Convocation

1. The online application to graduate in absentia in February 2020 is now open. Apply by October 24, 2019 to make sure your application is processed in time.Since there is no February ceremony, you will automatically be invited to the June convocation ceremony. You will receive an invitation to RSVP for the June ceremony approximately four to six weeks before the June convocation.
2. Please see the following February graduation/convocation information/links.
   • Your status will not be projected anywhere online, and we will only contact you directly if there are any issues with your degree audit. Read this “Graduate in Feb” attachment for additional important details.
   • If you have applied to graduate and have not received an email from us during the audit process, you are all set to attend convocation and must go to the Convocation Website for further information on next steps and how to R.S.V.P.
   • If you are requesting to graduate with a Diploma be sure to follow the steps outlined in the “Graduate in Feb” (Here is  the “Convocation Information – Diploma“ form mentioned in the attachment).
   • If you are enrolled in Fall courses: Kindly inform the course director that you have applied to graduate, and that your final grade (this can be an interim grade) will need to be submitted 2 weeks prior to the December FGS deadline in order for you to graduate in February. The sooner you inform the course director, the sooner we can work together on getting your final grade posted on time.
   • October 2019 graduates: If you are not attending convocation and want to pick up/request the mailing of your diploma after October convocation, you can do so at Registrarial Services (W120 Bennett Centre for Student Services).  Please see the info on the convocation site prior to picking up (http://convocation.students.yorku.ca/diplomas).

Resources and Updates

1. All York University students, faculty members and staff have access to professional online learning courses for free.
2. Graduate Program Calendar: http://edu.yorku.ca/graduate-program-calendar/
3. Understanding your student account: The following link takes you through an overview that has been developed to assist you in navigating the various financial processes relevant to graduate studies. It is divided into 3 primary categories accessible through the tabs on the page.
4. Reminder for submission of all forms and to ensure they are accepted and processed:
   1. Students are fully responsible for the download, completion, and submission of forms to their graduate program. Students must attach any correspondence that supports their request at the time of submission.
   2. The Graduate Program in Education (GPE) office is unable to accept any incomplete forms, so be sure to have all required signatures (emails in lieu of) and required documentation in a complete package before submitting (hardcopy or email) any forms.
5. Accommodations for Graduate Students.

Events, Conferences and Workshops

• New! Seminar Series – Education: Our faculty and graduate students are invited to participate our new seminar series, both as presenters and as active participants in discussions/workshops. Initiated in partnership with the Office of Associate Dean Research and the York Graduate Students in Education (YGSE), these sessions help students progress in their academic progress by providing a venue where they can develop knowledge, skills and experience in presenting research, applying for awards, responding to publication opportunities and preparing for employment. The first session is a presentation “Retrospective Significance”: Diaspora and Reparations by Professor Rinaldo Walcott, University of Toronto on October 10th, 1-3 pm, 283B Winters College. Click here for details.
• New! On Campus events: Centre for Sexual Violence Response, Support & Education invites students, staff and faculty at both Keele and Glendon campuses to the upcoming Consent Week. Contact Jessica Thyriar at jthyriar@yorku.ca for more information and click here for details.
• New! On Campus Student Support Workshop: Learning Skills Services offers drop-in sessions as well as peer academic coaching sessions by appointment to all York students to help students prepare for midterms and assignments. Participants receive certificate of attendance after attending eight sessions – a valuable addition to their Co-Curricular Record or resume! Please see October Workshop Calendar
• Graduate Student Wellness Opportunity: Learn creative approaches to self-care and develop healthy coping strategies to manage stress & avoid burnout by attending Art Therapy Workshops at Second Student Centre. Click here for details about registration.
• On Campus Drop-in Writing Group: Needing the push to get writing, join fellow graduate students & faculty every Tuesday for a 3-hour drop-in session using Pomodoro Technique. Session dates: September 10th to December 3rd, 12pm – 3pm, Kaneff Tower, 7th Floor lounge. Click here for details.

Employment/Volunteer Opportunities:

1. Executive Committee 2019-20, Centre for Feminist Research, York University. Apply by 3:30 pm on October 10th, 2019.
2. Assistant Professor of Literacy Education, Tenure-Track, Graduate School of Education, University at Buffalo, the State University of New York. Apply by October 18th, 2019. See details at http://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/21524
3. Lecturer in Teacher Education – French, Faculty of Education, University of Regina. Apply by October 31st, 2019.

Please note: Information regarding employment opportunities is provided for your information only. York University does not pre-screen, review, endorse or approve employers or employment/volunteer opportunities, and is not responsible for any of the hiring processes or positions. If you have any questions about positions, please work with the employer directly.