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Pre-University Studies
Humanities: Aspects of Canadian Culture

The Division of Continuing Education, Atkinson Faculty of Liberal and Professional Studies, offers part-time, non-credit courses designed for mature students to acquire the background they need for admission to York University.

Detailed Course Description

This course explores how 20th century Canadian writers view Canadian society. It will improve students' ability to express themselves with clarity, precision and conviction; to master analytical thinking, reading and writing; to learn the techniques of essay writing; and to examine individual and societal values.

Are you a Mature Student?

York University's Pre-University courses are for people who intend to apply as mature students, either to Atkinson Faculty of Liberal and Professional Studies for evening studies, or to any of the University's day, liberal arts programs. Some people who apply directly for admission to York University may be referred to a Pre-University course by the Admissions Office.

You are considered a mature student if you:

are 21 years of age or older by the first day of classes of the academic session for which you have applied;
have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years (students who have returned to upgrade after a two-year absence are still eligible to apply as mature students) ;
have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited university or college; and
do not have a recent unfavourable academic performance.

Admission Consideration

If you are eligible to apply as a mature student and have completed one or more Pre-University course(s) in which you have earned a minimum grade of "B", you will be considered for admission to York University.

Students who do not earn a grade of "B" on the first attempt may take the other Pre-University course to achieve the "B" grade required for admission consideration.

You will still need to submit an application, a personal letter, resumé and transcripts (if you attended college or university) to York’s Office of Admissions. York will consider you for the next available session for the Faculty you have applied to.

Pre-university students can be considered for the following Faculties at York: Arts, Atkinson, Environmental Studies and Glendon. Some programs, such as computer science or information technology in the Faculty of Arts, require specific course prerequisites. Please contact the Office of Admissions for details about applying to another Faculty or Program that may have additional requirements such as course prerequisites, supplementary information or a Fine Arts’ audition/evaluation.

What if I do not earn a grade of “B” in my first pre-university course?

You can take the other pre-university course to achieve the “B” grade required for admission consideration.

What if I have completed previous college or university studies?

Pre-university courses will not compensate for recent low high school or college grades or for an unsuccessful academic record at another university. If you have successfully completed one full year (two full semesters or the equivalent) at a recognized college or university, contact York’s Office of Admissions as a pre-university course may not be necessary for admission.

Questions?

If you have any questions about whether you qualify to take a Pre-University course as a way of strengthening your application for admission, please contact the York University Office of Admissions at 416-736-5000.

Tuition Fee

$499.00 (GST exempt - Fee includes access to services of the Atkinson Essay Tutoring Centre).

The course fee does not include the cost of course textbooks or course kits.

NOTE: Taking a Pre-University course may not exempt you from meeting York's English language requirements. York University reserves the right to require a language proficiency test (such as the York English Language Test or TOEFL) for applicants. Pre-University courses do not provide English as a Second Language instruction. For English as a Second Language, contact the York University English Language Institute at 416-736-5353.