An opt-out option is provided to a person so that they may withdraw their consent for something. York University students have opt-out options that include opting out of sharing personal information or paying some student fees.

For example, students initially consent when applying for awards to have certain personal details shared with the award donors. They can request to withdraw this consent at any time.

In the area of student fees, there are opt-out options available for a student to actively take action to have a fee refunded that has been charged to them. A student may have the option to opt out of: 

• York Federation of Students (YFS) or York University Graduate Student Association (YUGSA) health and dental plan: students can opt out with proof of comparable coverage through an employer, spouse, or parent.

• Fees for clubs and associations: students can opt out of a select number of student levy fees supporting certain clubs and associations, that have the opt-out mechanism.