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M A D E B Y S T U D E N T S F O R S T U D E N T S

T H I S I S O U R S C H O O L / / T H I S I S L A S S O N D E

Hello!We’re a group of Lassonde students, and we’re excited to welcome you to our School.

You must be excited and overwhelmed as you narrow down your university choices.

We get it. We’ve been there.

So we started thinking about how we can help you explore our School. We got together and decided it would be helpful to know what it’s really like to be a student here.

So we created this guide.

We have collected stories from current students and alumni, plus tips and tricks to help you get to know our School a little better. We have shared our passions that we have evolved during our time at Lassonde and the perspectives we have gained. All in an effort to give you a real take on student life here.

It’s not always fun, and nothing is perfect. We all have good days and bad days, highs and lows, happy times and sad moments. Despite this, we really enjoy being students here at Lassonde.

We have made incredible memories that will last forever - that’s life at Lassonde!

If you want to know more, join us in the Lassonde Community. You can post questions and we’ll answer anything you’d like to know.

Good luck with your decisions and planning for your future!

Talk soon (we hope!) and stay in touch.

Don’t wait till September!

Join our online Lassonde Community today at: discover.lassonde.yorku.ca/LC

Our Community

It’s diverse. It’s collaborative. It empowers you to become an agent of positive change.

Our community is here for you – whether you’re working on design projects for your courses, participating in hackathons, or just catching a break between classes.

The Lassonde community will soon become your place to learn, contribute and grow.

At Lassonde, you’re not just joining a school, you’re joining a community of life-long learners.

Lassonde Guide | Our Community

SAIBA‘22 Computer Engineering

For me, home is a feeling of belonging, no matter where I am.

I was born in Bangladesh and raised in Dubai. In Canada, home has presented itself by way of warm connections with new friends and exciting learning opportunities.

In my new chapter at Lassonde, I am constantly learning and applying. In my second year, I designed a code to control the movements of an automated vacuum cleaner using an app. The prototype came in third place at Elle Hacks, Canada’s first all-female hackathon. This amazing experience let me test out my ideas in a supportive environment of peers.

I look forward to the day I will be able to give back and contribute to my home – the Lassonde community.

Clubs & OrganizationsJoin, meet, share, learn.

Build team skills while working on Canadian International Rover Challenge

Develop expertise in mechatronics while preparing for Sumobot Competition

Robotics Society

Creators and host of Elle Hacks, Canada’s largest all female hackathon

Prof-mentored workshops to develop hands-on skills

Tech Talk Thursdays for students to share their passions with peers and polish their presentation skills

Women in Science & Engineering (WISE)

Engineering meets human needs

Explore how global issues and engineering practice are connected

Students are empowered to use their knowledge and skills in building systems for a better world

Engineers Without Borders

We have over 300 student clubs, organizations and initiatives across the university, with 15 (and growing) in Lassonde. Here are a few to get you started:

Lassonde Guide | Our Community

EMILY‘22 Civil Engineering

As a young froshie, I found my community right away during Week Zero (Lassonde’s frosh week). Everyone involved was welcoming and kind. The week made such an amazing start to my Lassonde journey that I decided to become Orientation Chair for Week Zero in my third year.

I have continued to grow my community of passionate people throughout my undergrad.

I participated in the York Engineering Competition, where I f nd l ke-m nded e le als love designing and creating.

I’ve also volunteered with the Lassonde Engineering Society for the past three years and served as President!

The vast array of opportunities will allow you t find r lace n t s sc l, st l ke d d

Passion propels you to dive deep into the program you’re keen on exploring.

It makes you want to focus and get your hands dirty.

Passion means you love something so much that all the details matter.

exp lo re your pass ion

Perspective allows you to see the bigger picture.

It will help you identify and fill gaps in your knowledge and technical skills.

You will see the world with empathy and through multiple lenses, adding purpose to your passion.

ga in new perspect i ves

Dive Deep Lassonde Guide | Passion + Perspective

Explore all the things you’re most passionate about.

