Information for Current Students
Bachelor of Applied Science in Digital Technologies (BASc)
In-person Learning Calendar
The in-person learning calendar outlines the dates that students will be out-of-office for in-person learning weeks (Fall/Winter/Summer 2023-2024):
| Term | 3-week in-person Foundation Block | 1-week in-person Learning Block 1 | 1-week in-person Learning Block 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | September 6-22, 2023 | October 23-27, 2023 | December 4-8, 2023 |
| Winter | February 5-9, 2024 | April 1-5, 2024 | |
| Summer | June 3-7, 2024 | July 22-26, 2024 |
| Term | Out-Of-Office Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Fall (Year 1 only) | Foundation & Orientation | September 5 – 22, 2023 |
| Fall | Fall Block Week 1 – In-person Learning | October 16 – 20, 2023 |
| Fall Block Week 2 – In-person Learning | November 27 – December 1, 2023 | |
| Winter | Winter Block Week 1 – In-person Learning | February 5 – 9, 2024 |
| Winter Block Week 2 – In-person Learning | April 1 – 5, 2024 | |
| Summer | Summer Block Week 1 – In-person Learning | June 3 – 7, 2024 |
| Summer Block Week 2 – In-person Learning | July 22 – 26, 2024 |
| Term | Description | Week # | Monday | Friday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FALL | Foundation Block | Week 1 | 2023-09-04 | 2023-09-08 | Foundation Block (in-person, on campus) starts on September 6th. Orientation to the program; Labour Day Monday |
| Foundation Block | Week 2 | 2023-09-11 | 2023-09-15 | Preparation for non-block academic activities. Students are on campus. | |
| Foundation Block | Week 3 | 2023-09-18 | 2023-09-22 | Preparation for non-block academic activities. Students are on campus. | |
| Students at workplace | Week 4 | 2023-09-25 | 2023-09-29 | ||
| Students at workplace | Week 5 | 2023-10-02 | 2023-10-06 | ||
| Workplace only | Reading week | 2023-10-09 | 2023-10-13 | Students at workplace during Reading Week; Thanksgiving Day Monday. | |
| Student at workplace | Week 6 | 2023-10-16 | 2023-10-20 | ||
| In-person learning Block | Week 7 | 2023-10-23 | 2023-10-27 | Students are in-person, on campus | |
| Students at workplace | Week 8 | 2023-10-30 | 2023-11-03 | ||
| Students at workplace | Week 9 | 2023-11-06 | 2023-11-10 | ||
| Students at workplace | Week 10 | 2023-11-13 | 2023-11-17 | ||
| Students at workplace | Week 11 | 2023-11-20 | 2023-11-24 | ||
| Students at workplace | Week 12 | 2023-11-27 | 2023-12-01 | ||
| In-person Learning Block | Week 13 | 2023-12-04 | 2023-12-08 | Students are in-person, on campus | |
| Students at workplace | Week 14 | 2023-12-11 | 2023-12-15 | ||
| Students at workplace | Week 15 | 2023-12-18 | 2023-12-22 | ||
| Workplace only | WINTER BREAK | 2023-12-25 | 2023-12-29 | Students coordinate holiday break directly with employer. | |
| Workplace only | WINTER BREAK | 2024-01-01 | 2024-01-05 | Students coordinate holiday break directly with employer. | |
| WINTER | Students at workplace | Week 1 | 2024-01-08 | 2024-01-12 | |
| Students at workplace | Week 2 | 2024-01-15 | 2024-01-19 | ||
| Students at workplace | Week 3 | 2024-01-22 | 2024-01-26 | ||
| Students at workplace | Week 4 | 2024-01-29 | 2024-02-02 | ||
| In-person Learning Block | Week 5 | 2024-02-05 | 2024-02-09 | Students are in-person, on campus | |
| Students at workplace | Week 6 | 2024-02-12 | 2024-02-16 | ||
| Workplace only | READING WEEK | 2024-02-19 | 2024-02-23 | Students at workplace during Reading Week; Family Day Monday. Time off is coordinated between students and employer. | |
| Students at workplace | Week 7 | 2024-02-26 | 2024-03-01 | ||
| Students at workplace | Week 8 | 2024-03-04 | 2024-03-08 | ||
| Students at workplace | Week 9 | 2024-03-11 | 2024-03-15 | ||
| Students at workplace | Week 10 | 2024-03-18 | 2024-03-22 | ||
| Students at workplace | Week 11 | 2024-03-25 | 2024-03-29 | Good Friday | |
| In-person Learning Block | Week 12 | 2024-04-01 | 2024-04-05 | Students are in-person, on campus | |
| Students at workplace | Week 13 | 2024-04-08 | 2024-04-12 | ||
| Students at workplace | Week 14 | 2024-04-15 | 2024-04-19 | ||
| Students at workplace | Week 15 | 2024-04-22 | 2024-04-26 | ||
| Workplace only | SPRING BREAK | 2024-04-29 | 2024-05-03 | Students at workplace during Spring Break. Time off is coordinated between students and employer. | |
| SUMMER | Students at workplace | Week 1 | 2024-05-06 | 2024-05-10 | |
| Students at workplace | Week 2 | 2024-05-13 | 2024-05-17 | ||
| Students at workplace | Week 3 | 2024-05-20 | 2024-05-24 | Victoria Day Monday | |
