The York University Thread

[jusane]

Anyone taking MATH1090 with G. Tourlakis?
it seems older versions of his book Mathematical Logic has been readily available to download last year from his site, but has since stopped.

Does anyone have a copy of this book?

Thanks!

[dx1997]

I'm not at York today, but I am wondering, for those taking YRT/Viva, how's the service today?

Terrible? Is the Viva shelters packed with people waiting forever for the YRT routes 20, 10, and 77 to come?

[a1cd]

I'm not at York today, but I am wondering, for those taking YRT/Viva, how's the service today?

Terrible? Is the Viva shelters packed with people waiting forever for the YRT routes 20, 10, and 77 to come?
I know a lot of people didn't even bother coming today (also none of the YRT routes connect york to Richmond hill center from york AFAIK)

[the_unknown]

Schulich's tuition is a steal. Just about $5K/year... and it remains the same for all 4 years, unlike UT Commerce which doubles in 2nd year, Queen's, Ivey etc. They're also pretty good with scholarships.

However, the requirement to get an 8.0 GPA to retain your scholarship is ridiculous. Maybe 5% will accomplish this... I find it misleading how they tell us we get $8,000 or $12,000 scholarships and have this major restriction. Nonetheless I've been able to renew the scholarship, but it's almost not worth the amount of time I've put into academic work.

[Sellmestuff]

Schulich's tuition is a steal. Just about $5K/year... and it remains the same for all 4 years, unlike UT Commerce which doubles in 2nd year, Queen's, Ivey etc. They're also pretty good with scholarships.

However, the requirement to get an 8.0 GPA to retain your scholarship is ridiculous. Maybe 5% will accomplish this... I find it misleading how they tell us we get $8,000 or $12,000 scholarships and have this major restriction. Nonetheless I've been able to renew the scholarship, but it's almost not worth the amount of time I've put into academic work. What year are you in? I'm in second year and I must say getting an 8.0 in first year is not hard. I barely tried and I got a 7.5.. and I'm not saying that as an excuse, it's just that I'd rather enjoy myself than study 24/7. I know some kids that have 8.0s but I swear I've never seen them outside of class.. its actually sad. But then again, a scholarship is a scholarship so I can't hate =D .. but sometimes the experience is worth more than the $$

And to whoever said their tuition funds go to schulich, think again. Practically everything in the building is privately funded, from the PWC study rooms to the ShitOnaABun marketplace tables.

[bluejump]

has anyone been to Aerobics/Cross Training Classes ?
how is it?

[Code of Conduct]

has anyone been to Aerobics/Cross Training Classes ?
how is it?

They're alright. You should definitely give it a shot if you're interested. It's also a great way to meet similarly minded people. Besides, for the low price that you pay, why not? =)

[bluejump]

They're alright. You should definitely give it a shot if you're interested. It's also a great way to meet similarly minded people. Besides, for the low price that you pay, why not? =)

do I need to get changed, say shorts and t-shirts? do I need to bring anything ?

[Code of Conduct]

you have to change to excercise wear. I'm not sure what the guidelines are but you can call and ask. You need to bring a towel from what I believe and of course a bottle of water is recommended =).

[Cinatas]

Here's a question if anybody has been in this predicament before:

I don't have any government issued photo ID, so I can't pick up my OSAP loans. What can I do to resolve this issue(Health card isn't an option, the process of getting that card upgraded to a photo id is very rigorous.)? Do I have to wait a relatively long time for any of these solutions?

[poppa]

Here's a question if anybody has been in this predicament before:

I don't have any government issued photo ID, so I can't pick up my OSAP loans. What can I do to resolve this issue(Health card isn't an option, the process of getting that card upgraded to a photo id is very rigorous.)? Do I have to wait a relatively long time for any of these solutions?

You can pick it up with the YUcard. You also need your SIN card.
http://www.yorku.ca/yucard/

When you get your Yucard, they're going to ask for ID. All I did was show them some other cards like credit card, red and white health card, sessional identification card, and they did it for me.

[__Kingpin__]

do they have any boxing classes at york?

[ElChico]

do they have any boxing classes at york?

They have Muay Thai, but I don't see boxing listed

[Rathma]

This might sound like a weird question but where is the closest place to buy limes from?

[vanessie]

This might sound like a weird question but where is the closest place to buy limes from?

a grocery store perhaps? ;) You got No Frills at Yorkgate, Price Choppers at Jane & Finch, and I believe there's a Hasty Market on Keele somewhere, around the Quiznos area.

This might also sound like a weird question, but where are there microwaves on campus? I know there used to be one beside the stairs at the Student Centre but I don't see it there anymore. Sheesh. How is it that a commuter school of over 50,000 only has one microwave readily available for weary travellers? :lol:

[ElChico]

There is a small grocery store at Four Winds and Sentinal Rd.

[Rathma]

There is a small grocery store at Four Winds and Sentinal Rd.

Sweet, i'll check that one out. Thanks.

[dx1997]

Doesn't anyone wish the holidays over the last few days were longer?

Maybe the whole week?

At least there's always Yom Kippor.

[bluejump]

Doesn't anyone wish the holidays over the last few days were longer?

Maybe the whole week?

At least there's always Yom Kippor.


why we have day off in jewish holidays? I don't mind having day offs, but why jewish holidays? it is not fair to any other ethnic group.

[hitender_s]

why we have day off in jewish holidays? I don't mind having day offs, but why jewish holidays? it is not fair to any other ethnic group.

That's because York U is owned by a Jewish family.

Correct me if I'm mistaken.

[ElChico]

That's because York U is owned by a Jewish family.

Correct me if I'm mistaken.

You are mistaken.

The first President was Jewish, and in the early days a large portion of the student body was too. Word is this will be the last year and York will have a fall reading week instead.

[help_questions]

You are mistaken.

The first President was Jewish, and in the early days a large portion of the student body was too. Word is this will be the last year and York will have a fall reading week instead.

fall reading week? huh?

[ElChico]

fall reading week? huh?

Yep. The Human Rights Commission ruled in favour of Professor Noble that the practice is discriminatory.

[ElChico]

http://www.thestar.com/article/510095

[vanessie]

Yeah I think some other schools have a fall reading week. I'll miss the Jewish holidays, it was good to have a couple days off here and there rather than one full week of sitting around. I totally get how it was unfair to Muslims, Hindus, etc. who don't have the university close on their holy days, but I'm not complaining,

I guess we'll be finishing late like the other uni/colleges next year, then. Sigh, no more bragging to my non-york friends :lol:

[D.NGUYEN]

They'll make reading week during Rosh Hashanna lol

[Rosico]

You are mistaken.

The first President was Jewish, and in the early days a large portion of the student body was too. Word is this will be the last year and York will have a fall reading week instead.

The first president, Murray G Ross, was not Jewish.

[PhatNinja]

Hello, I realise that the summer calender does not come out for quite some time but I was interested in some info. What KINE courses are typically offered in the summer? The reason I ask Is I am thinking of dropping a course now, and making it up in the summer.
Thanks

[ElChico]

The first president, Murray G Ross, was not Jewish.

Somebody told me he was. He was before my time.

[HowEver]

York started under the auspices of a Toronto chapter of the YMCA--hardly a Jewish organization.

Harry Arthurs was a Jewish York President. 1985-1992.

Keep in mind that when York University was created, many universities in Canada still had quotas for male/female and ethnic students, especially places like the University of Toronto. York has never had quotas.



You are mistaken.

The first President was Jewish, and in the early days a large portion of the student body was too. Word is this will be the last year and York will have a fall reading week instead.

[vanessie]

Hello, I realise that the summer calender does not come out for quite some time but I was interested in some info. What KINE courses are typically offered in the summer? The reason I ask Is I am thinking of dropping a course now, and making it up in the summer.
Thanks

Here is last year's summer course list.

SU08 KINE+PKIN.pdf (http://www.filefactory.com/file/9b363a/n/SU08_KINE_PKIN_pdf)

[PhatNinja]

Thanks :cheesygri
you're the best!

[Sigurd]

argh, were there classes being held after 4? or did I miss another class? >.<

[hitender_s]

argh, were there classes being held after 4? or did I miss another class? >.<

Yeah I attended a class from 4-7 today. :S

[Sigurd]

Yeah I attended a class from 4-7 today. :S

bah, stupid me >.<. Thanks.

[whatsinaname]

This might also sound like a weird question, but where are there microwaves on campus? I know there used to be one beside the stairs at the Student Centre but I don't see it there anymore. Sheesh. How is it that a commuter school of over 50,000 only has one microwave readily available for weary travellers? :lol:

There's a microwave and a toaster oven at the building with the theatre, I don't know the name of the building think it's for fine arts. The building's connected to the art supplies store. The microwave is beside the cash register of the food stand inside the building.

[the_unknown]

There's a microwave and a toaster oven at the building with the theatre, I don't know the name of the building think it's for fine arts. The building's connected to the art supplies store. The microwave is beside the cash register of the food stand inside the building.

There is also one in Tuchner's cafe, in the basement of the Schulich building. There's also one in the Osgoode cafe.

[coldpower27]

Yeah I think some other schools have a fall reading week. I'll miss the Jewish holidays, it was good to have a couple days off here and there rather than one full week of sitting around. I totally get how it was unfair to Muslims, Hindus, etc. who don't have the university close on their holy days, but I'm not complaining,

I guess we'll be finishing late like the other uni/colleges next year, then. Sigh, no more bragging to my non-york friends :lol:

3 extra days is not going to makes us finish that late... bah too late though I should be graduated next year..

[vanessie]

There's a microwave and a toaster oven at the building with the theatre, I don't know the name of the building think it's for fine arts. The building's connected to the art supplies store. The microwave is beside the cash register of the food stand inside the building.

Sweet, thanks a lot! :cheesygri

[Junkguy]

FYI: I saw a rat running across the kitchen of the Treats cafe in the Student Centre -_-

[hitender_s]

FYI: I saw a rat running across the kitchen of the Treats cafe in the Student Centre -_-

Complain! Stuff like this has happened way too many times in York.

I've heard of quiet a number of restaurants in York that have closed and then re-opened.

Heard that Mangia Mangia closed down 5 times!!!

[Rathma]

Heard that Mangia Mangia closed down 5 times!!!

God that place is awful.

The only good place to eat is Sakura and they always close early.


Btw hitender you are in founders right? We should chill sometime.

[Juice23]

yeah treats is really sketch..a buddy of mine raves about falafel hut..has anyone here tried?

[hitender_s]

yeah treats is really sketch..a buddy of mine raves about falafel hut..has anyone here tried?

Yeah tried Felafel Hut. I don't find good in any way actually. Probably because I come from Dubai where Middle-Eastern food is at it's best.

I just go there when I miss home. Otherwise I stay away from that place.

They don't reach the standard of middle-eastern food, but I must say they try hard.

[__Kingpin__]

lol i like the hotdog stand (one in yellow) near the bus stop. he has the best italian hotdawgs
all the rfders should chill there somtime @ yorklanes or somthing. :twisted:

[vanessie]

Complain! Stuff like this has happened way too many times in York.

I've heard of quiet a number of restaurants in York that have closed and then re-opened.

Heard that Mangia Mangia closed down 5 times!!!

lol that's probably true. Seems like Mangia Mangia is closed at least once a semester. I ate there once. My friend was showing me around Keele just before I started my first year there, she loved MM and she wanted to take me there to eat. I used to get Freshly Squeezed once in a while but I stopped eating the food there.


Does anyone live on York Apartments or know anyone who does? I'm thinking I wanna live at Atkinson or Assiniboine next year but I need some personal opinions on the places, and most people I know are either in Rez or the Village.

[Code of Conduct]

I live at Assiniboine right now and have a few friends that live in the other grad residences. Ask if you have any questions regarding grad residences.

[christineeee_]

does anybody know when the fall exam schedule is going to be released?

[illyas]

does anybody know when the fall exam schedule is going to be released?

End of October.

[HowEver]

3 extra days is not going to makes us finish that late... bah too late though I should be graduated next year..

How do you get three extra days?

One Fall Reading Week - 3 holidays = 2 extra days.

Also, is there any indication that they will extend the term for those 2 days, or incorporate them? I don't think that the term will be extended at all, so there will be no change in the end date.

[HowEver]

FYI: I saw a rat running across the kitchen of the Treats cafe in the Student Centre -_-

How big was it? Are you sure it wasn't a mouse, there are lots of those around York?

Considering that they keep a door to outside open, it would be amazing if mice did not enter there.

[HowEver]

Aren't urban legends cute?

I've seen Mangia closed a few times, always for renovations. Their renovation budget must be massive.

Instead of assuming it's for health reasons--considering that they have never failed a health check, and always have a green sign on their door, never red or even yellow--let's assume instead that they are "connected," and the frequent renovations are for money laundering. Much more plausible...



lol that's probably true. Seems like Mangia Mangia is closed at least once a semester. I ate there once. My friend was showing me around Keele just before I started my first year there, she loved MM and she wanted to take me there to eat. I used to get Freshly Squeezed once in a while but I stopped eating the food there.


Does anyone live on York Apartments or know anyone who does? I'm thinking I wanna live at Atkinson or Assiniboine next year but I need some personal opinions on the places, and most people I know are either in Rez or the Village.

[dx1997]

Is ANOTHER strike looming?

From thestar.com:

York University staff votes to give union strike mandate

Teaching assistants and contract instructors at York University have voted 86 per cent in favour of giving their union a strike mandate.

The instructors say they are being asked to teach more than double the amount of classes as regular professors, and that they don't know which classes they will teach each semester until one month before the school starts. They are asking for better job security.

The teaching assistants, graduate students who help professors with marking and sometimes teach classes, are asking for better pay.

The strike mandate doesn't mean instructors and teaching assistants will necessarily go on strike, but it gives the union the ability to walk off the job with 72 hours' notice if they are unable to negotiate a better deal with the school.

Earlier this month, professors and librarians at the University of Windsor ended a 17-day strike.

[ab20]

Is ANOTHER strike looming?

From thestar.com:

Ya, saw alot of posters regarding this matter at Lumbers..

[sPiKyAZN]

Aren't urban legends cute?

I've seen Mangia closed a few times, always for renovations. Their renovation budget must be massive.

Instead of assuming it's for health reasons--considering that they have never failed a health check, and always have a green sign on their door, never red or even yellow--let's assume instead that they are "connected," and the frequent renovations are for money laundering. Much more plausible...

I passed by the other day and I noticed they had a sign board covering the window with a yellow conditional pass sign.

Anyone know when the Tim Hortons on Keele St. closes?

[dx1997]

Ya, saw alot of posters regarding this matter at Lumbers..

What did they say? I've seen this reported by cp24, ctv toronto, excalibur, the star, etc......

The deems are a little steep, and I personally can see both sides going back and forth for quite a long time. If I were to put money on this, they are going on strike.

[ab20]

What did they say? I've seen this reported by cp24, ctv toronto, excalibur, the star, etc......

The deems are a little steep, and I personally can see both sides going back and forth for quite a long time. If I were to put money on this, they are going on strike.

Well, as far as I can remember, mentions like what the news reported, tas want more pay. York wouldn't give them more pay, so their union protests a potential strike. I believe there may be a strike this friday on the 24, if nothing gets settled.

[eg123]

Well, as far as I can remember, mentions like what the news reported, tas want more pay. York wouldn't give them more pay, so their union protests a potential strike. I believe there may be a strike this friday on the 24, if nothing gets settled.


They voted like 86% confidence on going for a strike. So November 1st, we will all find out. It sucks, because from TA's that I have spoken to, this may be a long strike like the last one. So, that means for us grads, we may not graduate June 2009:(!!!!!!!

[hitender_s]

I passed by the other day and I noticed they had a sign board covering the window with a yellow conditional pass sign.

Anyone know when the Tim Hortons on Keele St. closes?

I think it closes at around 11 pm.

[ktan09]

Is anyone having problem logging onto MSN at AirYork? I can get on sometimes, but more often than not, I get turned away.

[NiftyScent]

Is anyone having problem logging onto MSN at AirYork? I can get on sometimes, but more often than not, I get turned away.
Yeah there are some random blocks around campus.

[hitender_s]

Is anyone having problem logging onto MSN at AirYork? I can get on sometimes, but more often than not, I get turned away.

Tried getting onto MSN yesterday in the Student Centre but I couldn't.

[illyas]

The internet sucks at york in general. I just use webmessenger.msn.com, seems to work fine.

[Junkguy]

How big was it? Are you sure it wasn't a mouse, there are lots of those around York?

Considering that they keep a door to outside open, it would be amazing if mice did not enter there.

Im not sure, but it was a dark blob the size of a rat that just darted along the back wall (I saw it through the open kitchen door)

[MondayxMilk]

The following are quoted from here (http://webapps.yorku.ca/negotiationsupdates/doc/CUPE3903_Communication-02.pdf) regarding the upcoming TA strike

"In strike votes held from Tuesday, October 14th to Friday, October 17th, a majority of the contract faculty, teaching assistants and graduate assistants represented by CUPE Local 3903 who participated in the vote voted in favor of a strike. The Union will be in a legal strike position as of 12:01 AM on Sunday, November 2, 2008."

So does that mean there will be no class at all from Nov 2 on until futher notice? Does anyone know if a midterm will be held in this case because I have one that is scheduled on Nov 2 at 6-9 pm? (and of course I will ask the prof about this)

[coldpower27]

How do you get three extra days?

One Fall Reading Week - 3 holidays = 2 extra days.

Also, is there any indication that they will extend the term for those 2 days, or incorporate them? I don't think that the term will be extended at all, so there will be no change in the end date.

I forgot about a day it seems, my bad..

[coldpower27]

The following are quoted from here (http://webapps.yorku.ca/negotiationsupdates/doc/CUPE3903_Communication-02.pdf) regarding the upcoming TA strike

"In strike votes held from Tuesday, October 14th to Friday, October 17th, a majority of the contract faculty, teaching assistants and graduate assistants represented by CUPE Local 3903 who participated in the vote voted in favor of a strike. The Union will be in a legal strike position as of 12:01 AM on Sunday, November 2, 2008."

So does that mean there will be no class at all from Nov 2 on until futher notice? Does anyone know if a midterm will be held in this case because I have one that is scheduled on Nov 2 at 6-9 pm? (and of course I will ask the prof about this)

Yeah, I didn't even know anything about this stuff, till I read the Excalibur, but if they go on strike no classes will be held, so no exam. But on the safe side do ask your prof for sure.

[HSK]

The Union will be in a legal strike position as of 12:01 AM on Sunday, November 2, 2008."

This only means they CAN strike if they want on November 2nd. Doesnt mean they will.... doesnt mean they wont strike on November 3rd instead. In conclusion, dont bet on having your class cancelled until the day of :) .

[v1nc3nt]

exam schedule posted! :-0

i'm done by dec 15! woohoo! :cheesygri

[hitender_s]

exam schedule posted! :-0

i'm done by dec 15! woohoo! :cheesygri

Bless.

I'm done on the 17th. I'll be back home on the 18th. :D

[sPiKyAZN]

greatt...last exam is 2pm on the 19th :cry:

[l33t.h4x0r]

exam schedule will get shifted if theres the strike so don't book those vacations yet :lol:

[hitender_s]

exam schedule will get shifted if theres the strike so don't book those vacations yet :lol:

**** this strike. I don't want to miss going back home. It's going to be a short holiday anyways, dont want it to get reduced to a smaller one.

[hitender_s]

Anyone here taking ADMS 2500 Intro to Financial Accouting?

I read the notice on the course website. Prof says he can schedule the exam for October 30th or November 1st.

He also says if you cannot attend anyone of these dates then you can attend the alternate examination on November 7th. :|

Why would he have an alternate arrangement for November 7th? This way everyone would prefer attending it on that date.

Damned strike!!

[v1nc3nt]

York U to stop cancelling classes on Jewish holidays + addition of fall reading week

http://www.thestar.com/article/525712

In another decision, the York senate approved creation of a fall Reading Week starting in 2009, to help new students adjust to university and to match the spring break enjoyed during second semester.

The new Reading Week will take place after Thanksgiving Monday, meaning students will only miss four days of classes.

[hitender_s]

Anyone with updates on the possible strike?

A source from CUPE says the strike could happen on 2nd or 6th and there is a 60-70% possibility it will happen.

I also found out that if the strike does happen, then they shall halt the semester and make up for it during Winters or Summers.

Also found out that CUPE wants a settlement with the York management but apparently the management consists of stuck up people who will blame the union for everything.

[v1nc3nt]

Anyone with updates on the possible strike?

A source from CUPE says the strike could happen on 2nd or 6th and there is a 60-70% possibility it will happen.

I also found out that if the strike does happen, then they shall halt the semester and make up for it during Winters or Summers.

Also found out that CUPE wants a settlement with the York management but apparently the management consists of stuck up people who will blame the union for everything.

if there is a strike, it will be on the 6th.

if more than two weeks missed then terms will be re-arranged and exams rescheduled to make up for missed time (school ending later than usual).

What is the union asking for?

all the info @ http://www.cupe3903.tao.ca/

[christineeee_]

if the semester doesn't get rescheduled, i'll have a month off for christmas :) i finish on the 5th :D

[Rosico]

Anyone with updates on the possible strike?

A source from CUPE says the strike could happen on 2nd or 6th and there is a 60-70% possibility it will happen.

I also found out that if the strike does happen, then they shall halt the semester and make up for it during Winters or Summers.

Also found out that CUPE wants a settlement with the York management but apparently the management consists of stuck up people who will blame the union for everything.

How do we explain the management asking for this to go to binding 3rd party arbitration then?

http://www.yorku.ca/mediar/archive/Release.asp?Release=1529

[help_questions]

How do we explain the management asking for this to go to binding 3rd party arbitration then?

http://www.yorku.ca/mediar/archive/Release.asp?Release=1529


isn't it really uncharacteristic of management asking for binding 3rd party arbitration?

[ktan09]

Does anyone know what happened yesterday at Vari Hall at 2:30 PM? As I walked in the main doors, 2 cop cars drove away with an ambulance, when I walked through I heard someone ask "so who was the mediator?" I assume a fight for some reason? Anyone know?

[Rosico]

"fire" alarm

midterms are on ...

[help_questions]

Anyone here taking ADMS 2500 Intro to Financial Accouting?

I read the notice on the course website. Prof says he can schedule the exam for October 30th or November 1st.

He also says if you cannot attend anyone of these dates then you can attend the alternate examination on November 7th. :|

Why would he have an alternate arrangement for November 7th? This way everyone would prefer attending it on that date.

Damned strike!!

you say he, so I assume you have Gaber.
I hope you wrote the first exam. He told us in the summer that his make-up exams can sometimes be harder. This is so because he may choose to include essay-type questions, or end up with harder questions just by trying to make the exam different. He will NEVER give the same exam, which is consistent with him letting you take the exam questions home (you only hand in the scantron).

[hitender_s]

you say he, so I assume you have Gaber.
I hope you wrote the first exam. He told us in the summer that his make-up exams can sometimes be harder. This is so because he may choose to include essay-type questions, or end up with harder questions just by trying to make the exam different. He will NEVER give the same exam, which is consistent with him letting you take the exam questions home (you only hand in the scantron).

I can't write tomorrow's mid-term since I have another examination schedules for tomorrow. Therefore I will be writing it on the 7th.

Also I'm not completely thorough with the syllabus so I don't want to end up with a C or a D which could become my final grade.

[help_questions]

I can't write tomorrow's mid-term since I have another examination schedules for tomorrow. Therefore I will be writing it on the 7th.

Also I'm not completely thorough with the syllabus so I don't want to end up with a C or a D which could become my final grade.

Well good luck. I just wanted to let you know what Gaber told us in the summer.

What is the marking scheme of your course?

in the summer, we had:
20% exam
40% exam
20% exam (final)
10% assignment
10% labs

If you understand EVERYTHING the labs, you should do fine. What is your email address? i might have something that can help you. (no promises, i have to see if I still have it)

[hitender_s]

Well good luck. I just wanted to let you know what Gaber told us in the summer.

What is the marking scheme of your course?

in the summer, we had:
20% exam
40% exam
20% exam (final)
10% assignment
10% labs

If you understand EVERYTHING the labs, you should do fine. What is your email address? i might have something that can help you. (no promises, i have to see if I still have it)

Thanks for the info and I would appreciate any help you could give me.

I don't understand everything in the Labs but I can say that I'm good with 80% of it. I will PM you my e-mail address.

[vanessie]

Does anyone know what happened yesterday at Vari Hall at 2:30 PM? As I walked in the main doors, 2 cop cars drove away with an ambulance, when I walked through I heard someone ask "so who was the mediator?" I assume a fight for some reason? Anyone know?

"fire" alarm

midterms are on ...

I hate this. Last year my Biomechanics exam was delayed for hours because some idiot pulled a fire alarm or put out a fake bomb threat. Everyone was sitting outside Tait and we eventually had to cross campus all the way to CSE to finish up the exam. We were all cramped up and everybody was cheating. Seriously hoping that doesn't happen again this year, I failed that class. :lol:

[ab20]

I hate this. Last year my Biomechanics exam was delayed for hours because some idiot pulled a fire alarm or put out a fake bomb threat. Everyone was sitting outside Tait and we eventually had to cross campus all the way to CSE to finish up the exam. We were all cramped up and everybody was cheating. Seriously hoping that doesn't happen again this year, I failed that class. :lol:

When the fire alarm got pulled at Curtis Lecture Halls, prof told us to leave and the exam didn't count. Got a makeup exam afterwards.

[v1nc3nt]

We were all cramped up and everybody was cheating. Seriously hoping that doesn't happen again this year, I failed that class. :lol:

wait, so you failed even with cheating? :confused: must have copied from the wrong person :cheesygri

[radeonboy]

strike possible tomorrow? ;)

[Phr3sh]

strike possible tomorrow? ;)

most likely

[dx1997]

Update from Citynews:

York University students go to college to learn. On Thursday, there's a good chance the lesson they'll be taking in is about labour relations.

At least 3,400 employees - including grad students, teaching assistants and contract workers - are set to walk off the job as of 12:01am Thursday morning. The workers, members of CUPE Local 3903, met on Wednesday afternoon, trying to decide if a strike will take place in the morning.

There's not much being said publicly but a union spokesperson tells CityNews she believes a strike is "very likely" barring any last minute changes.

Signs of pre-planned picket lines are already in evidence on the sprawling campus - including the presence of porta-potties to keep those on the lines close to their appointed picket posts. There will also be a rally at the scene if job action begins.

The dispute centres around wages, job security and benefits, and the union rejected the University's first offer. The school also offered them a 9.25 per cent salary hike over three years, but the collective is holding out for more. They say that math only works out to 3 per cent annually over the three year period - and that's not enough.

"The employer presented us with a package that had little new to offer except wage increases that would be set at 3% for 2008-2009, 3.25% for 2009-2010, and 3% for 2010-2011," reads a statement on the union's website

"While the York Administration continues to claim that this offer is "fair" and is supposedly intended to avert a strike, the total wages and benefits over [the] three year deal equals only a 2.5% growth of our contract. This total package falls short of the sector average for 2008, and is well below the approximate 4.25% growth we gained with the 2005 collective agreement."

If the strike takes place, some 50,000 students will be getting some unwanted days off for as long as it lasts. The walkout would effectively shut down classes for the duration. And no one is willing to predict how long that recess might be.

[phiLLy11]

There IS going to be a Strike.

No school, which blows, because everything's going to get pushed back now.

http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/article/531644

[w4rrior]

mixed emotions on this strike. i have more time for assignments but i dont want to wait forever to get back to school...

[Usuyami]

I'm pretty pissed. Doing pretty well in my courses, have no assignments at the moment. So I'm pretty much just in limbo. SIGH

[Oversized Rooster]

Why is everyone so sad about the strike?

It is EXCELLENT! Everything gets pushed back. All tests and exams are postponed, and all assignment due dates are pushed back!

Tomorrow I'm going to campus just to photograph the picketing people. This is an excellent historic event which MUST be properly documented and celebrated!

Now I get an accounting exam pushed back far, and also a SOSC paper pushed back! :D

YAY! Enjoy the new fall vacation!

[Usuyami]

Why is everyone so sad about the strike?

It is EXCELLENT! Everything gets pushed back. All tests and exams are postponed, and all assignment due dates are pushed back!

Tomorrow I'm going to campus just to photograph the picketing people. This is an excellent historic event which MUST be properly documented and celebrated!

Now I get an accounting exam pushed back far, and also a SOSC paper pushed back! :D

YAY!

Time is money.

[sPiKyAZN]

Why is everyone so sad about the strike?

It is EXCELLENT! Everything gets pushed back. All tests and exams are postponed, and all assignment due dates are pushed back!

Tomorrow I'm going to campus just to photograph the picketing people. This is an excellent historic event which MUST be properly documented and celebrated!

Now I get an accounting exam pushed back far, and also a SOSC paper pushed back! :D

YAY! Enjoy the new fall vacation!

It's all fun in games until you fast forward to the summer when all your other uni friends are off but we have to stick behind to make up the classes we missed. :(

I hope this strike lasts a week or two, just enough to catch up on everything.

[w4rrior]

Why is everyone so sad about the strike?

It is EXCELLENT! Everything gets pushed back. All tests and exams are postponed, and all assignment due dates are pushed back!

Tomorrow I'm going to campus just to photograph the picketing people. This is an excellent historic event which MUST be properly documented and celebrated!

Now I get an accounting exam pushed back far, and also a SOSC paper pushed back! :D

YAY! Enjoy the new fall vacation!

last time the TA's went on strike it lasted 3 months...don't get ur hopes up bud.

[coldpower27]

last time the TA's went on strike it lasted 3 months...don't get ur hopes up bud.

Let's hope it's only a week or two. :|

[Rx-87]

Why is everyone so sad about the strike?

It is EXCELLENT! Everything gets pushed back. All tests and exams are postponed, and all assignment due dates are pushed back!

Tomorrow I'm going to campus just to photograph the picketing people. This is an excellent historic event which MUST be properly documented and celebrated!

Now I get an accounting exam pushed back far, and also a SOSC paper pushed back! :D

YAY! Enjoy the new fall vacation!

LoL

hope you guys don't graduate another half year + .. on top of however long it already takes

[v1nc3nt]

Why is everyone so sad about the strike?

It is EXCELLENT! Everything gets pushed back. All tests and exams are postponed, and all assignment due dates are pushed back!

Tomorrow I'm going to campus just to photograph the picketing people. This is an excellent historic event which MUST be properly documented and celebrated!

Now I get an accounting exam pushed back far, and also a SOSC paper pushed back! :D

YAY! Enjoy the new fall vacation!

if strike is less than 2 weeks, i'm with ya

if more than two weeks, i will not be happy

[w4rrior]

two weeks @ most is what im hoping for.

[munsifn]

anyone have an idea what the minimum length of the strike period will be?

i'm trying to pick up some extra shifts at work, but dont want to schedual something next week, then find out classes resume.

[HowEver]

anyone have an idea what the minimum length of the strike period will be?

i'm trying to pick up some extra shifts at work, but dont want to schedual something next week, then find out classes resume.

The two sides aren't talking now. They would have to meet and agree on a huge range of disputed areas. That part could happen in a few days since negotiations, when seriously undertaken, go round the clock. The union's negotiating team would make a recommendation.

Then, the union's executive would have to meet and agree on the resulting recommendations. Then, they would have to take it to their full membership for a ratification vote.

So minimum 3 or 4 days from when they start talking again. Which isn't happening now.

[HowEver]

isn't it really uncharacteristic of management asking for binding 3rd party arbitration?

Yes. Which means that they feel that when it goes to binding arbitration they'll crush the union.

[the_unknown]

This strike is awful.:mad:

As an Osgoode student, this wastes my valuable time as I already have a job lined up for me in the summer. Time is money. Anyone who thinks this strike is good is probably some first year who doesn't realize that they have to make up the time during summer anyways.

[heimdal]

Wow, what a time to get into York.

Anyone know if I can still book my Enrolment Appointment even with the strike on?

[Sigurd]

Wow, what a time to get into York.

Anyone know if I can still book my Enrolment Appointment even with the strike on?

Think so, york and all its facilities are still open. Everything should still be normal with the exception of classes.

[manho]

lol. this is so york.

[manho]

They say that math only works out to 3 per cent annually over the three year period - and that's not enough.

"The employer presented us with a package that had little new to offer except wage increases that would be set at 3% for 2008-2009, 3.25% for 2009-2010, and 3% for 2010-2011," reads a statement on the union's website


i never understand union. when the inflation increases at 2%, why the fk would you think your job requires a 3% pay hike? the 1% difference is significant over time. hence, most union workers become overpaid.

[custy]

Strike or no strike, still ALOT of work that needs to be done.. I mean readings, homework and studying..

I think strike will last 2-3 weeks.

[geronimo]

Aww this is too bad for you York students, but I guess you could at least use this time to catch up with your school work and/or take a break.

[radeonboy]

Aww this is too bad for you York students, but I guess you could at least use this time to catch up with your school work and/or take a break.

I hate it, and I'm at Seneca @ York. Those picketers blocked every entrance so I have to get dropped off and walk to school. And I have to walk out to Ti Hortons to get picked up after school to go home :o:o:mad:

[shannn]

Hey has anyone taken CHEM1001 with Michael Mozurkewich / Maggie Austen?

I need this course as a pre-req, but I have a major conflict.

This sounds really stupid, but I literally cannot go to any of the classes, only the labs (and I may need to skip the tutorials). I have huge conflicts with my schedule. The thing is, I know all the material already (from my other studies), but I just need it as a pre-req for medical school.

How is the course? How is the evaluation of the course? And which prof is better? Or should I just take it in the summer? I'd prefer to take it in the summer but I'm afraid the summer may get jepordized b/c of the strike.

Thanks for the help,
s

[help_questions]

i never understand union. when the inflation increases at 2%, why the fk would you think your job requires a 3% pay hike? the 1% difference is significant over time. hence, most union workers become overpaid.

well said. i dont understand them either. i was there today, and they've got signs saying "negotiation, not arbitration". I think I will make "arbitration, not negotiation" signs for Monday.

Any students going to the rally from RFD?

[d-d-d-dan]

Why is everyone so sad about the strike?

It is EXCELLENT! Everything gets pushed back. All tests and exams are postponed, and all assignment due dates are pushed back!

Tomorrow I'm going to campus just to photograph the picketing people. This is an excellent historic event which MUST be properly documented and celebrated!

Now I get an accounting exam pushed back far, and also a SOSC paper pushed back! :D

YAY! Enjoy the new fall vacation!

The time the strike lasted 11 weeks, the whole term was cancelled and students couldn't graduate on time, students with full time summer jobs couldn't work, etc, etc.

[dx1997]

Check out these TTC service improvements:

41 Keele
Service will be increased in the peak periods from Monday to Friday. In the morning peak period, the service will be improved from every 6 minutes to every 5 minutes 30 seconds. In the afternoon peak period the service will be improved from every 6 minutes to every 5 minutes.

60 Steeles West
New service will be operated on the 60C Steeles West (Finch Stn–York University) branch during the evenings on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, and new service will be operated west of Islington Avenue to Martin Grove on the 60B Steeles West (Finch Stn–Martin Grove) branch during the late evenings on Sundays and holidays.

With this change, service will now operate until approximately 1:00 a.m., every day, between Finch Station and York University, and between Finch Station and Martin Grove Road. Service west of Martin Grove to Highway 27 will continue to operate at limited times.

Service will be increased in the peak periods from Monday to Friday. The combined service east of York University will be improved from every 3 minutes 10 seconds to every 3 minutes in the morning peak period, and from every 3 minutes 23 seconds to every 3 minutes in the afternoon peak period.


106 York University
Service will be increased in the morning peak period from Monday to Friday. The service will be improved from every 9 minutes 30 seconds to every 8 minutes 15 seconds.


196 York University Rocket
New service will be operated on the 196A York University Rocket (Downsview Stn–York University Express) branch during the late evening from Monday to Friday, the early morning and evenings on Saturday, and all day on Sundays and holidays. The new service will operate every 10 to 15 minutes. With this change, service will now operate until approximately 1:00 a.m., every day, between Downsview Station and York University.

Service will be increased in the morning peak period, midday, and early evening from Monday to Friday. During the morning peak period the combined service north of Downsview Station will be improved from every 2 minutes 15 seconds to every 2 minutes.

Between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon, the combined service north of Downsview Station will be improved from every 2 minutes 15 seconds to every 2 minutes.
Between 12:00 noon and 3:00 p.m., the combined service north of Downsview Station will be improved from every 2 minutes 30 seconds to every 2 minutes 15 seconds.
In the early evening from Monday to Friday the combined service north of Downsview Station will be improved from every 4 minutes to every 3 minutes 45 seconds.



Starting November 23.

http://www3.ttc.ca/Service_Advisories/Service_Changes.jsp

[help_questions]

The time the strike lasted 11 weeks, the whole term was cancelled and students couldn't graduate on time, students with full time summer jobs couldn't work, etc, etc.

was there a summer semester that year?

[ElChico]

With this change, service will now operate until approximately 1:00 a.m., every day, between Downsview Station and York University.

This is awesome! I hated coming back after Blue Jays games and having to wait 20 minutes for the 106.

[help_questions]

Can someone explain what happened in 2000/2001, during the 11 week strike.
How was it resolved? And also, was there summer school that year, after the extended school year? And also, if you could comment on HOW the school year was restructured, that would be great.

THANKS!

[maxneo553]

Hows the BAS program at york? is its reputation good compared to schulich? i also heard there going to offer a coop/internship option is this also true?

[dx1997]

Does anyone know when the tax forms will be ready from York?

[sPiKyAZN]

Anyone know if we have to pay the tuition due Jan. 10th?

[trini_gyalie]

are there classes tormorrow??

i know that they met on Jan 3rd but I haven't heard how things went.

[dx1997]

Quick question for anyone who is actually still living on res, is the service improvement still in effect during the strike?

Are there still Sunday 196 Rocket routes operating?

[v1nc3nt]

new semester dates(including summer)

http://www.yorku.ca/mediar/archive/Release.php?Release=1598

[shannn]

new semester dates(including summer)

http://www.yorku.ca/mediar/archive/Release.php?Release=1598

Beautiful, thanks!

[shannn]

Hey guys, I have a convocation question.

I am set to convocate after the winter term is finished, but, I don't really want to go to the ceremony.
Is there a way for me to just ask for my degree without going to the ceremony?

I am going to be concovating with a high 8.X GPA, so I'll be convocating cumma sum laude...do I get something special for that too? OR is it just that I get to wear a special robe at the ceremony (ick)

Thanks

[ktan09]

I. Hate. York.

[dx1997]

Anyone think Monday is gonna be hectic or what?

So are winter term textbooks and kits ready to be purchased?

[dx1997]

How has everyone's first day back gone?

Awkwardness? Tenseness? Hectic due to all the craming?

[shannn]

How has everyone's first day back gone?

Awkwardness? Tenseness? Hectic due to all the craming?

It feels wierd...
Kinda like, September all over again


BTW, does anyone know when the new exam schedule will be posted???

AND EDIT:

THERE IS FREE FOOD ALMOST EVERYWEHRE ON CAMPUS!!! looks like they are trying to buy back our love, hehehe (http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=695660)

[Canada_7]

I don't go to York, but I'm just wondering if anyone has any stories of any tense moments or confrontation between students and TAs they would like to share so far...please do tell if anything happens throughout this week:lol:.

[whatsinaname]

Anyone knows if I would get ticketed if I park at the plaza with the Dominoes and Tim Hortons while I go to class?

[l33t.h4x0r]

Anyone knows if I would get ticketed if I park at the plaza with the Dominoes and Tim Hortons while I go to class?

Yes you will. The trick is to park in the residential area in the village to save money on parking =).

[help_questions]

Many students are pissed off at YFS and its president (hamid Osman) for supporting CUPE during the strike. YFS is the York Federation of Students, and the YFS was completely supporting CUPE during the strike.

People are now collecting signatures for a petition to have the YFS impeached. The table is outside the Student Center. They are also selling "Drop YFS T-Shirts".

YFS has set up a table right beside the DROP YFS table, becuase they know they are about to lose their jobs.

Here is a video today where the YFS president starts yelling at the student collecting signatures:
http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=rdkzo0jjvx4&feature=channel_page

and here is a picture of him supporting CUPE.
http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v1045/217/70/504736315/n504736315_1599538_9969.jpg

IF you want him out, sign the petition.

[CeoOfKFC]

Many students are pissed off at YFS and its president (hamid Osman) for supporting CUPE during the strike. YFS is the York Federation of Students, and the YFS was completely supporting CUPE during the strike.

People are now collecting signatures for a petition to have the YFS impeached. The table is outside the Student Center. They are also selling "Drop YFS T-Shirts".

YFS has set up a table right beside the DROP YFS table, becuase they know they are about to lose their jobs.

Here is a video today where the YFS president starts yelling at the student collecting signatures:
http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=rdkzo0jjvx4&feature=channel_page

and here is a picture of him supporting CUPE.
http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v1045/217/70/504736315/n504736315_1599538_9969.jpg

IF you want him out, sign the petition.

Hes definately no Obama.

[whatsinaname]

Yes you will. The trick is to park in the residential area in the village to save money on parking =).

I used to live there, once in a while they would give tickets. It's mostly sometime in the early morning, like before 7 am, I guess it's to prevent people from parking there overnight. I never see parking enforcement come out during the winter though, mainly springer/summer.

[Sigurd]

Many students are pissed off at YFS and its president (hamid Osman) for supporting CUPE during the strike. YFS is the York Federation of Students, and the YFS was completely supporting CUPE during the strike.

People are now collecting signatures for a petition to have the YFS impeached. The table is outside the Student Center. They are also selling "Drop YFS T-Shirts".

YFS has set up a table right beside the DROP YFS table, becuase they know they are about to lose their jobs.

Here is a video today where the YFS president starts yelling at the student collecting signatures:
http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=rdkzo0jjvx4&feature=channel_page

and here is a picture of him supporting CUPE.
http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v1045/217/70/504736315/n504736315_1599538_9969.jpg

IF you want him out, sign the petition.

Rofl, freaking priceless, I'm so signing that petition tomorrow.

[XxXSnake23XxX]

wow those dates are pretty good for a condensed semester

[help_questions]

Many students are pissed off at YFS and its president (hamid Osman) for supporting CUPE during the strike. YFS is the York Federation of Students, and the YFS was completely supporting CUPE during the strike.

People are now collecting signatures for a petition to have the YFS impeached. The table is outside the Student Center. They are also selling "Drop YFS T-Shirts".

YFS has set up a table right beside the DROP YFS table, because they know they are about to lose their jobs.

