Welcome to Lassonde — you’re in!
Congratulations on joining the Lassonde School of Engineering. You’re about to step into a community of innovators, creators, and problem-solvers. Let’s prepare you for Fall with your next key milestones.
How to Prepare
First big step: set up your Passport York account.
To enrol in courses and access your online tools, you’ll need to create your Passport York (PPY) Account at York University. Think of it as your digital key to everything: course enrolment, online services, and campus computer labs.
As part of setup, you’ll activate 2 Factor Authentication (2FA) using the Duo Mobile app. When prompted, use a mobile phone number to complete your 2FA setup. Please don’t use fingerprint or facial recognition options.
To enrol in courses and access your online tools, you’ll need to create your Passport York (PPY) Account at York University. Think of it as your digital key to everything: course enrolment, online services, and campus computer labs.
As part of setup, you’ll activate 2 Factor Authentication (2FA) using the Duo Mobile app. When prompted, use a mobile phone number to complete your 2FA setup. Please don’t use fingerprint or facial recognition options.
You don’t have to navigate university alone. Support is built in.
If you’ve used academic accommodations before, or think you might benefit from them now, you can register with Student Accessibility Services after accepting your offer to York University. Their team is here to help you set up accommodations so you can start your studies with confidence.
Your registration is private and supportive. It will not appear on official records, transcripts, or graduation documents. It’s simply one more resource to help you thrive from day one.
If you’ve used academic accommodations before, or think you might benefit from them now, you can register with Student Accessibility Services after accepting your offer to York University. Their team is here to help you set up accommodations so you can start your studies with confidence.
Your registration is private and supportive. It will not appear on official records, transcripts, or graduation documents. It’s simply one more resource to help you thrive from day one.
To move forward with course enrolment, international students complete a $2000 CAD acceptance deposit. If you’ve been approved for domestic fees, your deposit is $300 CAD. Think of this as securing your place and kicking off your journey at York University.
To keep everything on track, your payment must be received at least 3 days before your enrolment date.
You’ll find clear, step-by-step payment instructions on the Student Financial Services website to guide you through the process.
To keep everything on track, your payment must be received at least 3 days before your enrolment date.
You’ll find clear, step-by-step payment instructions on the Student Financial Services website to guide you through the process.
Complete your English proficiency step to unlock enrolment.
If your offer of admission includes an English Proficiency condition, you’ll need to complete it before you can enrol in courses. The sooner you finish this step, the sooner you can move ahead with building your schedule.
Questions about your admission conditions? The team at Lassonde Admissions is here to help. Don’t hesitate to reach out.
If your offer of admission includes an English Proficiency condition, you’ll need to complete it before you can enrol in courses. The sooner you finish this step, the sooner you can move ahead with building your schedule.
Questions about your admission conditions? The team at Lassonde Admissions is here to help. Don’t hesitate to reach out.
Online (YUStart), via Email, or In-person
Your enrolment experience is personalized based on the appointment date in your MyFile account. Each path is designed around your academic background so you can start university feeling prepared and confident.
If your MyFile shows a TUESDAY option (primarily students entering from high school):
Online enrolment day
You’ll enrol through York’s self-paced online system, YUStart. YUStart is York University’s transition program for new students. Look no further. For everything you need to know, check out YUStart! Log into MyFile and complete your enrolment online on your assigned date at your pace, from anywhere.
If your MyFile lets you choose a THURSDAY or FRIDAY appointment (primarily transfer credit students or students not entering directly from high school):
Pick the experience that works best for you:
THURSDAY appointments
Guided email enrolment
Around 10am EDT on your selected date, we’ll send your new student enrolment package via email. No in-person or live session needed. Just check your email and enrol on the day you chose. Be sure to check your junk/spam folder, and add newstudents@lassonde.yorku.ca to your safe contacts so nothing gets missed.
Which e-mail address will we send your customized new student enrolment package to? The e-mail address you have listed in your Current Student Personal Information portal.
FRIDAY appointments
On-campus enrolment experience
Join us in-person on the Keele Campus at York University. Your MyFile account includes your exact location details. We’ll enrol together in a campus computer lab, and you’re welcome to bring your own laptop to save helpful links and resources.
Family and supporters are excited too — we get it! While enrolment sessions are primarily for students, families can explore dedicated Parents and Family Transition and Orientation resources online to follow along and support your start. Check out Lassonde’s Parent & Supporters Website too.
No matter which path you take, you’ll have plenty of chances to connect with Academic Advisors in-person, by phone, or via Zoom throughout the summer. We’re here to support you every step of the way.
If your MyFile shows a TUESDAY option (primarily students entering from high school):
Online enrolment day
You’ll enrol through York’s self-paced online system, YUStart. YUStart is York University’s transition program for new students. Look no further. For everything you need to know, check out YUStart! Log into MyFile and complete your enrolment online on your assigned date at your pace, from anywhere.
If your MyFile lets you choose a THURSDAY or FRIDAY appointment (primarily transfer credit students or students not entering directly from high school):
Pick the experience that works best for you:
THURSDAY appointments
Guided email enrolment
Around 10am EDT on your selected date, we’ll send your new student enrolment package via email. No in-person or live session needed. Just check your email and enrol on the day you chose. Be sure to check your junk/spam folder, and add newstudents@lassonde.yorku.ca to your safe contacts so nothing gets missed.
