Here’s your timely & targeted compilation of key events, noteworthy news and important dates for the upcoming week. We recognize that you have received several communications from us this past week, so this edition of This Week @ York is dedicated to directing you to that information as well as providing resources relating to COVID-19’s […]
Student Communications
All Undergraduate Students - Summer 2020 term to proceed, offered by online/remote learning
York University is planning for the delivery of programs and courses for Summer 2020. Due to the unprecedented extenuating circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic, Summer 2020 terms will be delivered exclusively by online/remote learning formats. We are making every effort to plan as many summer course offerings as possible. At present, we are determining which […]
Graduate Students - Summer 2020 term to proceed, offered by online/remote learning
York University is planning for the delivery of programs and courses for Summer 2020. Due to the unprecedented extenuating circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic, Summer 2020 terms will be delivered exclusively by online/remote learning formats. We are making every effort to plan as many summer course offerings as possible. At present, we are determining which […]
President’s Letter to Students - York University is here to support you
I wanted to write to each of you and say how much I appreciate your patience and perseverance as we move forward together to do our part in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. I am also grateful for the outstanding work of our faculty and staff to ensure your health, well-being and continued academic success. The […]
Update from Senate regarding petitions and doctors’ notes
As communicated on March 13, 2020, Senate Executive has agreed to waive until further notice the requirement for students to submit a doctors’ note or Attending Physician’s Statement in support of a request for deferred standing or petitions. The Executive Committee’s decision is posted here. Petitions Committees are asked to exercise leniency and flexibility when […]
Update to grad community on COVID-19
In response to COVID-19 and effective as of Thursday, March 19, York University will offer only required services on our physical campuses. Most campus buildings will close, with limited access as needed for required services; therefore, the FGS Office will not be accessible in person. Academic programs of the winter 2020 term, however, and the administrative […]
Residence status, being prepared & staying healthy
The government has implemented unprecedented public health measures to prevent the further spread of COVID-19 and this has changed the way the city is delivering services. This also impacts the way we can offer our services at York, especially service to our residences and apartments. If you have not yet let us know what your […]
RESPONSE REQUIRED: please confirm your residence plans
On March 17, we sent out an email asking you to let us know what you were planning to do with respect to staying in or leaving residence. If you missed the deadline of Wednesday, March 18, we really need you to confirm your plans so that we can provide assistance or reassign your room […]
This Week @ York for Week of March 19
This Week @ York for Week of March 19 Here’s your timely & targeted compilation of key events, noteworthy news and important dates for the upcoming week. We recognize that you have received several communications from us this past week, so this edition of This Week @ York is dedicated to directing you to that […]
Clarification of building closures and required services
As per the communication on March 17 regarding the University moving to offer only required services on our campuses, you’ll be aware that effective end of day Thursday, March 19, buildings on our campuses will close with limited access as needed for required services. Please see below for clarification of what that means for you. […]