Purpose and Principles This Policy establishes the criteria for a range of academic forgiveness measures aimed at supporting students’ completion of their degree program at York through options that balance academic integrity and fairness to students. Provisions include Course Relief, Repeating Passed or Failed Courses for Academic Credit and the Withdrawn from Course (W) Option. […]
1. Purpose To define the authority and rationale and establish guidelines concerning the flying of flags on official flagstaffs of the University. 2. Authority, Scope and Application 2.1 This Policy is enacted by the President of York University under the authority of subsection 13 (2) b) of the York University Act (1965). 2.2 This Policy […]
1. Purpose Capital projects and other university priorities require a combination of funding sources including internal reserves, external debt, gifts, future revenue streams, and grants. Debt is an integral component of the University’s overall capital structure. The purpose of this policy is to ensure that the University has a robust debt management and monitoring review […]
PREAMBLE York University has both the right and responsibility to manage the access to - and the use of - its spaces to maintain and improve the physical environment, promote ecological sustainability, and ensure compliance with University policies, procedures, and regulations, including but not limited to the Statement of Policy on Free Speech. The University […]
Description: This policy has associated procedures. 1. Context and Purposes 1.1 Quality Assurance at York University In 2010 the Council of Ontario Universities [COU] approved protocols for the approval of new programs and other curriculum, and the cyclical review of programs. These protocols are overseen at the provincial level by a Quality Council established by COU. It […]
1. Purpose 1.1 Whereas York University recognizes the dignity and worth of every member of the York University community (“Community Member”); 1.2 And whereas York University seeks to provide for equal rights and opportunities without discrimination that is contrary to law; 1.3 And whereas York University has as its aim the creation of a climate […]
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 […]
Description: Establishes the principles for and the context within which University procurement activity may occur. Has associated procedure. Policy Statement York University aspires to high ethical, legal, environmental, managerial and professional standards in the management of the resources entrusted to it. Within this context, the University’s procurement function shall be performed in an open, fair and […]
1. Introduction York University is committed to fostering and maintaining an environment that is safe and secure for all community members. The University policy on Alcohol and Cannabis Use promotes self-responsibility and self-accountability with respect to the use of alcohol and cannabis. The use, sale and service of alcoholic beverages, and the use of cannabis […]
1. Background This policy is intended to protect and uphold the image and reputation of the university by regulating the use of brand properties. Protecting the university from inappropriate associations or use is desirable for the establishment and promotion of a professional and distinctive image for the university. This policy is designed to limit the […]
