Policies

University of Toronto Act, 1971

The University of Toronto is governed by the University of Toronto Act, 1971. The Act defines the composition of the Governing Council and its Executive Committee, and describes the powers of the Council.

By-Law Number 2

By-Law Number 2 was created by the Governing Council and describes the duties of the Officers of the Governing Council, the structure of the Council and the procedures under which the Governing Council conducts its business, in accordance with the Act.

Statement of Institutional Purpose

The Statement of Institutional Purpose provides the over-arching policy framework within which the University operates. It includes the University’s mission, purpose, and objectives in the areas of research and teaching, undergraduate and graduate education, and life-long learning.

Policies, Statements and Agreements Approved by the Governing Council

The following policies, statements and agreements create the framework in which the University operates. Policies set out expectations and guidelines for behaviour and action in specific areas. The policies are searchable by title and by content. Please use the search box included below. For additional information about any policy, please contact governing.council@utoronto.ca or call 416-978-6576.

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HTML \| PDF	UofT Act [ December 15, 1978 ]
HTML \| PDF	By-law Number 2, The Governing Council of the University of Toronto [ October 19, 2000 ]
HTML \| PDF	Statement of Institutional Purpose

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HTML \| PDF	Academic Administrators, Policy on Appointment of [October 30, 2003]
HTML \| PDF	Academic Appeals Committee - Terms of Reference [May 22, 2002]
HTML\| PDF	Academic Appeals within Divisions, Policy on [December 12, 2005]
HTML \| PDF	Academic Appointments, Policy and Procedures on [October 30, 2003]
HTML \| PDF	Academic Offices, Policy on Assignment and Usage of [February 14, 2002]
HTML \| PDF	Academic Records, Statement Concerning Changes of Student Personal Information in Official [April 16, 2009]
HTML \| PDF	Academic Sanctions for Students who have Outstanding University Obligations, Policy on [January 7, 1993]
HTML \| PDF	Access to Information and Protection of Privacy at the University of Toronto, Statement Regarding [November 2, 2006]
HTML \| PDF	Act, University of Toronto [December 15, 1978]
HTML \| PDF	Admission to the U of T, Policies and Principles for [June 27, 1991]
HTML \| PDF	Admissions – Definition of an Ontario Resident [May 17, 1979]
HTML \| PDF	AIDS, Policy with respect to AIDS for the U of T [March 9, 1989]
HTML \| PDF	Alcohol Policy [June 26, 2003]
HTML \| PDF	Appointments and Remuneration, Policy on [May 30, 2007]
HTML \| PDF	Appointment of Non-Governing Council Members (Co-opted Members) of Boards and Committees [May 31, 2004]
HTML \| PDF	Art Centre, Terms of Reference for the University of Toronto [June 21, 2007]
HTML \| PDF	Asbestos Control Policy [June 26, 2003]
HTML \| PDF	Assessment and Review of Academic Programs and Units, Policy for [February 10, 2005]
HTML \| PDF	Assets, Policy on the Disposal of Fixed, And Allocations of Proceeds of Disposition (including Regulations) [June 25, 1991]
HTML \| PDF	Assets, Policy on the Use of Fixed, Away from University Premises (including Regulations) [June 25, 1991]
HTML \| PDF	Association, Admission and Registration [June 7, 1979]
HTML \| PDF	Athletic Facilities, Policy for Safety in [December 21, 1989]
HTML \| PDF	Auditing of Courses, Policy on [October 20, 1994]
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HTML \| PDF	Banking And Borrowing Resolution [March 19, 2004]
HTML \| PDF	Borrowing Strategy [June 24, 2004]
HTML \| PDF	Budget Change Policy for the Operating Fund [March 7, 1994]
HTML \| PDF	Bulletin Terms of Reference [February 3, 1988]
HTML \| PDF	By-law Number 2, The Governing Council of the University of Toronto [October 19, 2000]
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HTML \| PDF	Campus Groups, Policy on Recognition of [May 25, 1993]
HTML \| PDF	Capital Planning and Capital Projects, Policy on [June 28, 2001]
HTML \| PDF	Capital Renewal Fund Policy [February 1, 1996]
HTML \| PDF	Career Centre, Policy [March 24, 1987]
HTML \| PDF	Ceremonials, Policy on Non-Degree [April 21, 1983]
HTML \| PDF	Chairs, Policy on Endowed Chairs, Professorships, Lectureships and Programs [February 10, 1997]
HTML \| PDF	Child Care Programs, Policy on [June 26, 2003]