Here is a video today where the YFS president starts yelling at the student collecting signatures:
http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=rdkzo0jjvx4&feature=channel_page

and here is a picture of him supporting CUPE.
http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v1045/217/70/504736315/n504736315_1599538_9969.jpg

IF you want him out, sign the petition.

Rofl, freaking priceless, I'm so signing that petition tomorrow.

Great to hear. Please share the above links and the details of the petition with your friends too. With any luck, we could have have a student government that actually acts in the interests of the students in the near future.

Also, you might want to bring a video camera if you'd like to capture one or more of the many confrontations between the YFS and Drop YFS people. There were many heated confrontations today, and I expect more for the next week or so. If you don't want to bring the a video camera, just hang around the table for a bit. It is quite entertaining to see the YFS try and deter people from signing the petition.

[HowEver]

I don't go to York, but I'm just wondering if anyone has any stories of any tense moments or confrontation between students and TAs they would like to share so far...please do tell if anything happens throughout this week:lol:.

I looked up schadenfreude in the dictionary and saw your picture...

[Canada_7]

I looked up schadenfreude in the dictionary and saw your picture...

I apologize, shouldn't have added the smiley in there, it does seem inappropriate. I don't really take pleasure in hearing you York students suffer; sucks that their school year is now rushed and ending later. Though I am still interested to see how it's like between the TAs and the students now (again, I don't take pleasure from it, just want to hear about it); I mean it wouldn't surprise me if there's a sense of awkwardness and anger from the students towards the TAs.

[Rathma]

Holy lord internets are slow as hell now. I miss the strike. :(

[slowtyper]

Great to hear. Please share the above links and the details of the petition with your friends too. With any luck, we could have have a student government that actually acts in the interests of the students in the near future.

Also, you might want to bring a video camera if you'd like to capture one or more of the many confrontations between the YFS and Drop YFS people. There were many heated confrontations today, and I expect more for the next week or so. If you don't want to bring the a video camera, just hang around the table for a bit. It is quite entertaining to see the YFS try and deter people from signing the petition.

Would you elaborate on the confrontations that have occurred? Thanks

[spazzamatic]

Would you elaborate on the confrontations that have occurred? Thanks

lol! watch the youtube video of the president freaking out. All i hear is " DO YOU KNOW?! DO YOU KNOW? " hahahahahh got me laughinggg so hard

[HowEver]

I apologize, shouldn't have added the smiley in there, it does seem inappropriate. I don't really take pleasure in hearing you York students suffer; sucks that their school year is now rushed and ending later. Though I am still interested to see how it's like between the TAs and the students now (again, I don't take pleasure from it, just want to hear about it); I mean it wouldn't surprise me if there's a sense of awkwardness and anger from the students towards the TAs.

So far I've only heard that people are acting as adults. Some classes are quiet, mostly where they know the TA was a militant unionist--but they're are also quiet because they are getting down to business with a plan to fit in the same curriculum with less time.

The back to work law left the strikers kind of broken, although they knew it would come eventually if no agreement was reached.

Still, they'll all get 90% of their pay by May, and the ones that were out there picketing a few hours each day already got strike pay of about $200 per week for the duration they were off, so yeah, they're double-paid.

For those who didn't picket, getting 90% only will hurt a bit.

[takkymon]

Just wanted to share with you guys in case your profs have not told you, if you have received an altered syllabus, you are allowed to stick to the original one that was handed out at the beginning of the term.

[munsifn]

Just wanted to share with you guys in case your profs have not told you, if you have received an altered syllabus, you are allowed to stick to the original one that was handed out at the beginning of the term.

really?
where did you read this? is this with all courses or certain faculties or a prof-by-prof basis?

[takkymon]

Both my prof's made this very clear today. They said it was our right as students to go with the original syllabus. They said it was from the senate executive. If you would like I could e-mail my prof's and get a link or something for you that states this.

Actually if you scroll down to the bottom of page 1 (http://www.yorku.ca/secretariat/Strike2008/Additional%20Information%20Bulletin%208.pdf) it states that "However, whenever possible students will have the choice of completing the assignments as set out in the originally published grading scheme."

I have e-mailed my professor and he may be able to provide me with a bit for information, which i'll then post up here. =)

really?
where did you read this? is this with all courses or certain faculties or a prof-by-prof basis?

[Sigurd]

Great to hear. Please share the above links and the details of the petition with your friends too. With any luck, we could have have a student government that actually acts in the interests of the students in the near future.



lol yea, didn't see the table today, did they move it to a new location?

[help_questions]

really?
where did you read this? is this with all courses or certain faculties or a prof-by-prof basis?

Both my prof's made this very clear today. They said it was our right as students to go with the original syllabus. They said it was from the senate executive. If you would like I could e-mail my prof's and get a link or something for you that states this.

Actually if you scroll down to the bottom of page 1 (http://www.yorku.ca/secretariat/Strike2008/Additional%20Information%20Bulletin%208.pdf) it states that "However, whenever possible students will have the choice of completing the assignments as set out in the originally published grading scheme."

I have e-mailed my professor and he may be able to provide me with a bit for information, which i'll then post up here. =)

Honestly, no disrespect to anyone, but how do people not know this? Personally, during the strike, I followed all the remediation plans very closely, and went to classes with these documents printed out so that I would address any remediation issues with the prof.

I just don't get how someone has to find this our on RFD......but don't take it personally...I am sure others don't even know about it at all.

lol yea, didn't see the table today, did they move it to a new location?

The table runs from 10-4, outside the student center. The YFS is doing its best to deter people from signing the petition. today YFS gave me a handout, and took it put my gum in it and gave it back to the girl who gave it to me. it was priceless!

there is talk about moving the table, or setting up do, to get away from YFS, but I am not running this show, so I cannot confirm anything.

check out these two links to find the details about the table.

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=44571865743
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=47730354291

as it stands, 10-4 outside the student center. it is a very entertaining scene if you've got the time. so many heated individuals with opposing views screaming at each other. YFS knows that they are going to be impeached. today in the morning, it was very heated.

if you don't see the table, keep your eyes open for the "DROP YFS" T-shirts and people with the petition forms.

EDIT: if you do find the table, be prepared for YFS to try and deter you. THey will offer you coffee, snacks and try to get you to sign their 12% refund petition.

[takkymon]

Yeah, a lot of people in my classes did not know about this, myself included. lol So I'm just trying to spread the word. Anyways, this is what my prof sent to me in regards to this situation. http://www.yorku.ca/secretariat/Strike2008/Bulletin6Revised090108.pdf

[ktan09]

As much as I want the YFS impeached, I do want the 12% refund as well. Wouldn't it be in our best interest to sign both? And get free coffee as well!?

[a1cd]

As much as I want the YFS impeached, I do want the 12% refund as well. Wouldn't it be in our best interest to sign both? And get free coffee as well!?

No way in hell that is going to pass, it is just a last minute attempt by the YFS to save their asses

[help_questions]

No way in hell that is going to pass, it is just a last minute attempt by the YFS to save their asses

exactly. it is smoke screen.

everyone - come sign the petition and watch YFS have a nervous breakdown.

it is golden!

[ktan09]

I was walking through Vari Hall and a really hot blonde girl from YFS stopped me and asked me to sign, to stall and examine her a little longer, I asked for information on what it was, why they want me to sign and will it pass? Well unfortunately I signed, not only because I do support a refund of any sorts but she was really hot.

I later walked towards the buses and signed the Drop YFS petition as well in front of the student center, there were no hot girls there unfortunately.

Sorry help_questions!

[Sigurd]

exactly. it is smoke screen.

everyone - come sign the petition and watch YFS have a nervous breakdown.

it is golden!

I dropped by briefly today, was as rowdy as ever. Signed the petition too.

[radeonboy]

I was walking through Vari Hall and a really hot blonde girl from YFS stopped me and asked me to sign, to stall and examine her a little longer, I asked for information on what it was, why they want me to sign and will it pass? Well unfortunately I signed, not only because I do support a refund of any sorts but she was really hot.

I later walked towards the buses and signed the Drop YFS petition as well in front of the student center, there were no hot girls there unfortunately.

Sorry help_questions!

:lol::lol::lol:

[Usuyami]

I was walking through Vari Hall and a really hot blonde girl from YFS stopped me and asked me to sign, to stall and examine her a little longer, I asked for information on what it was, why they want me to sign and will it pass? Well unfortunately I signed, not only because I do support a refund of any sorts but she was really hot.

I later walked towards the buses and signed the Drop YFS petition as well in front of the student center, there were no hot girls there unfortunately.

Sorry help_questions!

You're only human.

[takkymon]

Today, after class I was walking towards the buses in the front and the Drop YFS people asked me to sign and I was like sure, and then the YFS person comes running trying to grab the pen out my hand =/ and they got into some sort of argument with each other...I just left. lol

[Sigurd]

Today, after class I was walking towards the buses in the front and the Drop YFS people asked me to sign and I was like sure, and then the YFS person comes running trying to grab the pen out my hand =/ and they got into some sort of argument with each other...I just left. lol

lolol, talk about desperate. I would have probably went back and signed whatever if someone did that to me, just to spite them.

[vanessie]

LOL the drama never ends at York.

[__Kingpin__]

lol today i went to the booth to sign the petition to get the YFS impeached.
and there were like 3 people trying to stop me. there was 1 girl there as well
but i signed it anyways.

im thinking if i should go there again next time, and if a girl from yfs stops me
il tell her to goto private, show me her boobs and i wont sign it :lol::twisted:

[slowtyper]

Is there an actual clause that says a petition can immediately impeach the YFS president or is this just bringing awareness to the issue?

Also how about some info on the YFS normally...are they all students? Are they funded by students/gov't? What are the salaries of the president and others?

[help_questions]

Is there an actual clause that says a petition can immediately impeach the YFS president or is this just bringing awareness to the issue?

Also how about some info on the YFS normally...are they all students? Are they funded by students/gov't? What are the salaries of the president and others?

the YFS constitution (which they are currently restricting access/distribution to) states that 10% of the undergraduate students have to sign the petition, which will force the YFS executives to be recalled, and an election held.

I've heard that YFS is circulating a fake petition that looks like the DROP YFS petiton, but in small letters says that this is a petition of people who were tricked in signing DROP YFS>Basicially,YFS is tricking people into signing that they were tricked into DROP YFS. This is another example of the YFS' corruption and undemocratic tactics. Hopefully, they are impeached soon.

AS for YFS info, YFS is the union of the UNDERGRADUATE students (not grad students). They are funded through our tuition, and get $1.46 per CREDIT. Their operating budget is over $1 million. I believe the execs get $26K (approx) for the school year (8 months)

So, taking this back to the strike, YFS supported CUPE over the undergrad students, yet are officially responsible for the undergrads. They decided that CUPE's demand for a fair wage was more important that the education of their constituents. And we paid for this. We also paid for the lunches that YFS bought the picketers, and we paid for YFS to walk the picket lines with CUPE. We paid them to support CUPE.

YFS did not support back to work legislation of binding arbitration. If YFS supported binding arbitration, the CUPE might have been more inclined to accept binding arbitration (which the university offered)

IF YFS supported back to work legislation, they could have used they resources to add more pressure to the Provincial Government, which could have led to back to work legislation coming sooner.

Ultimately, many people believe YFS prolonged the strike, and it is pretty clear that they did not represent the interests of the students by supporting CUPE, and definitely did not make any attempts to find out what the students interests were.

The DROP YFS people will be at various locations today. If you haven't signed, please make a point to do so. if you have signed, go talk to the DROP YFS people and see what the YFS stalkers have planned to deter this petition today.

[dx1997]

What is the latest on the yfs impeach campaign.

[jusane]

Just got this in an email from york.

In response to requests from students for greater flexibility in the way that courses may be completed following the strike, and during the current economic instability, the University is offering students the ability to drop Fall term and Full Year courses and transfer their tuition fees paid to the 2009/2010 academic year. Students may drop a Fall term course (term "F") or a full year (term "Y") course and may apply the tuition fees to courses taught in Winter 2009, Summer 2009 or Fall/Winter 2009/2010.

This arrangement will be available only up until April 30, 2010. Tuition fees may be applied on students' accounts towards next year's fees.

Tuition fees of all courses to be taken under the F and Y course tuition credit option must be paid by March 1, 2009 to take advantage of this option.

Students wishing to withdraw from an F term course must apply for this option by March 10, 2009. Students wishing to withdraw from a Y term course must apply by April 3, 2009. The completed application form should be directed to Ms Joanne Duklas, University Registrar, via fax at 416-736-5444 or through the Registrarial Services drop box in the Bennett Centre for Student Services.

Students on OSAP should speak with an adviser in Student Client Services in the Bennett Centre prior to dropping courses in order to ensure taking up this option will not affect their current status or put them into an overpayment status.

The application and further information regarding this opportunity will be posted at www.yorku.ca/backtoclass by the end of this week.

Yours truly,

Robert Tiffin
Vice-President Students
York University

Would you do this for a course?

[help_questions]

What is the latest on the yfs impeach campaign.

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=47730354291

according to the above link, they are at 4800 signatures.
i think they are going for more than 5000, because of the YFS counter/fake petition.

if you haven't signed, make a point to do so. also, tell everyone you know to sign. I predict that the petition is wrapped up by the end of the week

as an aside, I notice that the current yfs execs are constantly working hard to counter the drop yfs campaign. I am certain this cannot be good for their academic work, as they are devoting sooo much time into saving their jobs.

It will be great to have them impeached, and know that they screwed themselves academically.

[takkymon]

I'm actually thinking about doing it for my psych course...but not sure about it yet.

Just got this in an email from york.



Would you do this for a course?

[munsifn]

i will be dropping one of my fall courses, so this is good news to me

[IceQue]

i will be dropping one of my fall courses, so this is good news to me


+1

[HSK]

What does "transfer their tuition fees" mean exactly?

I ask because the refund tables (http://www.yorku.ca/osfs/ug08-09Refund.shtml) say if I drop a F/Y course now I'll get no money back. Is this email saying if I drop a 6-credit course now I can transfer the $1000 odd I paid for it and use it towards another 6-credit course later?

[jusane]

What does "transfer their tuition fees" mean exactly?

I ask because the refund tables (http://www.yorku.ca/osfs/ug08-09Refund.shtml) say if I drop a F/Y course now I'll get no money back. Is this email saying if I drop a 6-credit course now I can transfer the $1000 odd I paid for it and use it towards another 6-credit course later?

I thought it meant, and ppl please correct me if im wrong, that if you go through this procedure, the course will be dropped this year, and what you paid for will be applied for taking the SAME COURSE next year, not just any other 6-credit course. So you wouldn't have to pay for it next year, it's almost like a retry.

[The Cake is a Lie]

I thought it meant, and ppl please correct me if im wrong, that if you go through this procedure, the course will be dropped this year, and what you paid for will be applied for taking the SAME COURSE next year, not just any other 6-credit course. So you wouldn't have to pay for it next year, it's almost like a retry.

The e-mail does not say it explicitly. From the way it is written, it just seems that you can transfer the money from the dropped class to next year. But, I would make sure by contacting York.

[hassan123]

YFS has no power to extend/shorten the strike. They are just students like us, who got elected by us.

ASA gets paid equivalent salary. VP finance alone gets 24-25k. Why not impeach them?

I don't see a good reason to sign the impeachment form.

[slowtyper]

YFS has no power to extend/shorten the strike. They are just students like us, who got elected by us.

ASA gets paid equivalent salary. VP finance alone gets 24-25k. Why not impeach them?

I don't see a good reason to sign the impeachment form.

Its for people who were unhappy with their support of the strike. Even if they don't have the power to do anything, they are supposed to be the voice of the students.

[__Kingpin__]

everybody should sign the petition to drop YFS
also let your friends know to do the same

[jusane]

The e-mail does not say it explicitly. From the way it is written, it just seems that you can transfer the money from the dropped class to next year. But, I would make sure by contacting York.

seems like it...

Toronto–Since the labour dispute at York University ended nearly a week ago, the York Federation of Students (YFS) has collected over 20,000 petitions calling upon the York University Administration to provide a 12% minimum tuition fee refund for all undergraduate students. The YFS asked that this refund be provided to students in the form of a cheque or financial credit that could be applied in future semesters. Today, York University announced that all students would be able to drop a fall course or a full year course and transfer their tuition fees into the upcoming winter semester, summer semester, or Fall/Winter 2009/2010.

Even better! You can use it for the Winter or summer term this year

[Sigurd]

hm...what I'm more concerned about is whether or not the courses still appear on your transcript after you've dropped it. I know the mark won't be counted, but it'll still show up on your transcript right?

[__Kingpin__]

who here has econ1000? have you finished your online apliaa assignment?

[HSK]

seems like it...
Even better! You can use it for the Winter or summer term this year
Still confusing. Yeah we're allowd to drop courses.... but does anything happen to the fees? So far the refund sched talks about the drop date being extended but says NOTHING about us getting any money back.

This is what I think the e-mail means: 1) They're postpoing the date we can drop classes, AND 2) They're letting us delay our tuition fee due dates (take winter classes but pay for them when you've got the money to pay for it). It looks like a response to two different issues students have brought up (asking for more time to drop classes...and asking for some time to earn/pay for next sems tuition).

Let me know if I make sense.

[help_questions]

YFS has no power to extend/shorten the strike. They are just students like us, who got elected by us.

ASA gets paid equivalent salary. VP finance alone gets 24-25k. Why not impeach them?

I don't see a good reason to sign the impeachment form.

They supported CUPE during the strike.
YFS chose the fair wages and job security of CUPE3903 OVER getting undergrads (YFS' constituents) back to class ASAP.
YFS did not support BINDING ARBITRATION OR BACK TO WORK LEGISLATION, because it was not in CUPE's bests interests (even though it would have got undergrads back to class ASAP)

IF YFS supported BACK TO WORK LEGISLATION, they could have used some of the million dollar budget to help pressure the government into enacting back to work legislation. Instead, YFS walked the picket lines and bought CUPE lunch with our union dues. YFS did not represent the best interests of the undergraduate students during the strike, and on that basis, should be impeached. I hope I have earned your signature on the petition.

hm...what I'm more concerned about is whether or not the courses still appear on your transcript after you've dropped it. I know the mark won't be counted, but it'll still show up on your transcript right?


wrong. you drop it, and it is as if it never happened. Rather than deal with thousands of petitions, they have extended the drop deadline and have given us the no questions asked policy, as the strike is not our fault.

[illyas]

Still confusing. Yeah we're allowd to drop courses.... but does anything happen to the fees? So far the refund sched talks about the drop date being extended but says NOTHING about us getting any money back.

This is what I think the e-mail means: 1) They're postpoing the date we can drop classes, AND 2) They're letting us delay our tuition fee due dates (take winter classes but pay for them when you've got the money to pay for it). It looks like a response to two different issues students have brought up (asking for more time to drop classes...and asking for some time to earn/pay for next sems tuition).

Let me know if I make sense.

No the email means that we can drop fall/full year courses and once we fill out the form we get a credit on our student account which can be used in the summer/winter/full year courses for this/next year. If you drop the courses they don't show up on your transcript (neither the course nor the mark). Also it says in the email that more info will be posted in the next week.

Anyone happen to know if this is only limited to one course?

[Sigurd]

wrong. you drop it, and it is as if it never happened. Rather than deal with thousands of petitions, they have extended the drop deadline and have given us the no questions asked policy, as the strike is not our fault.

What? Seriously? Oh man, I am so abusing that for ADMS1000 XD. Thanks dude.

[__Kingpin__]

so i can drop a course right now, take it in winter again and start from scratch?

but wouldnt it affect osap?

[illyas]

so i can drop a course right now, take it in winter again and start from scratch?

but wouldnt it affect osap?

Yup (I suggest you wait a bit though, so they can put up more info). But it says for OSAP students to contact them for more info and make sure it won't affect your OSAP since you're changing your courseload.

You probably won't get a 100% refund though since they'll probably keep the fees they charge (for like the YFS, Gym, Actives fee ect...)

[whatsinaname]

I dropped a class on the first day of the strike, think it's possible to get them to transfer the tuition money to next year?

[illyas]

I dropped a class on the first day of the strike, think it's possible to get them to transfer the tuition money to next year?

Probably as it just says before March 10th. Wait until they put up more info on the site or call them.

[__Kingpin__]

does anybody know if i would be able to drop the course AFTER the final exam?

i got a 50 in economics midterm
and now the final is on march (45%) and an assignment is due online on the 19th (30%)
im not sure how well i will do on these.

[illyas]

does anybody know if i would be able to drop the course AFTER the final exam?

i got a 50 in economics midterm
and now the final is on march (45%) and an assignment is due online on the 19th (30%)
im not sure how well i will do on these.

As long as you drop it before March 10th and fill out the form you should get the credit.

[coldpower27]

Yup (I suggest you wait a bit though, so they can put up more info). But it says for OSAP students to contact them for more info and make sure it won't affect your OSAP since you're changing your courseload.

You probably won't get a 100% refund though since they'll probably keep the fees they charge (for like the YFS, Gym, Actives fee ect...)

No it's not a "refund" think more like store credit to be used by Winter 2010 Semester at the absolute latest.

[illyas]

No it's not a "refund" think more like store credit to be used by Winter 2010 Semester at the absolute latest.

Well if there's a credit on your account, they usually do send out cheques after a while so it might be possible to get a refund.

It's funny that YFS is taking all the credit for this though, meanwhile the other group was in negotiations with the university to get this option for us.

[coldpower27]

Well if there's a credit on your account, they usually do send out cheques after a while so it might be possible to get a refund.

It's funny that YFS is taking all the credit for this though, meanwhile the other group was in negotiations with the university to get this option for us.

Yeah but I think this is a special case, it states explicitly you get credit towards future courses.

I personally have gotten cheques when I have had a positive balance from bursaries.

[salabanzi]

does anybody know if i would be able to drop the course AFTER the final exam?

i got a 50 in economics midterm
and now the final is on march (45%) and an assignment is due online on the 19th (30%)
im not sure how well i will do on these.

you can drop it by march 10th even if you wrote the exam. but imo, yorku marks exams so slow and releases final marks so late that you won't even know your final marks until after the 10th anyways.

also, are you in professor art noordeh's 8am(tues/thurs) econ1000 class? :lol:

[__Kingpin__]

im in art noordehs monday 7pm class. his lectures are so cut and dry that i only stay for the first 15-20 minutes then leave

[shannn]

Did anyone read the York newspaper today?

I am now feeling a little uneasy about this whole drop YFS thing...

Don't wanna turn this into a political post, but, I realllly don't support Hillel (sp?) and their attack on YFS b/c of YFS's condemnation of the Gaza attacks...that is the primary reason for the drop YFS petition (not the CUPE3092 strike support, they came into the picture muuuuuch later).....

[help_questions]

Did anyone read the York newspaper today?

I am now feeling a little uneasy about this whole drop YFS thing...

Don't wanna turn this into a political post, but, I realllly don't support Hillel (sp?) and their attack on YFS b/c of YFS's condemnation of the Gaza attacks...that is the primary reason for the drop YFS petition (not the CUPE3092 strike support, they came into the picture muuuuuch later).....

That is what YFS wants you to think. This whole Gaza/Isreal and Hillel Vs.YFS is a smoke screen to make the petition calling for the impeachment of YFS a racist issue. It is a strategy to distract students from YFS' actions during the strike and their support of CUPE. Notice how YFS doesn't talk about the strike anymore.

In all fairness, part of your feeling probably has to do with the fact that the YorkNotHostage people are not running this petition, it is the Drop YFS people (Hillel, Jewish Students Association) but I figure that is because the YorkNotHostage members are planning to run in the election. Their involvement in Drop YFS would be considered pre-campaigning and grounds for dismissal.

So don't fall for the YFS trick. THey want you to think this a racial issue, but it is political tactic to shift focus as far away as possible from their screw-ups in the strike, and abandonment of their own constituents(us).

[shannn]

That is what YFS wants you to think. This whole Gaza/Isreal and Hillel Vs.YFS is a smoke screen to make the petition calling for the impeachment of YFS a racist issue. It is a strategy to distract students from YFS' actions during the strike and their support of CUPE. Notice how YFS doesn't talk about the strike anymore.

In all fairness, part of your feeling probably has to do with the fact that the YorkNotHostage people are not running this petition, it is the Drop YFS people (Hillel, Jewish Students Association) but I figure that is because the YorkNotHostage members are planning to run in the election. Their involvement in Drop YFS would be considered pre-campaigning and grounds for dismissal.

So don't fall for the YFS trick. THey want you to think this a racial issue, but it is political tactic to shift focus as far away as possible from their screw-ups in the strike, and abandonment of their own constituents(us).

Ahh, yea, that is very true
I just wish it was YorkNotHostage that led this instead of Hillel
I totally support impeachment on the basis of YFS's support of CUPE, but not on the basis of the Gaza conflict

Well, I guess it is a good thing that Hillel won't be running for YFS, just YorkNotHostage, so I guess that is okay...but I don't know if I'll vote for them (if they are aligned w/ Hillel)

[HSK]

Lets please not pretend the "Drop YFS" petition is anything but political. They're being very oppurtunistic. The problem is they're also being very sneaky.

Their organizers are the same people that lost to YFS during the last election and there's a hidden agenda. They're not doing it for the students (like YorkNoHostage was doing). First it was the Israel excuse and now it's this.

I refuse to support their alterior motives and will not sigh their petition. Had someone else brought about the petition, I'd think about it.

[takkymon]

I e-mailed them and here is the response i got:

"When you re-enrol in future courses, you can take any that you prefer as long as there is space available and you have the academic background required to access the course. Please drop the course yourself using the online Registration Enrolment Module (REM). Information and the application for this opportunity will be posted on the following Web site by the end of this week: www.yorku.ca/backtoclass"

And here is more info on the registrars website : http://www.registrar.yorku.ca/backtoclass/current/credit.htm


No the email means that we can drop fall/full year courses and once we fill out the form we get a credit on our student account which can be used in the summer/winter/full year courses for this/next year. If you drop the courses they don't show up on your transcript (neither the course nor the mark). Also it says in the email that more info will be posted in the next week.

Anyone happen to know if this is only limited to one course?

[slowtyper]

Sounds like its just a regular credit. For those who plan to no longer take classes at York, might be able to get that cash back.

Has anybody (especially international students) applied for the hardship fund?

[__Kingpin__]

can i drop a 3 credit course AFTER march 10???

[coldpower27]

can i drop a 3 credit course AFTER march 10???

You would need to petition for it and there is no guarantee you will get it.

[Luken]

does anybody know if i would be able to drop the course AFTER the final exam?

i got a 50 in economics midterm
and now the final is on march (45%) and an assignment is due online on the 19th (30%)
im not sure how well i will do on these.

im in the same position pretty much, noordeh?

[dwilljo]

If the YFS was not acting in the interest of students during the strike - aka supporting CUPE than it would seem they should 'dropped'. The fact that they spent time condemning Israel when, there were extremely pressing issues requiring their full attention just displays their incompetence. What could be more important to a student government, than bringing students back to school - this is their sole purpose for being, to govern students. In their time of need, they decide to condemn Israel? How does that put anyone back in school?

That action just displayed their unhealthy obsession with Israel, revealing much more about the middle east political clashes at york. However, that is another story...the bottom line is they failed miserably at their job. It was more important to spend time condemning Israel, then spend time to get students back to school.

Not supporting an impeachment of these clowns because it is led by Jews seems to reveal everyone elses unhealthy obsession with Israel. You don't want to impeach the government because the impeachment process is led by Jews? This seems to border on anti-semitism, because the only reason you don't want to benefit yourself is because Jews helped in benefiting you. This is exactly the same reason the situation in Israel has got so bad. People would rather **** themselves and the Jews than help themselves and help the Jews.

Regardless of their political intentions, which obviously this kills two birds with one stone for Jews at York. The first being an incompetent student government and a government which incites hatred towards Jews. For any rational, non-bigoted person, the first reason far outweighs assisting any Jewish political agenda...regardless if you are pro or anti jew/israel.

The situation of trying to delegitimize the impeachment by trying to turn it into a Jewish conspiracy is another manifestion of the YFS cluster****. Which, is another reason why nobody should want these fools in government - they actively incite hatred against their own students! Today Jewish students had to be escorted by police as they were blocked into the hillel office by an angry mob, of which included YFS VP of Equity Krishna Saravanamuttu. This mob forced the announcement of a motion to assist in the impeachment process to be canceled. This is just the YFS trying to save their asses by using the age old political trick of blame the Jew.

[__Kingpin__]

im in the same position pretty much, noordeh?

yeah. noordeh sux

[illyas]

The situation of trying to delegitimize the impeachment by trying to turn it into a Jewish conspiracy is another manifestion of the YFS cluster****. Which, is another reason why nobody should want these fools in government - they actively incite hatred against their own students! Today Jewish students had to be escorted by police as they were blocked into the hillel office by an angry mob, of which included YFS VP of Equity Krishna Saravanamuttu. This mob forced the announcement of a motion to assist in the impeachment process to be canceled. This is just the YFS trying to save their asses by using the age old political trick of blame the Jew.


"An eyewitness account of this week's aggressive intimidation of Jewish students at York University"

http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/fullcomment/archive/2009/02/12/an-eyewitness-account-of-this-week-s-aggressive-intimidation-of-jewish-students-at-york-university.aspx

[help_questions]

YFS is truly disgusting. They are using dirty politics to try and save their jobs.
I am really bothered because this is dividing the student community.

DROP YFS!

[help_questions]

Lets please not pretend the "Drop YFS" petition is anything but political. They're being very oppurtunistic. The problem is they're also being very sneaky.

Their organizers are the same people that lost to YFS during the last election and there's a hidden agenda. They're not doing it for the students (like YorkNoHostage was doing). First it was the Israel excuse and now it's this.

I refuse to support their alterior motives and will not sigh their petition. Had someone else brought about the petition, I'd think about it.

Political or not, YFS did not represent me, and that is why I signed the petition. They did not support back to work legislation because is what not good for CUPE, so I want them out, solely based on that.

I really don't care about the motives of anyone running the petition because our objectives are the same....to get YFS out.

I will consider their motives when voting comes around, but getting this group impeached is very important. It will let the student unions know that if they do not stand with the students, there will be consequences. It will keep future student unions accountable, and prevent CUPE claiming that they have the support of the students in the next strike. These outcomes are far more important than the actual people who make up the student union.

[shannn]

Not supporting an impeachment of these clowns because it is led by Jews seems to reveal everyone elses unhealthy obsession with Israel. You don't want to impeach the government because the impeachment process is led by Jews? This seems to border on anti-semitism, because the only reason you don't want to benefit yourself is because Jews helped in benefiting you. This is exactly the same reason the situation in Israel has got so bad. People would rather **** themselves and the Jews than help themselves and help the Jews.

Wow, calm down man

I never said I didn't want to sign because it was led by the Jewish.

I just said I objected Hillel's view on Israel, and it makes me uncomfortable that they are the one's leading the drop YFS campaign. I am in support of York Not Hostage, not Hillel...if York Not Hostage led this, I would be perfectly comfortable to sign...but because they are not, I am hesitant.

I'm sorry, but that is not anti-semetic...many people in the Jewish community itself object to Israel's role in Gaza...I, like them, just don't support the killing of innocent civilians

Let's not continue on this subject, it is bordering politics...Please, let's drop the anti-semitism

[Luken]

you can drop it by march 10th even if you wrote the exam. but imo, yorku marks exams so slow and releases final marks so late that you won't even know your final marks until after the 10th anyways.

also, are you in professor art noordeh's 8am(tues/thurs) econ1000 class? :lol:

im in that class, worst time slot in my opinion.

[hassan123]

If the YFS was not acting in the interest of students during the strike - aka supporting CUPE than it would seem they should 'dropped'. The fact that they spent time condemning Israel when, there were extremely pressing issues requiring their full attention just displays their incompetence. What could be more important to a student government, than bringing students back to school - this is their sole purpose for being, to govern students. In their time of need, they decide to condemn Israel? How does that put anyone back in school?

That action just displayed their unhealthy obsession with Israel, revealing much more about the middle east political clashes at york. However, that is another story...the bottom line is they failed miserably at their job. It was more important to spend time condemning Israel, then spend time to get students back to school.

Not supporting an impeachment of these clowns because it is led by Jews seems to reveal everyone elses unhealthy obsession with Israel. You don't want to impeach the government because the impeachment process is led by Jews? This seems to border on anti-semitism, because the only reason you don't want to benefit yourself is because Jews helped in benefiting you. This is exactly the same reason the situation in Israel has got so bad. People would rather **** themselves and the Jews than help themselves and help the Jews.

Regardless of their political intentions, which obviously this kills two birds with one stone for Jews at York. The first being an incompetent student government and a government which incites hatred towards Jews. For any rational, non-bigoted person, the first reason far outweighs assisting any Jewish political agenda...regardless if you are pro or anti jew/israel.

The situation of trying to delegitimize the impeachment by trying to turn it into a Jewish conspiracy is another manifestion of the YFS cluster****. Which, is another reason why nobody should want these fools in government - they actively incite hatred against their own students! Today Jewish students had to be escorted by police as they were blocked into the hillel office by an angry mob, of which included YFS VP of Equity Krishna Saravanamuttu. This mob forced the announcement of a motion to assist in the impeachment process to be canceled. This is just the YFS trying to save their asses by using the age old political trick of blame the Jew.

Yup very professional. Go ahead and use the race card. And while we are at it lets just assume that the impeachment campaign is being done because the YFS has Muslim execs.

The question is whether this is a politically motivated move or not, and the fact that you decide to bring in religion into this is darn cheap.

[help_questions]

Yup very professional. Go ahead and use the race card. And while we are at it lets just assume that the impeachment campaign is being done because the YFS has Muslim execs.

The question is whether this is a politically motivated move or not, and the fact that you decide to bring in religion into this is darn cheap.

1) whether it is politically motivated or not, note we are all politically motivated as each of us has a different set of self-interests. With that said, MY political interests lies with getting YFS impeached because YFS did not support back to work legislation or binding arbitration. I wanted either because I just wanted to go back to class. YFS put CUPE3903's interests over mine, so I want them out. I paid YFS to NOT represent my interests, so therefore I feel they should be removed from office.

2) Bringing religion into this issue is a YFS smoke screen to draw attention away from the fact that they did not represent their constituents, the undergraduate student body.

[HSK]

2) Bringing religion into this issue is a YFS smoke screen to draw attention away from the fact that they did not represent their constituents, the undergraduate student body.

1. Bringing the strike into this issue is a "Impeach YFS" smoke screen to draw attention away from the fact the organizers are actually members of Hillel and stood against YFS in the last election. :lol:

2. You'll side with anyone that includes a "impeach YFS" clause in their mandate. You dont care if they have ulterior motives. You dont care if they're making a fool out of you. As long as they promise to impeach YFS... you'll go along for the ride. I'm sure you'd even support the KKK if they ever wanted to impeach Obama for "not serving the people".

[hassan123]

2) Bringing religion into this issue is a YFS smoke screen to draw attention away from the fact that they did not represent their constituents, the undergraduate student body.

Sorry that's not entirely correct. YFS is saying that this move [impeachment] is in retaliation to their anti-Israeli stance. They have not made any reference to the religion itself. In this case it just happens to be Hillel which is obviously a Jewish organization.

I don't support the YFS or the ASA. To me they are both a waste of tuition but I like to separate the propaganda from the facts.

[help_questions]

Sorry that's not entirely correct. YFS is saying that this move [impeachment] is in retaliation to their anti-Israeli stance. They have not made any reference to the religion itself. In this case it just happens to be Hillel which is obviously a Jewish organization.

I don't support the YFS or the ASA. To me they are both a waste of tuition but I like to separate the propaganda from the facts.

Fine. they never referenced religion directly, but their anti-Israeli stance and condemnation of Israel makes the religion and racial difference of each groups supporters a big issue, acting as a smoke screen.

[dwilljo]

The point is, that YFS failed to do their job. If they failed to do their job should they get impeached? I believe we all agree the answer is yes.

If the end is the same (impeachment), what difference does it make who is leading the charge - that is unless they are running for position in the YFS.

@shann:
what makes you uncomfortable about Jewish people leading a campaign against a defunct student government? What about Jewish people leading a campaign against a dictatorship - aka the Czar in Russia?

"Let's not continue on this subject, it is bordering politics...Please, let's drop the anti-semitism"

As you are so delusional as to forget that the topic we are discussing is politics, not 'bordering politics', it would seem to be in accordance with your amnesia to forget that anti-semitism is the heart of the issue you have.
I am not sure if your attempt to brush this issue under the carpet is an appeal to my stupidity, or a display of your conditioned sense of infallibility. Attempting to 'drop the anti-semitism' would be convenient for you, as this would allow you to maintain your (im gonna go out on a limb here and assume) ivory tower left wing sense of moral superiority. 'Let's' not continue to assume that the plurality you are talking about in 'let's drop the anti-semitism' includes myself. The remainder of this application, seems to apply to you - so why dont you drop the anti-semitism (oops, sorry - I mean Drop the YFS).

Has it occurred to anyone to consider that these Jewish students are genuinely pissed off at the YFS for the way they acted during the strike? But, perhaps the question you should all ask is who would have taken charge against the incompetent administration if they had not acted.

[MasterXan]

THe Summer course timetables are up but when I go to the enrolment screen, I can't check my enrolment time for the Summer. Does anyone else have this problem?

[takkymon]

yep, I can't see the summer enrolment times either

THe Summer course timetables are up but when I go to the enrolment screen, I can't check my enrolment time for the Summer. Does anyone else have this problem?

[shannn]

@shann:
what makes you uncomfortable about Jewish people leading a campaign against a defunct student government? What about Jewish people leading a campaign against a dictatorship - aka the Czar in Russia?

"Let's not continue on this subject, it is bordering politics...Please, let's drop the anti-semitism"

As you are so delusional as to forget that the topic we are discussing is politics, not 'bordering politics', it would seem to be in accordance with your amnesia to forget that anti-semitism is the heart of the issue you have.
I am not sure if your attempt to brush this issue under the carpet is an appeal to my stupidity, or a display of your conditioned sense of infallibility. Attempting to 'drop the anti-semitism' would be convenient for you, as this would allow you to maintain your (im gonna go out on a limb here and assume) ivory tower left wing sense of moral superiority. 'Let's' not continue to assume that the plurality you are talking about in 'let's drop the anti-semitism' includes myself. The remainder of this application, seems to apply to you - so why dont you drop the anti-semitism (oops, sorry - I mean Drop the YFS).

Has it occurred to anyone to consider that these Jewish students are genuinely pissed off at the YFS for the way they acted during the strike? But, perhaps the question you should all ask is who would have taken charge against the incompetent administration if they had not acted.

Seriously, you need to calm down
I'm not even going to dignify this with a rebuttal

[vanessie]

yep, I can't see the summer enrolment times either

Summer enrolment dates will be posted March 17. Enrolment starts March 23.

[shannn]

Summer enrolment dates will be posted March 17. Enrolment starts March 23.

Ahh, good to know, thanks!

[dx1997]

So does anyone actually like this compression for a term?

[sPiKyAZN]

So does anyone actually like this compression for a term?

I got owned pretty hard last week. I think I had a bunch of assignments due at once and then a few exams in a row. I probably could have done better on everything if it wasn't so compressed.

[salabanzi]

So does anyone actually like this compression for a term?

IMO, it's good for classes who have profs who decided to cancel midterms->shift weight to assignments/finals so you only have to study ONCE for it and be done with it. But for some other classes I have, the profs didn't change the weighting/# of tests/assignments to do so you have like 4-8 things due within 2 weeks.

[help_questions]

So does anyone actually like this compression for a term?

The compression doesn't bother me at at all, but that is because I did not get screwed over with the remediation of my classes. Honestly, it worked out better for me

I got owned pretty hard last week. I think I had a bunch of assignments due at once and then a few exams in a row. I probably could have done better on everything if it wasn't so compressed.

I'll be got owned last week, and will be getting owned until March 12. If you feel it is hurting your grades, you should seek out some extensions, or consider the tuition credit option, where you can drop your class(es) and have the money credited for a future class. Don't let the strike hurt you more, academically.

And you should blame YFS (in part) because if the would have used their resources (1 million+ budget), they could have pressured the Provincial government into introducing back to work legislation a lot sooner, and that would have given us more class time, and prevented us from getting owned.

IMO, it's good for classes who have profs who decided to cancel midterms->shift weight to assignments/finals so you only have to study ONCE for it and be done with it. But for some other classes I have, the profs didn't change the weighting/# of tests/assignments to do so you have like 4-8 things due within 2 weeks.

I am one of those people who pick classes where the exam weight as low as possible. I like classes where the bulk of the weight is in the assignments, and not in the tests/exams. If any of my classes increased the exam/test weight by even 1%, I would have fought it, and exercised my right to follow the originally published course grading scheme. But that is just my opinion.

I can understand profs for full year classes not making any weighting adjustments, but I've heard about profs from term F classes not offering any remediation and screwing over their students. A few friends have also said that their profs who did this were part of CUPE3903 and very ruthless when telling the class that they've still got to do what was originally published.

Your profs who didn't change the weighting....were they CUPE members? ALso, if you feel that they are being unreasonable, you can fight it through the registrars office and the faculty department. In all my lobbying and discussions during the strike, it was made very clear to me that the students do have right, and can challenge their profs decisions, if they go through the proper channels. There can even be special grading schemes made just for you, if you make a strong enough case.

[liorsyncro]

Two people I know attend York and both overwhelmingly support impeaching the leadership of the YSF, and both of these people are quite left politically. That organization should have remained neutral and looked after the interests of the majority of the student body - the undergraduates. It should have never taken the position it took. But apparently there are some attention whores in the leadership who think with their butt instead of their head.

I also read that the leader of the YFS is now saying that the campaign to impeach him is all about race. After all, one of the main groups supporting his removal is York's Hillel, which is representative of the Jewish students. What Mr Usman has to realize is that the campaign to oust him stems from the fact that he's an incompetent leader, and not because he's a Muslim. He's being asked to resign not because of his ethnic or religious background but because he has shown to be utterly useless and incompetent in trying times.

[v1nc3nt]

IMO, it's good for classes who have profs who decided to cancel midterms->shift weight to assignments/finals so you only have to study ONCE for it and be done with it.

happened in 3 of my 4 classes :D

had one exam last friday, now enjoying 1 and a half week of holidays :D

[neha007]

had two "midterms" tests last week and off this week and next
Just need to drop by on monday or before to drop off two assignments for my fall course

[munsifn]

does anyone know where we can pick up our ISIC card?

i know its included with our tuition. i've heard that all you need to provide is a photo.

anyone know? student service centre? affiliate college?

thanks

[sPiKyAZN]

does anyone know where we can pick up our ISIC card?

i know its included with our tuition. i've heard that all you need to provide is a photo.

anyone know? student service centre? affiliate college?

thanks

I got mine from the YFS office at the student centre...it's on the 2nd or 3rd floor I can't remember. I also saw a YFS booth advertising ISIC cards today in Vari Hall. It is totally free, its included in your tuition.

