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2024 Graduate Studies Academic Remediation

The disruption resulting from CUPE 3903 strike has ended. The full announcement can be found on the Senate Executive website. The remediation period for the Winter term begins on Monday, April 22 and will last for five weeks until Sunday, May 26. This includes four weeks of classes/assessments, and a week for final exams (if applicable). Since many graduate courses do not have a final exam, the exam period can be used to support additional coursework. Please speak to your instructor about how the remediation period will be used for your course so you understand what is required and when.

The first summer term (S1) will start as normally scheduled on Monday, May 6 to Monday, June 17, with exams between Wednesday, June 19 to Friday, June 21.

The second summer term (S2) is delayed to Tuesday, July 2 to Wednesday, August 14. The exam period for this term will take place on Friday, August 16 to Friday, August 23. The list of course offerings for the S2 session will be available on the York Courses website in the coming weeks. Students will be notified when the updated offerings become available.  

The full summer term (SU) has been adjusted to Tuesday, May 21 to Wednesday, August 14, with exams running from Friday, August 16 to Friday, August 23.

If you are unable to complete in-person course requirements you are encouraged to work collaboratively with your individual course directors to make appropriate/reasonable arrangements for the course completion virtually rather than in-person. If you are unable to make appropriate arrangements with your course director, please immediately bring the matter to your graduate program director. And, failing that, to the Associate Dean of Student Affairs by email at fgsadst@yorku.ca.

We recognize submitting coursework and meeting established academic timelines during the remediation period may not be possible under individual circumstances. If that is the case for you, we encourage you to work collaboratively with your individual course director(s) to establish new deadlines, using the FGS course transaction form. If they are not available, or an agreement cannot be reached, you should reach out to your graduate program director. If this can’t be resolved at the program level, please connect with our Associate Dean of Students by email at fgsadst@yorku.ca. We encourage students to speak to their supervisor, faculty advisor, or graduate program director about their plans for completing coursework, before taking this option.

As a one-time only option, you can petition to drop Winter 2024 or Fall/Winter 23-24 (Y) courses without receiving a W (withdrawal) on your transcript. These petitions will be administratively approved and will require no documentation, provided they are submitted by December 31, 2024 – no exceptions will be made to this deadline.

There is a separate process for these petitions. Guidelines for submitting 2024 Strike-Related Petitions can be accessed on our Petitions webpage. We encourage students to speak to their supervisor, faculty advisor, or graduate program director about their academic plans before taking this option.

We recognize that the labour disruption may have impacted progress on degree milestones other than courses. If you are anxious about completing your degree requirements during their remaining semesters, as a one-time only option, you may wish to petition for a General LOA for Summer 2024. This will be administratively approved and will not require documentation. It will also not affect eligibility for other future leaves. This petition is only available during the remediation period (April 22 to May 26) and cannot be applied for retroactively. Students should speak to their supervisor and graduate program before making decisions on applying for the strike specific SU24 LOA petition. International students should also consult with York International on how any leave of absence may impact their status in Canada.

There is a separate process for these petitions. Guidelines for submitting 2024 Strike-Related Petitions can be accessed on our Petitions webpage on the FGS website. We encourage students to speak to their supervisor, faculty advisor, or graduate program director about their academic plans before taking this option.

Many graduate students are engaged in thesis or dissertation research or are preparing for degree milestones like comprehensive exams.  FGS-governed milestones timelines will not experience any adjustment. However, graduate programs may have adjusted some program specific milestone timings. We encourage you to reach out to your graduate program to confirm if there have been any timing adjustments. 

International students who are considering petitioning for a LOA for Summer 2024 are encouraged to speak with an International Student Advisor & Immigration Specialist at York International, as well as an academic advisor. Taking a leave of absence could have implications for your visa status, depending on individual circumstances. 

If you need additional assistance, please consider utilizing one of our current students services or if you need support for your mental health and well-being, we recommend connecting with our wellness resources for graduate students.