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Updating your contact information
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 - Thursday 9:00am to 4:00pm)
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Transitional Certificate - Year 2 Bachelor of Education Students have been sent an email on Thursday, October 8, 2026 regarding information on the .
Ontario College of Teachers Transitional Certificate
In , the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) approved a for students in the Bachelor of Education (BEd) Program
Information from the Ontario College of Teachers:
- from the OCT
- from the OCT
The Faculty of Education cannot advise on the completion of this process.
Requirements for eligibility for BEd students at 91ɫ:
- Undergraduate degree requirements completed and conferred
- Students must complete the * r
equest form for the Faculty of Education by the deadline of December 1, 2026. - Students must be in good standing and in their fourth semester (January 2027) of the BEd program.
- Students must have completed more than 40 days of their practicum (completed ED/EDPR 3000).
- Students must have successfully completed a minimum of 30.00 credits in the BEd program.
The earliest Transitional Certificate report will be sent to OCT is early-mid January 2027.
Please note: Students who do not receive Transitional Certification must wait until the completion of their Bachelor of Education program, when they will be eligible for the Certificate of Qualification and Registration, which is not transitional.
Bachelor of Education students should be aware of the following:
- The OCT has indicated that “.”&Բ;
- BEd students are responsible for completing their own paperwork and ensuring that their memberships are in good standing with the OCT. This includes ordering both undergraduate and Bachelor of Education transcript(s).
- Application alone does not guarantee that the Faculty of Education will recommend a student for the Transitional Certificate.
When a student obtains a Transitional Certificate, they are subject to all OCT .
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Year 2 BEd students - EQAO The Mathematics Proficiency Test (MPT)
Now open! The Mathematics Proficiency Test (MPT) Resource Hub developed by Professional Learning, is your go-to for the math content and pedagogy resources you will need for the MPT.
Dates Available: Oct 1 to Aug 31, 2027
Format: Online/Self Directed
Create and account and register to the MPT Resource Hub:
For more information about YU Professional Learning AQ courses and other professional learning opportunity visit: raiseyouraq.ca
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Study abroad in Spring 2027 – Germany
Go on an international exchange to Germany summer 2027! Students enrolled in year one of the BEd degree and students in the BA Educational Studies program are eligible.
91ɫ U. Faculty of Education has an exchange partnership with Padagogische Hochschule (PH) Freiburg, Germany. Students can study abroad in the spring of 2027 and plan courses that work towards their BEd electives or BA Educational Studies program courses /edu/students/international-opportunities/summer-exchange-to-freiburg-germany/ The study abroad dates are from early April 2027 through to July 2027.
There will be an information session offered Thursday, October 15th 11am – 11:45am
PH Freiburg Summer 2027 Exchange Information Session: Register in advance for this virtual meeting
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Study Abroad Opportunities for BA Educational Studies students
91ɫ International offers students who have an interest to study or work abroad and keen to gain valuable international experience to enrich their education. Please visit their site to see what’s available along with how to apply and important dates.
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YORK U PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE
On Saturday, November 21, the Faculty of Education Students’ Association (FESA 91ɫU) invites you to ILLUMINATE 2026, a full-day professional development conference at 91ɫ, sponsored by ETFO, created to bring important and often underrepresented conversations in education into the light.
Through an inspiring keynote address, interactive workshops, a panel discussion (featuring deans, educators and school board superintendents), and intimate Illuminate Conversations roundtables, teacher candidates, educators, and education professionals will come together to explore mental health, the arts, multilingual learners, inclusive and special education, AI, Indigenous education, and social justice and culturally responsive pedagogy. ILLUMINATE is more than a day of professional development. It is an opportunity to hear new perspectives, have meaningful conversations, build connections, and leave better equipped to create classrooms where every student can belong and thrive.
General Registration (lunch will be provided): 91ɫU Education Students & Alumni — $30 General 91ɫU Students & Alumni — $35 Non-91ɫ Attendees — $40 (TICKETS WILL BE 15% OFF FROM OCT 12 - OCT 18 USING PROMO CODE ILLUMINATE2026)
Come learn. Come connect. Come illuminate what education can become. Illuminate the Future Together.
More information is available on our instagram: @
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REMINDER for the BEd program ED Electives
Maximum numbers of electives required to be completed for the BEd:
- Primary/Junior students must complete three elective courses - one math based, one language/literacy based and one open choice to satisfy their BEd degree requirements.
- Junior/Intermediate students 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 students 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 two open electives
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Religious Education: Teaching in Catholic Schools - Who Should Attend
Any undergrad BEd student in the final year – year 2 of the BEd and interested in preparing to teach in Catholic schools. NOTE: This course is open only to 91ɫ Faculty of Education undergraduate students. This course is not equivalent to the Religious Education, Part 1 additional qualification.
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,
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Important Dates - BA Educational Studies students
BA Educational Studiers 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
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Writing Centre - Become Part of the Writing Centre community!
The Writing Centre provides individual instruction for both undergraduate and graduate students from all faculties and disciplines, as well as specific supports for multilingual students and students with academic accommodations. We also offer an ongoing series of writing workshops, a robust drop-in program and website resources for students and faculty alike.
Visit: /laps/writing-centre/
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91ɫ U Libraries - Essential Resources for Academic Work
Explore all the and what they can offer. Need support or have questions, welcome to contact Cora Coady, Indigenous Teaching and Learning Assistant Librarian. Book a consultation or email ccoady@yorku.ca
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Students with a diagnosed disability are encouraged to connect with 91ɫ'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 91ɫ Senate Policy on .
As well, students needing non Academic Counselling can contact This unit helps 91ɫ 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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