda, just a chance for folks to get the answers they're looking for. Feel free to drop in at any point between 6:00pm and 7:00pm (EST) with your questions about a master's, PhD, or graduate diploma.
Please note that this session will not be able to address questions about programs in the Schulich School of Business (https://schulich.yorku.ca/), or the Osgoode Hall Law School (https://www.osgoode.yorku.ca/).
This session will go over how to best prepare for graduate school applications when you still have a few years to go before formally applying. We'll talk about application requirements and how you can start, or continue, to meet and exceed them.
This session is meant for folks who are currently in their undergraduate program, and plan on applying to graduate studies at least two years in the future if not more.
You are also welcome to attend if you are no longer in an undergraduate program, but still do not plan on applying to graduate studies for at least two years in the future if not more.
If you are interested in applying for a graduate program starting in September 2025, we invite you to check out any of the Faculty Admissions sessions being held during Experience Grad York: https://www.yorku.ca/gradstudies/egy/
In this session, a Student Advisor and Immigration Specialist from York International will go over the study permit and visa application process. They will provide tips on how to make a strong application, helps you understand the recent updates from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and provides information on any current travel restrictions to Canada.
Join us to learn more about the graduate programs available in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies. This presentation will cover the following programs
Communication & Culture (MA & PhD)
Development Studies (MA)
Disaster & Emergency Management (MDEM)
Economics (MA & PhD)
English (MA & PhD)
Financial Accountability (MFAc)
Gender, Feminist, & Women's Studies (MA & PhD)
History (MA & PhD)
Human Resources Management (MHRM & PhD)
Humanities (MA & PhD)
Information Systems & Technology (MAIST)
Interdisciplinary Studies (MA)
Linguistics and Applied Linguistics (MA & PhD)
Philosophy (MA & PhD)
Political Science (MA & PhD)
Professional Accounting (Graduate Diploma)
Public Policy, Administration & Law (MPPAL)
Science & Technology Studies (MA & PhD)
Social Anthropology (MA & PhD)
Social Work (MSW & PhD)
Social & Political Thought (MA & PhD)
Socio-Legal Studies (MA & PhD)
Sociology (MA & PhD)
We will cover admission requirements, eligibility, tuition, funding, scholarships, and how to apply. Questions welcome!
Learn about various experiences (application, student, academic and research) from some of our current Black graduate scholars at York!
Join us to learn more about the graduate programs available in our Faculty of Science. This presentation will cover the following:
Biology (MSc & PhD)
Chemistry (MSc & PhD)
Mathematics & Statistics (MA, MSc, PhD)
Physics & Astronomy (MSc & PhD)
We will cover admission requirements, eligibility, tuition, funding, scholarships, and how to apply. Questions welcome!
Join us to learn more about the graduate programs available in our Faculty of Health. This presentation will cover the following:
Critical Disability Studies (MA & PhD)
Global Health (PhD)
Health (MA & PhD)
Kinesiology & Health Science (MA, MSc, MFSc, PhD)
Nursing (MScN MScNPHP, PhD)
Psychology (MA, PhD)
We will cover admission requirements, eligibility, tuition, funding, scholarships, and how to apply. Questions welcome!
Join us to learn more about the graduate programs available at the new Markham Campus at York. This presentation will cover the following:
Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology
Graduate Diploma in Management
Master of Biotechnology Management
Master of Management Practice
Master of Public Policy, Administration & Law (Municipal Stream)
We will cover admission requirements, eligibility, tuition, funding, scholarships, and how to apply. Questions welcome!
Join us to learn more about the graduate programs available in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies. This presentation will cover the following programs
Communication & Culture (MA & PhD)
Development Studies (MA)
Disaster & Emergency Management (MDEM)
Economics (MA & PhD)
English (MA & PhD)
Financial Accountability (MFAc)
Gender, Feminist, & Women's Studies (MA & PhD)
History (MA & PhD)
Human Resources Management (MHRM & PhD)
Humanities (MA & PhD)
Information Systems & Technology (MAIST)
Interdisciplinary Studies (MA)
Linguistics and Applied Linguistics (MA & PhD)
Philosophy (MA & PhD)
Political Science (MA & PhD)
Professional Accounting (Graduate Diploma)
Public Policy, Administration & Law (MPPAL)
Science & Technology Studies (MA & PhD)
Social Anthropology (MA & PhD)
Social Work (MSW & PhD)
Social & Political Thought (MA & PhD)
Socio-Legal Studies (MA & PhD)
Sociology (MA & PhD)
We will cover admission requirements, eligibility, tuition, funding, scholarships, and how to apply. Questions welcome!
Join the Faculty of Graduate Studies Associate Director of Research, Scholarships & Awards Richolette Freckleton to learn more about scholarships and other awards available to our graduate applicants!
Learn about various experiences (application, student, academic and research) from current Indigenous graduate scholars at York!
Join us to learn more about the graduate programs available in the Lassonde School of Engineering at York. This presentation will cover the following:
Civil Engineering (MASc & PhD)
Earth & Space Science (MSc & PhD)
Electrical Engineering & Computer Science (MSc, MASc, PhD)
Mechanical Engineering (MASc & PhD)
We will cover admission requirements, eligibility, tuition, funding, scholarships, and how to apply. Questions welcome!
Join us to learn more about the graduate programs available in the School of Arts, Media, Performance & Design at York.
This presentation will cover the following:
Art History & Visual Culture (MA & PhD)
Cinema & Media Studies (MA & PhD)
Digital Media (MA, MSc, PhD)
Film (MFA)
Music (MA & PhD)
Theatre, Dance, & Performance Studies (MA & PhD)
Visual Arts (MFA & PhD)
We will cover admission requirements, eligibility, tuition, funding, scholarships, and how to apply. Questions welcome!
Join us to learn more about the graduate programs available in the Faculty of Education at York. This presentation will cover the following:
Education (MEd, PhD)
Leadership & Community Engagement (MLCE)
We will cover admission requirements, eligibility, tuition, funding, scholarships, and how to apply. Questions welcome!
Don't think that you'll meet our admission requirements? Applied before, and not received an offer?
Join us to learn more about our basic requirements for graduate admission, our "unique applicants" category and how we consider extenuating circumstances, common refusal reasons, and upgrading options that are available, if needed.
So, you’re thinking about grad school! Maybe there were a couple of courses you just couldn’t get enough of, or a topic that really interested you? Perhaps there’s a subject or a specialization in which you want to become an expert? Maybe you just want to polish up your critical and communication skills before conquering the job market? There are many fantastic reasons to consider pursuing a graduate degree... and, there can almost as many reasons to feel a little intimidated by the idea. In this session, FGS Dean Alice MacLachlan will take you through everything you need to know that no one told you, streamlining and simplifying the idea of grad school and the process of applying. Join us and find out:
What are masters and doctorate degrees? What exactly does a grad student do?
How do I know which school or degree is right for me?
How do I get from idea to application?
Whom do I talk to if I have questions about grad school? About my application? How do I approach a potential program or advisor?
What does a grad school application look like? What will they ask for?
Can I afford grad school? How much might it cost?
Tips for a strong application
Tips for choosing between multiple programs
How to manage anxiety and expectations
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