January 2026 Student Services Newsletter - Undergraduate Student Services Newsletter

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Updating your contact information
Please remember if you change your residential address or phone number(s) you should update this information through the . Under My Student Records select Change My Profile. You are also encouraged to add a contact person in case of emergency.

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Faculty of Education Office of Student Services team
The Faculty of Education, Office of Student Services staff are available for walk inquiries and online advising support . We are in 128 Winters College; Office hours are Monday – Friday 9:00am to 4:00pm.

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Don’t Miss This: Employment & Recruitment Fair — January 30th

The Faculty of Education Students’ Association (FESA) (in collaboration with Apply to Education) is hosting the 2026 Employment & Recruitment Fair on Friday, January 30 at the Second Student Centre, from 10AM-5PM, bringing together school boards, education organizations, and employers who are actively looking to hire future educators. Whether you are looking for a permanent job with a school board, or just a summer job there is something for everyone!

Registration is required to attend.
You must be registered in advance to enter the fair (see below)

When you register, you’ll also have the option to upload your résumé.
Uploading is not required, but it significantly increases your chances of being contacted by employers after the fair. Employers will be reviewing the résumé pool and reaching out to candidates who match their needs. You can upload or update your résumé at any time, even after you’ve registered.

Do not wait - Register now to secure your spot - You can always add your résumé later.

This is one of the biggest hiring opportunities of the year for 91��ɫ Education students — whether you’re looking for summer jobs, occasional teaching, long-term supply, or full-time roles.

REGISTER NOW and don’t miss your chance to connect with employers on January 30th.

Registration Link:

For questions, please contact employment@fesayorku.com.

FESA Employment & Recruitment Fair

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Bachelor of Education graduation photos

FESA is excited to share that grad photos appointment days start on January 26th for graduating Bachelor of Education (BEd) students.

All graduation photos are being coordinated through Snap Studios. To book your session, please visit:

Students must first register on the website before creating an appointment. When registering, please be sure to use a permanent personal email address. 91��ɫ email addresses (@) are not recommended, as they will be deactivated after graduation and may make future correspondence difficult.

Please be sure to book the correct session(s) based on which composite(s) you would like to be part of.

Booking & Fees

A $30.00 sitting fee is payable online at the time of registration and includes:

Your photo session
Access to an online proof gallery
A DIGITAL graduating class composite

Approximately two weeks after your photo session, you will receive an email notification when your proof previews are ready. Proofs can be viewed by logging in with the email address and password used during registration.

Please continue to monitor your emails and FESA social media for updates as more dates become available.

We encourage students to book soon while the new time slots are available.

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BA Educational Studies students – graduation photos

is the graduation photographer for BA Educational Studies students. Graduate photography sessions are available at New Paramount Studios locations in Toronto and Mississauga in addition to on campus. To view the available portrait sitting dates and book your appointment, please visit the It is recommended to book early as spaces are in high demand. Please be aware that there is a sitting fee associated with having your portrait taken.

If you have any questions, please call the New Paramount Studio at 416-653-5103.

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Faculty of Education Professional Learning - Additional Qualifications information sessions: Raise Your "AQ"

The Professional Learning team will be offering information sessions to year 2 BEd students on the AQs they offer. Please register for one of the sessions.

Feb 9, 2026 @ 4:00-5:00

March 31, 2026 @ 4:30-5:30

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Call for Faculty of Education Undergraduate Teaching Award nominations

Faculty of Education Undergraduate Teaching Award: Preliminary nominations by February 13, 2026.

Final nomination packages are due March 23, 2026. To express interest and complete the preliminary nomination, please email the Recording Secretary of CFRAG with the name of the nominee. Please email your preliminary and full nominations to: research@edu.yorku.ca. Learn more

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YU Faculty of EUC Study Abroad - Costa Rica in July 2026 (June 29^th through to July 8^th)

Information Session: Monday, January 19, 2026 | 1:00 PM | Zoom:

Deadline to apply January 23, 2026.

A summer abroad opportunity for BA Educational Studies students and Year 1 Bachelor of Education students to Costa Rica in July. The course offered by the Faculty of Education is Education for a Sustainable Future - ED/EDUC 3700 3.00 (an education elective for BEd students) and ED/EDST 3700 (course that meets BA degree course requirements). If interested, please read though the Las Nubes Project site for further information.

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BA Educational Studies students - Study Abroad through 91��ɫ International

91��ɫ’s Study Abroad Programs for Summer 2026 and FW 2026/27. These programs are designed to provide students with transformative academic and cultural experiences. Join our upcoming information sessions, where you can learn more about available destinations, program details, and how to apply. Full details can be found on our webpage: .

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Transitional Certificate

Year 2 BEd students who requested the transitional OCT certificate and competed the steps by the deadlines, the Report from Faculty will be sent to the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) by Friday, January 16th.

It is the student’s responsibility to complete any outstanding OCT application requirements, including ordering official transcripts. If you have not already done so, you can visit to request your 91��ɫ undergraduate transcript. You will then need to access your transcript via MyCreds and share that document with OCT. You can visit for more information on accessing and sharing documents.

Any questions about ordering transcripts should be directed to the Registrar’s Office. Please note that the undergraduate degree transcript at 91��ɫ includes your BEd academic record as well as your previous undergraduate degree if you graduated from 91��ɫ.

Questions regarding the Transitional OCT Certificate and/ or documents required/received please direct to

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BA Educational Studies Students

Program requirements
Students pursuing the BA Educational Studies program should look at the , to keep track of courses completed and what may still be required. For the degree Academic regulations and requirements visit, Academic Calendars at

Important Dates - BA Educational Studies students BA Educational Studies students needing to add, drop or switch section please be familiar with the Current Students

The information posted is relevant to each term Students find classes and exams start/end dates, co-curricular days and reading week, add/drop deadlines, holidays, University closings and more.

