Policy

Course Relief Policy

Policy In order to support student success, eligible undergraduate students who transfer program majors or degree programs may opt to exclude courses completed toward the prior major requirements from their Overall Cumulative GPA (OCGPA) and credit accumulation for their new program of study. Regulations The Course Relief Policy applies as follows: The policy is only […]

Withdrawn From Course (W), Policy and Guidelines

Policy The Withdrawn from Course Policy has the following applications: a) Course Withdrawal and Transcript Notation: Student Selection In the period between the last day to drop a course without receiving a grade and the final day of classes in a term, undergraduate students are permitted to withdraw from a course with the condition that […]

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 […]

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 […]

Undergraduate Co-Registration Options with Ontario Post-secondary Institutions, Policy and Guidelines on

1.  Policy Statement York University is committed to promoting the mobility of students among Ontario’s postsecondary institutions. It shall be the policy of the University to offer co-registration options jointly with accredited post-secondary institutions, when the initiative supports York’s academic objectives. 2.  Guidelines 2.1 Characteristics of Co-Registration Options Co-registration allows York students to concurrently enrol […]

Statement of Principles for External Partnerships

York University has benefited from numerous collaborative relationships that support its academic mission. The current University Academic Plan calls for the pursuit of “opportunities for York to build upon its leadership in…partnerships for teaching, learning and research”. These shall be “consistent with institutional autonomy and the trust reposed by the public.” York recognizes the benefits conferred by these […]

Bridging Programs at York University (Policy and Guidelines)

1. Definitions 1.1 Bridging Program A bridging program has one of two purposes; it provides either: academic preparation and support, language skills and/or experiential knowledge  necessary to enter and succeed in a post-secondary education program; a mode of career-path education for students who hold degrees from abroad and require professional experience in the Canadian context. […]