[munsifn]

I got mine from the YFS office at the student centre...it's on the 2nd or 3rd floor I can't remember. I also saw a YFS booth advertising ISIC cards today in Vari Hall. It is totally free, its included in your tuition.

thanks

did you bring your own photo or did they take one on the spot?

[ktan09]

Has anyone dropped a course yet? Do I just log on and remove a course and then fill out that form and hand it in? I don't want to drop the course if I don't get any reimbursements.

[sPiKyAZN]

thanks

did you bring your own photo or did they take one on the spot?

They take your photo there and print it on the spot.

[raviji]

Has anyone dropped a course yet? Do I just log on and remove a course and then fill out that form and hand it in? I don't want to drop the course if I don't get any reimbursements.

hi i have dropped a course but havent finished the form yet. THere is a requirement that your student account balance mustbe paid in full befor they can process the reimbursement form. I still have to paymy tuition, only then i can hand in the reimbursement form. And yes after ur form is handedin, you should get a credit.

[munsifn]

hi i have dropped a course but havent finished the form yet. THere is a requirement that your student account balance mustbe paid in full befor they can process the reimbursement form. I still have to paymy tuition, only then i can hand in the reimbursement form. And yes after ur form is handedin, you should get a credit.

i thought you only had to pay your Fall/Year term courses in full, not the winter ones

anyone know for sure?

[watever1010]

i thought you only had to pay your Fall/Year term courses in full, not the winter ones

anyone know for sure?

it says your sudent account must be paid off in full n your fall/full year course must be paid in full. i dont think it means winter too because many will be using the fall refund for winter courses.

[__Kingpin__]

when are classes resuming? can anybody tell me?

[Sigurd]

when are classes resuming? can anybody tell me?

On Wednesday man, March 4th.

[__Kingpin__]

i see.

i dropped econ1000 for fall and will taking it with prof xueda in wintet. but the thing is classes are full.

would i still be able to get in ?

i also need anoter easy 3 credit course. Im thinking of taking adms 2600, but it is also full.


what do you guys think, should i stick with this course and wait for the prof or get into a different course?

[whatsinaname]

When York gives you a final grade, it's only a letter grade, not a number grade right? eg instead of a 75, the only thing that shows up is a B. If this is the case, and I apply for a grad program, there wouldn't be any difference if I get an 80 or an 88 in a class since they're both A's right?

[danman227460]

When York gives you a final grade, it's only a letter grade, not a number grade right? eg instead of a 75, the only thing that shows up is a B. If this is the case, and I apply for a grad program, there wouldn't be any difference if I get an 80 or an 88 in a class since they're both A's right?

I believe only you will see a letter but the school should have your marks in numbers. The way york does its GPA, makes it hard for other schools to compare it to so I assume they will only ask york for grade numbers.

I can ask my friend who applied to a grad program.

[MasterXan]

i see.

i dropped econ1000 for fall and will taking it with prof xueda in wintet. but the thing is classes are full.

would i still be able to get in ?

i also need anoter easy 3 credit course. Im thinking of taking adms 2600, but it is also full.


what do you guys think, should i stick with this course and wait for the prof or get into a different course?

Just attend the class and eventually someone will drop out.

ok i got a question for all you. I noticed my enrolment screen has a Summer 2009 tab now but I can't access it. Anyone else have the same problem? I don't even have an enrolment date for it.

[Sigurd]

Just attend the class and eventually someone will drop out.

ok i got a question for all you. I noticed my enrolment screen has a Summer 2009 tab now but I can't access it. Anyone else have the same problem? I don't even have an enrolment date for it.

http://calendars.registrar.yorku.ca/enrolmentguides/su09/enrolment/enrolment/access.htm

[MasterXan]

http://calendars.registrar.yorku.ca/enrolmentguides/su09/enrolment/enrolment/access.htm

thx man :D

[whatsinaname]

I believe only you will see a letter but the school should have your marks in numbers. The way york does its GPA, makes it hard for other schools to compare it to so I assume they will only ask york for grade numbers.

I can ask my friend who applied to a grad program.

Thank you very much.

[help_questions]

has anyone's grades been posted over the weekend?
I am trying to figure out if they up posting grades over the weekend. I am itching to see how I did and checking periodically.

[salabanzi]

has anyone's grades been posted over the weekend?
I am trying to figure out if they up posting grades over the weekend. I am itching to see how I did and checking periodically.

Only two of my courses' grades came out so far. I'm checking periodically as well. I'm guessing they will post marks through out the weekend since the last day to drop a course and get funds returned to you is Tuesday (i think).

[Luken]

quick question, I've got like $15 left to pay in my student account and i'm dropping my reimbursement forms off on Monday, maybe even tomorrow. will the reimbursements be processed after i update my student account or did i screw myself over?

[help_questions]

Only two of my courses' grades came out so far. I'm checking periodically as well. I'm guessing they will post marks through out the weekend since the last day to drop a course and get funds returned to you is Tuesday (i think).

when were your grades posted?
1) I don't expect you to know the exact time, but was it today( Saturday)?

2) Any approx. time? For example, you checked at lunch and it wasn't there, but was after dinner

[illyas]

Marks have to be posted by March 10th and they're adding them as soon as they get them, unlike before where they added them all at once. I doubt they'll be added on the weekend as none of the people who add the marks work on Sat/Sun.

[help_questions]

Marks have to be posted by March 10th and they're adding them as soon as they get them, unlike before where they added them all at once. I doubt they'll be added on the weekend as none of the people who add the marks work on Sat/Sun.

Thats what I am thinking too, but I could see York having this done over the weekend, since the grades are coming in 2 months late because of the strike.

[Sigurd]

Bleh, I find it annoying how the marks are released after the winter semester starts. I need to know how I did in order to decide whether to drop it or not and take it again in the winter semester. It doesn't help finding out that you needed to take a class two weeks after it's already started.

[imp]

information on YuCard:

http://www.yorku.ca/yucard/getyourcard.html

benefits of both dental and health plan (http://www.yfs.ca/index.php?section_id=122) and cell phone plans are held by YFS



i was just curious when:

- do we get our U-Pass (or wutever...the one that acts as a metropass)?
- do we get to take advantage of the university discounts like dentist checkups n good cell phone plans?

[v1nc3nt]

march 9 and still no marks posted for me :mad:

[help_questions]

2 of 3 fall grades have been posted.

One was posted today, before 7:45am.

[brocool]

all of my marks have been posted.. lifes good :D

[help_questions]

Any word on who is running for YFS?

[MikeyPyro]

I don't get this tuition credit garbage. Is tomorrow the last day to drop or today? Because I'm still waiting on one piece of **** class taking ten years to post up his god damn marks. How hard could it be. I got all my others but this is the one I am worried about most.

Also I'm assuming I can drop ON march 10 and send in the form that day or one later? If not I'm screwed either way thanks to this prof who seems to be taking forever. I emailed as well and no response. Or is march 9 the last day (today). This is stupid.

Can anyone clarify the rules for this? Hopefully my stresses are wrong...

[v1nc3nt]

I don't get this tuition credit garbage. Is tomorrow the last day to drop or today? Because I'm still waiting on one piece of **** class taking ten years to post up his god damn marks. How hard could it be. I got all my others but this is the one I am worried about most.

same situation here, i have only one class that ends in fall and guess what? marks still not up :mad:

March 10 is the last date to drop fall courses without receiving a grade

and right before i check to see my marks, a message states:

Instructors must report grades no later than Tuesday, March 10 or five business days after the last day of the officially re-scheduled exam period.

so i guess tomorrow we get our marks and have to make a decision whether to drop course or not on the same day

am i right guys? :confused:

[ktan09]

I'm going to drop another class asap, I hate half year courses.

[v1nc3nt]

march 10 and still fall marks not up for me :mad::mad::mad:

**** you york

[danman227460]

Is it better to take 1000 AK/ECON Micro with Song or Bardis?

[help_questions]

march 10 and still fall marks not up for me :mad::mad::mad:

**** you york

email your prof and ask them to send your grade via return email

also, does your course not have a website where your course marks are?

[dx1997]

E-mail the prof. I'm sure they will reply.

I've never had any problems before.

[dx1997]

Any word on who is running for YFS?

Thanks to the excalibur:

http://www.excal.on.ca/cms2/images/stories/2009-03-11/p01.jpg

Story here:

http://www.excal.on.ca/cms2/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6918&Itemid=2

Where has Osman been in all of this?

[reth]

Is it better to take 1000 AK/ECON Micro with Song or Bardis?

I heard Song is better but I'm not sure.
If I were you I would take it with Song.

[dx1997]

Anyone here actually going to try summer school out? That is gonna be compressed as hell.

[Sigurd]

Anyone here actually going to try summer school out? That is gonna be compressed as hell.

I am, planning on taking two classes in the summer.

[salabanzi]

I am, planning on taking two classes in the summer.

I am as well, planning to take 2-4 courses depending on how things go between now and end of winter term.

[Usuyami]

When do we generally find out if we will be receiving any bursaries from York via the Student Financial Profile?

[vanessie]

Anyone here actually going to try summer school out? That is gonna be compressed as hell.

I am somehow gonna do it. I'm going to take as many courses as I can. I want to have an easy 5th(!) year, and I have 33-36 credits left after this term :lol:

Yeah I did such a crappy job planning my university life. :o

[badmus]

When do we generally find out if we will be receiving any bursaries from York via the Student Financial Profile?

they posted it in November and said that was all we are going to get for this fall/winter session.

[Usuyami]

they posted it in November and said that was all we are going to get for this fall/winter session.

Really? I didn't get anything.. where can I find more information about this?

[badmus]

Really? I didn't get anything.. where can I find more information about this?

you can go to student services and ask them about it, but I saw it last year (November) when I logged into my passport york account and there was a message about it.

[Usuyami]

you can go to student services and ask them about it, but I saw it last year (November) when I logged into my passport york account and there was a message about it.

Okay, I'll do that. Thanks badmus.

[help_questions]

So, summer school enrollment starts tomorrow....
what time does your access window open?
what are you planning to take?

[ktan09]

Voting York Forward anyone?

[help_questions]

Voting York Forward anyone?

the polls are closed....and the word (unofficial) is that Students First has won.

[neha007]

Where is the East Bear Pit located at York?

Wanted to check it out tomorrow for the York Birthday thing to see what's happening

[Twil]

Looks like free waffles at the Bear Pit. It's that corner of Central Square east of Scott Library (pretty sure anyways).

More event information for tomorrow:

http://www.yorku.ca/yorkisu/

[neha007]

thanks was assuming it might be there since a lot of things are going on. Just don't know all the locations by name lol

[phomp]

So, summer school enrollment starts tomorrow....
what time does your access window open?
what are you planning to take?

I applied to York's Public Policy & Administration program, to start for summer. I can run a full course load to.

What you taking?

[help_questions]

I applied to York's Public Policy & Administration program, to start for summer. I can run a full course load to.

What you taking?

I am taking electives to pad my GPA....a film course and maybe a computer science course.

[vanessie]

So, summer school enrollment starts tomorrow....
what time does your access window open?
what are you planning to take?

I'm taking a few electives within my major (Kine) but also I'm taking 2 French courses at Glendon. 15 credits in total, I hope I can actually handle that many courses in such a condensed period of time.

[dx1997]

Your new YFS president is.........

Krisna Saravanamuttu

Anyone here vote for him and his party?

[phomp]

I'm taking a few electives within my major (Kine) but also I'm taking 2 French courses at Glendon. 15 credits in total, I hope I can actually handle that many courses in such a condensed period of time.

I am waiting from York to see if I am accepted for the May start. They told me they have a full course load through the summer for my program. Is the university pretty dead through the summer months?

[coldpower27]

Your new YFS president is.........

Krisna Saravanamuttu

Anyone here vote for him and his party?

Yup, I did, kinda got talked into it by someone I know, I actual know Krisna too. :)

[wikka]

Can't believe students first one. I heard something like the running VP was the previous (Strike era) VP equity. How does the person in charge of overseeing student equity during the strike get re-elected as VP...

[hawa_hawai]

It was really annoying how the Student's First people kept hounding people to vote repeatedly! I finally just told the guy, I'd never give Kisna my vote because I don't appreciate his drama that he created outside Hillel..and all the students inside had to be escorted out by cops. How the hell is that students first?

I wish York Fwd had won.

[vanessie]

I didn't vote tbh.

I don't know what the YFS does (I know this sounds naive). A couple years ago I got stopped by one of the campaigners, and I had time so I told him straight up I don't know what the issues are, so he told me a bunch of stuff they were campaigning for and some of it didn't affect me and most of it was just stuff I knew would never happen (the u-pass, etc). This year I didn't bother, the voting was going on in a ridiculously stressful week for me so it was at the point where I was just rudely walking past people trying to talk to me or hand me flyers. (Sorry.)

Just seems like every year everyone says the same things (u-pass, extended library hours, reduce racism etc) so why does it even matter. I honestly hate this political bs on campus I wish it was a non-political student council type deal like in high school.

Also what happened to that independent Rob guy? I didn't see him campaigning anywhere. I guess dude didn't have a street team as deep as the other groups.

[hawa_hawai]

I agree...I'm tired of politics on campus.

[dx1997]

Just saw from the excalibur, man, York is really pimping out Bloor station. I wonder why the need to do all that.

[ktan09]

I'm looking to see if anyone can answer my question.

Does York have any guidance counselors? Who/where do I goto to switch majors for next year? And does it matter if I'm switching faculties (Arts to Atkinson?

Thanks RFD.

[Sigurd]

I'm looking to see if anyone can answer my question.

Does York have any guidance counselors? Who/where do I goto to switch majors for next year? And does it matter if I'm switching faculties (Arts to Atkinson?

Thanks RFD.

York has career counsellors if that's what you're looking for. You have to book an appointment with career center.
http://www.yorku.ca/careers/services/careerconnect.htm
Login, go to 'Events & Appointments' and then 'Workshop & Appointment'. Find an open slot for a career consult, next one is April 13th I think.


For switching majors, fill out this form and bring it to Student Client Services on the first floor of the Bennett Centre
http://www.registrar.yorku.ca/pdf/major_program_change.pdf


As for switching faculties, don't bother, they'll be the same by July and everyone will be auto switched to the new faculty anyways.

[hawa_hawai]

I'm looking to see if anyone can answer my question.

Does York have any guidance counselors? Who/where do I goto to switch majors for next year? And does it matter if I'm switching faculties (Arts to Atkinson?

Thanks RFD.

Each faculty has it's own advisers. EX. Fac of Arts has a centre right by Scott library but department specific offices are the ones u want to go to.

for example, english is in stong college, history is in vari hall, etc. this info should be up on the website of our specific department.

It will not matter if you switch faculties..esp arts to atkinson because as of JULY, both of the faculties are merging =)

[twish]

Some questions from someone who is attending York next year...

anyone in the Professional Writing or Theatre programs? what do you think of it?

double majoring with those two... thoughts? What's the workload like? Is the schedule tough?

also I hear one of the colleges is known for its affinity to marijuana. Which is this?

[eoosen]

also I hear one of the colleges is known for its affinity to marijuana. Which is this?

As a potential incoming grad student, this is something I'm wondering about as well. :razz:

[hawa_hawai]

Some questions from someone who is attending York next year...

anyone in the Professional Writing or Theatre programs? what do you think of it?

double majoring with those two... thoughts? What's the workload like? Is the schedule tough?

also I hear one of the colleges is known for its affinity to marijuana. Which is this?

i am not in professional writing but i've head a lot of great things about it. im an english/hist double major and from what i know, doing a double major is not so hard. u can always do summer school to lesson your work load.

the theatre and PR writing programs is one of the best from york. =)

in terms of work load and schedule, you pick ur own time table every year and each department will have its own supplemental calendar which states, course name, prof, description, assignments, reading list, etc. which is a HUGE help.

for example when i pick my courses, i don't pick courses that have 5 essays..i pick those in which i only have to do 3.

[Lena100]

Hie,

I was planning on taking a course this winter for CGA credit MA2 Cost Accounting online. Does anybody what the procedures is for registering for online courses. Can somebody who has taken the course before let me know if it easier than MA2 CGA course. How about the text book, is it easy to understand? Lot of questions. Anybody can share their own experience with me please.

Thanks

Lena

[ballercb4]

I just wanted to know if anyone had any info on the summer 6.0 credit organic course...like who the prof is...the class average and I heard that the summer organic course is only going to be 3 months due to the York strike...

[twish]

i am not in professional writing but i've head a lot of great things about it. im an english/hist double major and from what i know, doing a double major is not so hard. u can always do summer school to lesson your work load.

the theatre and PR writing programs is one of the best from york. =)

in terms of work load and schedule, you pick ur own time table every year and each department will have its own supplemental calendar which states, course name, prof, description, assignments, reading list, etc. which is a HUGE help.

for example when i pick my courses, i don't pick courses that have 5 essays..i pick those in which i only have to do 3.

thank you! appreciate the response.

[umop]

I have a whole bunch of questions I need answered, everything from changing degrees, to summer courses, to OSAP, to information about new programs, to career options.

So is this the link to the appropriate advising thingy?

http://www.appointmentquest.com/provider/2070148529

[custy]

I just discovered one of the jems of York (besides hot girls) and it is the Falafel Hut @ York. Good deals daily like beef kebob on pita -> $2.99 or Chicken Swaramma (sp) on pita for $ 3.25 + tax. The stuff they make fills you up as you can add as much veggies as you want. After eating there a few times, I have a few comments about the place.

Likes

- Deals are somewhat in value. Would be better if it was cheaper! But compared to other food on campus, something under 4 bucks wont get you full.
- Location as it is located @ York Lanes and walking distance from major buildings is not far.
- The food is quite good.

Dislikes

- Wait times. They write your name down and you have to be called up to get your meal. When they are busy, it is a mission to navigate around the joint.

I would eat there again.

[jahme]

To add to Falafel Hut, they usually serve old chicken. :P
But yeah, the wait times could get ridiculous at certain times.

[heimdal]

Agreed. I made it a routine to grab a Chicken Shawarma every Wednesday when I'm late for class.

[radeonboy]

Chicken Shawarma or any Shawarma types are awesome and I'm not even from the originating country. My boss used to buy us Shawarma's at work every once in a while and boy were they good. They were as good as Quiznos.

[whatsinaname]

Anyone knows if there's a place in the school that has copies of old exams, and will provide copies (ie photocopied) for a fee? Looking for science courses in particular.

[munsifn]

it depends on what you study

i know for biology students, you can check out the York University Biology Society (YUBS). They have copies of old exams (i beleive its only for 1st and 2nd year courses), but not sure if they are for sale.

not sure about other science courses ie Chem, Phys, etc

[whatsinaname]

it depends on what you study

i know for biology students, you can check out the York University Biology Society (YUBS). They have copies of old exams (i beleive its only for 1st and 2nd year courses), but not sure if they are for sale.

not sure about other science courses ie Chem, Phys, etc

Is the YUBS for Bio majors only or could a Chem major like myself join? I'm hoping to find copies of old CSE 1520 tests, I was caught off guard on the materials of the first test.

[danman227460]

Hey anyone know if the deposit fee is tacked on top of the money you owe? I couldn't find an answer and wanted to know if say I took two courses which would be 1000 and I pay the 450, would I still owe the 1000 or would it be 1000-450?

[munsifn]

Is the YUBS for Bio majors only or could a Chem major like myself join? I'm hoping to find copies of old CSE 1520 tests, I was caught off guard on the materials of the first test.

i believe its only for biology courses.
it is primarily organized for 1st year students, so im assuming there is some sort of group for 1st year chem students as well

Hey anyone know if the deposit fee is tacked on top of the money you owe? I couldn't find an answer and wanted to know if say I took two courses which would be 1000 and I pay the 450, would I still owe the 1000 or would it be 1000-450?


it would be $1000, minus the $450 deposit...so $550

[illyas]

For past exams you could also check out craigslist/yorkbbs.ca (I just use google translator).

[MondayxMilk]

hey all, it's almost mid April, so I am just wondering... has anyone gotten the tuition credit opportunity (refund) yet? because on the website, it says the credits will be posted to the account (online) in mid April. I just want to make sure =D

[needinformation]

and whatever happened to the lawsuit?

[danman227460]

and whatever happened to the lawsuit?

It was a pipe dream for most people on here. There was no way a lawsuit would gain sufficient ground to get into courts nor any lawyer willing to take on a case he might not win. York's got a team of lawyers and unless us, students, all have a lot of extra money lying around, we wouldn't get a decent lawyer.

About the tuition credit:

From what I know, weren't they offering if you dropped a class a chance to transfer the paid cost to another course? Other than that, I have to pick up an OSAP thingy next week. Check your financial document tracker on York and see if you have any OSAP loans to pick up

[illyas]

hey all, it's almost mid April, so I am just wondering... has anyone gotten the tuition credit opportunity (refund) yet? because on the website, it says the credits will be posted to the account (online) in mid April. I just want to make sure =D

They have around ~5000 applications to process, so they're working on them as quickly as possible.

[needinformation]

It was a pipe dream for most people on here. There was no way a lawsuit would gain sufficient ground to get into courts nor any lawyer willing to take on a case he might not win. York's got a team of lawyers and unless us, students, all have a lot of extra money lying around, we wouldn't get a decent lawyer.

About the tuition credit:

From what I know, weren't they offering if you dropped a class a chance to transfer the paid cost to another course? Other than that, I have to pick up an OSAP thingy next week. Check your financial document tracker on York and see if you have any OSAP loans to pick up

NO no they class action lawsuit is very real posibility for everybody. The lawyers just pick up a lot of people and then, since they believe that they can win the case, once they win a settlement they collect monies and get their fee. That is what a class action lawsuit is all about.

I know most people don't know about it, but a lawfirm that big has good scope of resources to pull off a settlement for sure. Anyways, the only reasons why I am asking is becuse the university itself seems to be very ignorant towards students, they could have settled the issue much sooner but now they are costing student money. Anyways, not really my fight but I to a certain extend I thought that the administration handled the situation very poorly given than they have a lot of resources at their disposal and usually (most people) side with administrations rather than with unions. I mean they have more tools at their disposal to manipulate communication, information and even negotiations. I actually find it kind of "funny" that now they inked a deal with the union, they could have taken one whole month at the most to try to find a deal instead of making students lose 3 months. That is just retarted and for that they deserve to lose half of their endowment and give it to the students and then students leave to ryeseron or u of t.

Ayways, I have beef with the admin. , students are so helpless at times.

[kt112]

Hey i got my tutiton credit but its not a total refund its only partial does anybody have a similar situation. thank you.

[Sigurd]

Hey i got my tutiton credit but its not a total refund its only partial does anybody have a similar situation. thank you.

Yep, they only gave me $527 back, so it looks like they kept ~$75.


Edit: Oops, got the numbers mixed up, corrected.

[munsifn]

i didnt get the full amount either, ony $470 and change

[vanessie]

Yeah I dropped two 3 credit courses and I got 941 back...meaning I only got 470 for each course. wtf :confused: These people better not be screwing us...I only dropped those courses because I thought we were getting the credit.

[blah_blah_blah37]

Yeah, same here. But I e-mailed Joanne Duklas - University Registrar and this is what she had to say: "Ancillary and referend fees are not eligible for the tuition credit opportunity which is why it appears that only a portion of your fee was refunded." Here is her e-mail if you want to e-mail her : jduklas@yorku.ca. Hope this answers your questions =)

* I hope they do this for winter courses as well, because the strike screwed me over sooo badly :(

[MondayxMilk]

and i think the course materials and additional online course fees are not included too.

[whatsinaname]

Ancillary and referend fees? Never heard of those terms before.

Anyway, does anyone know when we could register for fall '09 term?

[danman227460]

Ancillary and referend fees? Never heard of those terms before.

Anyway, does anyone know when we could register for fall '09 term?

I believe it depends on the amount of credits you have, the more you have, the sooner you can register. Though I think for most people, it would be either in June or July.

[umop]

I've noticed there are a lot of "sub-terms" for the Summer term. For example, there's S1, S2, S3, Q, J1, J2, J3, I1, I2, I3, and a few others. What are the differences?

All listed here: http://www.yorku.ca/rocal/enrolmentguides/su09/financial/refund.htm

[needinformation]

Ok

so the lawsuit is still going through apparently.

There is no mirrage about it or illusion, York was careless towards their students that is all.

[munsifn]

I've noticed there are a lot of "sub-terms" for the Summer term. For example, there's S1, S2, S3, Q, J1, J2, J3, I1, I2, I3, and a few others. What are the differences?

All listed here: http://www.yorku.ca/rocal/enrolmentguides/su09/financial/refund.htm

it has to do with when the courses start/end etc...for example, a s1 course might start earlier than an s2 course, and end earlier as well. s3 might mean that it stars before the s1/s2 courses and ends after the s1/s2 courses

[whatsinaname]

I believe it depends on the amount of credits you have, the more you have, the sooner you can register. Though I think for most people, it would be either in June or July.

Thanks. I just saw that it would be announced on April 29th when students could register, but I still owe them some money so I might face problems.

[illyas]

I've noticed there are a lot of "sub-terms" for the Summer term. For example, there's S1, S2, S3, Q, J1, J2, J3, I1, I2, I3, and a few others. What are the differences?

All listed here: http://www.yorku.ca/rocal/enrolmentguides/su09/financial/refund.htm

http://www.registrar.yorku.ca/importantdates/su09.htm

[The Cake is a Lie]

I dropped two 6 credit courses and I am short $300 total from what I initially paid for (I sincerely doubt there is $150 dollars worth of fees for a 6 credit course). I sent an e-mail to the registrar, awaiting a response.

[vanessie]

Will the tution credit amount posted to my account be equal to the amount I paid for the course when I enrolled?
No, course fees are made up of tuition costs as well as supplementary fees such as student referenda fees. The tuition credit amount posted will be for the tuition portion of the fee only.


from http://www.registrar.yorku.ca/backtoclass/current/tcofaq.htm


boo-urns.

[Rosico]

Will I still be responsible for associated course fees, health plan fees, ancillary fees and student referenda fees? Are they a part of the Tuition Credit Opportunity?
Yes, you are still responsible for these other fees. They are not part of the Tuition Credit Opportunity

from the same faq...

[slowtyper]

Anybody with a refund who is dropping out / transferring? My GF got a credit but is transferring and we're wondering if she'll get a cheque back for that credited amount.

[Broozes]

Anybody with a refund who is dropping out / transferring? My GF got a credit but is transferring and we're wondering if she'll get a cheque back for that credited amount.

If she did the Credit Refund Opportunity because of the strike you will not get a cheque. The amount refunded is like in-store credit, but for York courses. So the "refund" is to apply for Summer 09/ Fall-Winter 10 semester.

[ahmad_zuberi]

hey
does anyone know of a easy 6 credit summer course, 2000 level or above, or two easy 3 credit courses. thanks

[billmac]

To my suprise, I was accepted to York for history in september. Right now i'm debating between York and Trent. I'd be staying in residence for the first year either way. I'd really like to hear opinions on the residences at York from someone who's been there already. Also, how is the History program?
thanks!

[ACC-Major]

What do you guys think of York's IT programs. 3-yr BA in ITEC specifically.
I heard York sucks in Technology programs, is it true?

I am asking this for my cousin who will be graduting soon from a high school.

[ktan09]

To my suprise, I was accepted to York for history in september. Right now i'm debating between York and Trent. I'd be staying in residence for the first year either way. I'd really like to hear opinions on the residences at York from someone who's been there already. Also, how is the History program?
thanks!

It's relaxing on campus, it's not hectic like downtown Toronto with lots of people. It's quiet and there are some amenities in the area that are fairly convenient.

[billmac]

It's relaxing on campus, it's not hectic like downtown Toronto with lots of people. It's quiet and there are some amenities in the area that are fairly convenient.

I've heard it can be a little *too* quiet, like empty dorms, not many events or any sort of community? That's sort of what i'm worried about. I like relaxing but I don't want to be stuck north of Toronto with nothing to do and nobody to talk to. Are there any dorms with more life to them?

[umop]

I've noticed there are a lot of "sub-terms" for the Summer term. For example, there's S1, S2, S3, Q, J1, J2, J3, I1, I2, I3, and a few others. What are the differences?

All listed here: http://www.yorku.ca/rocal/enrolmentguides/su09/financial/refund.htm

it has to do with when the courses start/end etc...for example, a s1 course might start earlier than an s2 course, and end earlier as well. s3 might mean that it stars before the s1/s2 courses and ends after the s1/s2 courses

http://www.registrar.yorku.ca/importantdates/su09.htm

So the only difference is start/end dates?




I'm also confused about the length difference between 3- and 6-credit courses for the Summer.

If I took a 3-credit course in the SU term (June 8 - August 21), how would that compare against taking a 6-credit course for that term? Would the 6-credit course just have more classes, while the 3-credit course was more spaced out?

[aalui]

What do you guys think of York's IT programs. 3-yr BA in ITEC specifically.
I heard York sucks in Technology programs, is it true?

I am asking this for my cousin who will be graduting soon from a high school.

I hate programming

[shannn]

So the only difference is start/end dates?




I'm also confused about the length difference between 3- and 6-credit courses for the Summer.

If I took a 3-credit course in the SU term (June 8 - August 21), how would that compare against taking a 6-credit course for that term? Would the 6-credit course just have more classes, while the 3-credit course was more spaced out?

Yup, that should be correct

[illyas]

So the only difference is start/end dates?

I'm also confused about the length difference between 3- and 6-credit courses for the Summer.

If I took a 3-credit course in the SU term (June 8 - August 21), how would that compare against taking a 6-credit course for that term? Would the 6-credit course just have more classes, while the 3-credit course was more spaced out?

If taking a 3 credit course during the S1/S2/S3/S4 terms, they meet twice a week.
If taking a 6 credit course during the S1/S2/S3/S4 terms, they meet four times a week.
If taking a 3 credit course during the SU term, they meet once a week
If taking a 6 credit course during the SU term, they meet twice a week.

[cindy101]

I'm a grade 12 student and I'm going insane trying to decide between Waterloo's AFM program and York's business admin. I know Waterloo has got the much better program what with the coop, but I really don't know whether I want to go that far away from home - by myself too. So, I was just wondering how York's business admin program is for accounting. Anyone got some info for me?

[badmus]

I'm a grade 12 student and I'm going insane trying to decide between Waterloo's AFM program and York's business admin. I know Waterloo has got the much better program what with the coop, but I really don't know whether I want to go that far away from home - by myself too. So, I was just wondering how York's business admin program is for accounting. Anyone got some info for me?

it depends on what you want, if you want to get better responses start a new thread.

[aalui]

hey guys, i still need to take my humanity and social science courses for my electives.

I dont know which ones to take!!!! please help, something easy of course

THANKS!

[phomp]

I am still waiting on my summer acceptance to see if I am accepted into the BA- Public Policy & Admin program. They told me I should be recieving notice in about a week.

Question, what if I am accepted and want to switch into a BA in Economics, is that pretty easy?

I ask because, I have a current oppertunity but was told that my chances would be much greater if I went and got a BA in Econ instead of public policy.

[aalui]

I am still waiting on my summer acceptance to see if I am accepted into the BA- Public Policy & Admin program. They told me I should be recieving notice in about a week.

Question, what if I am accepted and want to switch into a BA in Economics, is that pretty easy?

I ask because, I have a current oppertunity but was told that my chances would be much greater if I went and got a BA in Econ instead of public policy.

yes, from BA to BA its easy

[munsifn]

anyone have an idea of how long it takes to get from york university to yorkdale mall?

im thinking of taking the 196 from york to downsview, and then the subway to yorkdale. is that the fastest option?

leaving from york around 5:30pm, im estimating about an hour or so of travel..

[neha007]

anyone have an idea of how long it takes to get from york university to yorkdale mall?

im thinking of taking the 196 from york to downsview, and then the subway to yorkdale. is that the fastest option?

leaving from york around 5:30pm, im estimating about an hour or so of travel..

Should take no more then 30minutes at the most as Yorkdale is about 2 stops from downsview.
Take the 196A or B, which ever you get first as they both have one stop between York to Downsview station and then that's it :)

[munsifn]

Should take no more then 30minutes at the most as Yorkdale is about 2 stops from downsview.
Take the 196A or B, which ever you get first as they both have one stop between York to Downsview station and then that's it :)

thanks for the quick reply neha007!

[badmus]

I am still waiting on my summer acceptance to see if I am accepted into the BA- Public Policy & Admin program. They told me I should be recieving notice in about a week.

Question, what if I am accepted and want to switch into a BA in Economics, is that pretty easy?

I ask because, I have a current oppertunity but was told that my chances would be much greater if I went and got a BA in Econ instead of public policy.
from what I know, you have to have a C+ average to be able to do the transfer, but once you have that it is usually not that hard to transfer assuming things don't change with this new merger of Atkinson and the other faculty.

[dx1997]

Does anyone here go to pub night? Apparently someone was shot yesterday there:

http://www.citynews.ca/news/news_34613.aspx

Meanwhile police are also hunting another gun toting thug who fired a shot in anger at a security guard at a York University pub just after midnight. A man was creating a disturbance at the Underground on the campus when he was asked to leave.

He became belligerent, pulled out a gun and started firing. One of the bullets ricocheted and grazed the guard in the stomach, but he wasn't seriously hurt.

[whatsinaname]

I am still waiting on my summer acceptance to see if I am accepted into the BA- Public Policy & Admin program. They told me I should be recieving notice in about a week.

Question, what if I am accepted and want to switch into a BA in Economics, is that pretty easy?

I ask because, I have a current oppertunity but was told that my chances would be much greater if I went and got a BA in Econ instead of public policy.

If you switch majors, make sure you have the required prerequisites, ie high school credits. For econ you might need calculus.

[Chanpod]

Does anyone here go to pub night? Apparently someone was shot yesterday there:

http://www.citynews.ca/news/news_34613.aspx

Description of the suspect?

[umop]

If I change my major, how long does it take, on average, for York to process the request and make the change?

Edit: Nevermind. Processing timelines are listed on the Change of Major Form.

[dx1997]

Anyone else ready for exams? Can you believe they are FINALLY here?

Next up, Summer School. That's gonna be a hell of a ride, compressed.

[heimdal]

Anyone else ready for exams? Can you believe they are FINALLY here?

Next up, Summer School. That's gonna be a hell of a ride, compressed.

I just finished three exams this week. My last one is tomorrow (I know, on a Sunday...SMH) and a two-week break before summer school.

This school year's been hectic, that's for sure.

On a side note: anybody here that took ADMS1010 and ECON1000 recently? Any prof that I should be aiming for/avoiding in summer school?

[maelyskelley]

I just finished my last exam yesterday. When can I expect to get my final grades transcript?? It's urgent because I applied for a transfer to U of T, and they need my marks ASAP. My acceptance status on the U of T site is "File Reviewed - Incomplete."

Also, I have yet to submit my Faculty transfer sheet (BA to BSc). I'll do it next Monday. When will they respond with the acceptance/rejection?

[RussiaRulez]

Description of the suspect?

black, really black...Jane and Finch is less than a kilometer away.

[Sogeking]

I just finished three exams this week. My last one is tomorrow (I know, on a Sunday...SMH) and a two-week break before summer school.

This school year's been hectic, that's for sure.

On a side note: anybody here that took ADMS1010 and ECON1000 recently? Any prof that I should be aiming for/avoiding in summer school?

adms 1010, u dont have much of a choice, only 2 teaching in summer i think, go for the male,
econ 1000, not sure if noordeh is teaching, if he is, try to get him

anyone know any easy general courses to take in the summer?, i have to choose between humanities or modes of reasoning. (6 credit 1000 lvl)

[dx1997]

So with exams in progress, since this was a rough year, who is transferring to another school?

I'm really curious to see, how many people are actually jumping ship as a whole.

[reth]

I just finished three exams this week. My last one is tomorrow (I know, on a Sunday...SMH) and a two-week break before summer school.

This school year's been hectic, that's for sure.

On a side note: anybody here that took ADMS1010 and ECON1000 recently? Any prof that I should be aiming for/avoiding in summer school?

Try getting into Jutlah's section...he actually teaches. I had noordeh for ECON 1000 while my friend had Jutlah. Noordeh is not at all helpful, I mean his lectures...but Jutlah is good for sure IMO :)

[shannn]

I took ECON1000 with Lan Franco years ago.
He had such interesting stories, and the tests were purely based on the textbook. Got the 2nd highest mark in the class without any background knowledge of Econ since I am in science

[badmus]

I just finished three exams this week. My last one is tomorrow (I know, on a Sunday...SMH) and a two-week break before summer school.

This school year's been hectic, that's for sure.

On a side note: anybody here that took ADMS1010 and ECON1000 recently? Any prof that I should be aiming for/avoiding in summer school?
it depends on you really, I took Econ 1000 with Mrs Song also in the summer and she was ok, Econ 1000 is all multiple choice (at least when I did it) and it was one of the easiest courses I have taken so far at York. Adms 1010,you want to take the male prof like someone else mentioned.

[heimdal]

Hey, thanks for all the responses.

I guess I'm sticking with Jutlah, since he's teaching the section I enrolled in.

Meanwhile, I've haven't heard good things about ADMS1010. Course subject is a bit iffy, and one of the female profs is a b!tch it seems.

I wouldn't even be taking it if it wasn't a prerequisite.

[vanessie]

WOohoo, done my last exam! Thank goodness that year is finally over :cheesygri

now a 2 week break before a full courseload during summer school :cry:

[w4rrior]

i had 4 exams in 4 days (this past thurs-sun) and 2 of my exams had fire alarms...plus one more to go. :(

[Sogeking]

adms 1010, u dont have much of a choice, only 2 teaching in summer i think, go for the male,
econ 1000, not sure if noordeh is teaching, if he is, try to get him

anyone know any easy general courses to take in the summer?, i have to choose between humanities or modes of reasoning. (6 credit 1000 lvl)

any suggestions people?

[phomp]

Got into York, starting this summer semester. I got into Public Policy and Adminsitration program but would much rather be in Economics (Internship oppertunity). I am in the process of booking my enrollment appointment, how should I go about switching. I have sent e-mails and sat on hold on the phone at York, so I figured while I wait I would ask here. Can I do it at the enrollment appointment?

[poppa]

Got into York, starting this summer semester. I got into Public Policy and Adminsitration program but would much rather be in Economics (Internship oppertunity). I am in the process of booking my enrollment appointment, how should I go about switching. I have sent e-mails and sat on hold on the phone at York, so I figured while I wait I would ask here. Can I do it at the enrollment appointment?

Enrollment ppointment is just sitting down with someone and they suggest courses for you. That's it.

Maybe this link will help.
http://www.registrar.yorku.ca/pdf/major_program_change.pdf

[phomp]

thanks for the response. I finally got through and they told me I have to re-apply.:lol: Which probably means, I would not be able to start in the summer.

[salabanzi]

Hey guys, I know the full course load is 15 credits per semester at York but is it possible to go over it? I'm look at taking 16 credits instead of 15(3+3+3+3+4) in the Fall. TYIA.

[v1nc3nt]

WOohoo, done my last exam! Thank goodness that year is finally over :cheesygri

now a 2 week break before a full courseload during summer school :cry:

wtf? done so early! lucky you

my last exam is on the 31st :| and 1 week later summer school starts :(

[shannn]

Sigh, I can't motivate myself to study for my last 2 exams

Getting a 95 in one course, an 88 in the other :|

Arrrggh, I'll be done on Friday @ 12. I can't WAIT anymore

[custy]

Any exams affected by fire alarms or bomb threats this year?

[phomp]

Curious, how long is a BA? I know there is a specialized BA and Honors BA, but if you are taking just a straight BA (for example in Economics). How long is the program? I do plan on fast tracking it and running through the summer but am curious to the difference. I know the amount of credits but not sure how to translate that...

[vrus]

i think most ba's are 4, with some at 5 depending on the study. credits depend on the relationship with the previous school and how much they count for. sometimes you can get up to a full years worth of study off towards your degree.

[help_questions]

Sigh, I can't motivate myself to study for my last 2 exams

Getting a 95 in one course, an 88 in the other :|

Arrrggh, I'll be done on Friday @ 12. I can't WAIT anymore

let me help you get motivated.

you want to keep your 95, and get 85 to a 90+.
get of RFD.

good luck

edit: seriously, those are awesome marks. don't fcuk that shyt up! study!

[Jay Hova]

Considering the fact you guys had 3 month strike, and you're getting off 3-3.5 WEEKS AFTER SOME NON-York students...that's pretty good. I say 3 weeks, because UTSG's last exam was May 7th..

[help_questions]

Considering the fact you guys had 3 month strike, and you're getting off 3-3.5 WEEKS AFTER SOME NON-York students...that's pretty good. I say 3 weeks, because UTSG's last exam was May 7th..

ya, but it is still 3+ weeks less. that means 3+ weeks of extra living expenses, and put us behind for the competitive internships and jobs....and for what...the greed of a union.

While it does sound pretty good, I will point out that we lost 1 week for our fall exam period, 1 week for our winter exam period, we lost our reading week, we lost 1 week in the fall term of classes and 1 week of classes in the winter term.

All of this can potentially hurt our marks, and therefore could have an affect on our future plans (grad school).

that aint pretty good if you ask me. we got screwed by the union. period

[Sigurd]

hm...I've signed myself up for a couple of classes for the summer, ADMS2510 + ADMS2320 and I'm starting to hear about how difficult each class is. I'll also be working maybe a day or two a week, would this be a disastrous combination? Or doable?
The only reason I wanted to do these is to get them out of the way, not particularly because I need to. What do you guys think?

[aricebox]

Hi guys, I need some help.

I'm in first year right now at york and due to a handful of unforseen and unfortunate events that took place throughout the fall/winter term(on top of the 3 month hiatus, I may not be able to proceed to second year (My program requires a 5.0 GPA). Yes, I know it's ridiculous for someone NOT to be able to keep that...but again...I won't go into detail about my circumstances.

Anyways...I've calculated my GPA for the fall/winter term (i'm estimating my grades since I havent received my final grades for the winter courses yet) But i'll be just slightly under the 5.0 mark. (Maybe 4.6-4.8 mark)

For those who may be able to help clear up some confusion, will i be kicked out of my program? or will I be able to write a petition/appeal and try to explain why I wasn't able to meet the requirements needed to proceed to second year?

Also, I've read on the yorku site that our GPA's are calculated twice a year, once after the fall/winter term and once again after the summer term.
Does this mean that even if my GPA was slightly under the requirements when calculated at the completion of the fall/winter term, I would be able to stay in the program and proceed to second year if I do well in my Summer course?(Assuming that my cumulative GPA for the year(fall-winter-summer 09) meets the requirements?)

