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Tasks for the new academic year

Quick links for everything you need to do at the start of a new academic year.

UoY quickstart guide

Support for those affected by global crises

Find out how we support staff and students affected by crisis and conflict, and how members of our community can help.

Tackling race related hate crime

We take incidents of hate crime, whether in the city or on campus, extremely seriously. The University and Students' Union have been working together to ensure student safety.

Meningitis: know the symptoms

Make sure you're registered with a doctor, be aware of symptoms of infectious illnesses, check in on friends and act quickly if you start to feel unwell.

Student news

Things to know this week - 5 Oct 2026 (wk 2): Give it a go

5 October 2026

Welcome to your student news summary of key things happening this week.

Win £1,000 with the Brighter Futures Grants Programme!

5 October 2026

10 University of York students will each recieve a £1,000 Brighter Futures Grant, thanks to our partnership with Santander

Respect at York: tackling hate crime

30 September 2026

We’ll be marking National Hate Crime Awareness Week from Saturday 10 to Saturday 17 October.

Cyber Security Awareness Month 2026

30 September 2026

Keeping our accounts, devices, and data safe starts with simple actions.

Things to know this week - 28 Sept 26 (wk 1): Your UoY quickstart guide

28 September 2026

As we head into Teaching Week 1, welcome to your student news summary of key things happening this week.

Things to know this week - 28 Sept 26 (wk 1): Your UoY quickstart guide

28 September 2026

As we head into Teaching Week 1, welcome to your student news summary of key things happening this week.

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Status updates

Spotted any issues around campus or with IT systems? Check our status board for known problems.

Campus disruption

You can also check scheduled works on campus so you can better plan your journey.

You at York

Your department

Find information specifically for your department and course.

York for Life

Connect with our alumni network for mentoring and other support.

MyUoY

The official University of York student app.

MyUoY app supports everyday university life. Check your timetable, find your way around campus, search society events and access your virtual library card.

Get the MyUoY app

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Studying at York

All about your studies, from module details and study skills to assessment and graduation.

Health and wellbeing

Physical and mental health resources, helpful tips and contacts.

Support and advice

Resources and contacts for students looking for guidance or with particular needs.

Employability

Volunteering, work experience, skills development, finding a job and more.

Accommodation

Finding somewhere to live and help with private sector and university lettings.

Finance

Fees, funding and managing your money, including emergency funding sources.

Travel and parking

Travel and transport information including maps and room search.

Study and work abroad

International experiences as part of your studies, from a few weeks to a full year.

Student life in York

Things to do, places to go, food to eat - on campus and beyond.

IT account and tools

Wifi, email, calendar, printing, passwords and more. Plus how to get help if you're stuck.

York Online students

Information if you're studying one of our 100% online courses.

If things go wrong

What to do and who to talk to if something isn't going to plan.

York Graduate Research School

Supporting our community of 2,000+ research students.

York Graduate Research School

Students' Union

The University of York Students’ Union is the go-to place for everything that happens outside of the lecture theatre. Join societies and sports teams, volunteer in the community, campaign on issues that matter to you - and so much more.

Students' Union

Humans of York

Our Humans of York project is a series celebrating some of the incredible people who make up the York community.

Meet our students, staff and alumni and read their extraordinary stories.

Humans of York