Which e-mail address will we send your customized new student enrolment package to? The e-mail address you have listed in your Current Student Personal Information portal.
FRIDAY appointments
On-campus enrolment experience
Join us in-person on the Keele Campus at York University. Your MyFile account includes your exact location details. We’ll enrol together in a campus computer lab, and you’re welcome to bring your own laptop to save helpful links and resources.
Family and supporters are excited too — we get it! While enrolment sessions are primarily for students, families can explore dedicated Parents and Family Transition and Orientation resources online to follow along and support your start. Check out Lassonde’s Parent & Supporters Website too.
No matter which path you take, you’ll have plenty of chances to connect with Academic Advisors in-person, by phone, or via Zoom throughout the summer. We’re here to support you every step of the way.
Welcome, International Students!
Pre-Arrival Programming:
Hello and a warm welcome to all our International Students! We’re so excited to meet you and be part of your journey. We know that starting this new chapter may come with many questions, but don’t worry, we’re here to help every step of the way. Your transition to university will be an amazing and unique experience, and we want to make sure you have all the support you need, from day one and beyond!
We highly encourage all our International Students to take part in York University’s Pre-Arrival Programming, specially designed to support you by our team of experts at York International and the Office of Admissions and Recruitment. It’s a great way to get prepared and feel at home before you even arrive!
Hello and a warm welcome to all our International Students! We’re so excited to meet you and be part of your journey. We know that starting this new chapter may come with many questions, but don’t worry, we’re here to help every step of the way. Your transition to university will be an amazing and unique experience, and we want to make sure you have all the support you need, from day one and beyond!
We highly encourage all our International Students to take part in York University’s Pre-Arrival Programming, specially designed to support you by our team of experts at York International and the Office of Admissions and Recruitment. It’s a great way to get prepared and feel at home before you even arrive!
Logistics
If you are visiting the Keele campus in-person for the first time, there are a number of transportation and parking options.
If you are commuting via public transit, check out your options on York University’s Transportation Services website.
If you are planning to drive to York, check out Parking Rates and Permits. For in-person enrolment appointments, the nearest parking garage will be the Arboretum Lane Parking Garage (Building #80). Download the Honk Mobile App in advance to make paying for parking a little easier on the day of your appointment.
If you are commuting via public transit, check out your options on York University’s Transportation Services website.
If you are planning to drive to York, check out Parking Rates and Permits. For in-person enrolment appointments, the nearest parking garage will be the Arboretum Lane Parking Garage (Building #80). Download the Honk Mobile App in advance to make paying for parking a little easier on the day of your appointment.
Last, but not least
Keep up the hard work! If you’ve chosen to attend the Lassonde School of Engineering, remember to accept your offer of admission and satisfy all of your admission conditions. If you have not already done so, accept your offer online via your MyFile account. You can review any admission conditions in your original offer of admission letter.
Reminder: If your offer of admission includes an English Proficiency condition, you’ll need to complete it before you can enrol in courses.
If you have any questions or concerns about your admission conditions, connect with Lassonde Admissions.
Reminder: If your offer of admission includes an English Proficiency condition, you’ll need to complete it before you can enrol in courses.
If you have any questions or concerns about your admission conditions, connect with Lassonde Admissions.
Preparing to enrol is just the beginning.
Enrolling on your appointment date is a big milestone, and you should be proud of taking that next step!
Once you’re enrolled, monitor your e-mail and phone. You’ll start receiving invitations to exciting new experiences like Academic and Social Orientation, meet-and-greets with your Academic Advising team, and more. We can’t wait to meet you!
Enrolling on your appointment date is a big milestone, and you should be proud of taking that next step!
Once you’re enrolled, monitor your e-mail and phone. You’ll start receiving invitations to exciting new experiences like Academic and Social Orientation, meet-and-greets with your Academic Advising team, and more. We can’t wait to meet you!
Don’t miss our e-mails! Add the following to your safe contacts list:
newstudents@lassonde.yorku.ca
@lassonde.yorku.ca
@yorku.ca
@my.yorku.ca
To ensure you do not miss important communications from the University, regularly check your junk and spam filters just to be safe.
We also want to ensure we have your most up-to-date contact information. You can update your contact details via the Current Student Personal Information portal.
newstudents@lassonde.yorku.ca
@lassonde.yorku.ca
@yorku.ca
@my.yorku.ca
To ensure you do not miss important communications from the University, regularly check your junk and spam filters just to be safe.
We also want to ensure we have your most up-to-date contact information. You can update your contact details via the Current Student Personal Information portal.
Our Academic Advisors and Student Welcome and Support Centre (SWSC) team are here to help you!
For questions just from new students, drop us a line at: newstudents@lassonde.yorku.ca
Curious about all the other ways to connect with your Lassonde Academic Advising team? We’re available year round. Connect with us!
For questions just from new students, drop us a line at: newstudents@lassonde.yorku.ca
Curious about all the other ways to connect with your Lassonde Academic Advising team? We’re available year round. Connect with us!