How To: Get Textbooks for Your Classes

Textbooks. You got into your classes and stuff, but what about textbooks?! Well, luckily you don't have to think too much about textbooks till September, but how does one even find their textbooks? Where do you get them? What textbooks do you need for that Introduction course?

This might be your stack of textbooks for the year!

Well luckily the bookstore made an awesome video that shows you exactly how, where, when, why to get your textbooks! Check it out! Still got questions? Ask below, and I'll answer it! :)

P.S. Don't forget to buy your textbooks using your yu-card to collect those Scholar Dollars!

Until Next Time, I'll be Yorking Around,

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Scholar Dollars

Did you know that York University has a rewards program? Just like retail stores which allow you to collect points to redeem for items, the bookstore in collaboration with yu-card are doing the same! They are offering Scholar Dollars!

What are Scholar Dollars?
Scholar Dollars is free money you get whenever you use your yu-card to make a purchase at the bookstore. These scholar dollars get accumulated, and you can use them to buy stuff at the bookstore!

Your yu-card = free money!

How much Scholar Dollars do I get for a purchase? 
Scholar dollars are rewarded at a rate of:
- 5% on purchases with tax
- 5.38% on purchases with 13% tax
- 4.76% on purchases without tax
Therefore, if you buy $100 worth of textbooks with your yu-card at the bookstor, you will get $5 scholar dollars for free. Those $5 scholar dollars can later be used to purchase notebooks, pens, york sweaters, anything and everything at the bookstore!

How do I use my YU-Card to make a purchase at the Bookstore? 
In order to use your yu-card to buy stuff, you need to first put money onto your yu-card! You can put money onto your yu-card through 2 ways:
1. Online: log in, and add money with a credit card (your parents can also add money for you through the guest deposit option)
2. YU-Card Station: theses are machines around campus, which allow you to deposit money onto your card using 5, 10, and 20 dollar bills. Yu-card stations can be found at: Bronfman Business Library, Osgoode Hall Law Library, Scott Library (1st and 2nd floors), Steacie Science Library, William Small Computing Commons, William Small Centre – Room 200 (YU-card office). 

BONUS: When you redeem one Scholar Dollar, you'll get $1 off your purchase! Redeem 100 Scholar Dollars on a single purchase and the Bookstore will give you a bonus $100 gift card! $200 in savings!

Therefore deposit money on those yu-cards, and make sure you use your yu-card to purchase your textbooks this September! There is a lot of free Scholar Dollars out there to be gained and saved up. Not sure what textbooks you need to get for your classes? Be on the lookout for my next blog post!

Until Next Time, I'll be Yorking Around,

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Get To Know York With a Campus Tour!

I don't know if you know this, but York University is the third largest University (by area) in CANADA! That's a lot of land to cover and get to know... 457.14 acres to be exact!!!

It can be scary at first...

But once you're a student, you will become a pro!

If you haven't been on campus yet, or didn't get a chance to explore much of it when you visited, I would recommend a campus tour! Campus tours happen almost every day at least once a day (and sometimes twice a day). During your tour you get led by a guide (usually a current student) who will show you some key buildings around campus, and share some cool facts along the way. They are free, and very useful!

It is recommended to sign up for a tour ahead of time. You can get the tour schedule and access to sign up here.

For those interested in a residence tour in addition to a campus tour, the campus tours which are at 10:30am include a residence tour. In addition there is a residence tour at 2:30pm Mon- Fri, however it does not include a campus tour (there is no sign up needed, just show up at McLaughlin College room 108 for 2:30). Please note that residence tours show Tatham Hall residence only. To check out the other residences, you can find a virtual tour for each residence here.

If you do end up coming on campus, and taking a tour make sure to visit me at York's RED Zone (located in Vari Hall)!

Until Next Time, I'll be Yorking Around,

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Mark Your Calendars: Important Dates

From residence application, to OSAP, to even the first day of school, it can be quite overwhelming to know and remember all the deadlines, and important dates you need to know. That is why I dedicate this blog post to some key important dates every NEW York University student should know!

June 15, July 15, or August 15: $300 Deposit Due
Depending on when you enroll in classes, you will have a certain deadline for your $300 enrolment deposit you have to pay! The following is a table that will let you know when you need to pay your $300 enrolment fee by:

If you enrol for fall or full-year courses:	You must pay your deposit no later than:
before June 1*	June 15
June 1 - June 30	July 15
July 1 - July 31	August 15
August 1 or later	10 days after you enrol in your first course

For information on how to pay your deposit click here.

June 1: Guaranteed Residence Deadline

Attention for those who want to make York University their home! If you want a guarantee that you will get an offer for residence, make sure you apply by June 1! If you happen to miss this deadline, have no fear because you will still be able to apply however it may not be guaranteed that you will get a spot in residence. To apply for residence click here. 

A residence room at York!

September 2: Move-In Day

If you successfully apply for residence, and get a room offered to you keep in mind that September 2 is move-in day for new York University students! When you get accepted into residence they too will remind you of the move-in date, along with information on what to bring and what not to bring.

June 30: Guaranteed OSAP Money for September Deadline

Your tuition for your Fall classes will be due September, so if you're planning to use your OSAP money to pay for school make sure you apply by June 30! If you apply by June 30 you will receive your OSAP money in time for when your tuition will be due. Just like residence however, you will still be able to apply for OSAP after this date, however you will most likely receive your money after September. To apply for OSAP click here. 

September 2-8: FROSH WEEK

Frosh week is THE social orientation every incoming student should go to! During frosh week you will meet other fellow incoming students, attend different events and parties during the week. You will want to sign up when frosh kits are on sale, and you want to make sure to sign up with your college. 

September 9: First Day of School

The whole reason we're here at York: going to class. The first day of school is September 9, so make sure you get your pencil case, and backpack ready the night before. To have a smooth first few days of school its recommended to journey on campus a few days before the first day to find your classes, which helps you from getting lost!

These are the most important dates I can think of. Know an important date not here? Feel free to comment below and I'll add it in! 

Important Dates in the RED Zone!
(I made it!)

Until Next Time, I'll be Yorking Around, 

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A Little Update...

I know... it's been a while! With exams, work, and training its been hard to find time to write a blog! I hope you can forgive me (insert puppy face). To make it up to all our RED Zone readers, I'll let you know that all of us at the RED Zone have got great ideas, tricks, and magic up our sleeves :)

It's Day 9 of RED Zone Training! We are hard at work gaining knowledge, and coming up with ideas in order to serve all YOU better! We're super excited with some of the great ideas everyone has been coming up with, and we can't wait till we are open (May 15) to meet some NEW incoming students who are starting their journey at York University! 

I am especially excited for some of the changes my blog will be undergoing! Keep checking back, cause in the next few days my blog will be sporting a different look, and... wait for it... I will start bringing in some VIDEOS into my blog- Stay tuned!!

For Your Information:

• Frosh Boss Applications are out! Interested in becoming a Frosh Boss for Frosh Week 2013? Contact your College Council for an application! Hurry though, applications are due soon!
• Summer school is in full swing at York, and campus looks B-E-U-TIFUL!
• Date for enrolling into classes for Fall/Winter 2013 is out! Check here: http://www.registrar.yorku.ca/index.php (under "find out when I can enrol) to find out when YOU can enroll in classes (date depends on program, and year)
• First day of school is September 9, 2013!

Hope everyone has an amazing summer and looking forward to meeting some of you!

Until Next Time, I'll be Yorking Around, 

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