Anyways sorry for the long post guys...I'm really worried about not being able to proceed to second year...I honestly would not know what to do If i was withdrawn from my program.

Hopefully someone can help me clear this up?

[Ryougo]

This is for Arts, if you go to Schulich the rules may be very different

Ok so you're in first year in what I assume to be a honours (4 Year) program which requires a average of 5.0, what will happen is you may get demoted to the normal stream if your program has one or if they don't you may be kicked out of your major.

What this means is you have to get your GPA back up in second year, you may have difficulty enrolling in your major courses which may mean you have to take your electives in the meantime.

After you raised it back you should be able to changed your major back easily, especially if you were just demoted to the normal stream.

[Ryougo]

On another note has anyone had a official final grade updated on the register yet? My instructor submitted them 2 days ago and they still aren't up.

[aricebox]

Thanks for the quick reply. But yea...I'm in the schulich BBA program..so i don't think we have a normal stream...

I'm going to set up an appointment with an academic counselor and ask them in person... but for now I just wanted some input from some fellow RFDers/Yorku students.

How about the summer-school thing? Raising my GPA with my summer course before fall/winter 09/10 starts? Would this be a possible route?

and nope. i checked today and none of my final grades are up yet...

[Ryougo]

You will have to raise them one way or another, it's just whether or not schulich will gave you a break (especially with the strike). I imagine you will at least be on some kind of probation to perform well in 2nd year.

[aricebox]

thanks for the info and fast replies Ryougo! if anyone else has more input/opinions I'd greatly appreciate it!

[__Kingpin__]

i got a d+ in econ1000, is there any way i can plead with my prof to bump it up to a C? :lol:

[badmus]

hm...I've signed myself up for a couple of classes for the summer, ADMS2510 + ADMS2320 and I'm starting to hear about how difficult each class is. I'll also be working maybe a day or two a week, would this be a disastrous combination? Or doable?
The only reason I wanted to do these is to get them out of the way, not particularly because I need to. What do you guys think?

I took 2320 last summer with another class (econ 1000) but I was not working so it was actually quite good. I have also taken 2510 and it is not something I would want to take in the summer especially this summer when everything would be packed, when I did 2510 we had a quiz every 2 weeks so you had to keep up with the readings and they were a lot.
If I were I would take 2320 or 2510 with one of 2400 or 2600 if you have not taken them already.

[stratux]

Hey aricebox tell us what happens to you thank you

[shannn]

hmm I guess marks aren't going up simultaneously.
None of my marks are up yet.

Kinda pssed about one mark I know I got. Got hte highest mark in one of my courses, and it was only an A :mad:

[Sigurd]

I took 2320 last summer with another class (econ 1000) but I was not working so it was actually quite good. I have also taken 2510 and it is not something I would want to take in the summer especially this summer when everything would be packed, when I did 2510 we had a quiz every 2 weeks so you had to keep up with the readings and they were a lot.
If I were I would take 2320 or 2510 with one of 2400 or 2600 if you have not taken them already.

Thanks a bunch :). I ended up replacing 2510 with 2600 after seeing the comments for the prof. teaching it (Gary Spraakman).

[Shimso]

As someone who doesn't go to York, can anyone clarify the following for me?

Is it true that some students can choose to take an exam and drop the course afterwards with no penalty? I'm guessing its a lie, but so many people have said it (including a friend who goes to York) that I'm wondering if there is at least some truth to it. Thanks

[chris0101]

Anyone else ready for exams? Can you believe they are FINALLY here?

Next up, Summer School. That's gonna be a hell of a ride, compressed.

They still have summer school at York despite the strike? :-0

It is going to be one rushed semester.

[badmus]

As someone who doesn't go to York, can anyone clarify the following for me?

Is it true that some students can choose to take an exam and drop the course afterwards with no penalty? I'm guessing its a lie, but so many people have said it (including a friend who goes to York) that I'm wondering if there is at least some truth to it. Thanks

it was only a one time thing because of the strike, everything is back to normal so if you drop a course after the exam there is a penalty.

[shannn]

As someone who doesn't go to York, can anyone clarify the following for me?

Is it true that some students can choose to take an exam and drop the course afterwards with no penalty? I'm guessing its a lie, but so many people have said it (including a friend who goes to York) that I'm wondering if there is at least some truth to it. Thanks

That was for the fall semester because right after the strike (2 weeks) there were exams. But that was a one time deal

[illyas]

You can always petition to have the mark dropped, but it's YMMV.

[dx1997]

They still have summer school at York despite the strike? :-0

It is going to be one rushed semester.

Indeed. They are more or less, one month terms.

[heimdal]

Stupid question, but C grade in a course is a fail right?

I'm not really used to this letter grade system; I've been from schools that use number grading my whole life.

If so, that dropped course concept you guys were talking about could prove useful...:)

[shannn]

Stupid question, but C grade in a course is a fail right?

I'm not really used to this letter grade system; I've been from schools that use number grading my whole life.

If so, that dropped course concept you guys were talking about could prove useful...:)

Nope, F is a fail
You got the credit

[heimdal]

Nope, F is a fail
You got the credit

Hey, thanks. I was freaking out when I read my grade report this morning.

All As and a C mixed in. Still, that hurts my CGPA...

[shannn]

Hey, thanks. I was freaking out when I read my grade report this morning.

All As and a C mixed in. Still, that hurts my CGPA...

Ahh, that stinks. Hmmm, do you think it was a mistake? Maybe you should see the exam or ask the prof?

[heimdal]

Ahh, that stinks. Hmmm, do you think it was a mistake? Maybe you should see the exam or ask the prof?

I'm planning to take a look at the exam when I have the chance.
I had a B+ through midterms.

[danman227460]

Glad you didn't get an E. I still have NO idea how people can get an E in York.

[help_questions]

maybe we can list which course grades have been posted, as each of us finds out....

[v1nc3nt]

Hey, thanks. I was freaking out when I read my grade report this morning.

All As and a C mixed in. Still, that hurts my CGPA...

if it really bugs you, you can take the course again and if you get a higher grade, it will replace the C

[Sogeking]

do employers look at your electives?, i think i may end up with a D or C in econ1010 :(, the average for my class is 50. the proff said he will boost the class average up and the average for the last test (is he allowed to do that?) but i feel the D coming :cry:

[heimdal]

do employers look at your electives?, i think i may end up with a D or C in econ1010 :(, the average for my class is 50. the proff said he will boost the class average up and the average for the last test (is he allowed to do that?) but i feel the D coming :cry:

Who's your prof?

[shannn]

maybe we can list which course grades have been posted, as each of us finds out....

For courses that didn't have a final exam, my prof said marks had to be in by May 29. So those courses should have their marks posted by now (at least my one seminar course that was like that did)

Otherwise, I guess it all depends on when the exams and assignemnts are all done being marked and grades reported

[Sogeking]

Who's your prof?

john paskaris, u taking econ1010 too?

[heimdal]

john paskaris, u taking econ1010 too?

Saturdays at 2:30 right?

Yeah, that's the only mark I'm missing.

Hope he follows through on his promises to boost the class average.

[Ryougo]

john paskaris, u taking econ1010 too?

Ouch, I don't know if he'll follow through but I feel bad for you guys to have him as your prof.

[MasterXan]

does Kieran Furlong still teach intro to macro and micro econ? he was the best when I was in undergrad.

no need to buy the expensive textbooks, just buy his notes for $5 and study his past exams.

:lol:

[shannn]

I took ECON1000 w/ Sam Lan Franco
He was amazing. He just got up there and told us stories about himself and the world economy/news (really interesting stuff, he told us to get outta the stock market because he expected the recession since 2005). We just had to read the textbook. I ended up with the highest mark in the courses without any economics experience before :cheesygri

[munsifn]

anyone know how long it takes for the audit of your credits to be completed so that your graduation status gets updated?

i applied to graduate at the end of march/beginning of april and my status still says that the audit has not been done.

[Luken]

can the summer enrollment deposit be subtracted from my student account or do i have to actually pay again despite having enough funds in my student account?

[shannn]

anyone know how long it takes for the audit of your credits to be completed so that your graduation status gets updated?

i applied to graduate at the end of march/beginning of april and my status still says that the audit has not been done.

IIRC, there are 2 audits. One mid-way to make sure you are taking the appropriate courses, and a 2nd one when marks are submitted. I think you may be waiting on the 2nd audit? But you should call / visit the registrar to make sure

can the summer enrollment deposit be subtracted from my student account or do i have to actually pay again despite having enough funds in my student account?

If you have the funds are you okay (was the case for me)

[MasterXan]

when are they gonna have info on the course instructors for the summer courses?

[v1nc3nt]

some marks are up

[Ree_]

Ok so I'm starting York this summer term.I got accepted into Administrative studies(Human Resources Management).Classes start next week so I have a few questions.....

Anyone here attending the Atkinson Academic oientation this thursday??Could anyone tell me if I it's worth attending?I did reigster for it but am having second thoughts now:confused:

Also,is anybody here taking the NATS 1610 the living body course??

Lastly...what should I expect on the first day of class??

Thanks in advance

[illyas]

when are they gonna have info on the course instructors for the summer courses?

+1 and the course outlines...anyone know?


Anyone here attending the Atkinson Academic oientation this thursday??Could anyone tell me if I it's worth attending?I did reigster for it but am having second thoughts now:confused:

Depends on if you need help with choosing courses for majors and electives, how to use the website and stuff like that. I thought the Atkinson advising appointments were mandatory?


Lastly...what should I expect on the first day of class??


Depends on the prof...some give full lectures. Most however give a intro to the course, go over the course outline and maybe do a short lecture.

[Ree_]

+1 and the course outlines...anyone know?



Depends on if you need help with choosing courses for majors and electives, how to use the website and stuff like that. I thought the Atkinson advising appointments were mandatory?



Depends on the prof...some give full lectures. Most however give a intro to the course, go over the course outline and maybe do a short lecture.

Actually I was talking about the orientation which is different from an advising appointment.Thanks for your reply.

[badmus]

when are they gonna have info on the course instructors for the summer courses?

From what I have seen they do not usually update the course instructors until the middle of the term but the course outline should be available by June 8 or the first day you have your class because I think instructors are required to give you during the first class.

[munsifn]

does anyone know the phone number for the registrar's office?
i've been browsing the website and cant seem to find it

i need to call them and find out whats going on with my grad status...still isnt updated!

thx

[ElChico]

http://www.yorku.ca/web/about_yorku/contact_us.html

Call the switch board ask for the registrar.

[jahme]

Registrar's office: Call 416-872-9675...and then press 2 on the first corresponding option.

[shannn]

Just a quick Q, I thought I knew the answer, but now I'm confused.

Will all the marks be published (or are they supposed to be published) online by tomorrow afternoon/evening, or did they change the day to the week of June 15? I see both dates when I try to check my marks.

And oh man..my marks dropped >:(
Not significantly, but man...1 course where I got the highest mark...it ended up only being an A (and not an A+ like expected)...so wow, took a hit there. :(

[illyas]

"Grades Release: grades will be released incrementally and typically are available no earlier than 10 days from the finish of a course or five days after the final examination. It is expected that the majority of grades will be available online by the week of June 15, 2009. In addition, you can also order your transcript online."

[shannn]

"Grades Release: grades will be released incrementally and typically are available no earlier than 10 days from the finish of a course or five days after the final examination. It is expected that the majority of grades will be available online by the week of June 15, 2009. In addition, you can also order your transcript online."

Hmm, I read that too.

But...here's the full dialog they present you when checking marks:

Fall/Winter 2008-2009 grades will be released to your grade report and transcript as soon as they have been reported by your instructor(s).

Instructors must report grades no later than Tuesday, June 9.

Grades that have yet to be reported will initially appear as blank on the grade report and transcripts. If you have blank grades after June 9, you should contact your instructor or the department offering the course.

Although grades are deemed official upon release, Faculties will conduct a course-by-course review once all grades are reported. This may result in grade changes.

Academic decisions for Fall/Winter 2008-2009 and GPAs will be released on Monday, June 15.

So do we expect our marks by the 15th, or the 9th? :confused:
It's a tad bit confusing.

Or does this all mean we get our marks on the 9th and GPA's calculated and academic decisions made on the 15th?

[help_questions]

Hmm, I read that too.

But...here's the full dialog they present you when checking marks:



So do we expect our marks by the 15th, or the 9th? :confused:
It's a tad bit confusing.

Or does this all mean we get our marks on the 9th and GPA's calculated and academic decisions made on the 15th?

as i understand it, your grades should be posted by or on the 9th.
your f/w grade report (with academic decision) will be available on the 15th.

I am waiting for 1 more mark.......

[help_questions]

Just a quick Q, I thought I knew the answer, but now I'm confused.

Will all the marks be published (or are they supposed to be published) online by tomorrow afternoon/evening, or did they change the day to the week of June 15? I see both dates when I try to check my marks.

And oh man..my marks dropped >:(
Not significantly, but man...1 course where I got the highest mark...it ended up only being an A (and not an A+ like expected)...so wow, took a hit there. :(

do you mind sharing what course, and you secret to an almost outstanding grade.

[help_questions]

when are they gonna have info on the course instructors for the summer courses?

is there any specific course you are asking about?

[shannn]

as i understand it, your grades should be posted by or on the 9th.
your f/w grade report (with academic decision) will be available on the 15th.

I am waiting for 1 more mark.......

ahh, okay, that is what I thought as well (but got confused because they made 2 different date postings in 2 different areas of the website)

I'm waiting on 2 more marks...then I'm done with York for good :cheesygri

[help_questions]

ahh, okay, that is what I thought as well (but got confused because they made 2 different date postings in 2 different areas of the website)

I'm waiting on 2 more marks...then I'm done with York for good :cheesygri

lovely.....so you won't get bum-fcuked with another strike

[shannn]

Oh gosh...I'm kinda pissed off
I took a first year course because I needed it to get into speech language pathology (which I don't want to do anymore).
I just got my final mark and it says C

But that is impossible. Getting that mark assumes I got 0% on a 5% assignemtn and 0% on the final exam worth 25%.
Gosh, I hate this course and I hate it even more now.

Wow, this is a fitting end to my time at York...leaving pissed off after a long strike and after getting my mark screwed up...

[heimdal]

Oh gosh...I'm kinda pissed off
I took a first year course because I needed it to get into speech language pathology (which I don't want to do anymore).
I just got my final mark and it says C

But that is impossible. Getting that mark assumes I got 0% on a 5% assignemtn and 0% on the final exam worth 25%.
Gosh, I hate this course and I hate it even more now.

Wow, this is a fitting end to my time at York...leaving pissed off after a long strike and after getting my mark screwed up...

Ouch, that hurts. I feel you. I took an impossible math course last sem and got a C; I don't really need it since I'm transferring from Econ to Accounting.

I suggest talking to your prof ASAP for clarification. Judging from your past posts about your grades, you're far from a C student.

[shannn]

Ouch, that hurts. I feel you. I took an impossible math course last sem and got a C; I don't really need it since I'm transferring from Econ to Accounting.

I suggest talking to your prof ASAP for clarification. Judging from your past posts about your grades, you're far from a C student.

Sigh..yea, I emailed my prof and she said she'll look into it and email me back with the results. I'm hoping to drop in sometime so that we can go over them as well.

I saw my trnascript, and I'm scrolling down, and it says A+, A, A+, A, A, A+, C....almost had a heart attack

Arrrrgggh, I hate feeling anxious about marks.

[Rx8-black]

Does anyone know what E is?
Is that a pass or fail?

[Jay Hova]

Does anyone know what E is?
Is that a pass or fail?

http://calendars.registrar.yorku.ca/calendars/2008-2009/acadinfo/grades.htm
Definitions of Pass and Fail

Passed courses

A passed course is one in which the student has achieved a grade of D or better.

Failed courses

There are two failing grades on the Undergraduate Grading Scheme: E (marginal failure) and F (failure).

[ktan09]

Sigh..yea, I emailed my prof and she said she'll look into it and email me back with the results. I'm hoping to drop in sometime so that we can go over them as well.

I saw my trnascript, and I'm scrolling down, and it says A+, A, A+, A, A, A+, C....almost had a heart attack

Arrrrgggh, I hate feeling anxious about marks.

Any chance its Meteorology course? NATS Weather and Climate?

[MasterXan]

anyone ever taken 4 courses in one semester? if so, which courses? were they tedious?

[CheapAssGuy]

Sigh..yea, I emailed my prof and she said she'll look into it and email me back with the results. I'm hoping to drop in sometime so that we can go over them as well.

I saw my trnascript, and I'm scrolling down, and it says A+, A, A+, A, A, A+, C....almost had a heart attack

Arrrrgggh, I hate feeling anxious about marks.

holy ****! :-0 dude! that's insanely good!

congrats on graduating .... i bet you got many offers with great salaries with all those impressive marks :)

If you have blank grades after June 9, you should contact your instructor or the department offering the course.

great, now i gotta call and ****, damn york, never gets stuff done on time. :mad:

[shannn]

Any chance its Meteorology course? NATS Weather and Climate?

Nah, it was a different NATS course though. I got it fixed up, ends up the prof entered a 6X instead of a 9X for my final grade.
That is a huge sigh of relief

anyone ever taken 4 courses in one semester? if so, which courses? were they tedious?

I've always taken 5 per semester (don't do 5 psych courses in 1 semester...I usually had ~150pages/week to read). But if you mean in the summer, I have no clue.

holy ****! :-0 dude! that's insanely good!

congrats on graduating .... i bet you got many offers with great salaries with all those impressive marks :)

great, now i gotta call and ****, damn york, never gets stuff done on time. :mad:

Thanks! :cheesygri (btw, got 2 job offers recinded b/c of the York striek, sigh...lol, ah well, i'm taking the summer off)

Email your prof first / call them to make sure the marks got in. For the past couple years I had a couple of NGR's and it was because the profs handed in the marks 1 or 2 days late.

[help_questions]

Nah, it was a different NATS course though. I got it fixed up, ends up the prof entered a 6X instead of a 9X for my final grade.
That is a huge sigh of relief



I've always taken 5 per semester (don't do 5 psych courses in 1 semester...I usually had ~150pages/week to read). But if you mean in the summer, I have no clue.



Thanks! :cheesygri (btw, got 2 job offers recinded b/c of the York striek, sigh...lol, ah well, i'm taking the summer off)

Email your prof first / call them to make sure the marks got in. For the past couple years I had a couple of NGR's and it was because the profs handed in the marks 1 or 2 days late.

That sucks. The actions of CUPE3903 really screwed you over.

Fortunately, the low enrollment at York will mean that many CUPE3903 instructors will not be needed at York and will not have a job. It is justice at its finest!

[dx1997]

So has anyone marks been appealed? Did everything go smooth after the marks were received? I remember a few here had a few problems.

[moem986]

Just wondering how is gary spraakman for ADMS 2510, from what I hear its simply do the questions in the textbook and they will be on the quizzes/exam

[lookingforstufffff]

Just wondering how is gary spraakman for ADMS 2510, from what I hear its simply do the questions in the textbook and they will be on the quizzes/exam

Have you tried ratemyprofessor?

[moem986]

Yes I have but from my experience, the scores tend to be a bit biased and don't do a good job of reflecting the difficulty of the course. Basically taking "there is no bad student just a bad teacher approach".

[lookingforstufffff]

Yes I have but from my experience, the scores tend to be a bit biased and don't do a good job of reflecting the difficulty of the course. Basically taking "there is no bad student just a bad teacher approach".

I know what you mean but it's a good start, asking students that have taken your course will be your next best (hence why you asked this of course). Now with that said and done though, are there any other professors that teach the course because if there isn't and this is one of your mandatory courses to graduate, bad or not you will need to take this professor.

[munsifn]

i will be attending my convocation ceremony later this week

if i decide to come back next year to take 1 or 2 courses, how do i proceed? technically im no longer a york student, so do i have to re-apply through OUAC?

[shannn]

i will be attending my convocation ceremony later this week

if i decide to come back next year to take 1 or 2 courses, how do i proceed? technically im no longer a york student, so do i have to re-apply through OUAC?

Nah, you have to reactivate your "file" and then you'll be taking courses as a non-degree student.

Check it out here (http://www.registrar.yorku.ca/services/everything/reacts/index.htm)

[Junkguy]

My Fall course enrolment access date got moved back like 9 days for no reason... is that normal? :confused:

[cbtemp]

Anyone in rez get their spot yet? I'm still waiting on mine but a lot of people got theirs already.

[badmus]

I am just curious, what happens to your York University email when you graduate? (I mean the one that is xxxx @yorku.ca)

[moxy]

I am just curious, what happens to your York University email when you graduate? (I mean the one that is xxxx @yorku.ca)

You loose it.

[Prinsesa]

That sucks BIG TIME. Because a lot of employers like seeing xxx@schoolsname.ca, hotmail, yahoo or gmail dont cut it anymore. Im so glad Sheridan College lets you have your account forever. They let you keep all the files that you have on their drives plus you get to keep the e-mail forever.

[shannn]

You loose it.

Sigh...that sucks.

My Utoronto email will have to do then >:(

Yikes, I'd better back up my important emails then!

[MizTEcK]

^ ur utoronto will expire in 2 years after you graduate

[shannn]

^ ur utoronto will expire in 2 years after you graduate

Ah crap, I tranferred out and am considered a "current" student. So hpoefully that means I'll keep it longer.

But my doc still uses his utoronto email though, and he has been graduated from UT...a lloooong time

[munsifn]

what are you supposed to wear to convocation? white shirt +tie? dress shoes?

i know there is a robe that has to be rented to be worn over your clothes, but im guessing jeans + t-shirt + sneakers is a no go?

[darkpurpose]

can anyone direct me to the summer school extention application for york?

[badmus]

Sigh...that sucks.

My Utoronto email will have to do then >:(

Yikes, I'd better back up my important emails then!

how do you backup your emails? I just want to know whether there is an easy way to do it.

[HowEver]

I am just curious, what happens to your York University email when you graduate? (I mean the one that is xxxx @yorku.ca)

Check with Alumni Affairs. You can get an @yorku.ca email address through them.

[munsifn]

what are you supposed to wear to convocation? white shirt +tie? dress shoes?

i know there is a robe that has to be rented to be worn over your clothes, but im guessing jeans + t-shirt + sneakers is a no go?


anyone?

[HowEver]

anyone?

Suit and tie, look nice. Unless it's 40 degrees.

[Justice_Chris]

Is there any quiet study space with couches at York libraries?
I am used to studying on the couch and for the life of me can't study seating at a desk but I'll need to use York libraries pretty soon.
Any couches at Scott that are not part of a noisy lounge?

[shannn]

Is there any quiet study space with couches at York libraries?
I am used to studying on the couch and for the life of me can't study seating at a desk but I'll need to use York libraries pretty soon.
Any couches at Scott that are not part of a noisy lounge?

Use the Shoe-lick library (they have a couch in the quiet area on the 3rd floor)
Very nice and quiet :cheesygri
Never studied at York (always went downtown to Robarts), but when I did, this is where I went

[shannn]

I am just curious, what happens to your York University email when you graduate? (I mean the one that is xxxx @yorku.ca)

Thanks HowEver! Stumbled across this:
http://www.yorku.ca/alumni/alumnisite/emailfaqs.htm

You lose it the October following your convocation

But you can create a xxx@alumni.yorku.ca email (but it only forwards emails twice a day to an existing email account) >:(
Better than nothing I guess

[Justice_Chris]

Use the Shoe-lick library (they have a couch in the quiet area on the 3rd floor)
Very nice and quiet :cheesygri
Never studied at York (always went downtown to Robarts), but when I did, this is where I went

Never thought of shoe-lick that way. :lol:
Only one couch eh? :confused:

UofT has quite a few couches but the best ones are at Pratt. Too bad they are closed during the weekends now. >:(

[l33t.h4x0r]

I used to study in the 'quiet room' in Scott. Its on the 2nd floor towards the back of the computers =D.

[Justice_Chris]

I used to study in the 'quiet room' in Scott. Its on the 2nd floor towards the back of the computers =D.

Any couches there?

[illyas]

The college's common rooms usually have couches.

[shannn]

Any couches there?

There are a bunch, but they are not very quiet there :mad: (well, at least whenever I studied there...but in fairness, I gave up after going there twice).
But if you are there for the summer, probably less students, so less loud.

In the quiet room at Schulich (in the uppermost floor inside the room labelled quiet room), there is 1 long detachable couch, and 3 individual couches, and in the not so quiet area (the floor below) there are a bunch of couches around a fireplace

[wkye]

^ ur utoronto will expire in 2 years after you graduate

That's not true. U of T has been partnered with Google to provide free lifetime e-mail accounts for alumni for quite a while now. The utoronto.ca address stays the same, but your account becomes operated by Google within 2 years after graduation. It is ad-free unlike Google's Gmail accounts.

Of course, who knows whether we will still be using e-mail 50 years from now...

[vanessie]

Is there any quiet study space with couches at York libraries?
I am used to studying on the couch and for the life of me can't study seating at a desk but I'll need to use York libraries pretty soon.
Any couches at Scott that are not part of a noisy lounge?

Have you been to the main area with the couches/tables on the 2nd floor to the right of the escalators? I was there the other day and it was dead silent, and there were tons of empty spots. During the regular year it's more active but during the summer it's pretty quiet.

[Justice_Chris]

Thanks very much for your suggestions. I'll be going up there this coming weekend and will try both Scott and Schulich couch areas. :)

[slowtyper]

Hi all,

I bought a book from the york bookstore, Robert C. Feenstra, Alan M. Taylor "International Trade" 2008...it was $112.50. I want to return the book, it is completely brand new but they can't do anything for me because I have lost the recipt (I'm stupid, I know). The book is mint but they said there is no way they can take it back. If anyone has purchased this book recently or know someone who did, could you PM me? It would be appreciated.

Thank you!

[dx1997]

Quiet place to study? At York? LOL

Seriously, the poster who said Roberts was right, way better studying at U of T if you can.

[lookingforstufffff]

Quiet place to study? At York? LOL

Seriously, the poster who said Roberts was right, way better studying at U of T if you can.

I have quite a few friends that attends UofT and Ryerson and they comes to York to study, heh.

[badmus]

if you take courses that are not required for the program you are in because you need them for an external certification, would York use those courses when they are calculating your final Gpa?

[heimdal]

I have quite a few friends that attends UofT and Ryerson and they comes to York to study, heh.

I just think they want to go sight-seeing, if you know what I mean.

[lookingforstufffff]

I guess sight-seeing is the reason they are hitting the +4.0 GPAs, everyone should try it to confirm your theory. :D

[HowEver]

I just think they want to go sight-seeing, if you know what I mean.

So true.

[lookingforstufffff]

If you wanted sight-seeing, Ryerson is just down a few blocks.

[shannn]

Hey, can someone tell me where the courtside cafe is?
It is not on the YorkU map

[munsifn]

^^^
it's inside the rexall centre...first floor

are you going for your convocation this week? mine was today and there are signs everywere to guide you, you wont have any problems

[shannn]

^^^
it's inside the rexall centre...first floor

are you going for your convocation this week? mine was today and there are signs everywere to guide you, you wont have any problems

Oooh, nice, thanks

Yea, decided to go. My friend is going and I told her I'd go if they did. And a couple of my profs expect me there, so..yea

Did you go to your reception? Was there food? I'm assuming the receptions are all the same lol

[munsifn]

yup went to the reception

they had some cake, fruits, small sandwiches...standard fare.

the only problem was the rainstorm. our ceremony ended midway through the storm, so everyone was in the tent section for the reception, it was packed.

once the storm died down, a lot of people moved outside for pictures, but for about 45mins, the reception tent was jam packed.

overall, a good event. have fun and congrats!

[lovebb]

:)i graduated from high school for 2 years already, and took some part time courses in different colleges, also did some part time jobs in between. And right now I just started at seneca college for summer courses.. but the thing is i really wanna go to university and finish the degree soon, i dun really want to stuck at seneca fo so long, since i already 21. so does anyone know can i actually apply to York directly right now by my high shcool mark..itz about 71 average..(kind poor)

Also I heard York has this undecided major program, would that be easier to get in york? because im really wanna get in on Sept. Can anyone give me some opinion on york? thank uu

[shannn]

yup went to the reception

they had some cake, fruits, small sandwiches...standard fare.

the only problem was the rainstorm. our ceremony ended midway through the storm, so everyone was in the tent section for the reception, it was packed.

once the storm died down, a lot of people moved outside for pictures, but for about 45mins, the reception tent was jam packed.

overall, a good event. have fun and congrats!

Thanks!
And congrats to yourself as well!

YAY! We are done! But you said you were going back, right? Did you manage to get all the paperwork done?

[munsifn]

Thanks!
And congrats to yourself as well!

YAY! We are done! But you said you were going back, right? Did you manage to get all the paperwork done?

im considering going back, if i cant get straight into work by september.

i have a few job interviews lined up in the next few weeks, so hopefully i wont need to return.

[shannn]

im considering going back, if i cant get straight into work by september.

i have a few job interviews lined up in the next few weeks, so hopefully i wont need to return.

Well, good luck! Hopefully you'll never have to take another York U course again :cheesygri

[umop]

Does anybody know if there's a poker club at York? Or if there are any regular games/tournaments that go on during the school year?

[got_it_4_cheap]

im considering going back, if i cant get straight into work by september.

i have a few job interviews lined up in the next few weeks, so hopefully i wont need to return.

why??? i can't wait to gtfo, 1 more year ... till i'm FREE!!! (hopefully i won't fail any courses, it would suck not to graduate because i screwed up in 1 course)

tuition fee went up again by $20+ :mad:

08/09: 3 credit course - $545.46

09/10: 3 credit course - $566.49

[lookingforstufffff]

^ That's pretty good even with the increase. I'm at ~600 and I hope that didn't change since that was from the 08-09 term.

[jouster]

Hi,

When I was 23, I enrolled at York and left after the first year with 3 courses completed (visual arts major with an elective at Atkinson College).

I'm 32 now and I am thinking of returning to York. Currently, I suffer from progressed ADHD and some SAD (Social Anxiety Disorder).

The two questions I have are:

If I continue my education at York, will I still be able to keep the three courses I completed in my records?

-and-

Can York accommodate my condition(s)? If not, will I be disqualified from re-enrolling or from choosing any specific courses?

Thank you.

[MasterXan]

anyone taken a WRIT course before? are there any WRIT courses besides 3989 that doesn't have exams?

and could someone recommend an English course that is safe for non-English majors and someone who forgot about Gr.12/OAC English?

[MikeyPyro]

Does anyone know if I can take a course that requires pre-requisites in the winter semester, and I will take those said pre-requisites in the Fall before it. Will that work assuming I pass the class in Fall, or do you have to have it fulfilled at the time of selection?!?!

[shannn]

Does anyone know if I can take a course that requires pre-requisites in the winter semester, and I will take those said pre-requisites in the Fall before it. Will that work assuming I pass the class in Fall, or do you have to have it fulfilled at the time of selection?!?!

You are fine

Hi,

When I was 23, I enrolled at York and left after the first year with 3 courses completed (visual arts major with an elective at Atkinson College).

I'm 32 now and I am thinking of returning to York. Currently, I suffer from progressed ADHD and some SAD (Social Anxiety Disorder).

The two questions I have are:

If I continue my education at York, will I still be able to keep the three courses I completed in my records?

-and-

Can York accommodate my condition(s)? If not, will I be disqualified from re-enrolling or from choosing any specific courses?

Thank you.

Call the registrar and book an appointment, I think you would get your q's answered much better that way

yup went to the reception

they had some cake, fruits, small sandwiches...standard fare.

the only problem was the rainstorm. our ceremony ended midway through the storm, so everyone was in the tent section for the reception, it was packed.

once the storm died down, a lot of people moved outside for pictures, but for about 45mins, the reception tent was jam packed.

overall, a good event. have fun and congrats!

Gosh, just finished my ceremony today, but the rain didn't stop :mad:
So many old cheapo's hoarding the food :mad::mad:

[HowEver]

There is a large office of persons dedicated to helping you out:

http://www.yorku.ca/opd/

Mission Statement

The role of the Office for Persons with Disabilities (OPD) is to provide a wide range of high-quality support services in order to meet the needs of students with physical disabilities.

The OPD as a direct provider of postsecondary educational services has a legal responsibility to accommodate persons with disabilities under the Ontario Human Rights Code.

This office has a whole range of services for people.

You should be able to count the courses you took before but you'll need to ask when you re-apply, as indicated above.




Hi,

When I was 23, I enrolled at York and left after the first year with 3 courses completed (visual arts major with an elective at Atkinson College).

I'm 32 now and I am thinking of returning to York. Currently, I suffer from progressed ADHD and some SAD (Social Anxiety Disorder).

The two questions I have are:

If I continue my education at York, will I still be able to keep the three courses I completed in my records?

-and-

Can York accommodate my condition(s)? If not, will I be disqualified from re-enrolling or from choosing any specific courses?

Thank you.

[heimdal]

I'm hoping someone could assist me with this.

I'm currently in the BA - Business Economics program, but I lost interest in that. I now want to switch to BAS - Accounting.

I faxed in a Change of Major/Degree Change form about a month ago, but received no response.

I'm thinking I don't have enough credits, since I just enrolled for the Winter sem, took and passed 15 credits, which are

ADMS1000 3.0: A
ECON1010 3.0: C+
SOSC1910 6.0: A
ECON1530 3.0: C

...resulting in a 6.60 CGPA

I'm currently taking the following in summer school:

ECON1000 3.0
HUMA1850 6.0

Now, I checked the BAS study plan and first-year for both programs are almost carbon copies. The only course that's not necessary is ECON1530.

Also, my enrolment window is July 10. Is it safe to plan accordingly and enrol in courses that the BAS study plan identifies?

Thanks in advance.

[HowEver]

Tomorrow, some time after 8:30 a.m., pick up your phone. Dial York. Ask what happened to your faxed request.

I'm hoping someone could assist me with this.

I'm currently in the BA - Business Economics program, but I lost interest in that. I now want to switch to BAS - Accounting.

I faxed in a Change of Major/Degree Change form about a month ago, but received no response.

I'm thinking I don't have enough credits, since I just enrolled for the Winter sem, took and passed 15 credits, which are

ADMS1000 3.0: A
ECON1010 3.0: C+
SOSC1910 6.0: A
ECON1530 3.0: C

...resulting in a 6.60 CGPA

I'm currently taking the following in summer school:

ECON1000 3.0
HUMA1850 6.0

Now, I checked the BAS study plan and first-year for both programs are almost carbon copies. The only course that's not necessary is ECON1530.

Also, my enrolment window is July 10. Is it safe to plan accordingly and enrol in courses that the BAS study plan identifies?

Thanks in advance.

[umop]

I'm currently in the BA - Business Economics program, but I lost interest in that. I now want to switch to BAS - Accounting.

How were the classes for Business Economics? I applied to transfer to Economics so I figure at least some courses will be the same. Was it boring?

[MondayxMilk]

I'm hoping someone could assist me with this.

I'm currently in the BA - Business Economics program, but I lost interest in that. I now want to switch to BAS - Accounting.

I faxed in a Change of Major/Degree Change form about a month ago, but received no response.

I'm thinking I don't have enough credits, since I just enrolled for the Winter sem, took and passed 15 credits, which are

ADMS1000 3.0: A
ECON1010 3.0: C+
SOSC1910 6.0: A
ECON1530 3.0: C

...resulting in a 6.60 CGPA

I'm currently taking the following in summer school:

ECON1000 3.0
HUMA1850 6.0

Now, I checked the BAS study plan and first-year for both programs are almost carbon copies. The only course that's not necessary is ECON1530.

Also, my enrolment window is July 10. Is it safe to plan accordingly and enrol in courses that the BAS study plan identifies?

Thanks in advance.
If I remember correctly, all "changing programs/majors" forms are processed at the beginning of the next term, depending on when you submit it. In your case, my guess is.. in early September, you will get a response from York.

[heimdal]

How were the classes for Business Economics? I applied to transfer to Economics so I figure at least some courses will be the same. Was it boring?

It's basically the Economics degree with some Accounting and Management courses sprinkled in.

It's not exactly boring, just not my thing.

[heimdal]

Tomorrow, some time after 8:30 a.m., pick up your phone. Dial York. Ask what happened to your faxed request.

I've tried for an hour already, kept getting that 'All circuits are currently busy' automated message.

[shadyimpala]

Yeah thats so annoying this is what you have to do. Sit down for 5 minutes and keep hanging up and hitting the redial button over and over and over. You'll eventually get in. At first I would call, get busy, then try an hour later, same thing. I wasted 4 hours of getting busy signals. Hitting redial over and over for 5 minutes straight should help your chances of getting through.

[got_it_4_cheap]

ADMS1000 3.0: A
ECON1010 3.0: C+
SOSC1910 6.0: A
ECON1530 3.0: C

I'm currently taking the following in summer school:

ECON1000 3.0
HUMA1850 6.0


how are the econ classes? hard? any advice?

i'm in arts but i need to take those two courses to graduate :|

[heimdal]

how are the econ classes? hard? any advice?

i'm in arts but i need to take those two courses to graduate :|

ECON1010, the class average was in the 50s, so I consider myself lucky I got out of the class with a C+. The prof I had was known for making things unnecessarily hard it seems.

ECON1000, easy so far. I don't want to jinx it but I felt I killed the midterm.

The material for both courses are easy enough to understand. The midterm and the final consist of just MC questions.

Advice? The usual. Go to lectures and just study the textbook and do practice questions in the study guide. I was too cheap to buy the study guide when I took ECON1010; I have it for ECON1000 and it helps immensely.

[got_it_4_cheap]

ECON1010, the class average was in the 50s, so I consider myself lucky I got out of the class with a C+. The prof I had was known for making things unnecessarily hard it seems.

ECON1000, easy so far. I don't want to jinx it but I felt I killed the midterm.

The material for both courses are easy enough to understand. The midterm and the final consist of just MC questions.

Advice? The usual. Go to lectures and just study the textbook and do practice questions in the study guide. I was too cheap to buy the study guide when I took ECON1010; I have it for ECON1000 and it helps immensely.

any chance you remember the name of econ1010 prof so I can avoid picking his or her lecture in winter?

Cool, so i don't need to be a genius in math to pass these two courses

[ktan09]

Does anyone know what the approximate GPA is for transferring from BA to BAS? Is it possible to appeal, I've gone through some really hard times in my life this past year and during the strike, I essentially lost all motivation to work.

[MikeyPyro]

You are fine
Are you 100% sure? I'm not being annoying or doubting you I just don't want to get screwed when it's too late to fix things (and I really don't want to make an appointment to ask one question). So you're 100% sure I can take a class in the winter, and take the pre-reqs needed for that class in the fall?

[badmus]

Does anyone know what the approximate GPA is for transferring from BA to BAS? Is it possible to appeal, I've gone through some really hard times in my life this past year and during the strike, I essentially lost all motivation to work.
From what I know you need a 65 (5.0) but it might have changed. I don't know if you can appeal but if you can't appeal, you can always take courses that you would need to take if you were doing either program (such as the general education courses) and then transfer when your grade gets better

[shannn]

Are you 100% sure? I'm not being annoying or doubting you I just don't want to get screwed when it's too late to fix things (and I really don't want to make an appointment to ask one question). So you're 100% sure I can take a class in the winter, and take the pre-reqs needed for that class in the fall?

I am 99.9% certain.
Call / email the registrar in case, but I have done this for many of my courses without problems.

[baskiddball]

Hey Shannen, after reading through some of your posts in the York University forum, I see you have maintained a pretty good GPA throughout your degree. I was wondering if you had some advice in terms of courses to take.

Going into my third year, I have an 8.85 GPA (8/10 A+) in a Law and Society major. Aside from a 4th year Sociology course and a 3rd year social science course for my degree, my year is pretty open. I need any two 6 credit 3XXX course and then any other 6 credit course regardless of year level.

I just wanted to choose my courses wisely, giving me the best chance to get an A or A+ by the end of the year. So yeah, its hard to find very much advice, since ratemyprof generally has a substandard collection of comments and they focus on the professor rather than the course. Many courses change instructors and many of those courses dont have the current professor available.

Anyways, I was hoping to get some advice from you on some third year course suggestions even though you probably arent in my major. Any advice from any other people in the York thread would also be appreciated. Thanks a lot guys.

ETA: Nevermind, lol. After reading through a few more pages, I see that you are taking a bachelor of science, which isnt anything like my Arts program.

Well would still appreciate any opinion on a 3XXX course in any department that you'd recommend. It's hard to get opinions on anything outside 1st and 2nd year.

[Saracy]

hi
i am a first year student, currently in science hopefully transferring into business. My first years grades look like this:
Chem 1500 A
Chem 1000 D
Math 1013 C
Math 1014 E
Physics D
Psych A

I'm planning to take math 1014 again. I submitted a 'change of major' form and was denied because of this gpa. Right now, i'm taking an adms 1000 course and i might take Econ in order to raise my gpa. What happens if i'm not allowed to switch majors for the upcoming year? Would they put me into another major temporarily? would i still be able to take courses in business?

thanks in advance, im freaking out right now

[badmus]

hi
i am a first year student, currently in science hopefully transferring into business. My first years grades look like this:
Chem 1500 A
Chem 1000 D
Math 1013 C
Math 1014 E
Physics D
Psych A

I'm planning to take math 1014 again. I submitted a 'change of major' form and was denied because of this gpa. Right now, i'm taking an adms 1000 course and i might take Econ in order to raise my gpa. What happens if i'm not allowed to switch majors for the upcoming year? Would they put me into another major temporarily? would i still be able to take courses in business?

thanks in advance, im freaking out right now
From what I know, if you are not allowed to switch majors you would stay where you are which is science in this case and you would still be able to take some business courses if not all. Econ 1000 and maybe 1010 are good courses to take if you are looking to raise your Gpa but that is if you are good with multiple choice exams.

[shannn]

Hey Shannen, after reading through some of your posts in the York University forum, I see you have maintained a pretty good GPA throughout your degree. I was wondering if you had some advice in terms of courses to take.

Going into my third year, I have an 8.85 GPA (8/10 A+) in a Law and Society major. Aside from a 4th year Sociology course and a 3rd year social science course for my degree, my year is pretty open. I need any two 6 credit 3XXX course and then any other 6 credit course regardless of year level.

I just wanted to choose my courses wisely, giving me the best chance to get an A or A+ by the end of the year. So yeah, its hard to find very much advice, since ratemyprof generally has a substandard collection of comments and they focus on the professor rather than the course. Many courses change instructors and many of those courses dont have the current professor available.

Anyways, I was hoping to get some advice from you on some third year course suggestions even though you probably arent in my major. Any advice from any other people in the York thread would also be appreciated. Thanks a lot guys.

