Students: York Community Third Dose Vaccination Clinic Begins January 10

York University is pleased to host a dedicated vaccination clinic for York community members who are 18 years of age and older and meet the eligibility requirements to receive a third dose (booster) of the COVID-19 vaccine. Appointments are required. This clinic is limited to York students and employees (including faculty, instructors and staff) and […]

Update Regarding Campus Attendance and Operations

I hope that you were able to find some time to unwind and re-energize during the holiday break. I would also like to wish you a Happy New Year.  In December, we notified you that in-person delivery of courses will be switched to remote until Jan. 23. We have since made the decision to further delay […]

Revised Winter Travel Guidance

On December 15, 2021, the Government of Canada revised its travel guidelines for Canadians to avoid all non-essential travel. Further, as cases of the new Omicron variant continue to grow, other countries and regions are also changing their travel guidelines.  The following applies to all students during the Winter 2022 Term; further details are available […]

End of Term and Holiday Closure Plans

In light of recent guidance issued by the Ontario Government aimed at limiting the spread of the Omicron variant, York University will be reducing on-campus activities in December and into January.  The Fall 2021 exam period will continue with additional safety measures implemented including two metre physical distancing in exam spaces. The Winter 2022 academic term […]

IMMEDIATE ACTION: Upload Proof of Vaccination

Are you seeking access to campus this January 2022? If so, provide your proof of vaccination on YU Screen by December 1, 2021. This applies to you if you plan on accessing campus to take in-person classes, study, work, attend events, utilize student services, live on campus and more.   If you are not planning on […]

Graduate Students: Revised Winter 2022 Courses Now Live!

The Winter 2022 course schedule is now available on the York Courses website. Check the website to confirm the mode of delivery of courses by referencing the Course Type (LECT, ONLN, REMT, etc.) and Notes/Additional Fees columns.  The majority of courses in the Winter 2022 Term will be offered in person; however, we will continue […]

Next week: Revised Winter 2022 Courses

We look forward to a return to in-person learning for the majority of our courses for the Winter 2022 Term. The Winter 2022 course schedule will be available on the York Courses website during the week of November 15, 2021. Check the website at that time and confirm the mode of delivery for your Winter 2022 […]

Update on Provincial Reopening Plan

As President Lenton discussed at Friday’s town hall, the Ontario Government announced plans to further reopen the province over the next five months and manage COVID-19 for the long-term. As mentioned late last month, York is continuing to roll out its Vaccination Mandate policy, including the requirement for community members to be fully vaccinated, or have […]

Community Update #70 - Update on Provincial Reopening Plan

As President Lenton discussed at Friday’s town hall, the Ontario Government announced plans to further reopen the province over the next five months and manage COVID-19 for the long-term. As mentioned late last month, this does not impact York’s Vaccination Mandate policy, including the requirement for community members to be fully vaccinated, or have an approved exemption in order […]

REMINDER: Important Notice Regarding Winter Term (November 5, 2021)

In preparation for the Winter 2022 academic term, York’s Vaccination Mandate has been updated, effective October 25, 2021. This includes the following key deadlines for disclosing your vaccination status and uploading proof of vaccination onto YU Screen. Action is required by all students. By November 8: You must disclose your vaccination status through YU Screen […]