Returning to York after an extended absence

Are you returning to York after an extended absence?

Students that can use this application:

  • students that have been away from York for 18+ months, 
  • students that have attended another institution since last studying at York,
  • students that have been debarred.
     

Before you apply

How to apply

You can apply using the York University Application form.

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Note: Application may take 30-60 seconds to load.

Application Fee: $130, payable by Visa, Visa Debit or MasterCard (non-refundable).

*The processing of your application will be stopped if your credit card is refused. If you have fees outstanding with the University, we cannot process your application until these fees are cleared.

After you apply

After submitting your application you will receive an acknowledgment e-mail from York University including your York student number.

Use your student number to track the progress of your application and submit any required supporting documents in MyFile.

It is your responsibility to ensure that York receives all required supporting documentation before the deadline date.

If you have not received a reference number within 4-5 business days of submitting your application, please check your spam and junk folders.

If you are unable to locate the e-mail, please contact study@yorku.ca.

Check your e-mail for updates

The Student Recruitment & Admissions Office, York University, sends official communication about your application and admission via e-mail. It is important that you open, read and take action (if required) upon receipt of an e-mail.

  • Your application will be processed within 6 weeks and you will receive enrolment instructions once complete.
  • The processing period begins after all supporting documentation such as transcripts, course descriptions and language proficiency test scores (if applicable) related to your application are received. These must be sent directly to the Office of Admissions at York University.
  • If any required document is not received, your application will not be processed.

Enrolling in Courses

As a student who is returning to York after an extended absence, you will be informed when you can begin enrol once your file has been processed.

Should you need a refresher on how to use the Registration and Enrolment system, you can find information in the Undergraduate Registration and Enrolment Guide.

If you need help understanding your degree requirements, your academic advisors are here to help you as you transition back to York.

Search for your faculty’s Advising Office and reach out, we're happy to help.

Need help with your Passport York account or setting up Two-Factor Authentication? Visit the University Information Technology Student Services Website

Please disregard the enrolment information in MyFile. Since you are not a new student, you are not required to book an enrolment appointment in order to enrol.

We love hearing from you!

Contact us

Ways to connect with Student Support & Advising

  • In-person
  • Phone
  • Email

Visit the Contact SSA page for more details on hours of operation.

Email: rscheck@yorku.ca (Please remember to include your name and reference or student number in your email.)