Housing and Transportation
Where you live and how you get to your classes are important parts of university life.
York provides the information you need to help you decide whether you should apply for residence or seek housing off campus. If you live off campus, you will also find information about public transportation options and availability of parking services to help you with your commute.
Housing
On Campus
Living in 1 of our 10 undergraduate residences – 8 residences at the Keele Campus and 2 residences at the Glendon Campus – means you are at the heart of the York University community.
Traditional-style residences offer furnished double or single rooms with common facilities for
York also has apartments for graduate students (1,250 self-contained living units). Students eligible for these apartments include graduate students, Osgoode law students, students with families and mature undergraduate students who are 21 years of age or older.
Residence Life
Residence life is about more than where you live – it is where you will find a community.
With a senior student mentor to guide you, you will have the chance to participate in exciting programming that builds on what you are learning inside the classroom while getting to know students from different programs.
Learn more about residence life at York.
Off Campus
You may decide not to live on campus during your first year, or that you would like to move out of residence after meeting future roommates. York provides some tips for finding housing in Toronto on its Off-Campus Housing Page.
Meal Plans
Whether you live in residence or off campus, finding a place to eat is made easier with the university’s meal plans, which give you access to both on- and off-campus vendors.
View York’s meal plans and prices.
Transportation
Public Transportation
York is a major transit hub during the academic year and is proud to partner with several regional public transportation providers to offer students alternatives to driving a vehicle to school.
Find more information about public transportation options that include special shuttle services on specific routes.
Parking Services
Parking Services take care of parking on campus. All visitors purchase a parking permit or pay a daily fee.
