The YU Explore Peer Mentorship program is designed to connect new and first-year students to knowledgeable, friendly, and supportive upper-year students who have a drive and passion to help other students acclimate to university life at York. Our mentors are a great resource for peer-to-peer support as a new or first-year student and are excited to provide guidance, support, answers, and get to know you!
- Are you a new international student at Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies? If you have questions about your new life as a university student or need help getting support and finding resources, then the peer mentorship program at LA&PS International is for you!
- The program helps new students like you, connect with an upper-year mentor and help you navigate your transition into university and life in Toronto. You will be able to meet a diverse community of experienced students and get some useful tips and tricks that will help you access the resources at York and LA&PS to the fullest!
Each Faculty offers some form of peer-to-peer mentorship for students to improve their academic skills and get to know other students. Whether you’re seeking academic help or looking to get involved, check your Faculty and college websites for more information.
Bethune College
School of Public Policy and Administration
LA&PS Peer Mentor program
Environmental and Urban Change
Calumet College and Strong College (CCSC)
Lassonde
Schulich School of Business
Glendon Campus
Osgoode Hall Law School
Contact Us
International Student and Scholar Services
- General Advising and Immigration: iadvisor@yorku.ca
- Health Insurance: uhip@yorku.ca
- General Inquiries: intlstudentquestions@yorku.ca
When emailing us, please include in your email:
- Your student number in the subject line
- Your full name
- Your citizenship(s)
- If you are in or outside Canada
- All permit and visa expiration dates (if applicable)
- Any relevant documents
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