Dedicated profs will guide you as you develop a strong technical foundation for your program. At the same time you personalize what you learn – question it, implement it, remix it. Learning in and outside of the classroom is key, whether you’re solving a new problem or redefining existing solutions.

Learning to Learn

Dive deep into real world problems, ones that are ambiguous and boundless. You’ll work with your peers to tackle challenges – ideating, prototyping and testing your solutions along the way.

Design Projects

Experiment, visualize concepts, understand technology, bring learning to life. Mix concrete, study flow in water turbines, or troubleshoot code – you’ll learn how to apply theoretical principles of your program.

Hands - On

UTKARSH‘21 Computer Engineering

started m first da l ke most of us – intimidated and overwhelmed.

I wouldn’t have imagined then that I would be helping organize Hult Prize Toronto Regionals, a global platform for launching socially conscious startups.

En neers s l e real- rld r lems that’s the biggest thing I've learned during my time at Lassonde.

I’m excited by the idea that it is ss le t n t ate lar e-scale c an e

by typing a few lines of code on a computer.

University is a roller coaster ride; it takes you by surprise. It may seem long at the beginning, but it goes by so quickly – it’s important we make full use

f r t me ere and find at motivates, challenges and inspires us.

Go BigGain new perspectives with hands-on experiences:

Enhance your portfolio with professional experiences that you will develop with personalized support from our dedicated Co-op team.

Employer engagement events, resumé and cover letter workshops, and mock interview sessions help you gain real world skills and land that dream co-op job.

Co-op

Diversify your portfolio by adding business courses at the Schulich School of Business and law courses at Osgoode Hall Law School.

Gain problem-solving skills and learn to lead innovation.

Combine those skills with knowledge in intellectual property and business .

Learn how to use technology to drive venture creation.

BEST Certificate -Bergeron Entrepreneurs in Science & Technology

Lassonde Guide | Passion + Perspective

MAHRUS‘20 Electrical Engineering

My passion for Electrical Engineering stems from my interest in automated systems, creating programs that can repeatedly and reliably produce the right results.

After studying Electrical Engineering at Lassonde for three years I wanted to take what I learned, apply it to the real world and gain some new perspective.

At Tesla I did just that as a Software Engineering QA Intern. My responsibilities include writing automated programs that test the UI on the infotainment system for the models S, X and 3.

m t ankf l f r t s c - rt n t , as t as all ed me to see the impact my education can have beyond the classroom.

This experience wouldn’t have been possible without the tools I picked up in my program. I feel really prepared for the challenges ahead.

Helping You Succeed

Office hours in the cafe and end of semester socials are just a few things that professors at Lassonde do differently to help develop one-on-one connections with you.

You’ve worked hard to get to Lassonde. Get the support you need during your time here.

Profs Who Care

Peer Support Students run workshops and peer tutoring sessions to share the skills they’ve gained.

Academic Advising A team of academic advisors is here to guide you though your degree progress and requirements. Drop by to ask a question, share a concern, or just say hi.

Lassonde Guide | Helping You Succeed

RAMONA‘19 Computer Science

I want to devote my time to making an impact on today’s

tech culture.

As former President of York’s Women in Science and

Engineering chapter, my team and I organized inclusivity and

diversity events in hopes of enhancing the student

environment forminorities in technology.

When I learned that women hold less than 20% of all Canadian tech

jobs, I knew I had to act. With support of the Lassonde community, I organized

and hosted ElleHacks, the largest all-female ackat n n Canada

Lassonde gave me the platform and support to amplify my passions and successfully spark a change not only

locally, but across the country.

Life Beyond Lassonde

While you’re learning in your program, getting involved in the community, and going on co-op placements, you’re preparing yourself for life beyond Lassonde.

When you graduate, you’ll be ready to take on opportunities that come your way and make them your own.

As you take your technical and professional skills into the real world, you won’t be leaving the Lassonde community, you’ll be growing it, enhancing it.

It’s not just about getting through university. It’s about being ready for whatever may be next.

