  {"id":2,"date":"2020-06-24T15:04:51","date_gmt":"2020-06-24T19:04:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/master\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2026-03-10T10:26:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T14:26:13","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/colleges\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome to LA&#038;PS Colleges"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpv-view-output\" data-toolset-views-view-editor=\"124cb8d40e0c8a2b0db13d2e5ec8a2d0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-toolset-views-view-editor\">\n\n\n<div id=\"wpv-view-layout-368425\" class=\"js-wpv-view-layout js-wpv-layout-responsive js-wpv-view-layout-368425\" data-viewnumber=\"368425\" data-pagination=\"{&quot;id&quot;:&quot;368425&quot;,&quot;query&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;effect&quot;:&quot;fade&quot;,&quot;duration&quot;:500,&quot;speed&quot;:5,&quot;pause_on_hover&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;stop_rollover&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;cache_pages&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_images&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_pages&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_reach&quot;:1,&quot;spinner&quot;:&quot;builtin&quot;,&quot;spinner_image&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/colleges\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-views\/embedded\/res\/img\/ajax-loader.gif&quot;,&quot;callback_next&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;manage_history&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;has_controls_in_form&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;infinite_tolerance&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;max_pages&quot;:0,&quot;page&quot;:1,&quot;base_permalink&quot;:&quot;\/laps\/colleges\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2?wpv_view_count=368425&amp;wpv_paged=WPV_PAGE_NUM&quot;,&quot;loop&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;data&quot;:[],&quot;id&quot;:0}}\" data-permalink=\"\/laps\/colleges\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2?wpv_view_count=368425\">\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Consider this the hub for all your collegial needs. At the&nbsp;Faculty of Liberal Arts &amp; Professional Studies (LA&amp;PS), you\u2019ll be assigned to one of our four amazing Colleges depending on your program. This is the shared home for McLaughlin College, Founders College, New College and or Vanier College. Each of our Colleges has distinct characteristics to suit your social and academic needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you're taking advantage of opportunities offered in your individual College or accessing shared programming, we have it all. Get ready to meet and network with fellow students in the Faculty, attend events, get involved, and access support. From orientation to graduation, your college life begins here!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading text-uppercase h5\">Quick Links<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list list-unstyled\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/support\/academic-advising\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Academic Advising<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/colleges\/orientation\/student-tips\/\">Student Tips<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/the-scoop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Scoop @ LA&amp;PS<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Read our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/vpepc\/indigenous-initiatives\/land-acknowledgment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Land Acknowledgment<\/a>, which recognizes the unique and enduring relationship of Indigenous people and their traditional territory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group grey-bg-block has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">LA&amp;PS Colleges Programming<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns card-deck aspect-ratio is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 bg-white is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/colleges\/founders\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"538\" height=\"303\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/colleges\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/663\/2024\/10\/bipoc-founders-538x303-1.png\" alt=\"female student with advisor in from of the laptop\" class=\"wp-image-367231\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/colleges\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/663\/2024\/10\/bipoc-founders-538x303-1.png 538w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/colleges\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/663\/2024\/10\/bipoc-founders-538x303-1-400x225.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 538px) 100vw, 538px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/colleges\/founders\/\">Initiatives for International &amp; BIPOC Students<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"card-text\">Are you an international or BIPOC student? Learn about what makes <strong>Founders College<\/strong> unique, like Advancing YU and more programs for LA&amp;PS students that self-identify as Black, Indigenous and\/or a member of other equity-seeking groups.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 bg-white is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/colleges\/mclaughlin\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"538\" height=\"303\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/colleges\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/663\/2024\/10\/early-year-mclaughlin-538x303-1.png\" alt=\"EE team group photo with students\" class=\"wp-image-367234\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/colleges\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/663\/2024\/10\/early-year-mclaughlin-538x303-1.png 538w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/colleges\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/663\/2024\/10\/early-year-mclaughlin-538x303-1-400x225.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 538px) 100vw, 538px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/colleges\/mclaughlin\/\">Support for Early Year Students<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"card-text\">The First Year Experience program is designed to help you find success in your first year at LA&amp;PS! Whether it's Peer Mentorship, fun, welcoming events, weekly outreach, or our digital handbook, we've got you covered at <strong>McLaughlin College<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns card-deck aspect-ratio is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 bg-white is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/colleges\/new\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/colleges\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/663\/2023\/10\/grad-life-538x303-1.png\" alt=\"Happy young male and female students reading a book together in class. University students studying together in library.\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/colleges\/new\/\">Graduate Experience<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Graduate Experience team at <strong>New College<\/strong>&nbsp;is here to help you plan your future at York and beyond! Learn about our professional development workshops, events and more to support your grad school journey.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 bg-white is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/colleges\/vanier\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"538\" height=\"303\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/colleges\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/663\/2024\/10\/upper-year-vanier-538x303-1.png\" alt=\"two students studying in a library\" class=\"wp-image-367237\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/colleges\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/663\/2024\/10\/upper-year-vanier-538x303-1.png 538w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/colleges\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/663\/2024\/10\/upper-year-vanier-538x303-1-400x225.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 538px) 100vw, 538px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/colleges\/vanier\/\">Upper Year Leadership &amp; Development<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you a second-, third-, or fourth-year student? Find out how <strong>Vanier College<\/strong> can support your upper-year university experience. The Leading with LA&amp;PS program is designed to support you in developing your leadership skills and more.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Upcoming Events<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/events.yorku.ca\/mecExternalScript?id=15178&amp;t=calendar\"><\/script>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group border-lg border-primary p-4\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.3%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/colleges\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/663\/2025\/10\/The-Quadrant-V1-550x550-1.png\" alt=\"The Quadrant journal cover image\" class=\"wp-image-368313\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/colleges\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/663\/2025\/10\/The-Quadrant-V1-550x550-1.png 550w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/colleges\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/663\/2025\/10\/The-Quadrant-V1-550x550-1-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/colleges\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/663\/2025\/10\/The-Quadrant-V1-550x550-1-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.6%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>The Quadrant<\/em> - LA&amp;PS Voices Journal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2018The way must be tried\u2019 is a motto deeply embedded in the Liberal Arts and Professional Studies faculty here at ¿ì²¥ÊÓÆµ. Collectively, the Editorial team made it a priority to best portray how each individual author featured in this journal interprets and embodies this vital motto through various creative streams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/colleges\/about\/the-quadrant\/\">Read <em>The Quadrant<\/em> Online<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/colleges\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/663\/2025\/10\/The-Quadrant-LAPS-Voices-Journal-Digital_Optimized.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download <em>The Quadrant<\/em><\/a>&nbsp;(PDF)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-4 is-cropped grid-block wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" 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