ETA: Nevermind, lol. After reading through a few more pages, I see that you are taking a bachelor of science, which isnt anything like my Arts program.

Well would still appreciate any opinion on a 3XXX course in any department that you'd recommend. It's hard to get opinions on anything outside 1st and 2nd year.

Have you taken first year psych?
If you have, there is a course on the Psychology of Law that is supposed to be really interesting (and fairly easy since you are prelaw, as it will cover much of what you know), but PSYC1000 is a pre-req

Also, there is a psych course that is called "The Psychology of the Death and Dying." It covers some pre-law stuff about autonomy and death, and I also hear it is easy, but you need PSYC1000 as a pre-req

I hope that helps, and congrats on the great job!

And good luck for next year.

BTW, it's Shawn ;) lol

[baskiddball]

Have you taken first year psych?
If you have, there is a course on the Psychology of Law that is supposed to be really interesting (and fairly easy since you are prelaw, as it will cover much of what you know), but PSYC1000 is a pre-req

Also, there is a psych course that is called "The Psychology of the Death and Dying." It covers some pre-law stuff about autonomy and death, and I also hear it is easy, but you need PSYC1000 as a pre-req

I hope that helps, and congrats on the great job!

And good luck for next year.

BTW, it's Shawn ;) lol

LOL, sorry about that. I guess I subconciously added an "e" in between the 3 "n"s in your username.

Thank you very much for the course suggestions. I really appreciate the advice, especially because you aren't in a BA. I guess you dabbled a bit in Psychology throughout your degree (unless that is your major!). Anyways, that helps for next year, but I guess I have to take PSYC1000 before I can enroll in those, which completely sucks for this year.

Interestingly enough, Physchology of Law is even a 3XXX class on my extended list. So it would kill two birds with one stone.

Regretting not taking PSYC1010 I guess.

Thanks anyways for the help. Congrats on kicking ass with all your courses. Hope Im in the same position after 4 years.

[flash2008]

I didn't know transfering into York Biology would be so tough.,

I finished with about a 3.3 at UTSG Life sciences and did not hear back from them.

[lookingforstufffff]

I didn't know transfering into York Biology would be so tough.,

I finished with about a 3.3 at UTSG Life sciences and did not hear back from them.

Oh no, York University rejecting UofT "St. George" students, ahhhhhhhhh!

On a more serious note, have you called into the Registrar to get an update on your situation? My 2 friends that were in Life Science @ UTSG transferred out to another program at York easily and their GPAs were also in the 3+.

[shannn]

I didn't know transfering into York Biology would be so tough.,

I finished with about a 3.3 at UTSG Life sciences and did not hear back from them.

That's odd. I transferred to York form UTSG Life Sci a couple years ago too
Call the registrar, they can accept you on the spot (I had the same problem, and when I called in and they looked at my GPA on their computer system, they auto-accpeted me on the phone)

[shannn]

LOL, sorry about that. I guess I subconciously added an "e" in between the 3 "n"s in your username.

Thank you very much for the course suggestions. I really appreciate the advice, especially because you aren't in a BA. I guess you dabbled a bit in Psychology throughout your degree (unless that is your major!). Anyways, that helps for next year, but I guess I have to take PSYC1000 before I can enroll in those, which completely sucks for this year.

Interestingly enough, Physchology of Law is even a 3XXX class on my extended list. So it would kill two birds with one stone.

Regretting not taking PSYC1010 I guess.

Thanks anyways for the help. Congrats on kicking ass with all your courses. Hope Im in the same position after 4 years.

No problem.
If you decide to take PSYC1000, take it with Jubis

Well, good luck! All the best

[slowtyper]

Anybody in or know anyone in AK/ECON3570 (International trade)? Please PM me if you are, or if you know someone else that is in it.

Thanks so much

[MikeyPyro]

I was always curious, how many courses/credits do you guys/gals take in a given year? Is it always 30 credits? More? Less?

[shannn]

I was always curious, how many courses/credits do you guys/gals take in a given year? Is it always 30 credits? More? Less?

I took 30 credits per year for all my years at York.

[MikeyPyro]

I took 30 credits per year for all my years at York.
I took 27 in my first year and 21 in my second. I'll be taking 30 this year. How was it?! Was it work 24/7? The thought of 5 classes in one semester sounds like a ton of things to keep track of and study for. Did you do each classes homework as soon as each class finished and before the next started or something? Any tips?

[shannn]

I took 27 in my first year and 21 in my second. I'll be taking 30 this year. How was it?! Was it work 24/7? The thought of 5 classes in one semester sounds like a ton of things to keep track of and study for. Did you do each classes homework as soon as each class finished and before the next started or something? Any tips?

-Keep up with your readings/work/assignments
-Finish assignments early (I liked to finish them 1 week ahead of time)
-Maintain an organized agenda/planner - set deadlines that takes into account worse case scenarios
-Have an off day each week (without study/work) or you'll burn out
-I'm guessing you are a commuter (since most of York are commuters) - studying during the commute adds up!
-Study at Schulich in the quiet area on the 3rd floor (IMO, it is the best study space in all of York besides the Law library which I've never been to)
-Remain confident while writing tests/assignments (whenever I doubt myself, I tend to do poorly)
-Study during breaks in your schedule
-If you have access to them, try to get past assignments/tests/midterms/exams from others to study from

It wasn't too bad. I usually worked 10 - 20 hours/week, volunteered 3 - 6 hours/week, still kept my social life somewhat and had time to spend with my girlfriend. It's just about keeping organized and setting deadlines for yourself. But a small caveat - I normally only sleep 4 - 6 hours a night. But then again, I work a lot, and play harder =p

Good luck!

[baskiddball]

Anyone else have any 3XXX level courses that you would consider easy in terms of coursework and content. Nothing in the science department, but can be part of any department as long as there aren't any prerequisites. Shannn gave some great courses, but cannot take it because of necessary prereqs.

Prof suggestions are welcomed too, because I can just wait a couple months until I know what they are teaching.

I think it is so hard to find people giving opinions on easy third and fourth level courses because there are so few of them and because most people who take them are done with york and no longer have to come to a forum/facebook group to post advice.

So yep all help appreciated.

[baskiddball]

I took 27 in my first year and 21 in my second. I'll be taking 30 this year. How was it?! Was it work 24/7? The thought of 5 classes in one semester sounds like a ton of things to keep track of and study for. Did you do each classes homework as soon as each class finished and before the next started or something? Any tips?

Im not sure if you taking a BA/BSc or a degree in ADMS (since there are so many 3 credit courses) but I found the courseload manageable when I took a 3 credit course in the fall with a 9 credit and three 6 credit courses. In my experience, most of the essays and major exams were due in the second term, so when the going got tough, I only technically had 4 courses to worry about.

[MikeyPyro]

-Keep up with your readings/work/assignments
-Finish assignments early (I liked to finish them 1 week ahead of time)
-Maintain an organized agenda/planner - set deadlines that takes into account worse case scenarios
-Have an off day each week (without study/work) or you'll burn out
-I'm guessing you are a commuter (since most of York are commuters) - studying during the commute adds up!
-Study at Schulich in the quiet area on the 3rd floor (IMO, it is the best study space in all of York besides the Law library which I've never been to)
-Remain confident while writing tests/assignments (whenever I doubt myself, I tend to do poorly)
-Study during breaks in your schedule
-If you have access to them, try to get past assignments/tests/midterms/exams from others to study from

It wasn't too bad. I usually worked 10 - 20 hours/week, volunteered 3 - 6 hours/week, still kept my social life somewhat and had time to spend with my girlfriend. It's just about keeping organized and setting deadlines for yourself. But a small caveat - I normally only sleep 4 - 6 hours a night. But then again, I work a lot, and play harder =p

Good luck!

Heh, thanks for all the tips. You're talking to a world class insomniac here so sleep isn't really an issue. And as for burning out, I tend to be too much of a slacker sometimes so I need to push myself NOT to have any off days, haha. But man it looks like it's going to be a lot of heavy working. My biggest concern is not falling behind because I think if I fall behind in one class it will be this giant domino effect of self ownage. I guess just need to plan everything and make a schedule like you said. Oh and although I take the bus to school it's only a 15 minute bus ride, so if I have time in between classes I usually just go home and work or study.

Thanks alot! And for the person above me, I'm doing my BAS for IT.

[Luken]

-Keep up with your readings/work/assignments
-Finish assignments early (I liked to finish them 1 week ahead of time)
-Maintain an organized agenda/planner - set deadlines that takes into account worse case scenarios
-Have an off day each week (without study/work) or you'll burn out
-I'm guessing you are a commuter (since most of York are commuters) - studying during the commute adds up!
-Study at Schulich in the quiet area on the 3rd floor (IMO, it is the best study space in all of York besides the Law library which I've never been to)
-Remain confident while writing tests/assignments (whenever I doubt myself, I tend to do poorly)
-Study during breaks in your schedule
-If you have access to them, try to get past assignments/tests/midterms/exams from others to study from

It wasn't too bad. I usually worked 10 - 20 hours/week, volunteered 3 - 6 hours/week, still kept my social life somewhat and had time to spend with my girlfriend. It's just about keeping organized and setting deadlines for yourself. But a small caveat - I normally only sleep 4 - 6 hours a night. But then again, I work a lot, and play harder =p

Good luck!

i can confirm that Osgoode library is probably the best place to study. its seldom busy and very spacious as well as private.


in unrelated events I've got two ngr F's resulting in an academic suspension. damn slacking professors. now I've got to go and clean this up.

[got_it_4_cheap]

anyone had Josepa M. Miquel-Florensa for Econ 1000?

[badmus]

Do any of you have tips on how to network and meet people at Yorku? I already belong to a club and a professional association related to my field but I do not think I am doing enough.

[lookingforstufffff]

Do any of you have tips on how to network and meet people at Yorku? I already belong to a club and a professional association related to my field but I do not think I am doing enough.

More clubs, make friends with people who live in Residence.

[umop]

When do we get to find out which prof teaches what course/course section? I've noticed some courses have that info available already and others don't. Is there a date by which all that info must be available?

[shannn]

When do we get to find out which prof teaches what course/course section? I've noticed some courses have that info available already and others don't. Is there a date by which all that info must be available?

The profs listed right now are the full-time faculty profs
Much later they'll show you the rest of the names (the CUPE contract profs). Usually they pop up around August

[ultimatejester]

I took 27 in my first year and 21 in my second. I'll be taking 30 this year. How was it?! Was it work 24/7? The thought of 5 classes in one semester sounds like a ton of things to keep track of and study for. Did you do each classes homework as soon as each class finished and before the next started or something? Any tips?

It depends on the type of courses that you take. I found my 1st, 2nd and even some 3rd year courses to be easy. So you can easily take around 30 credits. However, fourth year courses are almost always research/group projects and the exams will be only be worth 40%. The term project accounts for nearly everything. Most of them have a heavy workload. These projects are not easy and they do require the whole semester. I will be doing just 18 credits this year and will do another 6 in the summer. I think 9 credits per semester is more than enough for 4th year courses.

[machoman]

Anyone else have any 3XXX level courses that you would consider easy in terms of coursework and content. Nothing in the science department, but can be part of any department as long as there aren't any prerequisites. Shannn gave some great courses, but cannot take it because of necessary prereqs.

Prof suggestions are welcomed too, because I can just wait a couple months until I know what they are teaching.

I think it is so hard to find people giving opinions on easy third and fourth level courses because there are so few of them and because most people who take them are done with york and no longer have to come to a forum/facebook group to post advice.

So yep all help appreciated.

I need an answer to the same question!

[umop]

Why is it that so many economics courses I'm looking at offer many sections for the Fall term and very few sections for the Winter term? For example, one course has five Fall sections and only one Winter section, and the Winter section is at a terrible time with a terrible prof. Choosing classes is going to be a living hell.

[lookingforstufffff]

Why is it that so many economics courses I'm looking at offer many sections for the Fall term and very few sections for the Winter term? For example, one course has five Fall sections and only one Winter section, and the Winter section is at a terrible time with a terrible prof. Choosing classes is going to be a living hell.

Heh, almost everyone of my SOSC that I wanted to enroll in (since they don't conflict with my current school schedule) were all reserved. If it's a Gen. Ed. requirement, you would figure they would open it up to all students or have more than 1 section...

[umop]

Just wanted to clear something up: if NATS is a required gen ed course and I take one, can I take more NATS courses afterwards, and those will go to my free choices?

[lookingforstufffff]

Just wanted to clear something up: if NATS is a required gen ed course and I take one, can I take more NATS courses afterwards, and those will go to my free choices?

They will be counted as a free choice credit (assuming you have some left).

[badmus]

They will be counted as a free choice credit (assuming you have some left).
Also for some programs, no more than 30 general education credits will count towards a degree except you take a 9 credit 1000 level course.

[raps4lyfe]

quick question, is the $5500 yearly tuition or per semester? and what other supplementary fees are added? so basically whats the total tuition per year come to

[ultimatejester]

quick question, is the $5500 yearly tuition or per semester? and what other supplementary fees are added? so basically whats the total tuition per year come to

Seems yearly to me. Around 9 courses (excluding yearly ones) so that comes to 27 credits. You are allowed to do up to 36 credits per year. Other fees would include health and dental plans. You can opt out if you are already covered via another plan.

[liquidimpulse]

hate to derail the thread a bit but what are some decent food options(preferably healthy) near campus without breaking the budget? I've never had the problem of finding food while in high school as i'd always go home for lunch or whenever i got hungry :cheesygri. any ideas as if professors/t.a's let u eat during lectures/tutorials/labs?

[ultimatejester]

I find everything expensive at York. The Subway at York is by far the most expensive one i have seen. On top of that they don't even toast the subs. Beer is cheap though :)

You can eat whenever you want and wherever you want. Most professors don't mind you eating in the class as long as it doesn't stink up the room. Obviously it would frustrate the instructor if you were to take spaghetti with meat sauce to a lecture.

[kt112]

i got this on my 08/09 fall/ winter report card and im confused to whether im still in the program or not.

this is what it said:
Winter 2009 Academic Decision: May proceed only in Bachelor program. On Program Warning. Advising recommended.

[ultimatejester]

I think you can still continue in the program as long as you meet these requirements (http://www.yorku.ca/rocal/calendars/2008-2009/AKrules/academic_penalties.htm)

Also you can contact the Office of Student and Academic Services at 416-736-2100, extension 66453 to arrange an advising appointment

[got_it_4_cheap]

I find everything expensive at York. The Subway at York is by far the most expensive one i have seen. On top of that they don't even toast the subs. Beer is cheap though :)

You can eat whenever you want and wherever you want. Most professors don't mind you eating in the class as long as it doesn't stink up the room. Obviously it would frustrate the instructor if you were to take spaghetti with meat sauce to a lecture.

i know man :evil:

the only place i like is Tastes @ york lanes, everyday they have a different special

[Shino]

I have a question regarding scholarships. After you pay your enrollment deposit, when do they supposedly apply the scholarship money to your student account?

[umop]

I have a question regarding scholarships. After you pay your enrollment deposit, when do they supposedly apply the scholarship money to your student account?

Late August if I recall correctly.

[heimdal]

hate to derail the thread a bit but what are some decent food options(preferably healthy) near campus without breaking the budget? I've never had the problem of finding food while in high school as i'd always go home for lunch or whenever i got hungry :cheesygri. any ideas as if professors/t.a's let u eat during lectures/tutorials/labs?

Falafel Hut ftw.

They have daily specials. I go either Wednesday (Chicken Shawarma for $3.25) or Thursday (Beef Shawarma for $3.25)

They also have Chicken/Beef Souvlaki Dinner special with a can of pop for $5.95.

I don't know if that's what you would call healthy, but it's cheap and tasty. I just bring my own pop from home and buy the specials. That'll tide me over till I get home.

[Shino]

Late August if I recall correctly.

Are you sure about that? Thanks for the reply btw.

[umop]

Are you sure about that? Thanks for the reply btw.

I checked my list of transactions on my student account for last year and scholarship money was credited to my account on the 28th of August.

[badmus]

i got this on my 08/09 fall/ winter report card and im confused to whether im still in the program or not.

this is what it said:
Winter 2009 Academic Decision: May proceed only in Bachelor program. On Program Warning. Advising recommended.
It looks like they have removed you from the honours program which is usually 120 credits and put you in the normal program which is usually 90 credits.
You really need to book an advising appointment like someone else has already mentioned to see what you need to do next.

[lookingforstufffff]

It looks like they have removed you from the honours program which is usually 120 credits and put you in the normal program which is usually 90 credits.
You really need to book an advising appointment like someone else has already mentioned to see what you need to do next.

Maybe his GPA is below standard and is close to being kicked out for a year, with that said -- Academic advising is strongly recommended.

[umop]

Are you sure about that? Thanks for the reply btw.

I checked my list of transactions on my student account for last year and scholarship money was credited to my account on the 28th of August.

Also, this is from the York website:

Your scholarship will be credited to your student account just before the beginning of classes.

http://www.yorku.ca/web/futurestudents/firstyear/scholarships.html

[Shino]

Thanks for the help.

[vanessie]

:)i graduated from high school for 2 years already, and took some part time courses in different colleges, also did some part time jobs in between. And right now I just started at seneca college for summer courses.. but the thing is i really wanna go to university and finish the degree soon, i dun really want to stuck at seneca fo so long, since i already 21. so does anyone know can i actually apply to York directly right now by my high shcool mark..itz about 71 average..(kind poor)

Also I heard York has this undecided major program, would that be easier to get in york? because im really wanna get in on Sept. Can anyone give me some opinion on york? thank uu

yeah undecided major is probably the easiest program to get into. i got into york in 2005 with a really low high school average, around 71-73%. not sure if the standards have raised now. if i were you i'd look into applying to york or glendon college for undecided major. take courses that are easy enough in order to boost your gpa, yet will be applicable to the degree you want. then, if your marks are good enough, you should be able to transfer into a real program. not sure if it's too late to get in for september now though

I was always curious, how many courses/credits do you guys/gals take in a given year? Is it always 30 credits? More? Less?

i've never taken 30, i'm really unorganized and i can't stay focused enough. i take around 18-21, 24 tops. this summer i'm taking a full courseload and i am having trouble. case in point, i am on rfd right now.

[kt112]

It looks like they have removed you from the honours program which is usually 120 credits and put you in the normal program which is usually 90 credits.
You really need to book an advising appointment like someone else has already mentioned to see what you need to do next.

im in the BAS honours porgram and my GPA is 4.8 and i have 15 credits do you think i can apply to honours program soon. thank you

[lookingforstufffff]

i've never taken 30, i'm really unorganized and i can't stay focused enough. i take around 18-21, 24 tops. this summer i'm taking a full courseload and i am having trouble. case in point, i am on rfd right now.

In the worst case scenario I may see myself dropping one course if it's horrible... but doing less than 30 credits seems like such a waste of time, sometimes I wish I had the chance to do more.

Time management is obviously key in staying on track.

[badmus]

im in the BAS honours porgram and my GPA is 4.8 and i have 15 credits do you think i can apply to honours program soon. thank you

I don't know for sure which is why I recommended advising but from what I know, if you are able to complete the BAS only degree and you have a cumulative GPA above 5 and a major GPA above 5.5 you normally can apply for honours.

[Prinsesa]

If I want a refund, how do I get it?

For example, if I paid $1000 from my debit card or credit card, and if my Mom was to get the refund, can she get it through her debit card (if I paid by debit initially) or credit card (if I paid by credit card initially) ?

Or do they want the same acct. ?

[Sigurd]

If I want a refund, how do I get it?

For example, if I paid $1000 from my debit card or credit card, and if my Mom was to get the refund, can she get it through her debit card (if I paid by debit initially) or credit card (if I paid by credit card initially) ?

Or do they want the same acct. ?

http://www.yorku.ca/osfs/refunds/
Click on the link in the last paragraph.

[Prinsesa]

http://www.yorku.ca/osfs/refunds/
Click on the link in the last paragraph.

thx a lot ! :)

[slowtyper]

Anyone know when final exam schedules are usually booked for summer classes?

My GF is in ADMS 3530 and SOSC 3575 and I"m trying to book a flight but have to wait for the damn final exam schedules to be released. Prices have already gone up so much waiting for these damn dates...

I asked my GF but she has no idea when they release the dates...anybody have any tips or insider knoweldge that may help somehow??!

Thanks!

[Rathma]

I didn't realize this until now, but I had somewhere around 300 dollars left on my meal plan card. Is there any way to get that back?

[fandom-high]

^Shouldn't it be expired already?!

[vanessie]

Anyone know when final exam schedules are usually booked for summer classes?

My GF is in ADMS 3530 and SOSC 3575 and I"m trying to book a flight but have to wait for the damn final exam schedules to be released. Prices have already gone up so much waiting for these damn dates...

I asked my GF but she has no idea when they release the dates...anybody have any tips or insider knoweldge that may help somehow??!

Thanks!

the final exam sched for S1 is out already. if nothing is listed it's possible that your gf's courses don't have finals, i'm taking 3 courses and none of them do.

[umop]

Concerning the enrolment deposit, I have some funds on my York student account that I'd like to use to pay a portion of the deposit. How do I let the university know that I want them to take the money from my account, along with a cheque for the difference?

[Shino]

Concerning the enrolment deposit, I have some funds on my York student account that I'd like to use to pay a portion of the deposit. How do I let the university know that I want them to take the money from my account, along with a cheque for the difference?

What do you mean by having some funds on your account. Did you have it from a previous semester? I think its best to call admissions or the financial registrar office about this question.

Btw, They issued scholarship money to my student account yesterday so I didn't have to wait till late august for anyone that was wondering :)

[badmus]

What do you mean by having some funds on your account. Did you have it from a previous semester? I think its best to call admissions or the financial registrar office about this question.

Btw, They issued scholarship money to my student account yesterday so I didn't have to wait till late august for anyone that was wondering :)

what is the name of the scholarship and was it something you had to apply for or was it done automatically? thanks

[Shino]

what is the name of the scholarship and was it something you had to apply for or was it done automatically? thanks

It was called Provost and I didn't apply for it, so I assume its one of the automatic ones.

[vanessie]

Concerning the enrolment deposit, I have some funds on my York student account that I'd like to use to pay a portion of the deposit. How do I let the university know that I want them to take the money from my account, along with a cheque for the difference?

if you register and you have money on your account, they automatically take the enrolment deposit from your account. it takes a few days but it gets taken out. why would you want a refund for the rest btw, why not leave it there to go towards the rest of your tuition fees?

you'd definitely have to contact the student services (872-9675) to get the remainder of the money mailed to you because they'd automatically take it to go towards tuition (i assume)

[umop]

if you register and you have money on your account, they automatically take the enrolment deposit from your account. it takes a few days but it gets taken out. why would you want a refund for the rest btw, why not leave it there to go towards the rest of your tuition fees?

you'd definitely have to contact the student services (872-9675) to get the remainder of the money mailed to you because they'd automatically take it to go towards tuition (i assume)

I don't want a refund for the rest. I have two-hundred something on my account and I want to use all of that to pay for my enrolment deposit. Then pay the difference with a cheque.

[Sigurd]

I don't want a refund for the rest. I have two-hundred something on my account and I want to use all of that to pay for my enrolment deposit. Then pay the difference with a cheque.

Hmm...yea, that is kinda tricky since we don't know if they'll automatically charge you $450 when the deadline is up or just de-enroll you. Tried calling the financial aid #?


On an unrelated note, anyone have any suggestions for a relatively easy SOSC/HUMA "gen-ed" class?

[EZman]

Anyone know when 2nd years can select 1st year electives as they are reserved for first years?

[ultimatejester]

Anyone know when 2nd years can select 1st year electives as they are reserved for first years?

You can select whatever you want as long as you meet the prerequisites and there is space. It also depends on your college affiliation. Try to enroll in the course and the system will tell you if it's reserved or not.

[baskiddball]

In order to get something from OSAP they wont give me unless they see Im enrolled in classes for the 08-09 year. Since the winter term is done, I found out it would work if I was enrolled in summer classes. I have no intention of taking courses during the summer though.

If I enrolled in S2 classes (last day to enroll is July 20) for a full schedule, could I drop out on the 20th without paying an enrollment deposit or any course fees?

[custy]

If you register for courses, you have a window of 3-5 days to pay your enrollment deposit before they drop you off the course. So technically if you register on July 18 and drop on July 20, you can avoid paying any monies.

[david_lin911]

How are NATS 1775 and AP HUMA 1300?

EDIT: Another question, how are York's resume, interview advisors and workshops? Are they helpful?

[EZman]

Anybody have input about this course?
AP/HIST 2810 6.00 History of Modern Science

Thanks

[umop]

I've started enrolling in courses today and I got this message when trying to choose certain courses:


The spaces in this course are reserved. Please contact the department for further information on receiving permission to add the course.

I'm going into second year and I got the message when trying to choose first-year courses, so I'm guessing that's it? If so, what's going to happen when I contact the department, and what are the chances I'll get into those courses? (I need to get into them though, as they're mandatory gen. ed. classes)

[lookingforstufffff]

I've started enrolling in courses today and I got this message when trying to choose certain courses:



I'm going into second year and I got the message when trying to choose first-year courses, so I'm guessing that's it? If so, what's going to happen when I contact the department, and what are the chances I'll get into those courses? (I need to get into them though, as they're mandatory gen. ed. classes)

Keep checking everyday (hopefully someone will drop it during the summer) or you'll have to wait till school starts and hopes someone drops it then. Do attend class -- sometimes there is still physical space and the professor will give you permission to enroll so don't despair.

[ktan09]

These new degree checklists are so annoying and confusing, last years were so simple and easy in LAPS. I find it rather difficult to make my schedule to meet my degree requirements as opposed to last year.

[badmus]

I've started enrolling in courses today and I got this message when trying to choose certain courses:



I'm going into second year and I got the message when trying to choose first-year courses, so I'm guessing that's it? If so, what's going to happen when I contact the department, and what are the chances I'll get into those courses? (I need to get into them though, as they're mandatory gen. ed. classes)
When it happened to me for a General education class I was trying to get into, I contacted the department in person and then they put my name on a waiting list. They gave me a call later that they had created a new section and I was able to enrol

[heimdal]

Anyone getting an error when trying to enrol in courses?

"There is a problem with our network. Please call the Enrolment Hotline at ***-***-****."

[lookingforstufffff]

Anyone getting an error when trying to enrol in courses?

"There is a problem with our network. Please call the Enrolment Hotline at ***-***-****."

I did earlier in the day, not anymore though.

[ktan09]

I feel like I can't get into any courses because...
A) They are all full
B) I don't have permission to enroll in the course! WTF!

[heimdal]

I feel like I can't get into any courses because...
A) They are all full
B) I don't have permission to enroll in the course! WTF!

It's a challenge finding sections that are not full and avoiding stupid timeslots like Saturday at 10:00.

Sucks being in second year, all the good times are taken since you can't even enroll due to your enrollment access time being hella late.

[umop]

What department are Modes of Reasoning courses offered under?

List of departments in LAPS Faculty (http://www.yorku.ca/laps/contactus/)

[badmus]

What department are Modes of Reasoning courses offered under?

List of departments in LAPS Faculty (http://www.yorku.ca/laps/contactus/)
I don't know if this is still correct because it is for 2008-2009 session but here is the modes of reasoning departmental information http://www.yorku.ca/rocal/calendars/2008-2009/dept-info/modes_reasoning.htm

[umop]

I don't know if this is still correct because it is for 2008-2009 session but here is the modes of reasoning departmental information http://www.yorku.ca/rocal/calendars/2008-2009/dept-info/modes_reasoning.htm

I don't think it's correct. It doesn't even look like there's a School of Arts and Letters in the LAPS Faculty.

[Depeche_Girl]

what MODR course do you guys recommend?
and i'm trying to get into a HUMA course for my general credits but it's reserved for first years. the HUMA website says you need to wait til September 9 to try and enroll for these courses. should i call them to see if they can do anything or are they going to give me the same message?

[lookingforstufffff]

what MODR course do you guys recommend?
and i'm trying to get into a HUMA course for my general credits but it's reserved for first years. the HUMA website says you need to wait til September 9 to try and enroll for these courses. should i call them to see if they can do anything or are they going to give me the same message?

According to the topic you have in this forum it appears you are a second year student. Priority to General Education courses are given to first years so with that said do not despair if you cannot enroll yet. Check often for someone to drop the course during the summer but don't get your hopes up, with that said do attend the first one or two lectures for the course as perhaps the professor will allow you to enroll if you can't due to the fact that there is "physical space" and when school does start make sure to check every day... every hour as people will definitely start dropping the course then. Good luck!

[kt112]

Anybody know any easy 1000 level NATS courses at York..it will be greatly appreciated thank you

[flash2008]

When i called york about them rejecting my bio offer (too full), they told me I could still apply to chemistry.. anyone know how i would go about changing from chemistry to biology later on? Is it possible to take bio courses while studying chemistry? thanks

[david_lin911]

Has anyone taken SC NATS 1775 Cr=6.00 B Term:Y Technology and Civilization?
How is the course? A lot of textbooks? Boring lectures?

[lookingforstufffff]

Anybody know any easy 1000 level NATS courses at York..it will be greatly appreciated thank you

NATS 1745 with Robin Metcalfe, you'll love her.

[got_it_4_cheap]

NATS 1745 with Robin Metcalfe, you'll love her.

qft

anyone here took AS/POLS 3136 3.00 Public Law II: The Charter of Rights and Freedoms and the Limits of Public Administration?

how is it?

https://w2prod.sis.yorku.ca/Apps/WebObjects/cdm.woa/9/wo/d6cjybjCbftTFUkq4KzjWg/3.1.87.8.1.7.0.5


W 19:00 120 CLH J
M 19:00 120 CLH J

so it starts on a Wednesday, right?

it's in d2 term so 1 month course ... and one of the mondays is a holiday, 2 classes will be lost to midterm and exam (incorporated into class schedule) .... so basically 4 lecture days :-0

[Depeche_Girl]

thanks for the info. what MODR course do you guys recommend?

[Sman416]

Hi there, I'm new to york starting second year since I just transfered.

Im in BAS Finance and I was wondering if i can take courses that are listed as (SB) like SB/FINE 2000 3.00 Introduction To Finance and please note that Im in atinkson.

[ultimatejester]

Hi there, I'm new to york starting second year since I just transfered.

Im in BAS Finance and I was wondering if i can take courses that are listed as (SB) like SB/FINE 2000 3.00 Introduction To Finance and please note that Im in atinkson.

Not anymore you are not. You are now in LA & PS Faculty :cheesygri

Atkinson is now a part of the new LAPS faculty. You can always take SB or any other course as your electives. But if you want to take SB courses to fulfill the major or degree requirements, then the course must be cross listed with the AP course. If it's not cross listed it will be counted as an elective and go towards free choices.

[lookingforstufffff]

Is there a site where I can see all scholarships that I can apply for at York?

[manzanaextasis]

Would anyone happen to have any photographs of the interior of the apartments at 90 Atkinson Road, particularly the bachelor size? I have been offered a unit for housing beginning this fall, but I was unable to view a unit in Atkinson when I visited the campus earlier this year. I'd very much appreciate any help!

[Sman416]

Thx for the quick reply.

I was wondering how many electives u get a year, I know it might vary but just wondering. I just transfered so most my classes would be electives(waiting for my enroll appointment to make sure). The only one course I think is a must have is ADMS introduction to adminstration or something like that.

[ansh12]

Hi there, I'm new to york starting second year since I just transfered.

Im in BAS Finance and I was wondering if i can take courses that are listed as (SB) like SB/FINE 2000 3.00 Introduction To Finance and please note that Im in atinkson.

Do not quote me on this but I don't think you can take SB courses unless you are in the program.

[ultimatejester]

Thx for the quick reply.

I was wondering how many electives u get a year, I know it might vary but just wondering. I just transfered so most my classes would be electives(waiting for my enroll appointment to make sure). The only one course I think is a must have is ADMS introduction to adminstration or something like that.

So you are transferring from another post secondary institution. Well then i think most of your credits will go towards electives. I am in Honours program which is 120 credits. Out of those 120, 27 credits (9 courses) were electives. I was credited for 7 courses. If you are transferring over, almost all your credits will be credited towards electives. I hate this. I had to do financial accounting all over again. Obviously they won't credit you for your major. They have their own residency requirements.

As for your question, there is no limit on how many electives you can do per year. Just be sure you have prerequisites before you take a course. I don't recommend taking all the electives at once. I take them only when i know i am taking a hard course. I can easily boost my GPA for that semester due to that easy elective.

When you go in for your appointment, ask them all sorts of question. They will help you out.

Hope this helps

Is there a site where I can see all scholarships that I can apply for at York?

http://www.yorku.ca/osfs/award_search/

[lookingforstufffff]

http://www.yorku.ca/osfs/award_search/

Thanks, that gives me a way to see them all, but perhaps it was overlooked... how do I actually apply for these scholarships? Unless of course the deadline has passed already...

[ultimatejester]

Thanks, that gives me a way to see them all, but perhaps it was overlooked... how do I actually apply for these scholarships? Unless of course the deadline has passed already...

Click on a scholarship and then you will see the "application process".

[lookingforstufffff]

Click on a scholarship and then you will see the "application process".

Okay, thanks!

Edit -- http://www.yorku.ca/osfs/bursaries.shtml seems to be where the majority of these application process links go to but from this site I see nothing regarding actually applying to these scholarships, just requirements.

[Sman416]

Thx again!

Well I was credit with 30 credits so I guess 27 credits are for electives and 3 credits for introduction to adminstrativie studies. So MY LAST QUESTION is there a site where I can find out what courses are needed to meet my degree (FIANCE BAS Honours) because I want to finish school in 4 years without having to pay for more courses to catch up and not waste this year :cheesygri.

- Answered

[lookingforstufffff]

Thx again!

Well I was credit with 30 credits so I guess 27 credits are for electives and 3 credits for introduction to adminstrativie studies. So MY LAST QUESTION is there a site where I can find out what courses are needed to meet my degree (FIANCE BAS Honours) because I want to finish school in 4 years without having to pay for more courses to catch up and not waste this year :cheesygri.

You didn't get a study plan when you started?

[D582]

Hi there, I'm new to york starting second year since I just transfered.

Im in BAS Finance and I was wondering if i can take courses that are listed as (SB) like SB/FINE 2000 3.00 Introduction To Finance and please note that Im in atinkson.

No you cannot. SB courses are restricted to Schulich students only.

[vanessie]

When i called york about them rejecting my bio offer (too full), they told me I could still apply to chemistry.. anyone know how i would go about changing from chemistry to biology later on? Is it possible to take bio courses while studying chemistry? thanks

When you get in you can fill out a Change of Major form. Not sure if you can do it immediately, or if you have to have been in Chem for a bit of time before applying. But you can definitely switch programs.

[ball23]

Has any1 taken undecided major year 1?

How is it?

[twish]

Is the advising you receive from the enrollment appointment helpful?

i'm trying to figure out degree requirements, the possibility of double majoring, which courses to take etc. but the link to the advising handbook is broken and the website in general is difficult to navigate. the faculty homepages are all different and dont give consistent information. gah!! the last thing I need is a useless advisor during the appointment.

[vanessie]

Has any1 taken undecided major year 1?

How is it?

you choose whichever courses you want and are permitted to get into, so it depends on what courses you choose take. the program would be different for everyone.

[johnmikes]

I need some help...this is the situation
I took a course during W09, and got some good marks,
but i couldn't write the exam in its original time due to a religious reason.
I got the prof to sign and approve the religious accommodation form,
and on the form, the new date for writing the exam is with the summer 09 class which will probably be at the end of august or first week of September.
Problem is i will be out of the country then for family reasons, and i bought the ticket months before the course even started.
I talked to the prof, and he said that i should file a petition.
Did anyone here ever filed one? how am i supposed to fill it up? do i fill up an academic petition or a deferred standing agreement?
when should i hand it in? what happens after i do?

[__Kingpin__]

im goin into second year. BAS accounting

anybody same boat as me :twisted:

[MangoSlice]

Has any1 taken undecided major year 1?

How is it?

I took it (mostly because it's an easier program to get into, although it's York and you can pretty much get into any Arts program.) Everyone ends up changing their major anyways, so it's a good way to take courses in programs you may be interested in. (considering your eligible to take the courses)

[shannn]

Has anyone returned to York after convocating?

I may need to take a course
I'll probably contact York, but wnated to know if anyone has experience with it

Thanks!

[shortstackz]

I just transferred to York's Comn Studies program, and need to take a NATS course. What's the easiest NATS 1000 level course?

[twish]

has anyone taken VISA 2025 or 2021? will I suffer if I have no artistic talent?

[lookingforstufffff]

has anyone taken VISA 2025 or 2021? will I suffer if I have no artistic talent?

Easiest if you do work? 1745

[MajorM]

Has anyone taking Philosophy and or Law and Morality? Are these courses a first year student would want in their schedule? My teacher has told me these courses really pick at your brain and I really don't want to be flustered in my first year.

[__Kingpin__]

does anybody know of a real easy 3 cred course?

also im deciding if i shld take huma or modr

[lookingforstufffff]

does anybody know of a real easy 3 cred course?

also im deciding if i shld take huma or modr

I'd take a HUMA way before a MODR if I had the chance, screw MODR! :twisted:

[DrHoops]

Has anyone taking Philosophy and or Law and Morality? Are these courses a first year student would want in their schedule? My teacher has told me these courses really pick at your brain and I really don't want to be flustered in my first year.

I've taken PHIL 1000 in 1st year and I'd say it's pretty easy. I didn't buy any textbooks or do any readings and still pulled a B+. I don't think it flusters any brain muscles or anything like that. Just agree or disagree with a philosopher and back it up.

But then again I took this course mainly because it worked well with my schedule.

[Sigurd]

I just transferred to York's Comn Studies program, and need to take a NATS course. What's the easiest NATS 1000 level course?

NATS 1745 with Robin Metcalfe, you'll love her.

I'll also recommend NATS1880, probably the easiest class I've taken in university. The exams are pure memorization and the material is straightforward. Just make sure you go to class for the participation marks and do the assignments.

[Sman416]

Man this suxs, I guess I'm really behind in choosing courses since I just transfered so most of my courses would be online. For online courses do I have to pay extra fees?

[MangoSlice]

I just transferred to York's Comn Studies program, and need to take a NATS course. What's the easiest NATS 1000 level course?

1760 - Science, Technology and Society with Jones-Imotep. Great Prof and don't let the name fool ya, it's rather social implications of science and technology in society rather than being a science course itself.

[shortstackz]

I'll also recommend NATS1880, probably the easiest class I've taken in university. The exams are pure memorization and the material is straightforward. Just make sure you go to class for the participation marks and do the assignments.

1760 - Science, Technology and Society with Jones-Imotep. Great Prof and don't let the name fool ya, it's rather social implications of science and technology in society rather than being a science course itself.

Thanks. I'll have to look into which course I think suits me better.

[got_it_4_cheap]

anyone know a good/fun student club to join @ york? :confused:

[lookingforstufffff]

anyone know a good/fun student club to join @ york? :confused:

Wouldn't that depend on your interests? :)

[Asagiri]

I'm doing BAS Honours General Management, with the change in faculty with Arts and Atkinson merging, which study plan do I follow?

Do I go with my original study plan when I first started my program back in 2006?
http://www.atkinson.yorku.ca/advising/2006sp/gmansph.pdf
Or the new one?
http://www.yorku.ca/laps/programs/requirements/programs/administrative_studies.pdf

Thanks!

[a1cd]

My friend got into Bethune Residence. He was wondering if anyone had any information/opinions on it?

Thanks

[D582]

My friend got into Bethune Residence. He was wondering if anyone had any information/opinions on it?

Bethune is on the west end of the campus and is right across from the gym which is good. The building itself though is not that clean and is quite dated though. Also, the elevators are slow any only stop on every other floor.

[GoW]

Does anyone know when tuition is due?

I checked my online statement and it said August 10th. Yet I checked on the york site and it said September 10th.

Any help?

Plus, I got a scholarship from York as well, how do I know if it has been put into my student account? It said after I paid my enrollment deposit, that I will receive my scholarship, yet I have already paid my enrollment deposit and I'm currently enrolled in all of my classes, yet I don't see any notice on my scholarship.

Thanks in advance.

[johnmikes]

Does anyone know when tuition is due?

I checked my online statement and it said August 10th. Yet I checked on the york site and it said September 10th.

Any help?

Plus, I got a scholarship from York as well, how do I know if it has been put into my student account? It said after I paid my enrollment deposit, that I will receive my scholarship, yet I have already paid my enrollment deposit and I'm currently enrolled in all of my classes, yet I don't see any notice on my scholarship.

Thanks in advance.

in short it's due on sep 10th.
you get a bill every month on the 10th, right now it should say amount due 0
on sep 10 you will be billed only for your year long and fall term courses
winter courses fees will be due jan 10th.
If you don't pay you will get a 1% a month interest added to your account
and if you get your osap money deposited later than sep 10th the interest fee will be reversed.

note, you can't enroll into the next year or graduate until you paid off all the fees.

[GoW]

in short it's due on sep 10th.
you get a bill every month on the 10th, right now it should say amount due 0
on sep 10 you will be billed only for your year long and fall term courses
winter courses fees will be due jan 10th.
If you don't pay you will get a 1% a month interest added to your account
and if you get your osap money deposited later than sep 10th the interest fee will be reversed.

note, you can't enroll into the next year or graduate until you paid off all the fees.

Well, currently in my student account it outlines the full amount of my tuition. And it says due on august 10th.

Plus I read that after you deposit your $450 you get your scholarships and grants then.

[badmus]

Well, currently in my student account it outlines the full amount of my tuition. And it says due on august 10th.

Plus I read that after you deposit your $450 you get your scholarships and grants then.

I don't know about the scholarship but for your other question, it is the minimum payment that is due by august 10th and that should be saying $0.00. You are usually only required to make the minimum payment but you can pay more if you want or if you have the money.

[calcuu]

Early July I paid my course fee deposit along with giving them my USC student fund sheet. I still have yet heard anything from USC and don't know where to check the status. I have no clue if York sent it in so I can get my money to pay my tuition. Anyone know how I can check it? Thanks.

[NiftyScent]

Early July I paid my course fee deposit along with giving them my USC student fund sheet. I still have yet heard anything from USC and don't know where to check the status. I have no clue if York sent it in so I can get my money to pay my tuition. Anyone know how I can check it? Thanks.
Call USC up. I remember last year York student services never sent it out/lost mine. I had to re-do it again. :evil:

[GoW]

Yeah my student account still has my entire tuition fee still up there which is close to 6 grand. And it says I have to pay by August 10th, however I got a grant from York and I applied for OSAP.

