York Online student community
As a student, you join this community to pursue your academic interests and develop as an individual.
At York, you will be challenged intellectually, encouraged to consider your place in society, and supported to achieve and to thrive. We want to empower you to think deeply, to explore ideas and experiences adventurously, and to use your time to become the best person you can be.
Learn more about the values of the University of York at Together York.
As well as being a student of the academic department in which your programme is based, you join a growing community of students studying at a distance. We want you to get the most out of your experience and feel a sense of belonging to York, no matter where you are based.
University of York Students' Union
The University of York Students' Union (York SU) is a not-for-profit charitable organisation which is separate to the University. Run for, with and by students, it is led by a team of elected full-time Sabbatical Officers (Sabbs) , all of whom are York students or recent graduates. Every student that studies here automatically becomes a member of the union. Take a look at the York SU community networks and societies that you can get involved with.
Academic Representation
Academic representation is a partnership between the University of York Students' Union and University departments. Academic Reps (or student reps) aim to ensure that students contribute directly to the processes of reviewing, maintaining and enhancing the quality of the academic experience at York. You can go to academic reps with any feedback about best practice, concerns or suggestions about how the department or aspects of your programme are run. For more information, visit the University of York Students' Union Academic Reps webpage.
You can find out who your Academic Rep is by looking at our Student Representative Directory.
Student Voice
The University welcomes constructive feedback from students on any aspect of course provision. Student feedback forms an important part of our quality management processes. Students are given several opportunities to provide feedback on their experience of the degree programme, which may include module evaluation, end of programme evaluation, and student representation. This, along with other mechanisms such as tutor evaluations, programme reviews, and department evaluations, allows for the resolution of problems. These evaluations also feed into future developments, such as curriculum design and course provision.
Module evaluations are collected anonymously via the survey tool Qualtrics. You will be emailed a link to the module evaluation towards the end of each module you study. You can view the module feedback summaries for your programme via the following links:
Wentworth Graduate College
Wentworth Graduate College is the University of York's only purely postgraduate college. Wentworth has over 8,000 college members, the majority of whom live off-campus. If you have studied at York before, you will continue to be a member of your previous college, but can still enjoy what Wentworth has to offer.
Sign up to the Wentworth Graduate Digest by filling in this short form. The newsletter is sent once a week and is a fantastic way to be part of the wider community, and maximise what you can gain from your time at York.
York Online Community Noticeboard
The York Online Community Noticeboard hosts a collection of weblinks and other notices related to your programme. These include events, information from your Department/School, and the Academic Skills Community.
If you have anything you would like adding to the noticeboard, please email us on york-online-admin
Networking and your Career
You can get careers support from the Careers and Placements team, including online appointments for individual careers advice or practice interviews for a job. You can view more information including how to contact the team on the Careers webpage for Online and distance learners.
There are two career development programmes available for York Online students:
- The York Award is a formal award of the University that demonstrates to employers that you have taken a proactive approach to life at university, and recognises personal and professional development within and outside your programme of study.
- York Strengths Online is an interactive learning resource that enables you to discover your skills and strengths. It will introduce you to a range of tools and help you identify actions to support your career preparations.
You can connect with our alumni from across the globe and receive guidance and support through York Profiles and Mentors.
Get the most out of networking with the Networking toolkit.
York for Life
Your University of York experience doesn’t have to end after graduation. York for Life is specifically tailored for York alumni, whether you want to further your professional life or just stay connected with York and the friends you made here.
The York Alumni Association supports a variety of alumni-led groups in the UK and around the world. Alumni Voices is a collection of stories from alumni and friends of the University of York.