HTML \| PDF	Clinical Faculty, Policy for [December 16, 2004] [Effective July 1, 2005]
HTML \| PDF	Code of Behaviour on Academic Matters [August 18, 1995]
HTML \| PDF	Code of Student Conduct [February 14, 2002] [Effective July 1, 2002]
HTML \| PDF	Collections Policy [April 10, 2008]
HTML \| PDF	Confidentials, Policies for [July 1, 2001]
HTML \| PDF	Conflict of Interest and Conflict of Commitment, Statement on [February 1, 2007]
HTML \| PDF	Conflict of Interest, Policy on - Academic Staff [June 22, 1994]
HTML \| PDF	Conflict of Interest, Policy on - Librarians [March. 9, 1995]
HTML \| PDF	Connaught Fund Terms of Reference [April 12, 2007]
HTML \| PDF	Continuing Education, Statement of Policy on [November 15, 1988]
HTML \| PDF	Continuing Studies, School of, Statement of Institutional Objectives [November 15, 1998]
HTML \| PDF	Contracts and Documents, Policy on Approval and Execution of [April 24, 2004]
HTML \| PDF	Convocation, Policy on Presiding Officers for [April 16, 2009]
HTML \| PDF	Copyright Policy [May 30, 2007]
HTML \| PDF	Correspondence with Students, Policy on Official [September 1, 2006]
HTML \| PDF	Counselling and Learning Skills Service Policy [December 9, 1987]
HTML \| PDF	Crisis Preparedness and Response, Policy on [February 10, 2005]
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HTML \| PDF	Diplomas, Policy on the Replacement and Reissuance of [December 12, 1985]
HTML \| PDF	Diploma and Certificate Programs, Policy on [December 2, 2003]
HTML \| PDF	Disabilities, Statement of Commitment Regarding Persons with [November 1, 2004]
HTML \| PDF	Discipline Appeals Board: Terms of Reference [June 1, 1995]
HTML \| PDF	Discipline, General Principles Regarding Discipline in University Residences [April 18, 1985]
HTML \| PDF	Disruption of Meetings, Policy on the (formerly Statement on the Protection of Freedom of Speech) [January 28, 1992]
HTML \| PDF	Divisional Submissions, Guidelines for [February 10, 2005]
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HTML \| PDF	Elections Guidelines 2009 [February 25, 2009]
HTML \| PDF	Electors, College of, Constitution [March 25, 2008]
HTML \| PDF	Emeritus/Emerita Status, Policy on [June 23, 2009, effective July 1, 2009]
HTML \| PDF	Employment Equity Policy [March 28, 1991]
HTML \| PDF	Endowment Funds, Policy for the Preservation of Capital of [November 20, 2000]
HTML \| PDF	English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) Instructors at the School of Continuing Studies, Policies for [April 8, 2002]
HTML \| PDF	Environmental Protection Policy [March 7, 1994]
HTML \| PDF	Equity, Diversity and Excellence, Statement on [December 14, 2006]
HTML \| PDF	External Auditor, Policy On Use of, for Non-Audit Services [May 3, 2006]
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HTML \| PDF	Faculty Association, Memorandum of Agreement, Governing Council and the University of Toronto (amended December 31, 2006)
HTML \| PDF	Federated Colleges,Statement on the Roles of the Constituent and [July 1, 2008]
HTML \|PDF	Federated Universities -- Federation Framework Agreement [July 1, 2008]
HTML \| PDF	Fees - Ancillary Fees, Policy on [updated April 17, 1995]
HTML \| PDF	Fees - Compulsory Non-Academic Incidental Fees, Policy for [September 23, 2003]
HTML \| PDF	Fees - Protocol on the Increase or Introduction of Compulsory Non-tuition Related Fees [October 24, 1996]
HTML \| PDF	Fees - Tuition Fee Policy [April 30, 1998]
HTML \| PDF	Fees - Tuition Refund Policy [November 2, 1995]
HTML \| PDF	Firearms, Statement on Bearing of [March 31, 1994]
HTML \| PDF	Freedom of Speech, Statement on Protection of - see Disruption of Meetings [May 28, 1992]
HTML \| PDF	Fundraising Strategy, Policy on [March 1, 2004]
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HTML \| PDF	Governing Council, Procedures for Non-members to Address [March 9, 1995]
HTML \| PDF	Grading Practices Policy [effective Fall 1998 session]
HTML \| PDF	Graduate Grading and Evaluation Practices Policy [March 12, 2004]
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HTML \| PDF	Harassment, Statement on Prohibited Discrimination and Discriminatory Harassment [March 31, 1994]
HTML \| PDF	Health and Safety Policy [March 29, 2004]
HTML \| PDF	Health Service Policy [November 9, 1993]
HTML \| PDF	Housing Service Policy [February 3, 1987]
HTML \| PDF	Housing, Policy on Student [June 29, 2006]
HTML \| PDF	Human Rights, Statement on [June 25, 1992]
HTML \| PDF	Human Rights Review of International Projects, Agreements and Other International Activity, Procedures for [June 3, 1993]
