Sanctuary Scholar students can study in nearly all departments and programs at York University and Toronto Metropolitan University.
They can access undergraduate degrees at domestic tuition fee rates instead of international tuition rates.
This is a FREE academic bridging course for students with precarious immigration status who want to try a special university class designed to enhance their academic reading, writing and speaking skills.
York University’s Critical Theories of Migration and Uprootedness is based in the Sociology department and introduces key concepts and debates in migration studies.
The time commitment is 2.5 hour classes once a week for 13 weeks.
Individuals with Precarious Immigration Status, such as:
Course participants must be comfortable speaking and writing in academic English.
Toronto Metropolitan University:
www.torontomu.ca/socialinnovation/initiatives/programs/sanctuaryscholars/
Contact: sanctuaryscholars@torontomu.ca
York University:
www.yorku.ca/laps/bridging-programs/sanctuary-scholars/
www.yorku.ca/unit/vpacad/2023/12/12/the-sanctuary-scholar-program/
Contact: spisinfo@yorku.ca