Be familiar with the Course drop refund dates too

Have a question?

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Grade requirements for the Bachelor of Education

Students will be ineligible to continue in the Bachelor of Education teaching certification degree / program if they receive less than a grade of C+ in any course taken for education credit.

In the Bachelor of Education (BEd) program, students complete both a community-based practicum placement and three school-based practicum placements. School placements are supervised by an Ontario Certified Teacher. Students are required to complete all practicum days successfully in order to complete their degree programs. Further details on the practicum experience can be found online.

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BEd students ED Electives - EDUC XXXX 3.00 cr
Reminder BEd students need to have the following number of ED/EDUC electives

Maximum numbers of electives completed for the BEd:

Primary/Junior candidates must complete a total of three elective courses - one math based, one language/literacy based and one open choice to satisfy their BEd degree requirements.
Junior/Intermediate candidates must complete a total of two elective courses - one Math or Literacy based and one open choice to satisfy their BEd degree requirements.
Intermediate/Senior and Technological Education candidates must complete a total of three elective courses to satisfy their BEd degree requirements.
Glendon FSL BEd – PJ and JI one Math elective and IS one open elective

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JUNE 2026 Graduation

BA Educational Studies and Bachelor of Education (BEd) Concurrent students ~ Apply to graduate (degree audit review):

BA EDST students need to apply to graduate online by visiting the Convocation Website at .

Concurrent BEd students: please note you may only see the Bachelor of Education record when requesting to graduate online. These students will also need to submit a request for a degree audit of their undergraduate program. The form to submit the request is .

Deadline to apply is March 1, 2026.

Students in the Consecutive BEd model will be automatically reviewed for degree completion.

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June 2026 graduation - BEd students’ Full membership with OCT

BEd students graduating in June 2026 will be applying to the Ontario College of Teachers to become a certified member. There are several steps students will need to take to ensure there are no delays nominating BEd graduates. Full nomination to the Ontario College of Teachers by the Faculty of Education will not be submitted until late May / early June 2026 when final grades and practicum days are completed successfully.

Review the OCT application information at
Apply for OCT membership/registration: Visit: select Members and then Create an Account. In order for the BEd Student Services Office to send your recommendation, we require the six-digit OCT registration number for each graduating teacher candidate.
Submit the six-digit Ontario College Teachers (OCT) registration number by June 1, 2026, to the Faculty of Education. The online form is available on the Faculty of Education website. Teacher candidates who submitted Transitional OCT request machform can skip this step.
Apply to graduate (degree audit review): Only Concurrent BEd students need to apply to graduate online using the convocation website at Deadline to apply is March 1, 2026. Please note, Concurrent BEd students may only see their Bachelor of Education record when requesting to graduate. These students will also need to submit a request for a degree audit of their undergraduate program. The form to submit the request is . Students in the Consecutive BEd model will be automatically reviewed for degree completion.
Send Transcripts to OCT ~ Graduating BEd teacher candidates will need to order all post-secondary transcripts and be sent to the Ontario College of Teachers. The Faculty of Education cannot order students transcripts; it’s the responsibility of students. When ordering transcripts, please indicate that you wish for your 91��ɫ transcript to be sent after degree completion. Please order your transcript while completing your OCT application, using the OUAC Transcript Request available at
Recommendation to OCT - The Faculty of Education will only send your recommendation to OCT following degree(s) completion. Transcripts ordered by the student and the recommendation sent by the Faculty of Education are required for certification.

This will also include the Toronto Metropolitan University ECS BA/PJ BEd students completing the teaching program requirements end of July and wishing to request the Transitional Certificate. Information on the Transitional Certificate will be shared with the TMU BA/BEd students in April 2026.

Mathematics Proficiency Test (MPT) Reminder the Mathematics Proficiency Test (MPT) is a certification requirement for teachers who will be certified in Ontario. Year 2 BEd students should be planning to do the test prior to June 2026 convocation. But this is not a requirement for graduation. The test is developed and administered by the , and successful results will be sent directly to the Please visit the information shared by OCT: /edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/28/2024/09/2024-MPT-Infosheet-EN-PUBLISH-3.pdf

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Religious Education: Teaching in Catholic Schools – Who Should Attend
Any undergrad BEd student in the final year (yr 2) of BEd and interested in preparing to teach in Catholic schools. NOTE: This course is open only to 91��ɫ Faculty of Education undergraduate students. This course is not equivalent to the Religious Education, Part 1 additional qualification. Students who are in the CEC BEd (Catholic Education Centre) cohort will have completed EDUC 3000 “Teaching in the Catholic Schools” in their first of the BEd. Therefore, do not need to register.

Course Format
Fully Online
Offered in the Fall and Winter sessions
A Certificate of Completion is provided upon successful completion

To Apply & Fees
For actual dates, locations and session offerings,

Student Accessibility Services (SAS) Students with a diagnosed disability are encouraged to connect with 91��ɫ’s Accessibility Services (SAS). Their office provides academic accommodation and support to students with disabilities in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Commission’s and 91��ɫ Senate Policy on .

As well, students needing non Academic Counselling can contact This unit helps 91��ɫ students to realize, develop and fulfill their personal potential in order to maximally benefit from their university experience and manage the challenges of university life. Students come to SCD because of a wide range of concerns including, but not limited to: depression, anxiety, abuse, stress, self-esteem, relationship issues, eating and body image as well as issues related to sexuality, short-term individual, couple, and group counselling, crisis intervention and consultations regarding students in distress/crisis and issues related to overall mental health.

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Mental Health and Wellness at 91��ɫ U. Students needing assistance or support beyond their course work are encouraged to visit the resources available to them at YU. .