| Students at workplace | Week 4 | 2024-05-27 | 2024-05-31 | ||
| In-person Learning Block | Week 5 | 2024-06-03 | 2024-06-07 | Students are in-person, on campus | |
| Students at workplace | Week 6 | 2024-06-10 | 2024-06-14 | ||
| Workplace only | READING WEEK | 2024-06-17 | 2024-06-21 | ||
| Students at workplace | Week 7 | 2024-06-24 | 2024-06-28 | ||
| Students at workplace | Week 8 | 2024-07-01 | 2024-07-05 | Canada Day Monday | |
| Students at workplace | Week 9 | 2024-07-08 | 2024-07-12 | ||
| Students at workplace | Week 10 | 2024-07-15 | 2024-07-19 | ||
| In-person Learning Block | Week 11 | 2024-07-22 | 2024-07-26 | Students are in-person, on campus | |
| Students at workplace | Week 12 | 2024-07-29 | 2024-08-02 | ||
| Students at workplace | Week 13 | 2024-08-05 | 2024-08-09 | Civic Holiday Monday | |
| Students at workplace | Week 14 | 2024-08-12 | 2024-08-16 | ||
| Workplace only | SUMMER BREAK | 2024-08-19 | 2024-08-23 | Students at workplace during Summer Break. Time off is coordinated between students and employer. | |
| Workplace only | SUMMER BREAK | 2024-08-26 | 2024-08-30 |
What is a Foundation Block?
The Foundation Block is a three-week in-class experience in the first year of the Digital Technologies program where students are set up to succeed both academically and professionally.
It’s an opportunity for students to network, team build, get familiar with useful technologies and working environments and learn how they can balance work with study. Students will also establish connections with their peers, instructors and skill coaches during this time.
Managers will be invited and expected to attend one day at the Foundation Block (date TBC) during the three-week period. Students will have an opportunity to get started on coursework, including in-lab components, and attend various workshops to strengthen their skills across a variety of topics, including math, programming and computing environments before joining you in the workforce.
Digital Technologies Program Contact Chart
| Topic | Contact | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Academic and program advising 2. York policy and procedure questions 3. Student events 4. Student clubs 5. York student support navigation (Counselling, OSCR, the Centre, CHREI, etc.) 6. Alternate exam navigation | Crystal Grant Associate Director, Student Success and Advising Advise.Markham@yorku.ca | Program Website:https://lassonde.yorku.ca/digital-technologies Academic Calendar (Program Requirements & Important Dates): https://calendars.students.yorku.ca/ Study support: https://www.yorku.ca/scld/learning-skills/ Counselling & well-being: https://counselling.students.yorku.ca/ Career counselling: https://careers.yorku.ca/ Technical Support Services: https://www.yorku.ca/uit/student-services/ Lassonde Community Groups: https://connect.lassonde.yorku.ca/home_login |
| 1. Financial navigation 2. Bursaries and awards 3. Inquiries concerning the Office of the University Registrar | Student Support Advisor (TBC) | Payment deadlines & Instructions: Student Financial Services page. Additional Student Fees (Student Health Plans): https://sfs.yorku.ca/fees/additional Student Financial Profile (apply for awards/bursaries): https://sfs.yorku.ca/aid/sfp Lassonde Awards & Scholarships: https://lassonde.yorku.ca/admissions-and-aid/undergraduate-awards-scholarships |
| 1. Professional Skills Coaching critical for academic and professional success (time management, critical thinking, communication, problem solving etc.) 2. Workplace challenges (work/study/life balance) 3. Workplace check-ins and concerns 4. Connecting theory (Academic work) and practice (Workplace tasks) 5. Professionalism in the workplace 6. Learning needs in the workplace 7. Navigating employer channels and communication 8. ePortfolio Learning Artifact support | Jenny Peach-Squibb Professional Skills Coach jpeach@yorku.ca | |
| 1. Access to IBM facilities 2. General program inquiries 3. Program schedule 4. Customized letter confirming program enrolment 5. Course enrolments and enrolment blocks 6. Operational logistics within IBM | Aileen Y. Chan Undergraduate Program Coordinator (UPC) aileenc@yorku.ca | |
| 1. Academic challenges/issues 2. Escalations for course-related concerns 3. Navigating communication channels with faculty members 4. Any special requests/exemptions | Kostas Kontogiannis Undergraduate Program Director (UPD) kkontog@yorku.ca | |
| 1. Course-related concerns 2. Course assignments 3. Course Deadlines 4. Assignment Deferral 5. Absence from class | Course Instructors |