Study Options

Visiting Students


What is a Visiting Student?

Your are termed as a Visiting Student "if you want to take credit courses at York but aren't seeking a degree or a certificate".

To qualify as a Visiting Student : -

• You are currently attending another university and want to take York University courses on a Letter of Permission.

• You already posses an undergraduate degree (three-year Bachelor's degree minimum) from an accredited university/university-level institution.

How do I apply as a Visiting Student?

• You have to be aware of the deadlines for applying.

• Fill up the York University application (electronic or paper version) and pay the application fee.

• Produce and submit the required supporting documentation.(1)If you already posses a university degree, you have to send us an official transcript showing degree conferred.(2)If you are attending on a Letter of Permission, send us the Letter of Permission from your home institution. Note: Documents submitted cannot be returned.

• Check out whether you meet our language proficiency requirements for admission to the University.

• If all the above mentioned steps are done, send your documents to the Office of Admissions.

When will I hear if I was granted admission?

After receiving your application and payment, we will ship you a letter acknowledging receipt. Along with that letter there will be a York student reference number that can be used to check the status of your application online.

If we decide upon your application we will send you a letter letting you know that the decision has been made. Within this letter there will be guidelines for your next steps, like how to enroll in the particular course or program and how to pay the course enrollment fees.


What courses are offered by you?

We have a complete list of undergraduate courses available and you can review them by going online. Although you'll see we offer a wide selection of courses, there are restrictions and there is no guarantee for course enrolment.


Can I take any courses I want?

No, Visiting Students cannot enroll into Engineering courses or any courses offered through the Schulich School of Business. To enroll in a Fine Arts studio course, you might require a permission letter from the department conducting that course. For enrolling into graduate courses, you require permission from the appropriate Graduate Program Director and the Dean of Graduate Studies.


Am I guaranteed enrolment in the courses I want to take?

No, your application for admission has nothing to do with course enrolment. There are limited seats available in all our courses. So if you don't want to be disappointed and to if you want to make sure that you get a good opportunity to enroll in the course(s) of your choice, try to apply as early as possible.


How do I pay my course fees? When are they due?

To get information about the account status and fee payment information, logon to the Office of Student Financial Services Web site. A $450 enrolment deposit is due within five business days of enrolling in a course. Failing to do so, you will be de-enrolled. The balance is due on receipt of your financial statement, which is generally due at the beginning of the academic term.


Do I need to re-apply for each session?

Depends on the situation. Yes, if you are applying on a Letter of Permission. No, if you hold a degree from another university and have been admitted as a Visiting Student for the prior session. The only thing you can do is to contact the Registrar's Office and make a request that your file should be reactivated.


I took some courses at York as a Visiting Student. Now I want them applied to a York degree. Can I?

Yes, but only if you re-apply for admission as a degree student.