The University has secured 1,500 laptops for students, faculty and staff who don’t have a home computer to learn, teach or work remotely. To register to borrow a laptop, please: Log into laptops.uit.yorku.ca with your Passport York username and password. Register to borrow a laptop. Present yourself at the Steacie Service Desk at your selected […]
Student Communications
Graduate Course Completion, Exams and Defences: Further Information from FGS
This document clarifies the graduate program implications of decisions announced by the University, particularly Updates #14, #15, and #17 under the Community Communications tab on the York University Coronavirus Information and Update site: . The University and FGS continue to operate virtually. York University is moving to offer only required services on our campuses. Effective […]
This Week @ York - March 17, 2020
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 impact on your studies and student life. Please note that any information found in this newsletter has already […]
Update to York University Library Services
On Tuesday, March 17, Premier Ford declared a state of emergency and new public health guidelines were released. To ensure the health and safety of our campus communities and to prevent the risk and spread of COVID-19, all York University Libraries are closed with immediate effect. All research and instruction questions and consultations are virtual. For […]
ACTION REQUIRED: Residence Update, March 17, 2020
With a provincial emergency declared this morning, the time to act is now. We strongly advise residents that it is in their best interest to move out and return home (or make other arrangements). With classes online and in-person exams cancelled, students have no cause to remain in residence for academic purposes. The University is […]
Changes to York University operations, online learning continues
This morning, Premier Ford declared an emergency and new public health guidelines were released. To ensure the health and safety of our campus communities and to prevent the risk and spread of COVID-19, we are moving to offer only required services on our campuses. Effective end of day Thursday, March 19, buildings on our campuses […]
International Travel Update as of March 16, 2020
The Government of Canada has outlined additional measures related to entry into Canada based on the advice received by public health officials to limit the spread of this pandemic and to provide support to Canadian travellers. Canadians are strongly urged to: Avoid non-essential travel outside the country until further notice. Return to Canada via commercial […]
Additional Course Completion Information
The purpose of this email is to address the implications of exam cancellation on Course Completion Plans. The University has announced the cancellation of all in-person exams in the normal exam period of April 7 to 25, 2020 and students have been informed that they may leave residence/campus. Course Completion Senate executive has confirmed: You […]
Update on Library Hours
York Libraries remain open and are taking a number of proactive steps to help ensure the health and well-being of Library users and staff. The situation is being constantly reassessed and changes will be communicated as soon as we can. On Monday, March 16 All Libraries will be closed to the general public as a […]
Important Residence Update
As you may be aware, all in-person exams have been cancelled and your instructors are making alternative arrangements. You will hear more from them soon. As a result of the in-person exam cancellation, we are strongly advising you to return to your permanent or family home. If you can leave residence this week, please do […]
