Individuals who wish to enrol in undergraduate credit courses, but who do not intend to complete a degree or a certificate may be admitted to York as a visiting student. There are three categories of visiting students:

1. those who hold an undergraduate degree (three-year bachelor’s degree minimum) from an accredited university/university-level institution;
2. those who do not hold an undergraduate degree but wish to enrol in York courses to fulfill the academic, upgrading or professional development requirements of a professional designation;
3. those who are currently attending another recognized university and wish to take York courses on a letter of permission issued by their home institution.

Grade Point Average (GPA) Requirement

Students in categories a) and b) whose overall cumulative grade point average (OCGPA) falls below 4.00 on at least 24 credits attempted will not be allowed to enrol in any subsequent session as visiting students. Students who are not permitted to re-enrol must apply for re-admission through the Admissions Office.

Note: repeated course legislation does not apply to visiting students but only to academic degrees and certificates. Therefore, all courses attempted or taken will count in the OCGPA.

Credit Limits

Students in category b) who have maintained an OCGPA of 4.00 throughout their studies and who have completed 30 credits will not be allowed to enrol in subsequent sessions and must either reactivate to proceed as visiting students or may choose to apply for admission to a degree or certificate program.

Glendon is York's midtown bilingual campus. It is the only institution in southern Ontario where university programs are offered in both French and English. Glendon offers an ideal environment for pursuing undergraduate studies. Situated in a park-like setting, bordering the glen of the Don River Valley, the Glendon campus is an oasis of peace and beauty. With a small, close-knit community and an excellent student/teacher ratio Glendon students are extremely well-supported in the classroom and outside of their studies.

Glendon is proud of its quality programs that prepare students for interesting careers in fields as diverse as business, commerce, finance, public administration, diplomacy, education, communications, translation, health care and the environment. Glendon offers 19 programs leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree, Bachelor of Science degree, and two professional programs (Bachelor of Education and Bachelor of Arts in Translation). In addition, Glendon is home to Masters degrees in Translation, Études françaises, and Public and International Affairs. Courses required for the BBA, MBA and law school programs are offered at Glendon.

Glendon is set in an international and bilingual environment. Students, professors and staff hail from over 100 countries and value the opportunity to study, live and work in English and French – and other languages. Students build their language skills while earning their degree. Students at all levels in their second language are welcome, and all students will study in both languages in order to meet the bilingual requirement for graduation. Students can choose second language courses based upon their level of proficiency and their linguistic goals.The language skills students hone at Glendon provide a definite advantage in the workplace.

Glendon offers students the best of both worlds: a small campus of 2,700 students in the heart of Toronto, Canada’s 3rd largest University. Glendon’s close-knit community and small class sizes allow for direct and ready access to professors, fellow students and support services. Glendon students have the opportunity to study abroad, in their third year of an Honours program, at French-Canadian universities or partner universities around the world. Glendon has negotiated formal exchange agreements with 17 partners. Glendon students may also participate in the York University exchange program, which include agreements with more than 250 institutions in countries such as Mexico, Sweden, Israel, Japan and Hong Kong. An extensive international exchange program, internships, mentorships, conferences and high-profile guest speakers offer students the chance to combine their studies with practical, real world experience.

At Glendon, students may study part time or full time, primarily during the day. Students who are interested in education may coregister with the Faculty of Education to complete concurrent degrees in arts or science and education. Glendon houses the Faculty of Education of the University of Ottawa and students from the centre-south-west region may now be registered at the University of Ottawa and attend their Consecutive BEd program on the Glendon campus.

Student life at Glendon is full of extracurricular activities organized by and for students on campus. These include events such as Theatre Glendon productions, the winter carnival, the musical ensemble, poetry nights, and much more. Students come from all parts of the world to benefit from Glendon’s academic excellence, reputation and bilingual culture, and in turn offer cultural richness and different viewpoints that have become a trademark of the Glendon experience.

Part-time studies may be convenient for students who wish to combine University work with employment or personal commitments. It may also provide a stepping stone to full-time studies for students who have been away from formal education for a few years and wish to reintegrate slowly into full-time studies.

About 10 percent of Glendon students are pursuing their degrees on a part-time basis, taking from three to six credits per term. They enjoy the same privileges and freedoms as full-time students in terms of course choice, accessibility of resources and participation in campus life, and are subject to the same regulations.