About BE YU

Black Excellence at York University (BE YU) provides Black students with the support they need to transition to university and maximize their student experience on their path to graduation and beyond.

The success of Black students is our focus. BE YU works hand in hand with campus partners and the York community to offer workshops, events, activities, and services aimed at enhancing the Black student experience.

BE YU also connects students to student-led clubs and associations, faculty, staff, and services that promote Black excellence, a sense of community and connection, and student academic and personal success.

Through BE YU, students will develop skills to fulfill their educational and career potentials.

BE YU offers the following services: mentorship, professional development workshops, professional opportunities and scholarships, financial literacy workshops and social events.