As recently announced, the Province is permitting strengthened enforcement of the Stay-at-Home order, while imposing new travel restrictions and additional measures to stop the spread of COVID-19. These new measures came into effect on April 17 at 12:01 a.m. and are expected to remain in place until at least May 20. The province has recently […]
Graduate Students
Travel Guidance for Summer 2021 & Fall 2021 Terms
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to present many unknowns this year with respect to travel. With the emergence of variants of concern and the varying pace of global vaccination, the University is recommending that all non-essential outbound travel should be limited or delayed where possible. The following applies to all members of the York community, whether […]
Update on June 2021 convocation
After careful consideration of the ongoing public health concerns resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, we have once again made the difficult decision to hold our June 2021 convocation ceremonies virtually, as opposed to in-person. We know that many of this year’s graduates, as well as many of those who graduated in 2020, will be disappointed […]
READ PLEASE: Province-wide shutdown and what it means for York U
As you prepare for the upcoming Winter break, we’d like to update you about the provincial government announced restrictions that will come into effect on December 26, 2020 to help limit the spread of COVID-19. As the City of Toronto is already in a lockdown situation (November 22 communication), there are very few additional impacts […]
Winter 2021 – services and resources available over the break
As we near the December break, I want to share some information about the Winter 2021 academic term. You may be wondering what supports and resources will be available during the holidays, and how you can connect and stay in-the-know. We’re here to support you, whether you’re in residence or off campus. The majority of […]
Graduate Students: Plans underway for Summer 2021 term course enrolment
As you near the end of the Fall 2020 term, I know you are looking forward to the successful completion of the term and the break. I want to take the opportunity to provide an update on what is ahead. On November 4, 2020, I provided an update for the Winter 2021 term. It’s now […]
IMPORTANT INFORMATION from York University: Travel to Canada Plans for International Students
Recently, Immigration, Refugees & Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced that international students would be exempt from travel restrictions and will be able to travel to Canada for their studies beginning October 20, 2020 if they meet all requirements and have all authorizations for travel. York University is very pleased to let you know that our plan […]
UPDATE: international travel information for students
Due to ongoing effects of COVID-19 in international and national contexts, York University is providing an update to the travel guidance issued on April 14, 2020. What does this mean for you? International Mobility Programs for Students (Exchanges, Internships, Co-op & Other Programs) The University has made the difficult decision to cancel or postpone all […]
Graduate Students: Planning for a phased return to campuses this Fall 2020-2021
As the University begins to plan for a gradual and phased return to our campuses, it is important to recognize that the pandemic state of emergency is still in effect. York has joined all other GTA Universities and many large organizations in supporting the City of Toronto’s request to continue remote work until fall 2020. […]
Remediation of Graduate Student Research Plans
We are writing to share the steps that the University is taking to address concerns about the ability of graduate students to progress toward completion of your degree programs during the pandemic emergency restrictions. The COVID pandemic has been an incredibly trying time, altering what we had come to take for granted and requiring that […]
