C4 Community

Welcome to the C4 Community

Every great student experience starts with people who care. Join our alumni, mentors, and partners who are helping York students discover what they’re capable of — and shape a better world while doing it.

Want to know more? Join us on April 24 to celebrate our newest graduands.

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1,464+
Students supported through C4 capstone experiences
192+
Community partners & organizations
75+
Disciplines represented
150+
Projects completed
About C4

Where disciplines meet, and real impact begins

The Cross-Campus Capstone Classroom (C4) is York University’s flagship interdisciplinary program, connecting final-year students with real-world challenges brought by community partners, NGOs, and industry leaders.

Students from across faculties collaborate in diverse teams to research, design, and present solutions — building transferable skills while making a genuine difference in the world.

C4 is a space where people can be people first, rather than the disciplines that we sometimes see them as. — Franz Newland, C4 Team
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Team-Based Collaboration

Students work in interdisciplinary teams, developing professional and interpersonal skills alongside academic knowledge.

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Real-World Impact

Every project addresses a genuine challenge brought by off-campus partners — from food security to accessibility to urban planning.

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For-Credit Career Development

Participating students earn academic credit while gaining experience that employers and graduate programs value.

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Critical & Creative Thinking

C4 challenges students to integrate diverse perspectives and approach complex problems with curiosity and rigour.

Get Involved

Three Ways to Support C4

Whether you give your time, expertise, or resources, your support directly shapes the experience of the next generation of leaders. And if you haven’t already, be sure to register for Capstone Day on April 24 and check out all the buzz.

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Donate

Your gift funds student experiences, project resources, and Capstone Day events that bring the C4 community together.

  • Support student travel & materials
  • Fund Capstone Day showcases
  • Enable accessibility for all students
  • Sustain program growth
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Mentor

Share your expertise as an alumni mentor. Guide student teams through the challenges of their capstone projects.

  • One-on-one student coaching
  • Industry insight sessions
  • Project feedback and review
  • Flexible time commitment
Become a Mentor →
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Partner

Bring a real challenge to C4. Student teams will research and design solutions to problems you care about.

  • Pitch your organization’s challenge
  • Engage with diverse student talent
  • Receive actionable project deliverables
  • Shape future-ready graduates
Pitch a Project →
Alumni Voices

What C4 Meant to Us

Hear from graduates who took their C4 experience into careers, graduate programs, and community impact.

C4 exemplified the ‘future of work’ in a classroom setting, where collaborative, innovative and boundary-pushing ways of thinking created an intellectual space where different voices found their value and purpose.

— Mae Shibasaki
Former C4 Student

Since taking this course and graduating, the skills I have gained from C4, such as analytical skills, critical thinking, and the ability to adapt quickly to new challenges, have been crucial to my work in the fields of sustainability and social impact.

— Megan Tran
Former C4 Student

C4 was the highlight of my undergraduate journey, and I credit it with equipping me with the skills to excel both at school and beyond. The collaborative teaching and learning exemplified in C4 allowed me to become a better communicator and team player, which helped me achieve success outside of the classroom such as securing a prestigious internship at the NATO Association of Canada.

— Javeria Mirza
Former C4 Student
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News & Updates

Latest from C4

Stories, announcements, and updates from the C4 community.

Proud C4 graduands
March 19, 2026
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April 24, 2026: Our largest Capstone Day yet

Join us on April 24, 2026, to celebrate our graduands’ creative proposals addressing some of the world’s most intractable problems.

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March 19, 2026

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Upcoming Events

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Capstone Showcase

Spring 2026 Capstone Day

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