During their time at York, students are assigned to a supervisor who is responsible for their academic progress and personal welfare, as well as drawing up a program of courses which suits the student's academic interest. We require all visiting students to take a full course load and to take all assignments and assessments. York is committed to providing an outstanding and distinctive intellectual, social and physical environment in which all students can achieve their potential. Accommodation Visiting students are guaranteed accommodation in University housing. All housing is on campus, or within 15 minutes walk.
Accommodation is typically in single-study bedrooms with shared kitchen and bathroom facilities.
Some rooms have ensuite facilities. The main library, located centrally on the main campus, holds over 500,000 books, subscribes to 2,600 periodicals and provides access to government publications, statistical series, microforms and audio-visual materials. Further resources can be reached through CD-ROM databases, networked indexes and the Internet. Visiting students are encouraged to participate in a wide range of cultural and sporting activities. Departmental supervisors are at the centre of a welfare network which is designed to provide students with maximum support during their time at York.