I can't pay for my tuition unless i have a OSAP which comes half in Sept, and the other in Jan.

Can anyone please provide a better explanation for this?

Thanks.

[loveinacan]

Early July I paid my course fee deposit along with giving them my USC student fund sheet. I still have yet heard anything from USC and don't know where to check the status. I have no clue if York sent it in so I can get my money to pay my tuition. Anyone know how I can check it? Thanks.

Call USC up. I remember last year York student services never sent it out/lost mine. I had to re-do it again. :evil:

You can go to usc.ca and make an account, from there, you can check your status. I sent in my form in the beginning of July and I received a mail from USC stating they've received and approved my form. I waited almost three weeks so probably it was just York who took their time sending it in.

[loveinacan]

Yeah my student account still has my entire tuition fee still up there which is close to 6 grand. And it says I have to pay by August 10th, however I got a grant from York and I applied for OSAP.

I can't pay for my tuition unless i have a OSAP which comes half in Sept, and the other in Jan.

Can anyone please provide a better explanation for this?

Thanks.

You do not need to pay by August 10th, any balance you have now will be carried over which will then say you'll have to pay by September 10th. You will not accumulate any late fees during this. Your scholarship/grant will be added to your account eventually, most likely in August. If you have OSAP coming in, I'm sure it will reverse or cancel out late fees if you don't pay by the September 10th deadline but you can always make sure by calling or visiting financial services.

[GoW]

You do not need to pay by August 10th, any balance you have now will be carried over which will then say you'll have to pay by September 10th. You will not accumulate any late fees during this. Your scholarship/grant will be added to your account eventually, most likely in August. If you have OSAP coming in, I'm sure it will reverse or cancel out late fees if you don't pay by the September 10th deadline but you can always make sure by calling or visiting financial services.

Alright thanks!

[Wet Banana]

I'm not exactly sure if this is the appropriate place to post this, but seeing as this is an issue with York's Admissions Office, this would seem like the most logical place to seek advice.

I received a letter in the mail yesterday (dated Monday, July 27, 2009) stating that York has withdrawn my offer of admission from its Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies. Apparently, I have not 'maintained [my] grade point average (final admission average) in [my] six Grade 12 U or M/OAC courses..."

Looking back, my acceptance letter was dated March 6, 2009, when my average was merely a 73. The poor performance was due to some severe personal and family related issues which altogether compelled me to stop attending classes. I did, however, continued to keep up with my school work. Unfortunately, I was heavily penalized for this while even still maintaining my assignments (missing class participation marks, numerous presentations, etc.). Towards the end of the year, I was able to get back on my feet and go back to regularly attending school. I wrote my exams, but ended up finishing the year with a top 6 university average of 63. On top of that, I was short a credit to graduate. Nevertheless, I signed up for a summer school course to amend the problem, and hopefully raise my overall average as well. I ended up getting the credit, and boosting my top 6 average to a 65. The thing is, I do not believe York has any idea of this summer course as it was completed no earlier than two weeks ago, and it is an online virtual school course offered by the Toronto Catholic District School Board.

The letter I got yesterday states that I have until August 7, 2009 to appeal this decision "should I believe there be extenuating circumstances that affected your academic performance and your final grades." It also states that any appeal should be done with written documentation.

Now the only reason I am upset by all this, and actually quite dumbfounded, is because I went to my enrollment appointment, and actually enrolled in courses. I even have my timetable for this upcoming fall/winter session. And throughout the three hours that I was there making my schedule, no red flag had come up on my file--I wasn't told once that I was no longer eligible.

Does anyone here have any personal experience or know of anyone who successfully appealed a revoked offer of admission by York? I am completely devastated by this withdrawn offer because it was only recently that I was able to turn my life around and actually start to care about my (post-secondary) education. I received that last necessary credit to graduate, and although it only bumped up my overall average to a 65, it is only an 8% drop from my earlier average. Will writing a letter explaining my case be enough? Do I even have a case? Would it do me any better to call in and set up an appointment before the deadline? It would mean so much and be very helpful if anyone here could help me out, or at least point me in the direction to someone who can.

And just a side note: I was accepted as an undeclared/undecided major, but changed to an English major at my enrollment appointment so I could take two English courses I was really interested in.

tl;dr (Too Long; Didn't Read version) Stopped going to classes regularly due to family/personal problems. York offered me admission on my then 73 avg., in which I accepted. Ended up with top 6 avg. of 63 and one credit short of getting O.S.S.D.. Signed up for summer school this July to get that last credit and help boost avg. Went to enrollment appointment, changed majors from undeclared to English and signed up for courses; received timetable for this fall/winter. Got the last credit and avg. went up to 65; 8% drop from early avg. Received letter stating York has withdrawn my offer because I haven't maintained my top 6 avg. in which my offer was based upon. Have until Aug. 7 to appeal. Help?

[lookingforstufffff]

I'm not exactly sure if this is the appropriate place to post this, but seeing as this is an issue with York's Admissions Office, this would seem like the most logical place to seek advice.

I received a letter in the mail yesterday (dated Monday, July 27, 2009) stating that York has withdrawn my offer of admission from its Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies. Apparently, I have not 'maintained [my] grade point average (final admission average) in [my] six Grade 12 U or M/OAC courses..."

Looking back, my acceptance letter was dated March 6, 2009, when my average was merely a 73. The poor performance was due to some severe personal and family related issues which altogether compelled me to stop attending classes. I did, however, continued to keep up with my school work. Unfortunately, I was heavily penalized for this while even still maintaining my assignments (missing class participation marks, numerous presentations, etc.). Towards the end of the year, I was able to get back on my feet and go back to regularly attending school. I wrote my exams, but ended up finishing the year with a top 6 university average of 63. On top of that, I was short a credit to graduate. Nevertheless, I signed up for a summer school course to amend the problem, and hopefully raise my overall average as well. I ended up getting the credit, and boosting my top 6 average to a 65. The thing is, I do not believe York has any idea of this summer course as it was completed no earlier than two weeks ago, and it is an online virtual school course offered by the Toronto Catholic District School Board.

The letter I got yesterday states that I have until August 7, 2009 to appeal this decision "should I believe there be extenuating circumstances that affected your academic performance and your final grades." It also states that any appeal should be done with written documentation.

Now the only reason I am upset by all this, and actually quite dumbfounded, is because I went to my enrollment appointment, and actually enrolled in courses. I even have my timetable for this upcoming fall/winter session. And throughout the three hours that I was there making my schedule, no red flag had come up on my file--I wasn't told once that I was no longer eligible.

Does anyone here have any personal experience or know of anyone who successfully appealed a revoked offer of admission by York? I am completely devastated by this withdrawn offer because it was only recently that I was able to turn my life around and actually start to care about my (post-secondary) education. I received that last necessary credit to graduate, and although it only bumped up my overall average to a 65, it is only an 8% drop from my earlier average. Will writing a letter explaining my case be enough? Do I even have a case? Would it do me any better to call in and set up an appointment before the deadline? It would mean so much and be very helpful if anyone here could help me out, or at least point me in the direction to someone who can.

And just a side note: I was accepted as an undeclared/undecided major, but changed to an English major at my enrollment appointment so I could take two English courses I was really interested in.

tl;dr (Too Long; Didn't Read version) Stopped going to classes regularly due to family/personal problems. York offered me admission on my then 73 avg., in which I accepted. Ended up with top 6 avg. of 63 and one credit short of getting O.S.S.D.. Signed up for summer school this July to get that last credit and help boost avg. Went to enrollment appointment, changed majors from undeclared to English and signed up for courses; received timetable for this fall/winter. Got the last credit and avg. went up to 65; 8% drop from early avg. Received letter stating York has withdrawn my offer because I haven't maintained my top 6 avg. in which my offer was based upon. Have until Aug. 7 to appeal. Help?

What is the required minimum to get admission to your program? 70? Perhaps have a walk in with the academic adviser as soon as possible and see where to go from there, chances are they will send you to speak to the academic director where you will be guided on the appeal process. Please note though I am not speaking from experience but rather from what I know on how York admission works (or for the sake of it, how any University admissions work).

Best of luck.

[raps4lyfe]

how does getting a parking permit at york work? do i have to fill out an application? or go and grab one.

[loveinacan]

how does getting a parking permit at york work? do i have to fill out an application? or go and grab one.

You'll have to fill out an application which can be found on http://www.yorku.ca/parking/permits.html

[custy]

how does getting a parking permit at york work? do i have to fill out an application? or go and grab one.

For first timers, you have to reach the York Parking Services building at the William Small Centre. Bring with you the vehicle ownership, insurance papers and payment (Visa, Debit). You will be required to get a number from the machine and when called, you will need to fill out the form that will ask for your personal info, lot selection and duration.

For more details, http://www.yorku.ca/parking/

I suggest you get this done asap if you are firm on getting a spot. I made a mistake and went near the end of AUG and waited for a few hours to buy a parking pass.

Peace Out

[Jack Bauer]

I applied to York for Business and Society. Anyone have any info on the program and prospects for a career with a Bachelor of Arts Degree?

[DrHoops]

For first timers, you have to reach the York Parking Services building at the William Small Centre. Bring with you the vehicle ownership, insurance papers and payment (Visa, Debit). You will be required to get a number from the machine and when called, you will need to fill out the form that will ask for your personal info, lot selection and duration.

For more details, http://www.yorku.ca/parking/

I suggest you get this done asap if you are firm on getting a spot. I made a mistake and went near the end of AUG and waited for a few hours to buy a parking pass.

Peace Out

Speaking of parking, does anyone know of any good places outside of York to park. I dont mind walking to the campus. Anything is better than paying those prices for parking.

[shannn]

Speaking of parking, does anyone know of any good places outside of York to park. I dont mind walking to the campus. Anything is better than paying those prices for parking.

Use the expired Amex trick :lol:

[custy]

I don't think the expired Amex works anymore... Parking Services caught on...

As for parking, you can always try the plaza across campus. However, few have been towed as it is private property and the shop/plaza owners keep a tab on the users of the lot...

[danman227460]

Your best bet for cheap parking, find a friend who lives in the Village and wouldn't mind giving up their parking space to you. Otherwise drive to a go station and take a go bus to school.

[shannn]

I don't think the expired Amex works anymore... Parking Services caught on...

As for parking, you can always try the plaza across campus. However, few have been towed as it is private property and the shop/plaza owners keep a tab on the users of the lot...

Ahh, that's too bad. I know they caught onto MC and Visas, but I guess they finally caught up with Amex too.

Can people still park near the construction around the residential area? I'm not too familiar with the area, but my friend always parked there and walked 15 minutes to school after, never got a ticket

[raps4lyfe]

For first timers, you have to reach the York Parking Services building at the William Small Centre. Bring with you the vehicle ownership, insurance papers and payment (Visa, Debit). You will be required to get a number from the machine and when called, you will need to fill out the form that will ask for your personal info, lot selection and duration.

For more details, http://www.yorku.ca/parking/

I suggest you get this done asap if you are firm on getting a spot. I made a mistake and went near the end of AUG and waited for a few hours to buy a parking pass.

Peace Out
thanks. To confirm, since im a first timer, i dont need to fill out a form that was given before? just go in and bring everythign and then fill form there? thanks

[lookingforstufffff]

Ahh, that's too bad. I know they caught onto MC and Visas, but I guess they finally caught up with Amex too.

Can people still park near the construction around the residential area? I'm not too familiar with the area, but my friend always parked there and walked 15 minutes to school after, never got a ticket

You can, although there's a time limit of 3 hours (not to be exact of course since the time they check and recheck vary). They basically walk around chalking your car, and on the second round of inspections if you have your car chalked, you get your ticket. That's how it was anyway -- not sure about now.

[l33t.h4x0r]

Just park at the village ... I finally caught on during my last semester :lol::lol:

[newgame99]

Hi Guys,

I am thinking about attending York Uni next year; however, I find the website's layout a bit confusing. I am looking for the course outline for the BAS Concentration - Information Technology, so what courses I have to take. Can anybody give me a hand? The webpage about the BAS Concentration is http://www.yorku.ca/web/futurestudents/programs/template.asp?id=629

Also, I have a Diploma in Computer and Networking Technical Support from St. Lawrence College. I would like to do a degree similar to my diploma.

So far I have found:

Networking and IT Security - OUIT
BACHELOR OF APPLIED INFORMATION SCIENCES (COMPUTER AND COMMUNICATION NETWORKING) - Centennial College
Bachelor of Information Technology - Networks - Carelton

I like Carelton's but it has too much programming, which I dislike. If anybody knows other degrees similar to my diploma that would be great.

[Rathma]

I had a friend test out my meal card and it still works.

Do you think it will carry over after September? Or is there a way I can get this cash off it?


Edit: Nvm, they showed me how much money is on the card, but I can't pay with the money on the card. Well played York, well played.

[badmus]

Hi Guys,

I am thinking about attending York Uni next year; however, I find the website's layout a bit confusing. I am looking for the course outline for the BAS Concentration - Information Technology, so what courses I have to take. Can anybody give me a hand? The webpage about the BAS Concentration is http://www.yorku.ca/web/futurestudents/programs/template.asp?id=629

Also, I have a Diploma in Computer and Networking Technical Support from St. Lawrence College. I would like to do a degree similar to my diploma.

So far I have found:

Networking and IT Security - OUIT
BACHELOR OF APPLIED INFORMATION SCIENCES (COMPUTER AND COMMUNICATION NETWORKING) - Centennial College
Bachelor of Information Technology - Networks - Carelton

I like Carelton's but it has too much programming, which I dislike. If anybody knows other degrees similar to my diploma that would be great.

Here is the new Bas Itec page showing the courses you would need to take http://www.yorku.ca/laps/itec/future/specializedBAS_ITEC.html and you can use this link to find out what each course is all about https://w2prod.sis.yorku.ca/Apps/WebObjects/cdm.woa/3/wo/Xbsy0NUVNa5V23A81dAMSg/0.1.8.21 make sure you choose Fall/Winter when checking out the courses.

[newgame99]

Here is the new Bas Itec page showing the courses you would need to take http://www.yorku.ca/laps/itec/future/specializedBAS_ITEC.html and you can use this link to find out what each course is all about https://w2prod.sis.yorku.ca/Apps/WebObjects/cdm.woa/3/wo/Xbsy0NUVNa5V23A81dAMSg/0.1.8.21 make sure you choose Fall/Winter when checking out the courses.

Thanks a lot badmus, for taking out time out your schedule to help me. York University is one of the biggest universities in Canada, but ironically its website is not very easy to navigate. It definitely needs a major update in my opinion. Thanks again, badmus.

[lookingforstufffff]

Thanks a lot badmus, for taking out time out your schedule to help me. York University is one of the biggest universities in Canada, but ironically its website is not very easy to navigate. It definitely needs a major update in my opinion. Thanks again, badmus.

www.yorku.ca/itec
:confused:

[sinlishus]

Hi there. I am a first timer.
I am a visiting student who is looking to take pre-reqs at york for my masters.
I got my acceptance yesterday for fall 09 as a visiting student but when i try to enrol for courses in passport they're either 'restricted' or 'full'
i heard that i have to keep on trying through passport every day but what happens if i dont get in and not guaranteed?
is there any way i can get an add/drop form or something?
thanks for your advice everyone!! :)

[custy]

thanks. To confirm, since im a first timer, i dont need to fill out a form that was given before? just go in and bring everythign and then fill form there? thanks

Sorry for the late reply.

If you haven't already gone, just bring all the insurance papers and ownership of the vehicles you intend to park @ York and they will make you fill out paperwork on the spot.

[custy]

Ahh, that's too bad. I know they caught onto MC and Visas, but I guess they finally caught up with Amex too.

Can people still park near the construction around the residential area? I'm not too familiar with the area, but my friend always parked there and walked 15 minutes to school after, never got a ticket


I think you are referring to the Village @ York parking area. Its actually street parking and its first come first serve. Some have been lucky and avoided tickets but I know a few that got 1 or 2 for parking there... The house owners complain alot.

[calcuu]

Anyone know the email address for Student Financial Services? I must be blind because I can't see it on the website.

[ansh12]

Anyone know the email address for Student Financial Services? I must be blind because I can't see it on the website.

I am not sure if this is what you wanted
http://sfs.yorku.ca/

and

http://www.yorku.ca/scsweb/index.html

"Phone services

Call Student Client Services at (416) 872-YORK (9675). Incoming calls are queued to respond on a first-called, first-served basis.

Hours of Operation:
Monday to Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 3pm"

Not sure about email but found this number lol...

GL and enjoy your year @ York

[calcuu]

ansh12: I was actually only looking for a contact email but thanks for searching that for me. Thank you I hope I will!

[lookingforstufffff]

ansh12: I was actually only looking for a contact email but thanks for searching that for me. Thank you I hope I will!

You definitely wouldn't want to go with the e-mail option, it's so hard getting things done that way, give them a call or see them in person if possible.

[Sogeking]

i cant get into some of my courses since they are full, they said to me that they wont start a waiting list since there are internet sections available (which i don't want to do). do i have to wait for September for people to start dropping some courses? also, how would this affect my osap status if i am not in 80% but plan to be 80% once i get into courses 1-2weeks after the start of classes?

[lookingforstufffff]

i cant get into some of my courses since they are full, they said to me that they wont start a waiting list since there are internet sections available (which i don't want to do). do i have to wait for September for people to start dropping some courses? also, how would this affect my osap status if i am not in 80% but plan to be 80% once i get into courses 1-2weeks after the start of classes?

It's been said to wait till school starts and hope you can get in, regarding the OSAP question... in my opinion you will have to update the Financial office that you're at 80% course load if you indeed cannot get into the course. Double check with the OSAP topic to make sure though. Good luck.

[heimdal]

Is there a way to find out which prof is teaching the sections I'm enrolled in right now, or do I have to wait till classes start?

I'd like to save some time in switching sections if I find out that the prof is a bad lecturer/bad marker.

[Sogeking]

Is there a way to find out which prof is teaching the sections I'm enrolled in right now, or do I have to wait till classes start?

I'd like to save some time in switching sections if I find out that the prof is a bad lecturer/bad marker.

it depends, some proffs are quicker then others in uploading their course outline which has their name on it.
i can view the course outline for my atkinson courses now. but they are still blank.
we both trying to avoid the econ fail from winter semester (Paschakis) class fail :D

[MikeyPyro]

Hey people, this is my first year taking some online courses and was wondering if someone can tell me what I have to do. I already enrolled in them of course but someone told me there was something else I had to do after that (go to their site and register or something). Can someone explain that and/or point directly where I gotta go to do whatever.

Don't want to be late on this assuming it's even possible to be late.

Thanks!

[Sogeking]

Hey people, this is my first year taking some online courses and was wondering if someone can tell me what I have to do. I already enrolled in them of course but someone told me there was something else I had to do after that (go to their site and register or something). Can someone explain that and/or point directly where I gotta go to do whatever.

Don't want to be late on this assuming it's even possible to be late.

Thanks!
i think that online courses may require you to use web ct, i am not sure. just go to manage my services and activate all your accounts, including web ct. check the course outline for details as well

[AirplaneKing]

i think that online courses may require you to use web ct, i am not sure. just go to manage my services and activate all your accounts, including web ct. check the course outline for details as well

This has nothing to do with anything but I just think you have the coolest name ever.

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[Sogeking]

This has nothing to do with anything but I just think you have the coolest name ever.

LU LU LA LA LU~ :D

i know i have the coolest name :D,
my guess was york's webct. if ur sure its not that, then just check the course outline for instructions xD~~~

[MikeyPyro]

i think that online courses may require you to use web ct, i am not sure. just go to manage my services and activate all your accounts, including web ct. check the course outline for details as well

Ahh thanks I activated those services. It's normal that the course outlines for online courses haven't been posted and whatnot at this point right?

Also do I have to go onto this web ct thing and register myself?

[mgronqui]

Any martial arts clubs at York?

[badmus]

Any martial arts clubs at York?

I don't think so, here is the list of clubs at York http://www.yorku.ca/scld/organizations/clubs.php?category=Clubs&clubsearch=Search and the list of sports clubs http://www.yorku.ca/scld/organizations/clubs.php?category=Sports&clubsearch=Search

i cant get into some of my courses since they are full, they said to me that they wont start a waiting list since there are internet sections available (which i don't want to do). do i have to wait for September for people to start dropping some courses? also, how would this affect my osap status if i am not in 80% but plan to be 80% once i get into courses 1-2weeks after the start of classes?

They would only give you money for the percentage of courses you are in when you go to collect the money and if you are able to get into the other courses, just let them know and they would update their records (can take as much as 6 weeks) and give you the remaining in January.

[mgronqui]

I don't think so, here is the list of clubs at York http://www.yorku.ca/scld/organizations/clubs.php?category=Clubs&clubsearch=Search and the list of sports clubs http://www.yorku.ca/scld/organizations/clubs.php?category=Sports&clubsearch=Search



That's all the clubs you guys have? Wow, I would have expected more clubs from you guys compared to UW (where I came from).

[lookingforstufffff]

Why would you expect that?

[mgronqui]

Why would you expect that?

Bigger city, more diversity.

[lookingforstufffff]

York is a commuting school, I would assume the majority do not hang around school unless it's academically related. Look at UofT's club listings if we are going by the 'bigger city, more diversity (not too sure about this one)' since it's in the downtown core.

[Kaneda]

if it wasnt for the college system in place at york u i would have killed myself first year

[Sigurd]

That's all the clubs you guys have? Wow, I would have expected more clubs from you guys compared to UW (where I came from).

The list appears to be pretty inaccurate, I don't see the APAA, AFA, AMA, YBN, SAS, etc.

[help_questions]

if it wasnt for the college system in place at york u i would have killed myself first year

please elaborate on this. I'd like to know how the college system has benefited you

Personally, I don't see the value of it, and didn't really get anything out of it.
Maybe I am missing out.....

[Usuyami]

Anyone know when scholarships for non-first year students are awarded?

[ultralord910]

How do I check what room I am assigned at my residence (Pond Road) online?

Also, when do I start purchasing textbooks?

[badmus]

The list appears to be pretty inaccurate, I don't see the APAA, AFA, AMA, YBN, SAS, etc.
True, they have some of them listed under atkinson here http://www.yorku.ca/akevents/STARS/clubs.html

[baskiddball]

Just wondering what my chances are at getting into a 4th year course (Racialization, Socialization and the Law - SOCI4440) when I am going into my 3rd year (60 credits completed) with Law and Society as my major. It is part of my extended list and it is full. Only 30 enrollment.

I currently have the highest GPA of all Bachelor of Arts students through the second year. I plan on going to talk to the professor in person for special enrollment, but is it even possible for an exception to be made since they only allow 4th year students into the class.

[sPiKyAZN]

Any martial arts clubs at York?

I'm not sure if there are any clubs, but I saw classes here. I'm thinking of joining myself (I'm a total beginner), I wonder if anyone has had any experience with them ?: http://www.recreation.yorku.ca/instructional/martialarts.htm

Your best bet is to take a walk during YorkFest and see if there's a martial arts club that suits your interest.

[ultimatejester]

Totally off topic, i should point out that the wifi speeds suck at York. All student accounts are limited to 1Mbit when Ryerson has no limit. This probably doesn't matter to you right now but it will when you spend half the day at campus and can't even download at decent speed.

Just wondering what my chances are at getting into a 4th year course (Racialization, Socialization and the Law - SOCI4440) when I am going into my 3rd year (60 credits completed) with Law and Society as my major. It is part of my extended list and it is full. Only 30 enrollment.

I currently have the highest GPA of all Bachelor of Arts students through the second year. I plan on going to talk to the professor in person for special enrollment, but is it even possible for an exception to be made since they only allow 4th year students into the class.

Quite low, you will be asked to wait. I was asked to wait, my GPA is among the highest in the IT department. However, some professors will get you in. I guess it depends as much on the professors as it does on the GPA.

Good luck.

How do I check what room I am assigned at my residence (Pond Road) online?

Also, when do I start purchasing textbooks?

I am not sure about the residence but you should purchase the text within the first week of classes. You should know within a week if you want to drop a course. Also make sure that you attend the very first lecture to grab the course outline. The course outline will tell you which edition to use. New editions of textbooks are usually used in the fall semester so there is no point in buying an older one. I suggest you have a look at circacircle instead of buying from the bookstore. Circacircle is also a good place to sell your textbooks.

[Bioshock]

Hey guys,

This is my first year of University and I've been assigned to New College but how come there is no information about New College on the York Website?

[lookingforstufffff]

Totally off topic, i should point out that the wifi speeds suck at York. All student accounts are limited to 1Mbit when Ryerson has no limit. This probably doesn't matter to you right now but it will when you spend half the day at campus and can't even download at decent speed.

It doesn't matter for me but it would still be nice to be able to download occasionally during my breaks. I think Ryerson computer science students are given 32MBit lines when connected via ethernet.

[ElChico]

Just wondering what my chances are at getting into a 4th year course (Racialization, Socialization and the Law - SOCI4440) when I am going into my 3rd year (60 credits completed) with Law and Society as my major. It is part of my extended list and it is full. Only 30 enrollment.

I currently have the highest GPA of all Bachelor of Arts students through the second year. I plan on going to talk to the professor in person for special enrollment, but is it even possible for an exception to be made since they only allow 4th year students into the class.

SOCI will never let you in with so few credits. Pleading with the instructor is your only chance.

I'm not sure if there are any clubs, but I saw classes here. I'm thinking of joining myself (I'm a total beginner), I wonder if anyone has had any experience with them ?: http://www.recreation.yorku.ca/instructional/martialarts.htm

Your best bet is to take a walk during YorkFest and see if there's a martial arts club that suits your interest.

They are not really clubs, just classes. I took the BJJ one, I enjoyed it. It's the standard stuff, but with a small class, it's NoGi if you wanted to know. Muay Thai is pretty standard, it'll whip you into shape quickly. Hoshinjutsu is new, and never tried the Systema,

Hey guys,

This is my first year of University and I've been assigned to New College but how come there is no information about New College on the York Website?

New College is housed (replacing?) Atkinson College

[Bioshock]

Thank you El Chico

and I found information on it finally but I had another question how come I have not received my frosh week package yet? I understand that other colleges have received them a while back but new college students have not received them yet.

[mgronqui]

I'm not sure if there are any clubs, but I saw classes here. I'm thinking of joining myself (I'm a total beginner), I wonder if anyone has had any experience with them ?: http://www.recreation.yorku.ca/instructional/martialarts.htm

Your best bet is to take a walk during YorkFest and see if there's a martial arts club that suits your interest.

Awesome thanks! I'm definitely gonna join the MMA and maybe Muay Thai.

[creesteen]

Is anyone in the BHRM program, and know about the new change in the study plan this year regarding the general education requirements (you have to complete all general education courses within first 48 credits taken.)? I'm second year student and I'm just wondering if this change actually applies to continuing students or just first year students? It's posted here: http://www.yorku.ca/laps/programs/checklists/bhrm_honours.pdf

[lookingforstufffff]

Is anyone in the BHRM program, and know about the new change in the study plan this year regarding the general education requirements (you have to complete all general education courses within first 48 credits taken.)? I'm second year student and I'm just wondering if this change actually applies to continuing students or just first year students? It's posted here: http://www.yorku.ca/laps/programs/checklists/bhrm_honours.pdf

You go with your study plan when you started at York (if you're in 2nd year, assuming you started last year -- 2008-2009 study plan). Requirements for the degree are changing all the time and with that said, you'd be stuck at York forever if you had to stay up to date on those requirements.

[umop]

Since I'm not completely sure about this, let's review what exactly a student should do if they want to enrol in a course that is currently full or restricted to first-year students:

1 - Wait until the first week of classes
2 - Attend the class you want to enrol in (even if you aren't enrolled)
3 - If, after the first class, you still want to take the class, talk to the prof and see if they will let you in
4 - Prof will give you further instructions

Is that accurate?

[custy]

Since I'm not completely sure about this, let's review what exactly a student should do if they want to enrol in a course that is currently full or restricted to first-year students:

1 - Wait until the first week of classes
2 - Attend the class you want to enrol in (even if you aren't enrolled)
3 - If, after the first class, you still want to take the class, talk to the prof and see if they will let you in
4 - Prof will give you further instructions

Is that accurate?

Wait, keep trying to add the course you want via the website. If that is not viable, go to the actual class, speak to the prof and he will tell you to get some form to fill out for him to sign. Once signed, I believe you take it to student centre to get enrolled. This works if the physical room has enough spaces to fit the extra students, otherwise it won't as it becomes a fire hazard (main reason).

Cheers!

[help_questions]

Wait, keep trying to add the course you want via the website. If that is not viable, go to the actual class, speak to the prof and he will tell you to get some form to fill out for him to sign. Once signed, I believe you take it to student centre to get enrolled. This works if the physical room has enough spaces to fit the extra students, otherwise it won't as it becomes a fire hazard (main reason).

Cheers!

also, if the 1st year is in your major's department (or even crosslisted) go to them and see if they can give you a spot. It is very possible to get students who are not in that major kicked out of the course to open the spot for you. You just have to go to your department and politely remind them that you are a student from their major, and they will usually take care of your needs and wants first.

[Rosico]

That's all the clubs you guys have? Wow, I would have expected more clubs from you guys compared to UW (where I came from).

There are more like over 300 clubs/student orgs. They are just being renewed right now and aren't on the list. Check back in Sept ;)

As for New College - check out http://www.yorku.ca/ncc/ for frosh week details.

[umop]

How's the York gym during mornings, say from 6:30am - 10am (during the school year)?

Is it usually emptier than other times of day, or is it hit or miss?

[ravelx]

please elaborate on this. I'd like to know how the college system has benefited you

Personally, I don't see the value of it, and didn't really get anything out of it.
Maybe I am missing out.....

All the extra-curricular activities that you hear about are usually through the colleges. Frosh Week, Ski-trips, Semi-Formals, Open-Bar Formals, Free Intramural sports, etc. Basically any event that's held for a huge fraction of the normal public cost is subsidized by the Colleges in their respective student councils.

They also provide a bit of a "home base" for people before/after/between classes to hang out and chill, eat their lunch, etc.

They're basically smaller communities within the 50,000+ students at York.

[shannn]

How's the York gym during mornings, say from 6:30am - 10am (during the school year)?

Is it usually emptier than other times of day, or is it hit or miss?

When I used to work out at 7:30am - 9:00 am, it was pretty nice and empty. The only people at the gym were nice girls on the tradmills/bikes/ellipticals :D
Weights/machines were totally free too

If you want to purchase a locker, purchase one as soon as possible, since they run out fast

[dx1997]

I hope everyone is looking forward to the 2009-2010 school year because of one simple reason.

NO STRIKES.

We will havea regular school year, two reading weeks, and normal exams in Dec and Apr along with a normal summer.

Rejoice, the good times.

[help_questions]

Anyone here a general member of any student clubs?

Anyone here an executive member of any student clubs?

[ravelx]

I was an executive for two years for a college council, but not a "club" club, per se.

[phomp]

Apparantly I need 24 credits in NATS, SOSC, HUMA, or MODR (a 9 credit SOSC or HUMA is required apparantly) I have 6 in MODR but when I try to fit in some courses from the other areas it wont add them even though it is a part of my degree requirement. Anyone else come across this?

[salabanzi]

I hope everyone is looking forward to the 2009-2010 school year because of one simple reason.

NO STRIKES.

We will havea regular school year, two reading weeks, and normal exams in Dec and Apr along with a normal summer.

Rejoice, the good times.

+1. Call me weird but I'm really looking forward to this school year. After so many disturbances this year, I'm looking forward to strike-less school year.

[got_it_4_cheap]

i have Andrea S. Podhorsky for econ 1000, anyone had her as a prof? decent? bad?

[umop]

Did anybody else have an issue with their online student account transactions recently?

I login one day, and the system added/dropped courses I was already enrolled in. So if I was enrolled in course XXXX, they dropped that course
and added it again on the same day. In the end, the schedule they plotted me looks the same as before this 'incident', so I'm guessing it isn't anything to worry about.

Also, say I was enrolled in course ZZZZ, they added the course again, even though I was already enrolled in it, but they dropped it shortly afterwards.

Was there some glitch/test/etc. going on which I wasn't aware of?

[Jack Bauer]

$200 was just added to my financial statement for health care and dental a couple of days ago. Anyway i can opt out of this or is it mandatory?

[ktan09]

Wait, keep trying to add the course you want via the website. If that is not viable, go to the actual class, speak to the prof and he will tell you to get some form to fill out for him to sign. Once signed, I believe you take it to student centre to get enrolled. This works if the physical room has enough spaces to fit the extra students, otherwise it won't as it becomes a fire hazard (main reason).

Cheers!

Does that mean you can get into the tutorial of your choice?

[danman227460]

If you have private insurance, then yes. You have to provide proof of the insurance.

http://www.yorku.ca/web/futurestudents/firstyear/healthplan.html

$200 was just added to my financial statement for health care and dental a couple of days ago. Anyway i can opt out of this or is it mandatory?

[MangoSlice]

Hey, anyone in the Public Policy and Administration Program? Any insight? Thanks!

[help_questions]

another moron asked me yesterday if I could send her ALL of my lecture notes for the course, as she "didn't come to class a lot"

I said sure, but she ain't getting anything. I would give a week or two, or trade all for all so I get something out of this....but you want ALL my notes for nothing......get real.....get ready to fail.

lol

what is with these people? why do they go to school?

[Usuyami]

or trade all for all so I get something out of this....but you want ALL my notes for nothing......

Maybe she can repay you in another way. ;) Hahaha, I'm just kidding. Maybe.

This happens to me as well but I don't really mind as long as it doesn't require additional effort from my end. They are usually more than happy to take me out to lunch, so I don't mind, as eating on campus everyday can really hurt the wallet. If it's someone I don't really know and I don't feel like giving them my notes, I just pawn them off to someone else. I'll say stuff like, "Sure, but my notes are really messy. I can barely read them myself. So-and-so's notes are much more organized."

[help_questions]

Maybe she can repay you in another way. ;) Hahaha, I'm just kidding. Maybe.

This happens to me as well but I don't really mind as long as it doesn't require additional effort from my end. They are usually more than happy to take me out to lunch, so I don't mind, as eating on campus everyday can really hurt the wallet. If it's someone I don't really know and I don't feel like giving them my notes, I just pawn them off to someone else. I'll say stuff like, "Sure, but my notes are really messy. I can barely read them myself. So-and-so's notes are much more organized."

If it is someone I talk to in class, then I'd be more inclined to help.
It is the randoms that bother me. Even if you are a random, and you aks for 1-2 or even 3 sets of notes then fine, I'll share. I am not a prick. But when these randoms show up, and ask for everything, that bothers me.

[baskiddball]

If it is someone I talk to in class, then I'd be more inclined to help.
It is the randoms that bother me. Even if you are a random, and you aks for 1-2 or even 3 sets of notes then fine, I'll share. I am not a prick. But when these randoms show up, and ask for everything, that bothers me.

Ditto. I really have no problem at all giving notes to someone, but it would be nice to have it be someone who at least took the time during the entire year to talk to you, get to know you, etc. I also don't mind if during the year, they ask you for the previous week of notes or something. Shows they are actually keeping up with the course. However, if there is someone who you do not know and its the end of the year before an exam, I would be much more reluctant to give them my notes. Its like they are simply using you and you will never say another word to them after they get the notes and the course ends.

On another note, I have asked both in the thread and outside the thread about recommendations for 3XXX level courses in the HIST, SOCI, SOSC, POLI, etc. departments that people found interesting, easy, good mark breakdown, and the prof had a great style of teaching. I still am without one third year 6 credit elective course and the new year is slowly approaching. I have sort of lost hope asking on this board, but just in case any new people has any advice, it would be very much appreciated.

[Little Dragon]

anyone currently enrolled or recently graduated in/from the HRM program?? im thinking of taking this major but i'd love to hear feedback from people who've actually done it at York

[seless]

Hi,
I'm going into first year psychology(BA) and the recommended courses are 6 credits from Major, 12 credits from General Education, and 12 credits from Electives. Do I have to follow this or can I for example take mostly business courses if I'm planning to switch programs next year.

thanks

[mgronqui]

When and where do I go to sign up for a martial arts club? I imagine these take place in the gym area?

[mgronqui]

Here's the summer schedule from a quick search:
http://www.recreation.yorku.ca/instructional/martialarts.htm

Thank you.

[seless]

I can't take any business courses without adms1000 even if its not a prerequisite?

But adms1000 is full for the fall semester now, does that mean I can't take any business electives in the fall?

[dx1997]

another moron asked me yesterday if I could send her ALL of my lecture notes for the course, as she "didn't come to class a lot"

I said sure, but she ain't getting anything. I would give a week or two, or trade all for all so I get something out of this....but you want ALL my notes for nothing......get real.....get ready to fail.

lol

what is with these people? why do they go to school?

I'm quite surprised you gave in.

[rapsrealm]

Ditto. I really have no problem at all giving notes to someone, but it would be nice to have it be someone who at least took the time during the entire year to talk to you, get to know you, etc. I also don't mind if during the year, they ask you for the previous week of notes or something. Shows they are actually keeping up with the course. However, if there is someone who you do not know and its the end of the year before an exam, I would be much more reluctant to give them my notes. Its like they are simply using you and you will never say another word to them after they get the notes and the course ends.

On another note, I have asked both in the thread and outside the thread about recommendations for 3XXX level courses in the HIST, SOCI, SOSC, POLI, etc. departments that people found interesting, easy, good mark breakdown, and the prof had a great style of teaching. I still am without one third year 6 credit elective course and the new year is slowly approaching. I have sort of lost hope asking on this board, but just in case any new people has any advice, it would be very much appreciated.

That's a very subjective question since I don't know what your interests are. For SOCI I took Sociology of Education, unless you have an interest within the education field or are planning on entering teachers college I wouldn't really recommend it for you. For SOSC I took Television and Society which was interesting as they explained the social implications of television and the history of certain genres.

[Jruuu]

I can't take any business courses without adms1000 even if its not a prerequisite?

But adms1000 is full for the fall semester now, does that mean I can't take any business electives in the fall?

If you can't take any business courses without ADMS1000, then wouldn't it be considered a pre-req? It all depends on your program....

If you can't get in now, don't worry that much. Lots of people drop courses during and after the first week of class, so you have to be persistent and try adding the course at different times each day! I would also recommend you go to lecture, even if you are not in the course yet. Many professors will maintain lists of students who want to get into their classes, and do things like reserve spots for you, notify you when spots are open, and some even accept students even when classes are full.

This happened to me many many times. I kept on trying to enroll, in the early mornings, a few times during the day, and late at night, and I eventually got into all my courses. Things always get smoothed over during the first few weeks, so don't stress.

If you are a new student, I would recommend you take the opportunity to read ahead in your readings and take notes. If you get ahead, it will help you immensely later on.

[umop]

When I opted out of the health/dental plan last year, they told me they'd automatically opt me out each subsequent year. But that was for Atkinson.

Now that I've been switched to LAPS, will they opt me out or will I have to go in and do it again?

[TheHeeyyy]

When I opted out of the health/dental plan last year, they told me they'd automatically opt me out each subsequent year. But that was for Atkinson.

Now that I've been switched to LAPS, will they opt me out or will I have to go in and do it again?

I'm in Bethune, and even-though I opted-out last year I'll need to opt-out again this year (saw the charge on my student account). Not sure how it'll work for you.

[umop]

I'm in Bethune, and even-though I opted-out last year I'll need to opt-out again this year (saw the charge on my student account). Not sure how it'll work for you.

When I went to opt out last year, they told me to opt out only once, as that was the policy Atkinson had.

But now I'm not sure if that's the same policy the new LAPS Faculty will have.

[seless]

If you can't take any business courses without ADMS1000, then wouldn't it be considered a pre-req? It all depends on your program....

If you can't get in now, don't worry that much. Lots of people drop courses during and after the first week of class, so you have to be persistent and try adding the course at different times each day! I would also recommend you go to lecture, even if you are not in the course yet. Many professors will maintain lists of students who want to get into their classes, and do things like reserve spots for you, notify you when spots are open, and some even accept students even when classes are full.

This happened to me many many times. I kept on trying to enroll, in the early mornings, a few times during the day, and late at night, and I eventually got into all my courses. Things always get smoothed over during the first few weeks, so don't stress.

If you are a new student, I would recommend you take the opportunity to read ahead in your readings and take notes. If you get ahead, it will help you immensely later on.

Well I'm just taking business courses as electives so I dont know if it applies to me. It said that adms 1000 must be a co-requisite for all business courses that does not require it to be a prerequisite. Does anyone know if its likely that adms 1000 will open up?

Also, what is the maximum number of credits/courses can I take without paying extra (recommended is 30 credits).

thanks :)

[Lovable]

Where do you guys get the form to opt-out of the dental/health benefits? Do you do this in person?

[imppy]

Is the coming academic orientation mandatory for new students?

I plan to, and would like to attend, however, there's a possibility that my McD orientation is on the same day.

[illyas]

When I went to opt out last year, they told me to opt out only once, as that was the policy Atkinson had.

But now I'm not sure if that's the same policy the new LAPS Faculty will have.

Where do you guys get the form to opt-out of the dental/health benefits? Do you do this in person?


I opted out last year but they still charged me this year :mad:. Anyways you can opt out online now (no need for a form).

https://www.heath.ca/unv07/campus.asp?ln=en&divid=45

edit: Found this on their site:

2. I opted out of Atkinson Health plan in previous years before. Do I need to opt-out of the YFS Health & Dental plan again?

Yes. The YFS plan and Atkinson plan have different systems and policies so you need to cancel the YFS Health & Dental Plan on/before the deadlines; for example, Fall & Winter students, by Friday, October 23, 2009; Winter starting Students; Friday, March 19, 2010.

3. How often do I need to opt out of YFS Health & Dental Plan?

You need to opt-out of YFS Health & Dental Plan ONCE A YEAR because the plan fee charges annually.

[illyas]

Well I'm just taking business courses as electives so I dont know if it applies to me. It said that adms 1000 must be a co-requisite for all business courses that does not require it to be a prerequisite. Does anyone know if its likely that adms 1000 will open up?

Also, what is the maximum number of credits/courses can I take without paying extra (recommended is 30 credits).

thanks :)

It possible that it will open up as people start switching sections (I've seen open spots the first week last year). You can also go to the lectures and try to get the prof to fill out the form and try to get you enrolled.

You pay per course not a flat rate so if you take extra you pay extra.

[raps4lyfe]

how good is the health plan? is it worth it, like does it cover most of the stuff (ie. cosmetics) or just the basics

[grape]

Whos excited!!! Wooooo

all the new girls comin to york. Yay

[shannn]

Whos excited!!! Wooooo

all the new girls comin to york. Yay

1 word that will apply to ~1/3 of those new girls entering:
Jailbait

[Little Dragon]

all good...i look way younger than i am

[grape]

1 word that will apply to ~1/3 of those new girls entering:
Jailbait

they are 18.. i dont see a problem.

even if they are... WOOOOOOO JAILBAITS

they are usually incredibly nice/naive. no bitchiness in em watsoever.

