Community Update #67 - Compliance with York’s Vaccination Mandate

Last week, the Ontario Government announced further steps to reopen the province. We are reviewing the potential impacts for the University at this time but can confirm that this does not impact York’s Vaccination Mandate, or any of the requirements for community members to be fully vaccinated or have an approved exemption before coming to our campuses.    Our ability to mitigate much of […]

Community Update #65 - Reminder of COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Policy Compliance Requirements

Throughout the pandemic, York has prioritized the health and safety of University community members, and those of our neighbouring communities, in our planning and actions.   To our many community members who have uploaded their vaccination status, thank you for your shared commitment to keeping our community safe. As recognized by national, provincial and municipal […]

Community Update #64 - Vaccine Clinics at York

This month, York University will host more pop-up COVID-19 vaccine clinics on Keele Campus, in partnership with Toronto Public Health. For those who are eligible and studying or working on the Glendon Campus, Sunnybrook Hospital continues to welcome all to their walk-in vaccine clinic.   As a reminder, York will require all community members and visitors on our campuses this […]

Community Update #63 - Key Reminders about York’s Vaccination Mandate

As recently announced by the province, Ontarians will need to provide proof of vaccination to access certain businesses and services from September 22 onward. You may already be aware that this can impact different spaces located on York’s campuses and you will be required to have proof of vaccination ready to show if and when it is requested.  […]

Community Update #62 - Upcoming Vaccine Clinics at York

This week, York University will host more pop-up COVID-19 vaccine clinics on Keele Campus, in partnership with Humber River Hospital. For those who are eligible and studying or working on the Glendon Campus, Sunnybrook Hospital is also opening up access to their walk-in vaccine clinic.   As announced, York will require all community members and visitors on our campuses this fall […]

Community Update #57 - Welcome to the 2021–22 academic year!

Dear York Community,  A very warm welcome to the 2021–22 academic year!  While I know that we still face challenges ahead, I am grateful that we are able to be safely re-opening our campuses and resuming many of the activities that we have missed over the past eighteen months — from in-person classes, to extracurricular […]

Community Update #56 - Upload Proof of Vaccination to YU Screen

Vaccination is one of the most important ways to protect individuals and the York community against COVID-19. Today, you will be able to start uploading your proof of vaccination using YU Screen, following the tips outlined below.  All York community members who plan to attend campuses this fall are required to submit proof of vaccination with a […]

Community Update #55 - York Fall Term Update

Since the start of the pandemic, the health and well-being of the York community has been our top priority. We continue to work closely with Toronto Public Health, the Chief Medical Officer of Health and the Ministry of Colleges and Universities to ensure that the University follows the latest guidance from public health.  At the […]

Community Update #53 - Update on Vaccine Requirement at York University

In my last update, I shared that York will require all individuals coming to our campuses this fall to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Since then, I am very pleased to learn that the Council of Ontario Medical Officers of Health has recommended that all post-secondary institutions across the province require proof of vaccination for those […]

Community Update #52 - Upcoming Vaccine Clinics at York

This week, York University will host more pop-up COVID-19 vaccine clinics on Keele Campus, in partnership with Humber River Hospital. All members of the York community who are eligible, are strongly encouraged to get vaccinated as soon as they can. As recently announced, York will require all community members and visitors on our campuses this fall to be […]