LIKELY TO BE MANDATORY
Athletics & Recreation $303
Funds operational costs of delivering programs and services: 65 intramural activities, some 300,000 annual visits to the fitness centre, more than 10,000 students attending drop-in and casual recreational activities and upwards of 800 part-time and casual staff. Supports more than 600 varsity athletes in 19 sports. Since 1965, the varsity athletics programs have claimed more than 176 provincial and 37 national titles.
Cultural & Special Services $210.60
Funds provide support for student services such as convocation, student affairs, health education, leadership, orientation, college council programming, and the York U Art Gallery.
Counselling $144.90
Provides enhanced support for student mental health and wellness counselling. Staff see about 2,500 students each year. The university also offers specialized services in areas such as strengthening transitions for students with autism spectrum disorders and specialized counselling for survivors of sexual violence. York U also employs students who work with other students in financial counselling and career choices. The university recently opened a Wellness Hub staffed by senior nursing students who answer health-related questions and provide referral services.