The period to complete Winter 2024 term courses starts on Monday, April 22, 2024

The University is pleased to share that earlier today, members of CUPE 3903 voted to accept an agreement with the University, which ends the labour disruption. As a result, the Executive Committee of Senate has declared that the disruption of academic activities that began on February 26, 2024 has ended. The full announcement can be […]

CUPE 3903 collective agreements renewed for three years

The University is pleased to share that earlier today, members of CUPE 3903 Units 1, 2, and 3 each ratified tentative agreements reached on Sunday, April 14. The renewal collective agreements also address retroactive salary increases for the Bill 124 moderation period. As a result of the ratified agreements with CUPE 3903, York’s Senate Executive […]

Tuition Credit Announcement: Update April 12, 2024

Please see the following information for clarification about the undergraduate bursary. If you experience unforeseen costs during the revised period after the labour disruption ends (remediation period), you may be eligible to apply for an undergraduate bursary. This bursary can assist with non-tuition related expenses. Details and application deadlines will be shared on the Course […]

Completion of Courses and Finalization of Grades: Update April 9, 2024

We understand you may have questions about course completion options, particularly about assessed grades. Based on what we’ve heard from students, below are additional updates that have just been approved by the Senate Executive. We hope these adjustments will provide more support for you in finishing your term.  Extended deadlines in choosing assessed grades For […]

Student Update #7: Completion of Courses and Finalization of Grades

We're providing this update on further options for course completion that have just been approved by Senate Executive, and we hope these additional accommodations will help with your decision-making. We will continue to do our best to provide help and clarity on finishing your term. The new course completion resources website has more details and […]

Student Update #6: Updates and Additional Resources for Students

With the continued labour disruption, we know you have been receiving a lot of information and still have many questions, particularly around course completion, as well as how the situation impacts your plans for finishing the term. You’re not alone – we’ve heard from many members of our community, and we hope the update below […]

Student Update #5: Completion of Courses and Finalization of Grades

We know that you may continue to feel stressed as you’re considering options and seeking information about course completion. As soon as decisions are made, we strive to share updates as soon as possible and provide additional resources as they become available. Our supports and staff across the University are committed to finding options to […]

Community Update #7 (March 22)

Due to the ongoing strike by CUPE 3903 at York’s campuses, picket lines continue to be used at various entrances. As a result of the use of hard pickets and blockades, including on private roads, the University has reached out to CUPE 3903 directly to address serious safety concerns. York’s correspondence can be read here. […]

Community Update #6 (March 21)

Recently, York’s Senate Executive shared important decisions regarding the upcoming summer terms and provided further remediation options to students. As announced by Senate Executive, the S1 summer term, representing the first six week term, will begin as planned on Monday May 6, 2024. SU (full term) and S2 sessions are expected to be delayed and […]

Community Update #5 (March 19)

The University remains willing to return to the bargaining table pending further guidance from the mediator. Please read the latest update on negotiations here.