[got_it_4_cheap]

they are 18.. i dont see a problem.

even if they are... WOOOOOOO JAILBAITS

they are usually incredibly nice/naive. no bitchiness in em watsoever.

http://www.popaholicsanonymous.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/chris-hanson-nice-to-see-you.jpg

[custy]

School starts on Sept 9th, so follow your Wed timetable.

About the dental/health plan, if you have private coverage, you can always go to your respected faculty and fill out some paper work to have the plans removed from your account and the charges dropped. They usually have alot of notices posted around.

Guys, word of a caution. I suggest you purchase your textbooks early to avoid the big ass line ups. I know some students that waited for 4+ hrs to get books. I never had to wait as I always got it near the end of AUG.

Peace

[phomp]

What happens if you take a course and pass it without the prerequisite?

A lot of the 3rd year courses do not have an pre-requisite other than 1 first year course I have taken, but all the second year courses have a pre-requisite that I do not have and the courses are full so I am not taking any of the 2nd year courses yet. Though I signed up for a 2nd year course I do not have the pre-req for so I may just drop it and fill it in with something else.

[got_it_4_cheap]

Guys, word of a caution. I suggest you purchase your textbooks early to avoid the big ass line ups. I know some students that waited for 4+ hrs to get books. I never had to wait as I always got it near the end of AUG.

Peace

or just order online, free shipping when you spend $100+

[grape]

I have york u text books for sale.. if u want to avoid the rush.

I have Econ1010 Macroecon. with study guide.

and NATs1740 astronomy text books

[umop]

Does anybody know when you're supposed to get the confirmation e-mail after you've opted out of the health/dental plan online?

[shannn]

Does anybody know when you're supposed to get the confirmation e-mail after you've opted out of the health/dental plan online?

IIRC from my exp, that email can take up to a day to get to you

[AznVengence]

Hey guys I'm going to York this september and I'm wondering...

Do we have to go to the "Student Academic Orientation?"
When's the first day of school?
Is there a site or place I can get more information about the first week of school kinda thing... I'm pretty confused.


Thanks

[umop]

Hey guys I'm going to York this september and I'm wondering...

Do we have to go to the "Student Academic Orientation?"
When's the first day of school?
Is there a site or place I can get more information about the first week of school kinda thing... I'm pretty confused.


Thanks

1 - They say it's mandatory, but they won't tell you anything you can't find on their website. I left about half way through. I doubt they'd give you any trouble for not going.

2 - Wednesday, September 9, 2009 - http://www.registrar.yorku.ca/importantdates/fw09.htm

3 - http://www.yorku.ca/web/futurestudents/firstyear/classes.html - Just don't pay attention to the date in the first question.

[AznVengence]

1 - They say it's mandatory, but they won't tell you anything you can't find on their website. I left about half way through. I doubt they'd give you any trouble for not going.

2 - Wednesday, September 9, 2009 - http://www.registrar.yorku.ca/importantdates/fw09.htm

3 - http://www.yorku.ca/web/futurestudents/firstyear/classes.html - Just don't pay attention to the date in the first question.



Thank you so much :)

[CalvinM]

This is about the Student Academic Orientation.

So the Sept 6 was all full. I had to go for the Sept 12th one. Which falls on a Friday, on the first week of school.

Do I have to skip classes for that? Reading above posts really make it useless...is it?

[AznVengence]

This is about the Student Academic Orientation.

So the Sept 6 was all full. I had to go for the Sept 12th one. Which falls on a Friday, on the first week of school.

Do I have to skip classes for that? Reading above posts really make it useless...is it?

Mine are on the 25th, 26th, 27th... Are there different dates for each college?

and also it says on mine that I go there for registration... kinda confused now haha

edit mine is Founders

[CalvinM]

Oh mine's Vanier.

What's yours? I guess it's different for each college. Didn't realize that.

[sPiKyAZN]

School starts on Sept 9th, so follow your Wed timetable.

About the dental/health plan, if you have private coverage, you can always go to your respected faculty and fill out some paper work to have the plans removed from your account and the charges dropped. They usually have alot of notices posted around.

Guys, word of a caution. I suggest you purchase your textbooks early to avoid the big ass line ups. I know some students that waited for 4+ hrs to get books. I never had to wait as I always got it near the end of AUG.

Peace

Even better - get a list of books from the York library website and go to the discount bookstore at Keele and York blvd. Sometimes you only save $5 per book, but if you're on this site it won't matter.

[ravelx]

From a guy who organized both Academic and Social Orientation,

Academic Orientation isn't mandatory. The only mandatory thing you need to go to is your first enrollment appointment to pick your first classes and get your study plan.

But Academic Orientation is beneficial for those who want to learn more about their program, meet some potential profs, academic resources, campus tours, etc. and get first-hand advice from Peer Advisors (upper-year students in the same program as you) about classes, profs, etc.

If you got a couple hours to blow and want to know where some of your lecture halls/class rooms will be just go to the orientation.

I'd say social orientation (Frosh Week) is more worth your while though.

[help_questions]

I advise everyone NOT to buy their books early.

I NEVER buy my books until I go to the first class and the textbooks are confirmed by the Prof.

The last thing I want to do is be burdened with returning a book during the busy time at the book store. It is better to wait. Sometimes, the prof changes the textbook listed in the bookstore.

What I do, is go to a class, and within the next 7 days, find time to get the book. Then I do this for each class. The result is a few short trips to the book store, if planned perfectly (w/o massive lines).

[heimdal]

I advise everyone NOT to buy their books early.

I NEVER buy my books until I go to the first class and the textbooks are confirmed by the Prof.

The last thing I want to do is be burdened with returning a book during the busy time at the book store. It is better to wait. Sometimes, the prof changes the textbook listed in the bookstore.

What I do, is go to a class, and within the next 7 days, find time to get the book. Then I do this for each class. The result is a few short trips to the book store, if planned perfectly (w/o massive lines).

This happened to me my first year.

I jumped the gun and bought all of the textbook listed that was 'required.' Turns out we didn't use some of those books. Waste of money.

[ray2cool]

hey guys i have a question.

I failed 2 courses, and so i was on academic warning and got kicked out of my program. I tried to just continue taking courses in my original program, communication studies, hoping to bring my mark next year and come back in the program, however it wouldn't let me apply since all the courses are full, even though they are required for the course.

I asked an adviser for communication studies and she told me theres no way i can get in because its full and my marks aren't good enough to come back to the program. But then I thought, maybe I should file a petition to withdraw the faild courses from my transcripts and they'll let me back in.

So I did, and today, I just got a letter saying that the 2 classes I failed have been withdrawn without academic penalty. SO now Im wondering, can I just go back to the department and tell them this, and ask for permission to enrol in those classes now?

I think that they should let me since my average is back up now, but im just worried because the adviser never bothered to give me the idea of doing the petition, i kind of came up with the idea on my own and just hoped it would work. I plan on going to the department this week in person, but just wondering if u guys have any idea, or is it to early to celebrate

[Jack Bauer]

or just order online, free shipping when you spend $100+

You can pick it up too, right?

[mefromparadise]

hey guys i have a question.

I failed 2 courses, and so i was on academic warning and got kicked out of my program. I tried to just continue taking courses in my original program, communication studies, hoping to bring my mark next year and come back in the program, however it wouldn't let me apply since all the courses are full, even though they are required for the course.

I asked an adviser for communication studies and she told me theres no way i can get in because its full and my marks aren't good enough to come back to the program. But then I thought, maybe I should file a petition to withdraw the faild courses from my transcripts and they'll let me back in.

So I did, and today, I just got a letter saying that the 2 classes I failed have been withdrawn without academic penalty. SO now Im wondering, can I just go back to the department and tell them this, and ask for permission to enrol in those classes now?

I think that they should let me since my average is back up now, but im just worried because the adviser never bothered to give me the idea of doing the petition, i kind of came up with the idea on my own and just hoped it would work. I plan on going to the department this week in person, but just wondering if u guys have any idea, or is it to early to celebrate

If the courses are off ur transcript u should be able to get "back" in your program. But u have to ask them to let you in, it won't be in the system automatically. After you are back enrolled and registered then you can enroll in courses. Its possible that the courses ur trying to get in have the courses that u've not passes as their pre-requisite so make sure u check that. Best of luck!

[vako]

Hey, guys
I was wonderring if anyone here could help. I was taking a course this summer but for medical reasons i missed the final exam. Now my professor made it clear that he will not sign any deffered agreement and we would have to file a petition. My question to you is How do I file one? What forms do I need to complete? Please this is important, i wanna write the exam. I also got a doct note.

[Lovable]

Hey, guys
I was wonderring if anyone here could help. I was taking a course this summer but for medical reasons i missed the final exam. Now my professor made it clear that he will not sign any deffered agreement and we would have to file a petition. My question to you is How do I file one? What forms do I need to complete? Please this is important, i wanna write the exam. I also got a doct note.

http://yfs.ca/section/221

Hope it helps.

[masterballer]

I was wondering if i could still petition to have mark removed from my transcript after its been a year since i received the final mark. This will be my first ever petition of this type if it matters.

[seless]

Anyone done SOSC 1801 Health Controversies: Issues of Health, Illness and Society?

How was it?

[imppy]

Can somebody tell me exactly what Academic Orientation is like and what we do?

[raps4lyfe]

how does the health plan work? they already charged me, so do they send a card of some sorts with the policy info or can i use my YU card? thanks

[Lovable]

how does the health plan work? they already charged me, so do they send a card of some sorts with the policy info or can i use my YU card? thanks

http://yfs.ca/section/204

There is no physical card, you just need the information found in that link + student number.

[bryanayrb]

another year of falafel hut, random shootings, fire alarms during exams and wondering why there are bongs being sold in the student centre

love u york

[umop]

Can somebody tell me exactly what Academic Orientation is like and what we do?

This is what it was like when I went last year for the Atkinson Academic Orientation:

1 - We were told to meet at a certain lecture hall and we were seated according to major. So all accounting majors in one section, etc. Not sure why they did that.

2 - We spent about an hour there, listening to deans, head faculty members, and student leaders. Topics ranged from general welcomes to things like where to go for academic and student services. We got a booklet at the beginning and a lot of the information was in there.

3 - After the talks, we followed our "leader" to a specific class, based on our major. So if you were a marketing major, you got to go to a marketing class and listen to a marketing professor tell you a few general things about the program and classes. Again, very basic things. Nothing life or death.

4 - Then there was a BBQ lunch.

The main thing I noticed is that everything they tell you is already on the York website and you can find it easily. I found the whole thing rather boring for that very reason, since I already knew most of what they told me. I really don't know why I didn't leave earlier.

But that's just my experience. Depending on your Faculty, they may do things differently, and since Atkinson no longer exists, they may structure the orientation in another way if your program would have been under Atkinson.

[imppy]

This is what it was like when I went last year for the Atkinson Academic Orientation:

1 - We were told to meet at a certain lecture hall and we were seated according to major. So all accounting majors in one section, etc. Not sure why they did that.

2 - We spent about an hour there, listening to deans, head faculty members, and student leaders. Topics ranged from general welcomes to things like where to go for academic and student services. We got a booklet at the beginning and a lot of the information was in there.

3 - After the talks, we followed our "leader" to a specific class, based on our major. So if you were a marketing major, you got to go to a marketing class and listen to a marketing professor tell you a few general things about the program and classes. Again, very basic things. Nothing life or death.

4 - Then there was a BBQ lunch.

The main thing I noticed is that everything they tell you is already on the York website and you can find it easily. I found the whole thing rather boring for that very reason, since I already knew most of what they told me. I really don't know why I didn't leave earlier.

But that's just my experience. Depending on your Faculty, they may do things differently, and since Atkinson no longer exists, they may structure the orientation in another way if your program would have been under Atkinson.

Thanks for the info, that was really helpful :D. Yup I'm going to be under New College now, first year of the college, hence "new".

[Jack Bauer]

This is what it was like when I went last year for the Atkinson Academic Orientation:

1 - We were told to meet at a certain lecture hall and we were seated according to major. So all accounting majors in one section, etc. Not sure why they did that.

2 - We spent about an hour there, listening to deans, head faculty members, and student leaders. Topics ranged from general welcomes to things like where to go for academic and student services. We got a booklet at the beginning and a lot of the information was in there.

3 - After the talks, we followed our "leader" to a specific class, based on our major. So if you were a marketing major, you got to go to a marketing class and listen to a marketing professor tell you a few general things about the program and classes. Again, very basic things. Nothing life or death.

4 - Then there was a BBQ lunch.

The main thing I noticed is that everything they tell you is already on the York website and you can find it easily. I found the whole thing rather boring for that very reason, since I already knew most of what they told me. I really don't know why I didn't leave earlier.

But that's just my experience. Depending on your Faculty, they may do things differently, and since Atkinson no longer exists, they may structure the orientation in another way if your program would have been under Atkinson.

Thanks for the heads up. I have an orientation for my college on September 8th (Vanier college). I was leaning towards skipping it and i think i'll probably do that.

[Sogeking]

true rfders follow 1st years around campus in orientation to get free agendas (worth like $10) and other prizes :D
so, is Atkinson having their orientation on sept 8th? :D

[masterballer]

another year of falafel hut, random shootings, fire alarms during exams and wondering why there are bongs being sold in the student centre

love u york

What size?

[sourpatchkids]

i was 2 credits short from graduating high school, so i took a course during the summer and i'm going to take one at night school in september. my average with the 5 marks i already have is 80, so including my night school mark my final average will hopefully be roughly the same.

now to my my actual question - i am planning to apply to york for the winter term. since i will be starting a semester late, is it possible that i can still graduate in 2013 in the spring as if i started school in the fall, if i take a few more classes during the semester and summer school as well? so i guess my question is, can i graduate a semester early? would this be a lot of work? oh, and i'm applying for a program in arts by the way. no sciences or any of that stuff

thanks :)

[shannn]

i was 2 credits short from graduating high school, so i took a course during the summer and i'm going to take one at night school in september. my average with the 5 marks i already have is 80, so including my night school mark my final average will hopefully be roughly the same.

now to my my actual question - i am planning to apply to york for the winter term. since i will be starting a semester late, is it possible that i can still graduate in 2013 in the spring as if i started school in the fall, if i take a few more classes during the semester and summer school as well? so i guess my question is, can i graduate a semester early? would this be a lot of work? oh, and i'm applying for a program in arts by the way. no sciences or any of that stuff

thanks :)

Sounds good.
You can take 12 credits/summer (i.e. 2 full courses or 4 half courses), so you can make up that semester with 3 summers of school.

It may suck though since you'll be doing school on a continuous basis without much of a break (only 1 month off, which would be August). And it'd probably be difficult to make much money in the summer

[sourpatchkids]

Sounds good.
You can take 12 credits/summer (i.e. 2 full courses or 4 half courses), so you can make up that semester with 3 summers of school.

It may suck though since you'll be doing school on a continuous basis without much of a break (only 1 month off, which would be August). And it'd probably be difficult to make much money in the summer

haha yeah, i think that's what i'm going to do. i've thought about just taking a whole year off and start school next fall, but i really want to further my education as soon as possible. i don't really need a year to save up money or anything. of course, money is never enough but i've been working my ass off for the past couple of years! i think i saved a good amount haha.

i guess it would suck that i would miss frosh week and everything tho. and since i'm starting school in january, i'd feel so unfamiliar with the school and everyone will seem to have adjusted while i'm just starting out... but i guess that's just gonna be how it is! anyone here start school or knows anyone that started school in january? how did that go?

[shannn]

haha yeah, i think that's what i'm going to do. i've thought about just taking a whole year off and start school next fall, but i really want to further my education as soon as possible. i don't really need a year to save up money or anything. of course, money is never enough but i've been working my ass off for the past couple of years! i think i saved a good amount haha.

i guess it would suck that i would miss frosh week and everything tho. and since i'm starting school in january, i'd feel so unfamiliar with the school and everyone will seem to have adjusted while i'm just starting out... but i guess that's just gonna be how it is! anyone here start school or knows anyone that started school in january? how did that go?

Don't worry too much about it. I was (sort of) in the same position as you when I transferred to York after 2 years at U of T (not knowing anyone). You'll meet people in tutorials/lectures. I made one or two friends in each of my courses, I'm sure you will too. :)

Good luck!

[umop]

How is GPA calculated for entrance scholarships?

If I have a 7.67 GPA, do I just look under this (http://calendars.registrar.yorku.ca/calendars/2006-2007/acadinfo/grades.htm) grading scheme and see where it fits in? So a B+?

Or is GPA calculated as being out of 9, since 9 is a perfect score? So 7.67 / 9 = 85% (A) ?

[ktan09]

I still can't get into 2 courses! If I attend the first class during the school year and get written permission from the professor to enroll in the course, can I still get into the tutorial of my choice? Or does the tutorial depend on what is open?

[CalvinM]

This is about the YFS Health and Dental plan.

Where do I get the policy number? Do I have to ask for one? Or do I have one already sent to me?

[badmus]

How is GPA calculated for entrance scholarships?

If I have a 7.67 GPA, do I just look under this (http://calendars.registrar.yorku.ca/calendars/2006-2007/acadinfo/grades.htm) grading scheme and see where it fits in? So a B+?

Or is GPA calculated as being out of 9, since 9 is a perfect score? So 7.67 / 9 = 85% (A) ?
Yes it is a B+, you just look to see where your GPA fits in.

[Jack Bauer]

Just wanted to ask, I'm a college transfer who has 42 transfer credits for a 120 credit degree (Bachelor of Arts), majoring in Business and Society. I'm taking 24 credits from September-April, is that a good course load?

I'm also considering transferring to get my Bachelor of Administrative Study degree, maybe in Finance, i would need roughly a B+ to get considered right?

I wanted to go to schulich ultimately to get a BBA, but i don't think they accept transfers.

[librakhan]

Just wanted to ask, I'm a college transfer who has 42 transfer credits for a 120 credit degree (Bachelor of Arts), majoring in Business and Society. I'm taking 24 credits from September-April, is that a good course load?

I'm also considering transferring to get my Bachelor of Administrative Study degree, maybe in Finance, i would need roughly a B+ to get considered right?

I wanted to go to schulich ultimately to get a BBA, but i don't think they accept transfers.

full year course load is 30 credits, depending on if you work or not and studying ability you can easily take 33 credits and try to finish degree earlier.

[hhm007]

Anyone here also taking the Engineering Prepatory Exam? Any idea what to expect?

-Henry

[dx1997]

York U panel urges more student space

York University needs more - and better - student space on campus and should promote open dialogue on contentious issues, says a task force report released this morning.

The 13-member Presidential Task Force on Student Life, Learning and Community and York University today submitted its report to president Mamdouh Shoukri, which he created in March after several incidents on campus where students clashed. One student described the political atmosphere at the school as "toxic."

In particular, last spring York was taken to task for several controversial protests, including shouting matches and protests between pro-Israeli and pro-Palestinian student groups. At least one protest at Vari Hall disrupted classes and student groups were suspended and fined for their role. The task force was asked to "improve the learning atmosphere" and how to best promote discussions on campus.

"We have worked together constructively to create ways to promote genuine and respectful debate on campus," said Patrick Monahan, York's vice-president of academics, who chaired the task force. "We have been able to reach a strong and unanimous consensus on the recommendations, which we believe will encourage a more positive learning environment for students at York."

Shoukri has asked university staff will identify what recommendations could be implemented and will report back to the task force in a month's time. The task force included students and faculty members.

In March, Monahan told the Star that simply calling security when protests get out of hand isn't the answer.

"In my view, calling the police or security forces is the last thing that we should do on a university campus," said Monahan. "If you are having to call security forces, you know right away you haven't done the kind of work at the front end to encourage the type of dialogue and exchange of ideas that we want."

"Controversy and debate is natural and inevitable on a university campus," says the report.

"Indeed, some would maintain that controversy is the lifeblood of an institution of higher learning. Yet what our consultations have indicated is that in some cases, this controversy has escalated into overly combative confrontations between different student groups. In fact, in our consultations and discussions with officials at the University of Toronto and Ryerson (whose campuses are characterized by the same kinds of controversies, debates and tensions on sensitive political issues), what seemed to distinguish our situation from that elsewhere was the degree to which there have been a number of direct conflicts between contending students and student organizations here at York."

The report says that in the past 10 years, the number of students at the university has increased by more than 50 per cent, but student space - to study or to socialize - has "proportionately decreased."

"This is because many of the spaces that had formerly been available for student use have been converted to academic or program use, in order to accommodate the increase in the overall size of the student body. This has resulted in a severe shortage of appropriate informal study or social space for students on the York campus."

"...The need for more undergraduate and graduate student space for study and social purposes is one of the highest priorities for students on the York campus."

The task force says the university should halt any furtherloss of student space and in the meantime create a plan to create more.

"The review should consider existing space that could be converted to, or better adapted, or made available for student use as well as the possibility of adding or constructing new student space," the report notes. Funds will be freed up once the current student centre is paid off, in 2012, it also says.

Scott Library should also become a 24-hour operation during the school year, the report recommends.

The report notes several incidents early this year and last, in particular a press conference last February where police were called after another group of students held a counter-protest. The next day, two protests attracting hundreds of students were held at the same time in Vari Hall.

"Although there was no physical violence, there was manifest hostility and verbal confrontation. Students who were not involved in the demonstrations were forced to navigate through the two conflicting groups, and classes in Vari Hall were disrupted. Reports from those involved or present indicate that many felt intimidated by the events of that day," says the report.

It also notes racist graffiti was found outside the York University Black Students Alliance in 2008 and more such vandalism targeting other identifiable groups as contributing to an unhealthy atmosphere on campus.

The need for more undergraduate and graduate student space for study and social purposes is one of the highest priorities for students on the York campus. Over the last decade, significant areas that were formerly used or reserved for student use have been converted to other purposes.

http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/article/688742

I agree on this. During the year, it is packed. You cannot literally get a good seat in a library anywhere.

For a big campus, it really does feel compressed at times.

[`Aesop]

Probably OT but, any 1st year psych undergrads here?

[umop]

I haven't received the confirmation e-mail you're supposed to get once you opt-out of the health/dental plan online.

What should I do?

[shannn]

I haven't received the confirmation e-mail you're supposed to get once you opt-out of the health/dental plan online.

What should I do?

Talk to the YFS people at CLH (where people opt out with a paper form instead of online), they probably can tell you what to do.

Did you check your junk mail?

[Rosico]

Talk to the YFS people at CLH (where people opt out with a paper form instead of online), they probably can tell you what to do.

Did you check your junk mail?

Actually, the YFS health plan folks are now in their Member Services office in the ground floor of the student centre...

[illyas]

I haven't received the confirmation e-mail you're supposed to get once you opt-out of the health/dental plan online.

What should I do?

I haven't either, submitted it twice about two weeks ago as well as a few emails (no response). They're probably not processing anything until school starts.

[Qu4rk]

Is it just me, or is the financial office phone line ALWAYS busy?

416-872-YORK (9675)

whenever i call, i only get the busy dial tone, only once in a blue moon when i get a response.

[MikeyPyro]

Alright I know I asked this before but I didn't get a full answer and just wanted to be 100% sure.

Is there something I have to do for online courses? My first time taking any...one of the profs for one of them emailed me last week and said to check your webct, she said it still might not show but should be there within a day or two or something, and it's STILL not showing any courses in my thing.

And the other online course hasn't said anything at all. Is there something I need to proactively do or do I just keep checking the webct for something?

[AznVengence]

does anyone know if these professors have a good teaching style or if any of the courses are killer?

Robert Levine -SC/NATS 1700 6.00 Computers, Information and Society
David Langille - AP/SOSC 1510 9.00 The Future of Work
Gordon Anderson - AP/HUMA 1400 9.00 Culture and Society in East Asia
Bob T Wakabayashi - AP/HIST 1010 6.00 War, Revolution and Society in the 20th Century

thanks

[heimdal]

does anyone know if these professors have a good teaching style or if any of the courses are killer?

Robert Levine -SC/NATS 1700 6.00 Computers, Information and Society
David Langille - AP/SOSC 1510 9.00 The Future of Work
Gordon Anderson - AP/HUMA 1400 9.00 Culture and Society in East Asia
Bob T Wakabayashi - AP/HIST 1010 6.00 War, Revolution and Society in the 20th Century

thanks

Did you check ratemyprofessors.com already?

There's a lot of feedback for profs there.

[AznVengence]

Did you check ratemyprofessors.com already?

There's a lot of feedback for profs there.

I didn't even know that existed, thanks!!

[Rosico]

Alright I know I asked this before but I didn't get a full answer and just wanted to be 100% sure.

Is there something I have to do for online courses? My first time taking any...one of the profs for one of them emailed me last week and said to check your webct, she said it still might not show but should be there within a day or two or something, and it's STILL not showing any courses in my thing.

And the other online course hasn't said anything at all. Is there something I need to proactively do or do I just keep checking the webct for something?

Just keep checking ... it should show up and you can access it. Classes officially start Sept 9th.

[ktan09]

I still can't get into 2 courses! If I attend the first class during the school year and get written permission from the professor to enroll in the course, can I still get into the tutorial of my choice? Or does the tutorial depend on what is open?

[MikeyPyro]

Just keep checking ... it should show up and you can access it. Classes officially start Sept 9th.

Thanks for the calrification!

[seless]

Probably OT but, any 1st year psych undergrads here?

over here

[help_questions]

I still can't get into 2 courses! If I attend the first class during the school year and get written permission from the professor to enroll in the course, can I still get into the tutorial of my choice? Or does the tutorial depend on what is open?

are the courses part of you major?
if so, go to the department and tell them you cannot get in, and ask that they review the people enrolled to make sure they are all majors. If there is a non-major student in the class, they should kick that person out of the course, and give the spot to you, a student in their major who wants the spot.
Do this now, like today, before others start doing it. Also, go in person....they will see you want this badly.

[HSK]

David Langille - AP/SOSC 1510 9.00 The Future of Work

Avoid avoid avoid. He's incompetent. Doesn't teach, demeans students, and loves talking about himself.

[vanessie]

I advise everyone NOT to buy their books early.

I NEVER buy my books until I go to the first class and the textbooks are confirmed by the Prof.

This. don't buy until you've had your first class. Every year someone will ask the prof about the textbooks, and a lot of times the prof says it's barely going to be used. If you need books, go to websites like amazon marketplace, thriftbooks, abebooks, or fetchbook and you can usually find an older edition or even a brand new book for up to 90% off compared to the bookstore cost. I can't remember the last time I bought a non-custom text from the bookstore.


true rfders follow 1st years around campus in orientation to get free agendas (worth like $10) and other prizes :D
so, is Atkinson having their orientation on sept 8th? :D

I was lucky, my best friend was a frosh boss every year (she graduated this year, damn) and she'd steal a frosh kit for me, lmao. Also agendas are free at YFS, they give them out like halloween candy.

[DrHoops]

Avoid avoid avoid. He's incompetent. Doesn't teach, demeans students, and loves talking about himself.

Unfortunately, I'm in this class. I have been trying to switch out for weeks. But no luck. Mind if I ask how you did in his class?

[Jack Bauer]

Just curious, What's everyone's course load like?

I'm in business and society, and i'm taking 24 credits. For fall semester i have 11 hours a week, with one 9 credit course and two 6 credit courses. In winter i have an extra 3 credit course which adds 3 hours, so I'll have 14 hours a week in winter.

[heimdal]

Accounting, taking the full course load (30 credits)

Only have classes on 2 days though: 2 classes on Wednesday and 3 on Thursday.

Coupled with work everyday when I don't have school, I have a long year ahead of me.

[ray2cool]

Hi guys, so i went to see the advisor at my department today, and i told her how i petitioned to drop courses and my gpa is back up, so can i come backinto the program, and enrol in courses that are reserved. so shes like, just apply tonight and it should be fine. so im pretty pissed off cuz she pretty much kept teling me it would work and she didn't do anything, like get my name and student number to do anything on the computer so it didn't wen i tried. i waited for 2 hours in line just to see her. anyways, i dono if i should to see her again or if i should just talk to the course director personally. kind of a rant/question lol sorry.

also im wondering, like they said that i can't enrol in 3000 level courses cuz i only have 15 credits after dropping my failed courses, and u need 54 credits at least. is there any way around that? like if i have special permission from the director and like tell them my story of how i had to drop courses, but like im sure i'll get all the necessary credits eventually I just want to really take the courses really badly, rather than take useless courses in 2000 level just to get more credits.

[dx1997]

Did anyone pick up their OSAP documents yet?

Are they even ready?

If so, where do you go this year to pick them up?

[TheHeeyyy]

Did anyone pick up their OSAP documents yet?

Are they even ready?

If so, where do you go this year to pick them up?

1. Yes
2. Yes
3. Computer Lounge, basement level of Founders College, room 034

[tk11]

This is about the YFS Health and Dental plan.

Where do I get the policy number? Do I have to ask for one? Or do I have one already sent to me?

u can find this when u login on york's site
dont know where exactly but dig around youll find it

[Lovable]

u can find this when u login on york's site
dont know where exactly but dig around youll find it

I already posted this if you guys would read only a few posts before yours.

When do we get the YFS Health and Dental card?
There is no physical YFS Health and Dental card.
All you need is below:

Benefit Provider: GREEN SHIELD CANADA

DENTAL:
Group Policy/Plan No: 11111
Division/Section No: YFS
Employer: York University
Insuring Agency: Green Shield Canada
Certificate No/ I.D. No: Student Number

DRUGS: (Prescription)
YFS + Student Number +00

[david_lin911]

People seem to be dropping courses. I just transferred into a different course section that was full.

HAPPY! No more late night courses, else then Thursday.

[aricebox]

I enrolled late so i have a crappy schedule!

second year BBA student but i took a 6 credit summer course so i only have 24 credits this fall/winter year!

quite happy with the fact that my course load will be less and thus i can focus more and get more done.

since i enrolled late, in fall i have monday's off and i've got around...13 hours of class each week. wednesdays are the WORST for me...8:30-10:00 class and then a HUGE break until 5:30-7:00 class....*cry...i love far from home too...even though i drive to school...it's a waste to drive home (takes me almost an hour to drive home...waste of gas)

in winter i've got classes every day...but they are all morning classes...wednesday remains the same however....morning class and then night class....big break in between...sigh...planning to take summer school every year so i can have 24 credit fall/winter years!

oh btw, does anyone know when i can go renew/register for parking pass?
if so, where do i go? (same place as always?)

any info will be appreciated. thanks.

[Sogeking]

for parking passes, william small center:http://www.yorku.ca/parking/
i recommend switching sections when school starts to get more courses perday so you have to go to school less. you would save 2hrs of driving back and forth
i am still playing with my schedule so i only have to go to school 3 work days :D (at the same time, i dont have 2-5hr break between classes :D-)

[AznVengence]

so what happens on sept 9th? we just go straight to class?

anyone else besides me feel nervous? XD

[calcuu]

Going to be so weird from being in a high school and entering such a large school with a lot of students. I'm pretty nervous too :lol:

BTW, hows York Frosh anyways?

[Sogeking]

so what happens on sept 9th? we just go straight to class?

anyone else besides me feel nervous? XD

u 1st year? 1st day of your classes is pretty smooth with the prof' going through the year schedule;what textbooks you need; academic dishonesty; and your mark outline. if the prof was chosen in the last minute for the course, they may not have some of the above and you will leave pretty early. :D

[got_it_4_cheap]

so what happens on sept 9th? we just go straight to class?

anyone else besides me feel nervous? XD

yep, just go to your Wednesday classes

[ab20]

Are there tutorials on the first day?

[aricebox]

yes i believe there are tutorials! you'll just meet your TA and get the course outline...not much is done during first classes other than the usual course outline...questions regarding which textbook to buy...etc.

and yes you will almost always be let out early from your classes(due to the need for some students to travel to their next classes, assuming they have class directly after their current one)

anyways for anyone that is nervous...don't be!
York...keele campus anyways...is a pretty big place...but due to the sheer amount of people walking around...it feels very cramped...especially at yorklanes mall(specifically the food court)...veryyyyy cramped..and during peak hours...it's hard to find a seat (which is why i do not recommend eating there.)

Other than that...almost all of your classmates will be in the same position as you! (first years...nervous...new environment...etc)


anyways for me...this year i won't be moving around york at ALL....my 24 credit courses are all taken in ONE building..so...woophee? (in winter i mean..won't need to walk around in the cold as much)

[Jeenyus1]

I'm a first year at York U and am just wondering about the Frosh week.

I'm going to Frosh this week and am over 19 years old and I'm wondering if most people will be drinking during frosh or not. I'm thinking of bringing some booze but don't know if I'd be the only one drinking during Frosh or not....

Any input?

[imppy]

I'm a first year at York U and am just wondering about the Frosh week.

I'm going to Frosh this week and am over 19 years old and I'm wondering if most people will be drinking during frosh or not. I'm thinking of bringing some booze but don't know if I'd be the only one drinking during Frosh or not....

Any input?

Most people entering 1st year of university will not be over 19 years old, most of them will be 18, some will not even turn 18 till later in 2009. It won't be easy finding anyone to legally drink with you at frosh.

[vanessie]

Just curious, What's everyone's course load like?

I'm in business and society, and i'm taking 24 credits. For fall semester i have 11 hours a week, with one 9 credit course and two 6 credit courses. In winter i have an extra 3 credit course which adds 3 hours, so I'll have 14 hours a week in winter.

I'm taking 21 credits plus 3 pkins (kine classes worth 0 credits, but they're mandatory). Most of it is lumped in the fall where I have 5 classes, and in winter I have only one new class. 2 full year classes though.


anyways for me...this year i won't be moving around york at ALL....my 24 credit courses are all taken in ONE building..so...woophee? (in winter i mean..won't need to walk around in the cold as much)

Lucky you! On Mondays in the fall I have to go from Vari to Curtis to ACW to freakin McLaughlin, no breaks. Pretty sure I'm gonna be that person who always walks in late. lol

[Rosico]

I'm a first year at York U and am just wondering about the Frosh week.

I'm going to Frosh this week and am over 19 years old and I'm wondering if most people will be drinking during frosh or not. I'm thinking of bringing some booze but don't know if I'd be the only one drinking during Frosh or not....

Any input?

Also, all the formal frosh events are 'dry' (i.e. no bars are setup). This is pretty standard for undergrad orientations now.

[got_it_4_cheap]

Lucky you! On Mondays in the fall I have to go from Vari to Curtis to ACW to freakin McLaughlin, no breaks. Pretty sure I'm gonna be that person who always walks in late. lol

heh i feel your pain

i got a lecture @ TEL and a tutorial right after for the same course @ Bethune College :|

[Jeenyus1]

Also, all the formal frosh events are 'dry' (i.e. no bars are setup). This is pretty standard for undergrad orientations now.

Yeah I've heard that.

Exactly how "formal" York events? The event is described as "semi-formal"but since this terms thrown around so loosely would a dress shirt/jeans suffice or is a suit and tie more of the norm? (This year's semi-formal frosh event is a boat cruise w/ a dinner (I think there's a dinner, not 100% sure though)

[imppy]

Yeah I've heard that.

Exactly how "formal" York events? The event is described as "semi-formal"but since this terms thrown around so loosely would a dress shirt/jeans suffice or is a suit and tie more of the norm? (This year's semi-formal frosh event is a boat cruise w/ a dinner (I think there's a dinner, not 100% sure though)

A suit and tie would be formal,not semi-formal.

[help_questions]

heh i feel your pain

i got a lecture @ TEL and a tutorial right after for the same course @ Bethune College :|

lol

that is one of the longer walks we will hear about.

i guess the longest would be from Calumet to ACE(or Schulich), but your TEL to Bethune is right up there.

goo luck with that.

[aricebox]

LOL...yes...i am grateful for not having to venture around the campus :) especially not during winter!

now all i need to do is get my student services parking garage permit so i won't need to step foot outside during winter (there is underground access to the building where all my classes are held)

[ab20]

the thing is what if you have the tutorial on wednesday, while the class is on another day. Like tutorial before first class..
Going to email the prof.

[umop]

the thing is what if you have the tutorial on wednesday, while the class is on another day. Like tutorial before first class..
Going to email the prof.



The official York answer:

If the first class I am to attend is a tutorial (I haven't attended a lecture yet), are the tutorials held since they're usually based on the information covered in lecture?

Great question! There's no hard and fast answer to this one, but we recommend that you err on the side of caution and attend. Some programs (Humanities for instance) definitely run tutorials, even those scheduled before a lecture. The professor or teaching assistant (TA) will take advantage of the tutorial to get acquainted with students, hand out course materials and begin discussing the course objectives. Important information you shouldn't miss!

http://www.yorku.ca/web/futurestudents/firstyear/classes.html

[umop]

Does anybody have any tips for trying to add courses that are full but for which spaces might be made available by people dropping the course? Like what times of day are the best to try, or things like that.

[asereht]

lol

that is one of the longer walks we will hear about.

i guess the longest would be from Calumet to ACE(or Schulich), but your TEL to Bethune is right up there.

goo luck with that.

in my first year, i had ACE to 3rd floor stong :S

[help_questions]

Does anybody have any tips for trying to add courses that are full but for which spaces might be made available by people dropping the course? Like what times of day are the best to try, or things like that.

-keep trying to enroll, as often as you can. people can drop at anytime, so the more you try, the better your chances are.

-if the course is part of your major's department, go to the office and let the know you are a student of their major, and you want a spot in this class. ask them to check to see if any NON-major students are in that class, and if they can be kicked out to make room for you, a student of their major.

[AznVengence]

anybody know where to claim AP course credits?

I did an AP course/exam and passed it. Who do I go to to get it?

AP College Board (www.collegeboard.com)

[calcuu]

I heard that we don't need to go to any tutorials this week? When do tutorials actually start then? I don't want to go to school first day and go into a tutorial and no one's there lol.

[AznVengence]

I heard that we don't need to go to any tutorials this week? When do tutorials actually start then? I don't want to go to school first day and go into a tutorial and no one's there lol.

I hear it's best to atleast show up, because some profs will hand out stuff or tell you things about the course and what not..

but then again that's what I "heard"

[dx1997]

I hope everyone enjoys the first ever October Reading Week.

It took a lot of work to get it done, enjoy it folks.

[Jack Bauer]

I hope everyone enjoys the first ever October Reading Week.

It took a lot of work to get it done, enjoy it folks.

York didn't have a October reading week before?

I used to go to Seneca and we always had a reading week in October and February.

[Lovable]

It took a lot of work to get it done, enjoy it folks.
What work?

[salabanzi]

York didn't have a October reading week before?

I used to go to Seneca and we always had a reading week in October and February.

We didn't have an October reading week before. In previous years, we would have Jewish holidays scattered around the year but this year, York decided to take away those holidays and just have a reading week during Thanksgiving week.

[tk11]

so guys im enrolled in 0 classes and lookin to get a full course load LOL.
Ill work the magic this week :lol:
lets hope

[Jack Bauer]

We didn't have an October reading week before. In previous years, we would have Jewish holidays scattered around the year but this year, York decided to take away those holidays and just have a reading week during Thanksgiving week.

Reading week during thanksgiving? I like that. At Seneca last year i had 5 midterms right after thanksgiving, so i really couldn't enjoy the holiday.

[mmhassa2]

Seems like the summer break has gotten me to forget everything that has to do with York. I’m going on my 4th year and wondering since my classes has a 180 minutes allocated as lecture, I don’t have tutorial for those classes? I’m trying to think back to last year and can’t seem to remember.

[imppy]

Seems like the summer break has gotten me to forget everything that has to do with York. I’m going on my 4th year and wondering since my classes has a 180 minutes allocated as lecture, I don’t have tutorial for those classes? I’m trying to think back to last year and can’t seem to remember.

I believe if you have a 3 hour lecture, you won't have a tutorial on top of that.

[KTCY]

Does anybody have any tips for trying to add courses that are full but for which spaces might be made available by people dropping the course? Like what times of day are the best to try, or things like that.

You may also want to try coursesniper.com (http://www.coursesniper.com). It used to be free but I don't think it is anymore. However, if you refer a friend, you will get a free snipe. Good luck!

[GoW]

Uhhh, I have a nats that's a three hour lecture yet 30 mins before that I have an hour tutorial.

I thought three hour lectures aren't supposed to have tutorials. Plus is it even necessary to attend tutorials for the first week? Or is it that they do give out materials and course outlines?

[MasterXan]

what a messed up day today.

I have two courses on Tuesday so I expected the first classes would be today. When I got to the lecture of one of the classes, no one was in the room. I looked at the schedule posted outside the room and it turned out that the first class starts next week. Same with the other course.

btw, there's no info about this on the York site .

:mad::mad:

[makyla82]

^^^
There is, just check the York Calender, undergrad classes start tomorrow. I actually had a friend tell me or I'dve been in the same boat as you. :)

[heimdal]

what a messed up day today.

I have two courses on Tuesday so I expected the first classes would be today. When I got to the lecture of one of the classes, no one was in the room. I looked at the schedule posted outside the room and it turned out that the first class starts next week. Same with the other course.

btw, there's no info about this on the York site .

:mad::mad:

So you wasted time going to school today? That sucks

[MasterXan]

^^^
There is, just check the York Calender, undergrad classes start tomorrow. I actually had a friend tell me or I'dve been in the same boat as you. :)

thanks for the info

i looked at the calender a week ago actually and I could've sworn it said today is the first day....oh well....my bad.

[shannn]

thanks for the info

i looked at the calender a week ago actually and I could've sworn it said today is the first day....oh well....my bad.

On my very first day at York a couple years ago, I did the very same thing ;)
No worries. Although I did have a group of girls laughing at me because I asked them why the class was empty (i.e. I actually sat down waiting) :lol:

[Sogeking]

omg they replaced the 4 go vans with a shuttle bus :(, i felt much safer in the vans! they are going cheap on us from day 1 :razz:

[custy]

Today is like a fashion show @ York.

Everything is packed to the max.

[trashmouth12]

How do I get into a FULL course if it isn't part of my major?

[Jack Bauer]

I have a tutorial tomorrow morning, and the lecture for the same class in the afternoon. I'm wondering if i should bother going to the tutorial?

[umop]

So if I need to get into a full course that's required for my major, would it make more to sense to go see somebody in person, rather than just trying to add the course online everyday? And if so, would I visit my faculty or the faculty that provides the course I'm trying to get into?

