4 Pillars of the YFS
Services
Your membership gives you access to so many free and affordable services!
We provide discounts to enjoy life outside of classes! Find in-person and online deals for things like movies, clothing, theatre shows, aquariums, theme parks, and much more! Also, make sure to check out our discounted sporting game tickets and cost-efficient healthy food options this year!
And don't forget! We provide the cheapest printing on campus!
So come on over to our Members' Service Office in room 106 of the First Student Centre and take advantage of all of our amazing cost saving deals!
Advocacy
As your student's union, our job is to ensure we develop campaigns that reflect the social, economic, and political interests of students. Students have always been at the forefront of political and social change. The York Federation of Students is only as strong as its membership so get involved! Active participation is crucial for the success of our campaigns and events.
We take our lead from you!
We recognize that our campuses are a culmination of different backgrounds, experiences and cultures. We are devoted to fighting inequity, discrimination and marginalization not only on our campuses but in our communities, while addressing deep-rooted systemic issues that affect your student experience.
Whether it is the fight for free & accessible education, standing against International Student exploitation, or bringing transit back on campus, your union has got your back!
Events
The York Federation of Students is committed to giving members the best campus life experience through ongoing large-scale and small-scale events catering to students from all walks of life. All of our events are carefully planned with you in mind to ensure accessibility and a good time! We recognize the daily struggles of being a student, so we want to give you events where you can destress and meet new people.
We host a number of activities and events throughout the year that offer a balance between your academic and social life.
Your university experience shouldn’t be limited to your lecture halls - it extends way beyond that and events are where memories are created!
Through our commitment to bringing you the best campus life experience, we have put together successful events ranging from YorkFest - the largest orientation week in the entire country, to CultureFest - the largest celebration of cultural diversity on any university campus.
When it comes to planning events, the YFS is committed to providing accessible, inclusive and affordable, if not free social events to cater to the needs of all students. We are constantly looking forward to rolling out a new array of events and activities that suit your needs and ensure a great time for everyone!
Clubs
Clubs are at the heart of student life at York University.
It is important to find the balance between your academics and having a social life to truly experience ‘university’; clubs are a great way to partake in the social side of your university experience.
Collectively, clubs represent the variety of interests and ideas on campus through cultural, religious, academic, political, recreational, social and charity-based clubs.
The YFS is proud to offer students the resources to start a club and to keep it going for years to come.
Resources include access to event funding, printing credits, equipment rentals, graphic design services and much more!