York University Fine Arts

For Students

 

Advising

 

Advising for Current Students

Liaison staff in the Office of Student & Academic Services are available to help you throughout your program in the Faculty of Fine Arts. We offer personal advising on program planning, the petitions process and in-house resources. If you are encountering difficulties in your program, we are here to provide in-depth, expert guidance and support.

What you can expect from us:

  • Our individual attention
  • Accurate knowledge of academic policies, procedures, regulations and degree requirements
  • Prompt answers to your questions:  when we don't know the answer, we will find the person who does, or refer you to the tools that will help you find the answer

What we ask of you:

  • Familiarize yourself with the academic policies, procedures, and requirements,  published each year in the undergraduate calendar
  • Prepare for your advising appointment and bring appropriate resources or materials
  • Recognize your responsibility for continually monitoring your progress toward graduation and for your academic choices.  You are responsible for knowing the requirements of your academic program. 
  • Follow through on actions identified during the advising session

Where we are:  
Joan & Martin Goldfarb Centre for Fine Arts (GCFA), Room 231

When we are available:
Scheduled appointments are available Monday to Friday, 12 – 1pm and 2:30 - 3:30 pm.
Or email your concern or question to insidefa@yorku.ca.

Contact our Student & Academic Services Liaison staff
Jane Skinner 416-736-2100 ext. 77346
Mary Riccardi 416-736-2100 ext. 77345

In addition, Program Assistants in your Major department are available to advise you on the degree requirements for your program.

Dance

The Program Assistant in the Dance Department is here to help you throughout your program in the Faculty of Fine Arts.

What you can expect from us:

  • Our individual attention
  • Accurate knowledge of academic policies, procedures, regulations and degree requirements
  • Prompt answers to your questions:  when we don’t know the answer, we will find the person who does, or refer you to the tools that will help you find the answer

What we ask of you:

  • Familiarize yourself with the academic policies, procedures, and requirements,  published each year in the undergraduate calendar
  • Prepare for your advising appointment and bring appropriate resources or materials
  • Recognize your responsibility for continually monitoring your progress toward graduation and for your academic choices.  You are responsible for knowing the requirements of your academic program. 
  • Follow through on actions identified during the advising session

Where we are:  
Accolade East (ACE), Room 301

When we are available:
To book an advising appointment: 2:15 - 4:15 pm

Contact:
416-736-2100 ext. 22172
dance@yorku.ca

 

Film

Liaison staff in the Office of Student & Academic Services are available to help you throughout your program in the Faculty of Fine Arts.

What you can expect from us:

  • Our individual attention
  • Accurate knowledge of academic policies, procedures, regulations and degree requirements
  • Prompt answers to your questions:  when we don't know the answer, we will find the person who does, or refer you to the tools that will help you find the answer

What we ask of you:

  • Familiarize yourself with the academic policies, procedures, and requirements,  published each year in the undergraduate calendar  http://www.registrar.yorku.ca/calendars
  • Prepare for your advising appointment and bring appropriate resources or materials
  • Recognize your responsibility for continually monitoring your progress toward graduation and for your academic choices.  You are responsible for knowing the requirements of your academic program. 
  • Follow through on actions identified during the advising session

Where we are: 
Joan & Martin Goldfarb Centre for Fine Arts (GCFA), Room 231

When we are available:
Scheduled appointments are available Monday to Friday, 12 – 1pm and 2:30 - 3:30 pm.

Contact our Student & Academic Services Liaison staff
Jane Skinner 416-736-2100 ext. 77346
Mary Riccardi 416-736-2100 ext. 77345

Digital Media

The Program Assistant in the Fine Arts Cultural Studies Program is here to help you throughout your program in the Faculty of Fine Arts.

What you can expect from us:

  • Our individual attention
  • Accurate knowledge of academic policies, procedures, regulations and degree requirements
  • Prompt answers to your questions:  when we don't know the answer, we will find the person who does, or refer you to the tools that will help you find the answer

What we ask of you:

  • Familiarize yourself with the academic policies, procedures, and requirements,  published each year in the undergraduate calendar  http://www.registrar.yorku.ca/calendars
  • Prepare for your advising appointment and bring appropriate resources or materials
  • Recognize your responsibility for continually monitoring your progress toward graduation and for your academic choices.  You are responsible for knowing the requirements of your academic program. 
  • Follow through on actions identified during the advising session

Where we are:  
Joan & Martin Goldfarb Centre for Fine Arts (GCFA), Room 322

When we are available:
To book an advising appointment: 2:15 - 4:15 pm

Contact:
416-736-2100 ext. 55822
facs@yorku.ca

 

Music

The Program Assistant in the Music Department is here to help you throughout your program in theFaculty of Fine Arts.

What you can expect from us:

  • Our individual attention
  • Accurate knowledge of academic policies, procedures, regulations and degree requirements
  • Prompt answers to your questions:  when we don't know the answer, we will find the person who does, or refer you to the tools that will help you find the answer

What we ask of you:

  • Familiarize yourself with the academic policies, procedures, and requirements,  published each year in the undergraduate calendar  http://www.registrar.yorku.ca/calendars
  • Prepare for your advising appointment and bring appropriate resources or materials
  • Recognize your responsibility for continually monitoring your progress toward graduation and for your academic choices.  You are responsible for knowing the requirements of your academic program. 
  • Follow through on actions identified during the advising session

Where we are:  
Accolade East (ACE), Room 371

When we are available:
To book an advising appointment: 2:00 - 4:00 pm

Contact:
416-736-2100 ext. 55242
musicprg@yorku.ca

 

Theatre

The Program Assistant in the Theatre Department is here to help you throughout your program in the Faculty of Fine Arts.

What you can expect from us:

  • Our individual attention
  • Accurate knowledge of academic policies, procedures, regulations and degree requirements
  • Prompt answers to your questions:  when we don't know the answer, we will find the person who does, or refer you to the tools that will help you find the answer

What we ask of you:

  • Familiarize yourself with the academic policies, procedures, and requirements,  published each year in the undergraduate calendar  http://www.registrar.yorku.ca/calendars
  • Prepare for your advising appointment and bring appropriate resources or materials
  • Recognize your responsibility for continually monitoring your progress toward graduation and for your academic choices.  You are responsible for knowing the requirements of your academic program. 
  • Follow through on actions identified during the advising session

Where we are:  
Centre for Film & Theatre (CFT), Room 318

When we are available:
To book an advising appointment: 2:15 - 4:15 pm

Contact:
416-736-2100 ext. 22213
theadept@yorku.ca

 

Visual Art and Art History

The Program Assistant in Visual Arts is here to help you throughout your program in the Faculty of Fine Arts.

What you can expect from us:

  • Our individual attention
  • Accurate knowledge of academic policies, procedures, regulations and degree requirements
  • Prompt answers to your questions:  when we don't know the answer, we will find the person who does, or refer you to the tools that will help you find the answer

What we ask of you:

  • Familiarize yourself with the academic policies, procedures, and requirements,  published each year in the undergraduate calendar  http://www.registrar.yorku.ca/calendars
  • Prepare for your advising appointment and bring appropriate resources or materials
  • Recognize your responsibility for continually monitoring your progress toward graduation and for your academic choices.  You are responsible for knowing the requirements of your academic program. 
  • Follow through on actions identified during the advising session

Where we are:  
Joan & Martin Goldfarb Centre for Fine Arts (GCFA), Room 235

When we are available:
To book an advising appointment: 2:15 - 4:15 pm

Contact:
416-736-2100 ext. 58191
visarts@yorku.ca