Purpose 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. Scope and Application Subject to limitations set out, this policy applies to all undergraduate students, except for those enrolled in the following degree programs […]
Policy Statement No examinations or tests collectively worth more than 20% of the final grade in a course will be given during the final 14 calendar days of classes in a term. The exceptions to the rule are classes which regularly meet Friday evenings or on Saturday and/or Sunday at any time, and courses offered […]
1. Purpose 1.1 York University recognizes the importance of protecting the institution, its operations, employees, assets, and reputation from fraudulent activity. 1.2. The purpose of this policy is to set expectations of behaviour from community members, uphold the University’s commitment toward responding to acts of non-academic fraud and protecting community members from potential reprisals associated […]
1. Purpose 1.1 The purpose of this policy is to establish principles for which reimbursement of expenses incurred by University community members may occur. 1.2 This policy is designed to rely on the judgement and discretion of the community members, while at the same time allowing the University to meet its stewardship obligations as a […]
Description: Applies goals established by Employment Equity Plan; Deals with “designated groups”. Policy The University intends to take affirmative action to achieve and maintain the goals established by the Employment Equity Plan developed pursuant to the Federal Contractors Program or such other plans as the University may establish from time to time. The affirmative action […]
Description: Identifies the individuals who may be consulted regarding University work projects in the instances where such services cannot be provided by the University’s staff. Policy York University may engage consulting engineers and other consultants to provide planning, design, supervision, project management, investigatory or advisory services related to the construction, renovation, alteration, repair and operation […]
Description: Statement of Commitment: Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities. Has associated guideline. Statement of Commitment: York University’s Mission Statement commits the institution to accessibility and social justice. In advancement of the mission, the university aims to be an environment which respects the dignity and worth of all persons. In recognition of their abilities and contributions to […]
Purpose This policy outlines the definitions and criteria related to the University’s Honorific Professorships, the University Professorship and the Distinguished Research Professorship. Scope and Application This policy applies to the Honorific Professorships, the University Professorship and the Distinguished Research Professorship. Policy Honours University Professor: The University Professorship is awarded to a member of the faculty […]
Description: Describes the need and authority to control and manage access to University buildings and interior spaces, teaching and research facilities, offices, and other rooms. To provide a safe and secure environment for the University and to minimize the potential for theft or damage to property, there shall be a sustainable University-wide access control program […]
Senate Policy and Guidelines on the Conduct of Examinations 1. Senate Policy on the Conduct of Examinations 1.1 The Senate of York University affirms the University’s commitment to maintain the highest standards of academic integrity in the examination process, in accordance with the standards and principles established in the Senate Policy on Academic Honesty, the […]