Lassonde Guide | Life Beyond Lassonde

RILEY ‘17 Earth & Atmospheric ScienceCertificate in MeteorologyCertificate in Geographic Information Systems & Remote Sensing

The most exciting part about transitioning from school to a career has been realizing how well my program, my experiences and my profs at Lassonde prepared me. From supporting me in balancing my coursework with a student job, to helping me make professional connections – my profs and peers kept me motivated.

, as an En r nmental r ram fficer at Environment and Climate Change Canada, I work on meteorological and environmental

r rams, f lfill n m al f c ntr t n t important issues that have a direct impact on Canadians. After graduation, you too will be presented with many options – it’s important to keep an open m nd ma find ses f r r sk lls n nd str es you never considered, and in jobs you previously never imagined.

Finding Your Way

We hope that the pages you just read gave you a glimpse into Life at Lassonde.

The next few pages are full of tips to help you prepare for your transition to Lassonde.

The Lassonde Community is a great place to get answers to any questions you have, hear more Lassonde stories and get support once you’re here.

We can’t wait to meet you!

Wondering what you need to get ready before school starts?

We’ve got you covered.

Lassonde Guide | Finding Your Way

OUR HOME THE BERGERON

CENTRE

How To Get HereHow to get to campus

The subway is the best way to campus via transit - there’s two stations here at York.

Using Google Maps once you arrive is the best way to find your direction.

A Presto card ca be purchased at most stations; it’s the easiest way to get around and is accepted on all transit services.

Transit

There are a variety of parking options including indoor garages and outdoor lots.

Find a lot near your classes and get your parking pass at yorku.ca/parking.

Driving

There are many bike racks across the campus, including several bike maintenance stations.

Biking


TTC Subway

TTC Subway

Food & Shopping

The Village

The Quad

BergeronOur Home

Bethune College& Residence

ZÜM

Explore our interactive campus map at yorku.ca/maps

Where To Live

York offers a variety of options from traditional residences with shared common spaces to suites with kitchen facilities. Students typically select their residence based on style, program, and class proximity.

Residence

The Village is a residential area south of York’s Keele Campus that is comprised of privately owned houses. You will share amenities with other tenants who may not be members of the York community.

The Village

An apartment-style option for students with a range of living amenities. There is access to gyms, lounges, laundry facilities, and study spaces.

The Quad

On campus; Off campus; Home

With so many transit options, many of our students commute everyday without missing out on the community experiences.

Home


Complete your student financial profile

Head to the Career Centre to polish your job search skills

Make sure you have a Social Insurance Number

Co-op and work experiences are available to everyone at Lassonde, including international students.

Also, many research jobs are available with professors but may not be posted on the Career Centre website.

If you’re passionate about a certain area of study, talk to the professor and see if there are any opportunities available!

Apply for jobs at the York Career Centre online

(careers.yorku.ca)

Earn While You Learn


Tech TipsHow to choose a laptop

You’ll be using a lot of SolidWorks/AutoCAD so having a higher end Windows computer with a dedicated graphics card is ideal.

We have multiple computer labs across campus for projects, in and out of class. However, it can be convenient to have a personal device to work on assignments and labs.

Here are a couple of things to consider when buying a laptop for your university life.

It’s nice to have a UNIX-based system (Mac or Linux) for some of the development tools that come out of the box, but you can configure a Windows machine to have those tools as well. There are some Windows-only programs which you can use the lab computers for.

Mechanical Civil Space Geomatics

Software Computer Electrical

Most of the applications you will use work on Windows, but are macOS optimized.

Most of the applications you will use work on Windows, but are macOS optimized.

Digital Media

Earth & Atmospheric Science


TextbooksNavigating University Textbooks

Hold off on buying any books until after the first week of classes. Your professors will tell you exactly what you’ll need to get.

Many first year classes require you to purchase an online access code so keep this in mind while purchasing pre-owned books. The codes can usually be purchased separately.

Visit the campus bookstore or order online to avoid long wait times. Another option is to borrow the book from the library.

Once you complete the course, you can resell your books at the bookstore or online.


ANDREW‘19 Computer Engineering

When it was time to decide on a path of study after high school, I considered my interests – software and electronics – and chose Computer Engineering as it let me do both!

