Opportunities Beyond the Classroom

While we value the importance of concepts and theories taught in classrooms and read in textbooks, we recognize the importance of applying what is learned to real-world situations and experiences. Develop hard skills and practical experience in your field through our established programs and opportunities.

For experiential and research opportunities within your faculty, speak to your Academic Advisor.

For Thinking Outside of the Box
LaunchYU
A series of programs designed for advancing student and alumni entrepreneurial startup ventures. Each program is designed to support the unique needs of each venture and entrepreneur by focusing on customized milestones that will help fuel success and make connections with potential investors and strategic partners.
Innovation York
Innovation York builds relationships with industry professionals and community organizations by creating research partnerships and student internships at York. It also provides programming, workshops, and space to help entrepreneurs on- and off-campus build, launch and scale their start-up ventures
YSpace
YSpace is York’s community innovation hub located in Markham Centre. We support a growing number of innovators and entrepreneurs to create a thriving and robust pipeline of startups that will build and scale their sustainable and impactful businesses in York Region.
For Invaluable Research Experience
Experiential Education

York provides students with the skills required for career success by providing them with real-life work experience across all disciplines through experiential learning opportunities.
Research at York (RAY)

The Research at York (RAY) program offers undergraduate students the opportunity to participate in research projects that enhance both the research culture of the University and the undergraduate student academic experience.
York University Research
Intensive engagement in research is a core institutional value that permeates the fabric of the University, and it is this foundation on which York’s vibrant and exciting academic environment is built.