1. Purpose York University values the contributions of Clinical Faculty in fulfilling the academic mission of the School of Medicine, particularly through their engagement in teaching, clinical service, scholarly and research activity, leadership, and service to the profession and broader community. This Policy establishes the institutional framework for the appointment, renewal, and promotion of Clinical […]
1. Preamble The University recognizes that a student’s ability to meet their academic obligations may sometimes be impeded by extenuating circumstances, and as such is committed to considering requests for temporary academic consideration. 2. Purpose The purpose of this Policy is to establish the criteria and process for requests for academic consideration for missed assessments […]
1. Preamble The temporary suspension of admissions to a degree program is a normal and necessary step to manage the sustainability of programs. Administration may initiate a temporary suspension of admission for a variety of reasons, including low enrolments and a program falling below a position of financial sustainability. The step of temporarily pausing new […]
1. Purpose 1.1 The University personalizes its abstract ideals through the granting of honorary degrees to people whose achievements represent the values the University cherishes, whose benefactions have strengthened the community and the institution, and whose public lives are deemed worthy of emulation. The granting of an honorary degree provides a focal point for Convocation […]
Courses which are offered on an ungraded basis only, and where the failing grade is to count as zero in the grade point average, are designated as Credit/No Credit courses. Comment from CCAS in June 1998: This regulation is intended to clarify the distinction between two very different course grading systems. Since Pass/Fail are grades […]
1. Purpose 1. This policy sets out the criteria for the Pass/Fail Grading Option, which allows students in undergraduate degree programs to receive credit for eligible courses without impacting their grade point average. 2. Scope and Application 1. Subject to limitations set out, this policy applies to all undergraduate students, except for those enrolled in […]
1. Preamble The University’s housing policies and general information about housing options are provided on the University’s Housing website. These resources are easily accessed and often referred to in communications with students. The University provides a diverse range of housing options that align with the institution's size and enrolment levels. The University is committed to […]
1. Preamble Smudging and Pipe Ceremonies are welcome on all York University campuses. Smudging is a traditional ceremony common to many First Nations and involves the burning of traditional medicines. Historically, Métis and Inuit did not Smudge; however, today many Métis have incorporated Smudging into their lives. Common medicines used in the territory where York […]
1. Preamble On July 17, 2020, the government of Ontario released the province’s first Intellectual Property Action Plan to help Ontario become more strategic in its approach to generating, protecting, and commercializing intellectual property (IP). One of the key pillars of the action plan is a commitment to clarify the commercialization mandates of post-secondary institutions. […]
French version 1. Preamble Academic integrity is fundamental to a university’s intellectual life. The mission of York University is the pursuit, preservation, and dissemination of knowledge. Central to this mission, is the relationship between teaching and learning. Honesty, fairness, and mutual respect must form the basis of this relationship in the pursuit and dissemination of […]