[got_it_4_cheap]

i had tutorial on the first day :|

yfs every year campaign for tuition fee reduction and every year fee just goes up :confused:

only thing i like about yfs is the free agenda :D

[sourpatchkids]

i'm going to be attending york in january, and i was wondering if there was anything that would be helpful for me to know such as what to bring to class, what to expect in my classes (the difference with uni and high school), places to study, and all that jazz etc. i'm just nervous because by the time january comes, people are going to be familiar with the environment and i'm just starting out. thanks a lott

[bryanayrb]

Today is like a fashion show @ York.

Everything is packed to the max.

i think every day is like a fashion show

[x-factor]

Some people will drop or exchange the course within the first week. Go to the faculty that provides that course and see if you can be put on a waiting list to get into that section.

Also, if you have a laptop handy with you on campus, try enrolling in that course every half hour or so if you are sitting in another lecture and have access to wifi. Course enrollment is usually on a first come first served basis. Considering how it is required for your major you should get priority if you are on a waiting list.





So if I need to get into a full course that's required for my major, would it make more to sense to go see somebody in person, rather than just trying to add the course online everyday? And if so, would I visit my faculty or the faculty that provides the course I'm trying to get into?

[librakhan]

hi i have a question for the people who took summer courses, are all the summer grades posted?

I took the ADMS 2511 and the grades are still not posted.

[aricebox]

I took summer school and my grade was posted up near the end of august.

the Fall term has started already so i don't see why the summer course grades would have not been posted yet.

Email your prof or ask your classmates(if you have any of their contacts ) and see if they got their marks?

oh and with regards to the person that said everyday is like a fashion show at york..i completely agree.

the girls here dress up like they're going out or something it's pretty *distracting* sometimes...*wink

[CalvinM]

Anyone know any good clubs to join and where? I missed my chance to get my frosh ticket which is sad because that was a great opportunity to make new friends...I'm just hoping if there's any clubs that interest me.

I can't seem to find information anywhere. Maybe I have been looking at the wrong place...

Thank you!

[seless]

Hey guys,

Maybe someone can shed some light for us first years. Anyway I went to my first ECON1000 Microeconomics class today, and the prof specifically told us NOT to buy the previous edition of the textbook but get the 7th edition as he gets the questions from the studyguides and so on. However, people selling used books are saying that the 6th edition is nearly identical to the 7th one and the new edition is A LOT more expensive. Should I risk it and get the older edition?

[Sigurd]

i think every day is like a fashion show

I ain't complaining :D.

hi i have a question for the people who took summer courses, are all the summer grades posted?

I took the ADMS 2511 and the grades are still not posted.

Same here, still waiting on the 2511 grades.

[custy]

Hey guys,

Maybe someone can shed some light for us first years. Anyway I went to my first ECON1000 Microeconomics class today, and the prof specifically told us NOT to buy the previous edition of the textbook but get the 7th edition as he gets the questions from the studyguides and so on. However, people selling used books are saying that the 6th edition is nearly identical to the 7th one and the new edition is A LOT more expensive. Should I risk it and get the older edition?

I would follow what the professor says, since he will most likely be creating his mid terms and exams from the edition he specified.

As per grades:

Grades for summer 2009 will be up once they are approved by the course director and faculty.

Also, changes to financial account may be a few extra days as the system is backlogged to the max. So, you might not see the credits you earned for dropping a course or the payment reflected.

[aricebox]

If there was a way to only purchase the study guide then you should just get the new study guide. I'm sure there is not much difference between the 6th and 7th edition textbooks in terms of content (maybe chapters are re-arranged...different case examples...etc...) if the prof gets his questions from the study guide then you should definately purchase the study guide...if you can find one for sale seperately (they usually come in a package)

anyways if you need the 6th edition textbook. let me know. i took the course last year! :)

[raps4lyfe]

quick question. My stats prof told us to access all the stuff "online".

I log into my yorku passport, and under Courses tab i see all my courses listed, but i can click on them to find further stuff he said like announcements, notes and stuff. So can someone help me as to where to access this stuff,
thanks

[imppy]

quick question. My stats prof told us to access all the stuff "online".

I log into my yorku passport, and under Courses tab i see all my courses listed, but i can click on them to find further stuff he said like announcements, notes and stuff. So can someone help me as to where to access this stuff,
thanks

You can probably access those on moodle. Just click on your year session and log in, then if your prof added stuff to the moodle, then your course should show up immediately, if not, then just ask your prof to clarify.

http://moodle.yorku.ca/

[raps4lyfe]

You can probably access those on moodle. Just click on your year session and log in, then if your prof added stuff to the moodle, then your course should show up immediately, if not, then just ask your prof to clarify.

http://moodle.yorku.ca/

i checed moodle, but only one course shows up there, and that is not stats. The prof was accessing that in class and he said we should know where it is,and it will contain the course website and everything. He sounds like a real dick

[imppy]

i checed moodle, but only one course shows up there, and that is not stats. The prof was accessing that in class and he said we should know where it is,and it will contain the course website and everything. He sounds like a real dick

Give it a day or two, or just ask your prof about it. Maybe he just hasn't set it up yet.

[aricebox]

when i had stats i didn't use moodle. My prof used WebCT...so maybe you should check that out? not sure though, just a suggestion!

[raps4lyfe]

when i had stats i didn't use moodle. My prof used WebCT...so maybe you should check that out? not sure though, just a suggestion!

yes, thats what im about to do, i think it should be there.

So any tips for the course? hard, easy, how's the exam? lol. i nned to fin this guys name so i can get some feedback on him (he's chinese)

[YaBoi]

Just wondering is anyone trying to get into adms 2500. I have no luck getting in.....

[aka_stunna]

Hey guys,

Maybe someone can shed some light for us first years. Anyway I went to my first ECON1000 Microeconomics class today, and the prof specifically told us NOT to buy the previous edition of the textbook but get the 7th edition as he gets the questions from the studyguides and so on. However, people selling used books are saying that the 6th edition is nearly identical to the 7th one and the new edition is A LOT more expensive. Should I risk it and get the older edition?

i mostly bought older editions....managed to do well
they are the same material, the don't teach anything different...
like the dutch guy with a weird accent says SAVE YOUR MONEY

[librakhan]

I ain't complaining :D.



Same here, still waiting on the 2511 grades.

hey good to see another fellow adms 2511, just talked to the atkinson office and they just uploaded the marks, no idea why they waited till to upload this late.

[hmm]

I switched an ADMS course from fall the winter, and the price went up 15 dollars. WTF is this?

[army214]

I submitted a request to change major form on the last day of classes last year and I still haven't heard anything. Do they email you even if you get denied? I was wondering if I can contact someone and find out what is taking so long.

[Jack Bauer]

I completed the opt out form for the insurance 2 days ago online...but the fee still shows up on my student account online statement. Any idea when they will take the fee off?

[hmm]

I submitted a request to change major form on the last day of classes last year and I still haven't heard anything. Do they email you even if you get denied? I was wondering if I can contact someone and find out what is taking so long.

I filled out a form in the middle of june and it took them until early september to fulfill it. btw they originally denied the major change b/c they said i wasnt eligible even though i had the gpa, so i had to email them back(atkinson's phone is disconnected and voice mail is full :/), it took them a week to reply and fix their screw up. Very incompetent, as usual.

[badmus]

I switched an ADMS course from fall the winter, and the price went up 15 dollars. WTF is this?
I think is is because the term had already started for the fall class so they withheld $15 from the money you got back as refund for the fall course so that made the winter course look more expensive, you can read more about it here http://www.yorku.ca/sfs/refunds/tables/index.php?term=fw09&class=undergrad&section=general including the notes at the bottom of the page.



oh and with regards to the person that said everyday is like a fashion show at york..i completely agree.

the girls here dress up like they're going out or something it's pretty *distracting* sometimes...*wink

They make York feel like a magical place :D but things start to change when the weather gets cold and everyone is forced to "dress up"

[heimdal]

Anyone here taking Stats (ADMS2320) right now and have Michael Rochon as prof?

I'd like to transfer to that class or if not just attend his lectures because I can't really understand my prof right now.

[aricebox]

sorry to hijack the thread! but i'm in second year and i was looking around the yorku site looking for clubs to join this year.

I love to sing and act...(however i am not in the arts program) and i was wondering what clubs i should join? I guess the perfect example (if anyone has seen it) is the show Glee, where they have something called a glee club or a "show choir". I was browsing through the club pages and found nothing that relates to what I'm looking for...so...i know this is a long shot but does anyone know if such a club exists at Yorku?

[bryanayrb]

They make York feel like a magical place :D but things start to change when the weather gets cold and everyone is forced to "dress up"

disagree.. i see some korean beezies wearing the most ridiculous **** in the winter

[Lovable]

^ Speaks the truth!

[Sogeking]

Anyone here taking Stats (ADMS2320) right now and have Michael Rochon as prof?

I'd like to transfer to that class or if not just attend his lectures because I can't really understand my prof right now.

who is your current proff?, is it H.bartel? :D his handwritten notes are horrible. xD

[heimdal]

who is your current proff?, is it H.bartel? :D his handwritten notes are horrible. xD

It's Peggy Ng. Seems nice and all but has a heavy Chinese accent. I can't afford to mess
up Stats because I'm having trouble comprehending half she says.

[1barginxhunter91]

next year i plan to transfer to york BAS program from the ryerson business management program and i was just wondering how many courses do you need to take per semester and how many credit do i need in order to graduate any other additional information will be helpful. thanks

[helpme_123]

i am trying to enroll in psychology 1010 course, but all the sections seem to be filled out. is there a good chance that some students will drop courses in the coming up week? how often should i be trying to enroll, is couple of times a day good enough or should I be trying more?

I also need to change either math or chem as they both are on same schedule, so waiting for an alternate spot in either course to happen.

[DrHoops]

Wow. Just checked my student account and I see a york undergrad bursary worth $390. That's a nice chunk of change. But, I'm pretty sure these things come in around November.

This happen to anyone else?

[dx1997]

How has frosh week been for everyone.

Also, why exactly is frosh week DURING the school year? I always thought it was the week before?

[shadyimpala]

I got 420. What's it for again?

[Lovable]

How has frosh week been for everyone.

Also, why exactly is frosh week DURING the school year? I always thought it was the week before?

There are two big frosh events on the 17th/18th. Frosh week itself has been ongoing for residence and new students all last week and before school started this week.

[shannn]

i am trying to enroll in psychology 1010 course, but all the sections seem to be filled out. is there a good chance that some students will drop courses in the coming up week? how often should i be trying to enroll, is couple of times a day good enough or should I be trying more?

I also need to change either math or chem as they both are on same schedule, so waiting for an alternate spot in either course to happen.

Just be persistent, people drop out all the time, especially before the drop deadlines

[kt112]

I head Keri Hilson gonna b performing for york frosh week at downsview or something like that.

[umop]

To anyone who took ECON 2500, what edition of Statistics for Business and Economics did your class use last year, if that's the textbook that was used?

This year they're requiring the 10th edition and I wanted to know if I can find a used copy, or if this is the first year they're requiring this edition and I have to buy new.

[`Aesop]

So I bought my books online on Wednesday, and it's now Saturday and I don't have an email from them with tracking or anything. Is this normal? Has anyone else bought their books online on the York bookstore and had any problems?

[YaBoi]

who is your current proff?, is it H.bartel? :D his handwritten notes are horrible. xD

you should transfer to another section... he seriously can't teach...

[Sogeking]

you should transfer to another section... he seriously can't teach...

i am trying, no luck so far :(

[kamal007]

So I bought my books online on Wednesday, and it's now Saturday and I don't have an email from them with tracking or anything. Is this normal? Has anyone else bought their books online on the York bookstore and had any problems?

I don't know if this is normal or not, I just went to the store and got them myself BUT one of my friends ordered a few books off the site. His experience was horrible, he ordered them late last august and they wouldn't come forever. He had to contact them many times and ended up buying them from the store mid September, only for them to arrive in late October. Thats just one isolated case but thats the reason I didn't order them only.

[seless]

anyone doing microeconomics? Which textbook edition are you getting, i can't bring myself to spend $170 on the new textbook :cry:

[Sogeking]

anyone doing microeconomics? Which textbook edition are you getting, i can't bring myself to spend $170 on the new textbook :cry:

its a first year requirement for most people (or as an elective);so you should easily be able to find an old one at the discount store or at the york book store.

[YaBoi]

anyone doing microeconomics? Which textbook edition are you getting, i can't bring myself to spend $170 on the new textbook :cry:

I think you're supposed to get the 7th edition for this year. If you want the 6th edition for micro and macro, lmk :)

[hhm007]

Any one have had:

Prof Alfred Pietrowski

[MikeyPyro]

anyone doing microeconomics? Which textbook edition are you getting, i can't bring myself to spend $170 on the new textbook :cry:

Back in my first year when I took econ I got some older edition from someone for mad cheap and it was good enough.

[danman227460]

I took micro in summer school and if it is the same, you can probably just swing for the MyEconLab packages. They sold it to us separately. Talk to your prof and see if you are using that program in your Econ class. Pretty much it was like 70 dollars and you get access to MyEconLab which included an online version of the book. It's not too bad of a deal but you need constant access to the internet to get the online version.

From what I can remember, there isn't much difference between the two editions except more up to date references and different chapter structure.

[custy]

I head Keri Hilson gonna b performing for york frosh week at downsview or something like that.

I see those flyers and ads all around the campus.

[preppy-iq]

How has frosh week been for everyone.

Also, why exactly is frosh week DURING the school year? I always thought it was the week before?

I haven't been there for most of my frosh events, but I was there for some of it. I went to Glendon's frosh, it's 8 DAYS LONG. I found some of the things fun, some of it a little annoying and childish. Awesome trips to Wonderland, Wasaga, and Scavenger hunt. Condom olympics!!<3

[CalvinM]

I'm still trying hard to enroll into The networked imagination, Joan Allen...

Anyone in this course and planning to drop this?

Lol? Worth a try.

[dayandnight]

Any advice on how to switch tutorials? I've been trying to switch using the online registration system, but the one that I want to switch into is full. Is there any other way that I can get myself into that tutorial and, if there is, how?

[vanessie]

I completed the opt out form for the insurance 2 days ago online...but the fee still shows up on my student account online statement. Any idea when they will take the fee off?

It usually takes a month or two for the insurance fees to be removed.

[MikeyPyro]

So this year I finally have a class in Winters College, a building I've rarely visited. Anyone know the fastest route to get there from the TTC buses?

The only time I've been there I got off my 60 bus, walked a bit backwards, turned left walked down the sidewalk past the viva buses then took another left to get there.

Anyone know a faster way :razz:

[Lovable]

So this year I finally have a class in Winters College, a building I've rarely visited. Anyone know the fastest route to get there from the TTC buses?

The only time I've been there I got off my 60 bus, walked a bit backwards, turned left walked down the sidewalk past the viva buses then took another left to get there.

Anyone know a faster way :razz:

Head in York Lanes, go towards the York Bookstore's entrance, before you go in to your left there should be a small pathway... take that to the exit and when leaving the building you'll face the York Lanes parking garage. Walk past that and head towards WC.

[mgronqui]

Any banks at York? I'm looking for an RBC or PC nearby.

[imppy]

Any banks at York? I'm looking for an RBC or PC nearby.

No RBCs or PCs

[Sigurd]

No RBCs or PCs

I believe there is a RBC atm in the Stong(?) lounge though.

[Jeenyus1]

Anyone in the York Environmental Studies Course?

I'm interested in getting into GIS but am wondering if I should switch Majors to Geography instead since it may or may not be more closesly related to that field.

Anyone have any input?

[mgronqui]

I believe there is a RBC atm in the Stong(?) lounge though.

Really? What building is that? Better yet, is there a map you can point me too? Honestly, I'm overwhelmed with York's site and don't find it too user friendly.

[Sigurd]

Really? What building is that? Better yet, is there a map you can point me too? Honestly, I'm overwhelmed with York's site and don't find it too user friendly.

Stong's easy to get to, go to the student center (23), exit to the other side, turn left and walk straight. There will be plenty of signs along the way in case you have doubts.
http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/6920/captureqt.jpg

For the full map:
http://www.yorku.ca/yorkweb/maps/keele.htm


However, I could be wrong since I haven't been there for awhile.

[mgronqui]

Stong's easy to get to, go to the student center (23), exit to the other side, turn left and walk straight. There will be plenty of signs along the way in case you have doubts.
http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/6920/captureqt.jpg

For the full map:
http://www.yorku.ca/yorkweb/maps/keele.htm


However, I could be wrong since I haven't been there for awhile.

Thank you so much! :)

[kt112]

Any banks at York? I'm looking for an RBC or PC nearby.

theres an RBC atm at TEL building and Bennet Center down stair near the computer lab.

[Sigurd]

Thank you so much! :)

Np, however, in case I'm wrong, I found some other locations from a site including the one kt112 mentioned.


"Royal Bank – There is an RBC branch located at Jane St. and Shoreham Dr. on the west side of campus. There are a number of ABMs on campus. There is one in Osgoode Hall, the TEL building, and Seneca @ York. For more information visit: www.royalbank.com"
http://yorktenants.yugsa.ca/index.php?section_id=2

[can't get 'nough dealz]

theres an RBC atm at TEL building and Bennet Center down stair near the computer lab.

there is also one in the schulich building

[MikeyPyro]

Head in York Lanes, go towards the York Bookstore's entrance, before you go in to your left there should be a small pathway... take that to the exit and when leaving the building you'll face the York Lanes parking garage. Walk past that and head towards WC.
Ahhh, good lord that should save some time! Thanks for the heads up.

[mgronqui]

Thanks to those who have helped. Cheers!

[DrHoops]

Anyone in the York Environmental Studies Course?

I'm interested in getting into GIS but am wondering if I should switch Majors to Geography instead since it may or may not be more closesly related to that field.

Anyone have any input?

If you take the right courses you can get a certificate in GIS while in ENVS. Not sure if that was the answer you were looking for.

[coldpower27]

theres an RBC atm at TEL building and Bennet Center down stair near the computer lab.

there is also one in the schulich building

I had no idea there are RBC ATM's on campus that helps me tremendously.

[dx1997]

I had no idea there are RBC ATM's on campus that helps me tremendously.

There are lots. One at Stong college, one at Student Services centre, and a few more too I can't remember at the moment.

[YaBoi]

for people in wednesday adms 2500 class that wants to swtich to thursday...
lmk asap!

[tk11]

ah im going to try to switch from business admin to a geography major lol
time to find me a new career path

[MangoSlice]

Hey guys,

Does anyone know if we are allowed to take 3000 level courses even though I am in second year and if it helps I am in Political Science.

Thanks

[dayandnight]

Hey guys,

Does anyone know if we are allowed to take 3000 level courses even though I am in second year and if it helps I am in Political Science.

Thanks

As far as I know, you're allowed to take 3000-level courses in your second year. I have a friend who took some third year political science courses while in her first and second year of the political science program.

[danman227460]

You are allowed as long as you meet the requirements. Some third year require a second year credit to take it, some require a pre determined amount of credits. Just check your course booklet and see if you meet the requirements. If you do, take them. If you don't, I wouldn't recommend it. Talk to your academic adviser as they might be able to waive the requirements for you.

Hey guys,

Does anyone know if we are allowed to take 3000 level courses even though I am in second year and if it helps I am in Political Science.

Thanks

[MangoSlice]

You are allowed as long as you meet the requirements. Some third year require a second year credit to take it, some require a pre determined amount of credits. Just check your course booklet and see if you meet the requirements. If you do, take them. If you don't, I wouldn't recommend it. Talk to your academic adviser as they might be able to waive the requirements for you.

Thanks for the help you guys. But unfortunately I need an immediate answer now and can't afford to wait for an academic advising appointment. And I figured getting answers from experienced York students is better than asking an adviser who never ends up being any help.

I've also got another question, lol, for general courses I know when you take a 1000 SOSC course, you must take a 2000 level HUMA course and vice versa. I've already got a 1000 NATS credit, but I still don't have a MODR credit. Can I choose a 1--- level MODR course of since I am in second year do I have to take a 2--- level course?

The reason with all these questions, I just recently got into a new major and pretty much had to overhaul my schedule, lol.

[badmus]

Thanks

[danman227460]

Well just check out your courses in the booklet and see what they say. I didn't mean an actual academic adviser, more the department head. If you have the course booklet for your program, I think the back lists the department head. They are a much better person to speak to. Though this is only if you want to get into a course you can't, they have the power to determine if they will allow you in or not.

I think you mean pre requisites. You needed the SOSC in year 1 to take HUMA in year 2. You most likely have to take a year 1 MODR if you want to take any other courses that relate to MODR. Again look at your course booklet and it tells you what courses are being taught, what courses you need to take before taking it etc.

Thanks for the help you guys. But unfortunately I need an immediate answer now and can't afford to wait for an academic advising appointment. And I figured getting answers from experienced York students is better than asking an adviser who never ends up being any help.

I've also got another question, lol, for general courses I know when you take a 1000 SOSC course, you must take a 2000 level HUMA course and vice versa. I've already got a 1000 NATS credit, but I still don't have a MODR credit. Can I choose a 1--- level MODR course of since I am in second year do I have to take a 2--- level course?

The reason with all these questions, I just recently got into a new major and pretty much had to overhaul my schedule, lol.

[Sigurd]

I've also got another question, lol, for general courses I know when you take a 1000 SOSC course, you must take a 2000 level HUMA course and vice versa.

Never heard this before, my schedule specifies that I can only take 1000 level classes for the general requirement.
http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/6920/captureqt.jpg
I'm in BAS if that matters.



I've already got a 1000 NATS credit, but I still don't have a MODR credit. Can I choose a 1--- level MODR course of since I am in second year do I have to take a 2--- level course?

Short answer: Yes, you can take a 1000 level class.
Long answer: Like Dan mentioned earlier, if there are no restrictions, you're free to take whatever class you want, regardless of the year. (ex. I took almost all 2000 level in my first year and I'm taking some 3000 now in 2nd year with no problems)
However, again, for me only 1000 level MODR classes qualify for the general requirements, you should check your schedule.

[army215]

Is there anywhere to go where I can find out the progress of my faculty and major change form? It should have been processed by now and am worried for how much longer it will take.

[dx1997]

http://fileserver.cfsadmin.org/file/yfs/0fcb829f99c21461f6a449c2a622fcdd5f367165.jpg/isSecure//resizeMode/fit/width/500

[heimdal]

^

Boo...I have classes from 4-10.

Can't hurt to ditch Stats and Law, can it? :twisted:

[MangoSlice]

Never heard this before, my schedule specifies that I can only take 1000 level classes for the general requirement.
http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/6920/captureqt.jpg
I'm in BAS if that matters.




Short answer: Yes, you can take a 1000 level class.
Long answer: Like Dan mentioned earlier, if there are no restrictions, you're free to take whatever class you want, regardless of the year. (ex. I took almost all 2000 level in my first year and I'm taking some 3000 now in 2nd year with no problems)
However, again, for me only 1000 level MODR classes qualify for the general requirements, you should check your schedule.

Thanks for the help guys but I went to check up with an academic adiviser today (the line was incredibly long) and the notified me that I don't need a MODR since I will have 24 credits by the end of this year in SOSC, NATS, and HUMA.

And as for the SOSC/HUMA 1000/2000 thing, I guess it may depend on the major requirements. I've heard different variations on it. People say you can take 1--- level courses for both HUMA/SOSC but also I had someone say to me that they (academic advising people) wouldn't recognize his SOSC credit because it was a 1--- level, which he needed a 2--- level to meet requirements.

If I recall vaguely, I do remember during first yr orientation which ever you take first, be it a HUMA or SOSC, you must take whatever you didn't take first year and take it second year and it must be a 2--- level course.

Also, if anyone is in POLS/PPAS/ related field studies

Do you think 33 credits is too much?

Here are my following classes

ECON 1000 - Intro to Microeconomics
ECON 1010 - Intro to Macroeconomics
POLS 2300 - Intro to Empirical Theory
POLS 2900 - Perspectives on Politics
POLS 2910 - CDN Democracy in a NA Context
HUMA 2850 - Jewish Experience

Plus I work 12-16 hrs a week.

[dx1997]

^

Boo...I have classes from 4-10.

Can't hurt to ditch Stats and Law, can it? :twisted:

I know I would. :lol:

[dx1997]

Anyone get the feeling that the TTC is still a pain in the behind?

The 60 Steeles still sucks.

[got_it_4_cheap]

Do you think 33 credits is too much?

Here are my following classes

ECON 1000 - Intro to Microeconomics
ECON 1010 - Intro to Macroeconomics
POLS 2300 - Intro to Empirical Theory
POLS 2900 - Perspectives on Politics
POLS 2910 - CDN Democracy in a NA Context
HUMA 2850 - Jewish Experience

Plus I work 12-16 hrs a week.

for me that would be too much, 33 credits and work? damn! :-0

but everyone is different, if you think you can do it, go for it

[umop]

Can anyone tell me why an advisor told me to take two gen. ed. courses during first year and two in second year, all while knowing how much of a pain it is for second year students to enrol in first year gen. ed. classes?

Maybe I'm not seeing something but wouldn't it be better to take all your gen. ed. courses during first year to avoid all the headaches associated with seeing the word "Full" and hearing "there's nothing we can do to get you into the course"?

I'm about ready to collapse; rushing to a computer any chance I get to see if a spot has opened up, attending classes I'm not enrolled in, desperately trying to figure out if I should start doing readings/homework for these classes, all while knowing I probably won't get in anyway, worrying if I'll have to take a reduced course load, jeopardizing my standing with OSAP, worrying if I'll have to take the course during the summer, and who could forget the thought of not finishing the degree on time.



*sparks a fat one*

[librakhan]

for me that would be too much, 33 credits and work? damn! :-0

but everyone is different, if you think you can do it, go for it

pretty easy to do 33 credits depending on your course types ie lots of essays or presentations. I have done 33 every year (3rd year with b+cgpa) with 16 hr weekend gig.

[mgronqui]

2 questions folks:

1) Is there a CIBC bank machine anywhere?

2) How do I get to Studio 1? I"m looking to register in some martial arts classes and apparently they're being held at the studios.

Thanks.

[dx1997]

2 questions folks:

1) Is there a CIBC bank machine anywhere?

2) How do I get to Studio 1? I"m looking to register in some martial arts classes and apparently they're being held at the studios.

Thanks.

No. The closest CIBC is at Keele and Finch.

[dellcc]

Does anyone here have Geography 1000? I didn't attend the lectures yet since my commute is over 3 hours long so I missed them all unfortunately. I want to know exactly was anything taught and is there a map quiz on Africa?

Also to people who took this course before, is it good? Easy?

[DrHoops]

I took Geog1000 last year. I thought it was pretty easy. I didn't study for the map quiz that was worth 20-25% and failed it (~45%). I still ended up with a B+.

Advice: Study hard for the map quiz and if you do well, you'll probably end up with an A. Exams are really easy because the questions are given before hand.

[DrHoops]

Anyone get the feeling that the TTC is still a pain in the behind?

The 60 Steeles still sucks.

Was the TTC supposed to improve? Yup, the 60 Steeles still sucks.

[tk11]

is it just be or are all the course websites empty? Even the course outlines have like no information on them....whats going on? Is there another way to find the course websites other than through the timetables?
what am I doing wrong

[dx1997]

Former YorkU professor at it again:

A man has been arrested after an 8-year-old girl was approached in a grocery store by a man who allegedly tried to lure her away from her family, then later showed up at her home.

Around 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, police said the girl was with her grandmother at the Price Chopper grocery store at Sheppard Ave. W. and Jane St. when the man approached her. Police said the man was not known to the girl or her family, but found out where the girl lived through his conversation with the girl and her grandmother.

Police said the man then followed the pair to their home at an apartment complex on Chalkfarm Dr., where he was confronted by other family members and got into an altercation.

The man fled briefly on foot, then in a grey four-door sedan. Witnesses didn't manage to get the licence plate number, but said the sedan collided with a minivan during his getaway. Police at the scene dusted the van for fingerprints.

Leon Wasser, 51, of Toronto faces several criminal harassment charges.

http://www.thestar.com/article/697235

And from two years ago:

A former high-ranking York University administrator has been found guilty of having sex with an underage teen whom he met through an adult phone chat line.

But the jury acquitted Leon Wasser of six other charges, including sex assault and trying to gain access to two girls, age 2 and 8, so he could give them sleeping pills and molest them.

The 48-year-old civil engineer and MBA graduate hugged his wife after the jury's verdict. The five women and seven men deliberated fewer than three hours.

The father of three, who is still free on bail, will be back in Superior Court June 4 for sentencing submissions before Justice Frances Kiteley.

The crime carries a minimum six-month jail term, and a five-year maximum.

"The fact that there is a guilty verdict proves that he didn't take every necessary precaution to determine her age," Toronto police Sgt. Mary Vruna said after the verdict.

"He had other things on his mind. Age was not the priority."

Wasser said the 15-year-old girl had told him she was 18.

The jury didn't hear that Wasser, former director of commercial facilities at York, was arrested last June for allegedly driving up to a girl near Dufferin and Wilson Aves. and trying to lure her by offering a gift. He was charged with failing to comply with recognizance as a result.

Neither Wasser nor his lawyer, Carolyne Kerr, had any comment after the verdict as he left arm-and-arm with his wife.

Wasser admitted on the stand that he had one sexual bondage encounter with the 15-year-old girl in 2004, after they were introduced by another teenager he met on an adult phone chat line. He called it a foolish mistake he made while depressed after losing his job at York.

But he insisted that the teen repeatedly assured him she was 18, the legal age for him to have sex with her, and that he believed her.

The encounter did not involve intercourse but mainly touching the teen's breasts after her girlfriend bound her hand and foot, he testified.

The girlfriend who had set up the meeting admitted in court that she was a pimp at the time, but claimed to now be reformed.

She testified that Wasser knew her friend was 15, and that he brought alcohol, rope and a blindfold to a west Toronto rooming house so he could tie her up.

The former pimp told prosecutor John Galinaitis that Wasser got the 15-year-old to fondle him and that he performed anal sex. She testified that he returned for three more sex sessions with the 15-year-old, paying about $40 each time.

Wasser's lawyer suggested that the former pimp, an admitted liar, was setting a trap so she could blackmail him with false allegations.

The victim, now 17, also testified that Wasser, whom she knew only as "Doug," was well aware of her age.

Wasser claimed on the stand that the girl, all made up and "beautiful" during their one and only sexual encounter, looked every bit the 18-year-old.

http://www.thestar.com/article/188543

I knew when I heard that name on the news, it was him.

[imppy]

is it just be or are all the course websites empty? Even the course outlines have like no information on them....whats going on? Is there another way to find the course websites other than through the timetables?
what am I doing wrong

I seem to have a problem even getting into the course websites, it just doesn't load.

[Sigurd]

is it just be or are all the course websites empty? Even the course outlines have like no information on them....whats going on? Is there another way to find the course websites other than through the timetables?
what am I doing wrong

Log in and see if there's any difference since some profs. restrict the site access to only those who are enrolled. Also try the course site for first section (usually section A) as some profs. who teach multiple sections use one site for both.

I seem to have a problem even getting into the course websites, it just doesn't load.

Yeh, happens to me too, but I noticed they were usually updated afterwards so it could be the staff updating the site.

[The Cake is a Lie]

Does anybody have any suggestions for an easy 3000 level course? No particular discipline is necessary, it's a free choice elective. I would appreciate your suggestions. Thanks.

[dx1997]

A sexual assault suspect has been apprehended by Toronto Police Service in connection with two separate incidents that took place on York’s Keele campus.



On Tuesday the 15th of September 2009 in the evening hours a 23 year-old female York University student was in the University library. It is alleged that the accused followed her into a secluded aisle of books where he sexually assaulted her. The victim reported the matter to security and police.


On Friday the 18th of September 2009 University security were again called to the library by an anonymous caller alleging she had just been sexually assaulted. This caller left the library before being interviewed by police. Security located the suspect and police were called. After investigation the accused was charged in relation to the assault on the September 15th. The incident on September 18th is still under investigation.



Charged is Aaron ZUKEWICH, a 21 yr old student of the University. He is charged with one count of sexual assault. He is being held for a bail hearing at Old City Hall Court.



The police are trying to determine if there were any other incidents Anyone with information regarding the incident on the 15th. and/or the 18th of September, or any other sexual assault at York University are asked to call police at 31 Division, 416-808-3104. Contact Det. Andrew Kis.

Wow, Scott Library is getting a little sketch.

And to top if off, the suspect is one of our own.

[dx1997]

A sexual assault suspect has been apprehended by Toronto Police Service in connection with two separate incidents that took place on York’s Keele campus.



On Tuesday the 15th of September 2009 in the evening hours a 23 year-old female York University student was in the University library. It is alleged that the accused followed her into a secluded aisle of books where he sexually assaulted her. The victim reported the matter to security and police.


On Friday the 18th of September 2009 University security were again called to the library by an anonymous caller alleging she had just been sexually assaulted. This caller left the library before being interviewed by police. Security located the suspect and police were called. After investigation the accused was charged in relation to the assault on the September 15th. The incident on September 18th is still under investigation.



Charged is Aaron ZUKEWICH, a 21 yr old student of the University. He is charged with one count of sexual assault. He is being held for a bail hearing at Old City Hall Court.



The police are trying to determine if there were any other incidents Anyone with information regarding the incident on the 15th. and/or the 18th of September, or any other sexual assault at York University are asked to call police at 31 Division, 416-808-3104. Contact Det. Andrew Kis.

Wow, Scott Library is getting a little sketch.

And to top if off, the suspect is one of our own.

http://www.facebook.com/people/Aaron-Zukewich/820010337

The only Aaron Zukewich that shows up on Facebook.

[Lovable]

York's infamous sex assaults... :-0

[dx1997]

York's infamous sex assaults... :-0

You're telling me.

It seems they average 1-2 big ones a year that make the news.

09-10 = Fail.

[Lovable]

08-09 was fail (all the events + strike), this year actually looks promising! Until there's an H1N1 pandemic and nobody has school.

[mgronqui]

Wow, Scott Library is getting a little sketch.

And to top if off, the suspect is one of our own.

http://www.facebook.com/people/Aaron-Zukewich/820010337

The only Aaron Zukewich that shows up on Facebook.

I'm starting to think that you are the stalker.

[vanessie]

keri hilson

i heard she didn't sing or something?

Anyone get the feeling that the TTC is still a pain in the behind?

The 60 Steeles still sucks.

i hate the 60. and it really sucks for me because i work tues/thurs nights till 11 and they changed the bus times. last year i could run to the bus and catch it by 11:07, i now have to wait until almost 11:30. the other day i walked up to Steeles hoping to catch a 60 travelling along steeles and i'll never do that again, way too scary and the bus that came was the 60C anyway. the 196 express route thing is nice for people coming in from the subway lines, but there is no way to get into york faster from the northeast.

2 questions folks:

2) How do I get to Studio 1? I"m looking to register in some martial arts classes and apparently they're being held at the studios.

Thanks.

the studios are at tait, you have to walk over to where they have the day lockers and there's a door at the end of the hall, walk in there and go downstairs.

[dx1997]

i heard she didn't sing or something?



i hate the 60. and it really sucks for me because i work tues/thurs nights till 11 and they changed the bus times. last year i could run to the bus and catch it by 11:07, i now have to wait until almost 11:30. the other day i walked up to Steeles hoping to catch a 60 travelling along steeles and i'll never do that again, way too scary and the bus that came was the 60C anyway. the 196 express route thing is nice for people coming in from the subway lines, but there is no way to get into york faster from the northeast.



the studios are at tait, you have to walk over to where they have the day lockers and there's a door at the end of the hall, walk in there and go downstairs.

Really?

After all the hyping with Hilson all over campus, nothing?

[tk11]

Log in and see if there's any difference since some profs. restrict the site access to only those who are enrolled. Also try the course site for first section (usually section A) as some profs. who teach multiple sections use one site for both.



Yeh, happens to me too, but I noticed they were usually updated afterwards so it could be the staff updating the site.

im still getting this, and its realllly frustrating now since every single class is like this for me. Also I am enrolled and logged in so wtfff, I have to now google for profs emails and try to get outlines.
This is horse ****, GEO 1410, GEO 2420, GEO 1400, SOSC 1880
EVERY COURSE SITE HAS NOTHING :|:|:|

[Sigurd]

im still getting this, and its realllly frustrating now since every single class is like this for me. Also I am enrolled and logged in so wtfff, I have to now google for profs emails and try to get outlines.
This is horse ****, GEO 1410, GEO 2420, GEO 1400, SOSC 1880
EVERY COURSE SITE HAS NOTHING :|:|:|

Hm...I see, and everyone else in those classes have access to the site? The course outline is more of a generic template, not all profs. use it.

What you need to do is to tell one of the profs. that you're unable to access the site and they'll try to get in contact with the tech people for you.

Also, did you just activate your account recently? (within ~3 weeks?) Or enrolled in some of these classes recently? I'm aware that if you've just enrolled in a class, it takes 3 days for them to grant you access to the site.

One last thing you could do in the meantime is log in to any of those course websites and on the right there should be a link to "Support". Fill out the form and see if they can do anything for you.



One last note, if you're looking for profs' emails, use this
http://mocha.yorku.ca/atlas/servlet/atlas/

[illyas]

Hm...I see, and everyone else in those classes have access to the site? The course outline is more of a generic template, not all profs. use it.


I think he means that there has been no course syllabuses uploaded on the site, not the fact that he doesn't have access to the course site.

You can look at the mark breakdowns for the geo courses here:
http://www.yorku.ca/geograph/UndergraduateProgrammes/documents/offerings2009-2010.pdf

[The Cake is a Lie]

im still getting this, and its realllly frustrating now since every single class is like this for me. Also I am enrolled and logged in so wtfff, I have to now google for profs emails and try to get outlines.
This is horse ****, GEO 1410, GEO 2420, GEO 1400, SOSC 1880
EVERY COURSE SITE HAS NOTHING :|:|:|

I'm in GEOG 1400 and 1410, they use Moodle for their courses.

You can find it here: https://moodle09.yorku.ca/moodle/

Hope it helps!

[heimdal]

Did anyone get this email?

Dear members of the York University community:

This is a warning message from York Faculty Concerned about the Future of York University.

If you send an anonymous email that exposes wrongdoing at York, the York University administration will pay Google, Rogers and Bell, and enlist the assistance of the courts to try to Track You Down.

READ THE COURT DOCUMENTS...
www.ottawaactivists.org/yfcfyu/CourtOrder.html

Now that York's actions have been exposed, what is to be done...? For starters, let President Shoukri (mshoukri@yorku.ca) know what you think about York's unprecedented attack on internet privacy.

READ THE HEADLINES...

York University has won court orders requiring Google Inc. and Canada's two largest telecommunications companies to reveal the identities of the anonymous authors of contentious emails that accused the school's president of academic fraud.

NationalPost.com
http://www.nationalpost.com/story.html?id=1985798


“What they [York admin] are doing is, they’re establishing a precedent: going after people’s emails,” said Noble. “At York, people say, ‘I’m not going to use the York email because that’s being monitored, so they set up something else, like a Gmail or Hotmail or something like that. What this [legal action] means is that’s not good enough either because [York admin] are going to try and go after that too.”



If it's not one thing it's another. I'm beginning to get convinced I need to transfer out of this uni.

[dx1997]

Did anyone get this email?



If it's not one thing it's another. I'm beginning to get convinced I need to transfer out of this uni.

Do it man, I wish I could've done the same thing. Too late for me now.

[Sogeking]

lulz, york has money for that, eh?

[tk11]

I'm in GEOG 1400 and 1410, they use Moodle for their courses.

You can find it here: https://moodle09.yorku.ca/moodle/

Hope it helps!

thanks, this was the solution!
I had checked out webct, but some reason didnt think of moodle.
Also just found out there was a lab worth 4.44% due in GEO 1400 last week, pretty lame they have stuff due out that early.
Wonder if theres anyway getting around that, 4.44% is a huge chunk.

[Lovable]

Did anyone get this email?



If it's not one thing it's another. I'm beginning to get convinced I need to transfer out of this uni.

You need to realize any other school could do this too.

[Khrak]

If it's not one thing it's another. I'm beginning to get convinced I need to transfer out of this uni.

I'm gonna go with....

So?

Why do people seem to think they're immune to libel laws on the Internet?

[__Kingpin__]

is any1 in adms2400 tue or thurs class? pm me ASAP

[heimdal]

You need to realize any other school could do this too.

Because they set the precedent.

It's all this bad publicity that leads to the tarnished image of the university. The strike last year, sex assault scandals this year, now this. Had any of the other universities experience this in the last two years?

I'm also pissed that they would waste their students' money on trivial things such as establishing court orders and wasting resources on finding these 'offenders' instead of improving the university itself.

[Khrak]

Because they set the precedent.

BZZZZZZZZZZZZT

People have been tracked down over the Internet before.
This is a case of the law being enforced against people that are hiding behind the Internet. There is nothing new about this.

Hell, just recently a Canadian model forced Google to reveal the identity of a blogger making libelous claims.

[vako]

Hey, guys
I need some help deciding. This semester I am taking 4 courses, each of them with a lab component and each every single week. Have you guys ever been in this situation? Do u think i should drop one? It is getting a bit to much. Please help!

[asereht]

I actually have 5 labs this semester :$
im surviving.

[dx1997]

I could've sworn there was a 60C Rocket from York straight to FInch without stops.

I guess they canned it due to lack of riders.......

[DrHoops]

Did anyone get this email?



If it's not one thing it's another. I'm beginning to get convinced I need to transfer out of this uni.

Better not say anything bad about Shoukri. Like he's a con artist or anything like that. Because I would never say he's a con artist.

[umop]

What are the disavdantages of taking a course or two over the summer?

Since a few classes I wanted to get into were full, I might take them during the summer break, but I was curious about any downsides.

I was thinking limited choice for profs, sections, time/day of the week...

Anything else?

[Lovable]

What are the disavdantages of taking a course or two over the summer?

Since a few classes I wanted to get into were full, I might take them during the summer break, but I was curious about any downsides.

I was thinking limited choice for profs, sections, time/day of the week...

Anything else?

Taking courses in the summer given the circumstances you have the time would probably be more beneficial to you than a disadvantage since you may only have a 'good prof' teaching 'required course' in the summer.

That's just one of the positives... the negatives? You got me (unless course load matters for grad school and what not)!

[custy]

Does anyone here have Geography 1000? I didn't attend the lectures yet since my commute is over 3 hours long so I missed them all unfortunately. I want to know exactly was anything taught and is there a map quiz on Africa?

Also to people who took this course before, is it good? Easy?

Took it a many years back. It is more of a world issues/geopolitical issues course. They examined all the "regions" of the world, their history and how they came about.

[whatsinaname]

If anyone drives to school through Shoreham, make sure you go 40KM. Too many people get caught in the speed trap.