Now its almost time for me to look back at my journey at Lassonde. Since I joined Lassonde, I’ve picked up new skills in my courses, developed my portfolio d r n m c - at H dr ne, and sta ed connected with the Lassonde community by starting a new club.

My passion comes from the fascinating world of technology. I love keeping up with the latest developments, and soon being able to contribute to that world is very exciting.

EINAS‘16 Computer Science

As my time at Lassonde came to a close, the reality of graduating dawned on me. What will I do when I graduate? What kind of job will I get?What type of projects will I work on? At Lassonde, I had made lifelong connections with people who were branching out of the Computer Science program in different ways – working at big companies, creating startups, pursuing graduate school, some staying local others going global.

There were so many options! As I searched for my next steps, I learned that the field f c m ter sc ence c nt n sl re- n ents tself and it's okay to spend some time searching for your

erfect fit Working as a Software Developerat The Jonah Group, my learning journey still continues.

THIS IS OUR SCHOOL. THIS IS LASSONDE.

YOUR FIRST YEAR

Browse sample first-year schedules for our programs.

As a Lassonde student you will work with a personal advisor to build a schedule that fits you best.

Engineering

MONDAY

Applied Calculus I

Applied Linear Algebra

Engineering Mechanics

Computational Thinking Through

Mechatronics

TUESDAY

Renaissance Engineering I


Mechatronics

WEDNESDAY

Applied Calculus I




Mechatronics

THURSDAY




FRIDAY


Applied Calculus I




Mechatronics

CLASS LAB TUTORIAL

YEAR ONE - FALL TERMSAMPLE SCHEDULE

CLASS LAB TUTORIAL

YEAR ONE - WINTER TERMSAMPLE SCHEDULE

MONDAY

Applied Calculus II

Object Oriented Programming

Electricity, Magnetism & Optics

Discrete Mathematics OR

The Earth Environment


TUESDAY

Materials Science for Engineers

Renaissance Engineering II



WEDNESDAY

Applied Calculus II






THURSDAY





FRIDAY


Applied Calculus II





CLASS LAB TUTORIAL


MONDAY

Differential Calculus

Net-Centric Intro to Computing


TUESDAY

Elective

General Education

WEDNESDAY




THURSDAY

Elective

General Education


FRIDAY




Computer ScienceComputer Security

CLASS LAB TUTORIAL


MONDAY

Integral Calculus

Discrete Math

TUESDAY

Elective

General Education

Programming for Mobile Computing

WEDNESDAY

Integral Calculus

Discrete Math

Research Directions in Computing

THURSDAY

Elective

General Education

Programming for Mobile Computing

FRIDAY

Integral Calculus

Discrete Math

Earth & Atmospheric Science


CLASS LAB TUTORIAL

MONDAY

Applied Calculus I

Introduction to Computing

Chemical Structure

Physics

Chemical Structure

TUESDAY

Dynamic Earth & Space Geodesy


WEDNESDAY

Applied Calculus I


Chemical Structure

Physics

THURSDAY

Chemical Structure


Physics

Computational Thinking

FRIDAY

Applied Calculus I


Chemical Structure

Physics

Physics

CLASS LAB TUTORIAL


MONDAY

Applied Calculus II

Chemical Dynamics

Physics


Introduction to Atmospheric

Science

TUESDAY


Science

Chemical Dynamics

WEDNESDAY

Applied Calculus II

Chemical Dynamics

Physics


THURSDAY

Chemical Dynamics


Science

Physics

FRIDAY

Applied Calculus II

Chemical Dynamics

Physics


Physics

Digital Media

CLASS LAB TUTORIAL


MONDAY

Interactive Digital Media




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TUESDAY

Programming for Digital Media


WEDNESDAY

Elective



THURSDAY



FRIDAY



CLASS LAB TUTORIAL


MONDAY



Discrete Math

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TUESDAY

Building Interactive Systems

WEDNESDAY

Digital Media Studies

Discrete Math

THURSDAY



FRIDAY

General Education

Discrete Math

COLLABORATIONCOMPETIT ION

THIS IS OUR SCHOOL. THIS IS LASSONDE.

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