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Academic Accommodation for Students’ Religious Observances (Policy and Procedures)

Preamble York University is a secular institution, committed to sustaining an inclusive, equitable community in which all members are treated with respect and dignity.  The University provides reasonable and appropriate accommodation for students whose religion requires them to be absent from the University for observance of recognized religious days of significance. All students are expected […]

Règlement du Sénat concernant les conséquences sur les études des perturbations ou interruptions des activités de l’Université par des conflits de travail ou par d’autres causes.

la version anglaise Description : remplace le règlement du Sénat concernant les conséquences sur les études des conflits de travail entraînant des perturbations ou interruptions des activités de l’Université; met à jour et généralise le règlement du Sénat concernant les grèves de courte durée. 1. DÉFINITIONS 1.1 Dans le cadre de ce règlement, on considère qu’une […]

Postdoctoral Researchers at York University, Senate Policy on

Policy Statement Postdoctoral researchers are individuals professionally conducting research after the completion of their doctoral studies. As integral members of the York University research community, postdoctoral researchers make valuable contributions to their research fields, and are vital to the achievement of University Academic Plan objectives and other planning goals. Scope and Definitions This policy applies […]

Politique sur la violence sexuelle

1. Objectif 1.1 Cette politique affirme l’engagement continu de l’Université York à promouvoir une culture dans laquelle les attitudes et les comportements qui perpétuent la violence sexuelle sont rejetés, les survivants soutenus et ceux ayant commis ces incidents de violence sexuelle tenus pour responsables. Elle remplace la Politique sur la sensibilisation, la prévention et l’intervention […]

Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation (“CASL”), Policy on

Description:  Establishes policy for the transmission of electronic messages with “commercial” content, and installation of computer programs in the course of a commercial activity, and brings the University into compliance with the Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation (“CASL”) I. Definitions “Commercial Activity” means any particular transaction, act or conduct or any regular course of conduct that is […]

School of Nursing Policy on Social Media

Definition The Canadian Nurses’ Association (CNA) defines the term social media (i.e., Facebook, Twitter, Google+, MySpace, YouTube and blogs) as: “a group of Internet based applications and technologies that allow users to have the same kind of real-time conversation that they might have with friends or neighbours with virtual friends from around the globe. Social […]

Progression Requirements to Maintain Honours Standing in Bachelor of Engineering (BEng)

Students whose cumulative grade point average (CGPA) falls below 5.0 during the course of their studies, may proceed in a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) program, on warning, provided that they meet the minimum CGPA requirements as set out below:   Year Level Credit Range CGPA Requirements Year 1 0 to 35 4.00 Year 2 36 […]

Establishment and Designation of Research and Teaching Chairs, Professorships and Distinguished Fellowships (Policy)

Description:   Has associated Guidelines and Procedures Purpose and Aims In furtherance of its academic goals and out of a desire to recognize and reward faculty members for their achievements, York University may establish Research and Teaching Chairs and Professorships, and Distinguished Fellowships, which may also have the following aims: honour meritorious scholars who have demonstrated […]

Transfer Credit Limits for Advanced Secondary Studies

Transfer Credit Limits for Advanced Secondary Studies At York, “advanced secondary studies” refers to standardized qualifications or studies that offer students an opportunity to study in an academically challenging program or courses to prepare them for postsecondary studies. Programs or courses completed with specific grades or averages are eligible for transfer credit. Eligible programs or […]

Information Security Policy

PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to protect York University’s information and data resources from accidental or intentional unauthorized access, modification, or damage, while also preserving the open information sharing requirements of its academic culture. SCOPE This policy applies to all faculty, staff and third-party agents of the University as well as any other […]