Glendon
True or False: Glendon is the only fully integrated bilingual Faculty of its kind in Canada?
True! Glendon is the only fully integrated bilingual Faculty of its kind in Canada and one of the only university campuses in Canada to specialize in liberal arts education. Students take courses in English or French.
What are the two TTC subway stations that take you to York University?
The 2 TTC Subway stations Pioneer Village York University are located steps from campus with some Zum and TTC buses all around
What is the York University team mascot?
Yeo the Lion
True or False: York University is home to the oldest film program in the world?
False! York's Film Department stakes claim to the oldest film school in Canada.
True or False? York University is the largest university in Canada?
False - With over 50,000 students, York is the 3rd largest university in Canada
How many students attend classes on Glendon?
Only 2,800 students attend classes on Glendon so one could benefit from small class sizes
Where can I study?
The Scott Library is the main space that people know and use. There are quiet areas with desks, a collaborative area on the second floor which also has many tables and seats we’re people go with their friends to talk and do work so it’s not as quiet and you can also book study rooms if you want a more private space for yourself or groups. The new student center is also a space dedicated to studying with bookable rooms and tables spread throughout.
What does it mean to be a part of a college at York?
Based on your program/faculty you will be assigned to a specific college which also where study, hang out and feel part of a group within the York community where people are following a similar path. This system makes a big University like York feel smaller and tight-knit.
True or False: York University offered Canada's first ever gender and sexuality class?
True! Canada's first Women's Studies PhD program launched in 1992 with just five students.
Name one notable York U alumni
Rachel McAdams (actress), John Tory (Toronto mayor), Lincoln Alexander (the first black Member of Parliament), Lilly Singh/iiSuperwomanii (youtuber), Steve MacLean (astronaut), and Paul Nguyen (filmmaker & activist)
How do you get from Glendon to Keele Campus?
Students can also take advantage of the services and facilities offered at Keele Campus, which is connected to Glendon by a free shuttle.
What sports/ exercise facilities are there?
The Tait Mackenzie center has an indoor swimming pool, tennis court and basketball court which can all be used free of charge. The fitness centre section which has all of the weights and workout machines can be used for a one-time fee of $15 that gives you access for the entire year, you even have access to classes and training sessions with this fee.
Name one of the 9 different colleges at York.
Bethune, Calumet, Founders, Glendon, McLaughlin, New, Stong, Vanier, Winters
Which York program is the largest in all of North America?
York's psychology program is the largest in all of North America
What year was York University established?
York University was established in 1959.
True or False: Glendon is the founding campus of York University?
True! Glendon Campus was the original York University - the property was purchased from U of T for just $1 in the 1950s.
Where can I eat on campus?
There are various locations throughout campus with York lanes, the student center, the quad and central square housing the most places such as Popeyes, Tim Hortons, Starbucks, Thai express, Hero burger and much more. All of these places are halal as well.
How many clubs does York have?
There are over 300 student clubs and organizations at YorkU. Many reflect the current or historic home nations, faiths, and languages of students.
York University is the only home to which program in Canada?
York is home to the only space engineering program in Canada.
About how many people visit York University annually?
York libraries are visited by over 3 million people annually!
What movies have filmed at York’s Glendon campus?
American Psycho 2: All American Girl (2002) and The Time Traveller's Wife (2009) [which stars York alumni Rachel McAdams!]
How many residence buildings are there?
There are 10 undergraduate residence buildings: 8 at the Keele Campus and 2 at the Glendon Campus
How many varsity teams does York University have?
York University has 15 varsity teams – men’s basketball, women’s basketball, cross country, women’s field hockey, football, men’s hockey, women’s hockey, women’s rugby, men’s soccer, women’s soccer, tennis, track & field, men’s volleyball, women’s volleyball, and wrestling.
What year did York offer the first undergraduate dance program in Canada?
York offered the first undergraduate program in Canada for dance in 1970
What’s the name of York University’s eco-campus? Bonus: Where is it located?
The York University eco-campus, Las Nubes, is located in Costa Rica! York Univeristy offers semester abroad and reading week programs for eligible students!