HTML \| PDF	Human Subjects, Policy on Research Involving [June 29, 2000]
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HTML \| PDF	Information Technology, Policy on [February 1, 2007]
HTML \| PDF	Institutional Purpose, Statement of [October 15, 1992]
HTML \| PDF	Interdisciplinary Education and Research Planning, Policy on [February 1, 2007]
HTML \| PDF	Internal Audit Policy [May 29, 2006]
HTML \| PDF	International Co-operation Policy [June 17, 1982]
HTML \| PDF	International Student Centre, Policy Statement [May 20, 1982]
HTML \| PDF	International Students, Statement of Commitment Regarding (Replacing the Policy on Foreign Students) [March 30, 2005]
HTML \| PDF	Inventions Policy [June 25, 2007]
HTML \| PDF	Investment, Delegation of Authority to the University of Toronto Asset Management Corporation (UTAM)
HTML \|PDF	Investment: Policy on Social and Political Issues with Respect to University Divestment [March 4, 2008]
HTML \| PDF	Investment Policy, University Funds [June 21, 2007]
HTML \| PDF	Investment Policy, Pension Fund Master Trust [December 15, 2008]
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HTML \| PDF	Library System, Advisory Committee on the University of Toronto [October 27, 1997]
HTML \| PDF	Librarians, Policies for [June 1, 1991]
HTML \| PDF	Librarians, Policy on Part-time [May 17, 1979]
HTML \| PDF	Long-Term Capital Appreciation Pool Policy [November, 2000]
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HTML \| PDF	Magazine, University of Toronto [May 5, 2003]
	Mission Statement - Please see Statement of Institutional Purpose Above
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HTML \| PDF	Name, Policy on the Use of the University of Toronto [October 17, 1991]
HTML \| PDF	Naming, Policy on [October 24, 1996]
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HTML \| PDF	Ombudsperson, Terms of Reference for the Office of the [October 6, 2008]
HTML \| PDF	OISE and UofT, Proposal for Integrating OISE and FEUT within the University of Toronto [December 16, 1994]
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HTML \| PDF	Part-time Academic Staff, Policy and Procedures on Employment Conditions of [March 7, 1994]
HTML \| PDF	Police Policy, University of Toronto [April 5, 2002]
HTML \| PDF	Political Candidacy for Academic Staff [October 28, 1971]
HTML \| PDF	Post-Doctoral Fellows, Administrative Procedures for Engagement of Approved by the Provost's Office [October 2007]
HTML \| PDF	Post-Doctoral Fellows, Policies for [June 27, 2002] [effective September 1, 2002]
HTML \| PDF	Posthumous Award of Degrees [September 9, 1976]
HTML \| PDF	President, Policy respecting the Appointment of [February 4, 1999]
HTML \| PDF	Private Funds, Setting Priorities for Raising [April 17, 1995]
HTML \| PDF	Professional Practice Behaviour for all Health Professional Students, Standards of [Effective Sept 2008]
HTML \| PDF	Professionals/Managers, Policies for [April 28, 2008]
HTML \| PDF	Promotions, Policy and Procedures Governing [April 20, 1980]
HTML \| PDF	Publication Policy [May 30, 2007]
HTML \| PDF	Purchasing Policy (for the Acquisition of Goods and Services) [October 10, 1995]
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HTML \| PDF	Religious Observances, Policy on Scheduling of Classes and Examinations and Other Accommodations for [June 29, 2005]
HTML \| PDF	Research Agreements and the Recovery of Indirect Costs of Research, Policy on [April 26, 2007]
HTML \| PDF	Research, Policy on Ethical Conduct in [March 28, 1991]
HTML \| PDF	Research Associates (Limited Term) and Senior Research Associates, Policy, Procedures and Terms and Conditions of Appointment for [March 3, 2003]
HTML \| PDF	Research Partnerships, Statement on [February 1, 2007]
HTML \| PDF	Retired Faculty and Librarians, Statement of Commitment to [June 29, 2005]
HTML \| PDF	Room Allocation, Guidelines for Central [October 15, 1981]
HTML \| PDF	Rooms -- Extracurricular Bookings, Policy for the Allocation of [June 1, 1988]
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HTML \| PDF	Safety in Field Research, Policy on [May 19, 1988]
HTML \| PDF	Scholarship Program for Dependants of Faculty Members and Librarians [March 7, 1994]
HTML \| PDF	Sexual Harassment: Policy and Procedures [November 25, 1997]
HTML \| PDF	Smoking Policy [April 4, 1995]
HTML \| PDF	Space Policy - Permanent Accommodation [April 27, 1993]
HTML \| PDF	Student Awards Established in the University of Toronto, Policy on [April 21, 1998]
HTML \| PDF	Student Financial Support Policy [April 30, 1998]
HTML \| PDF	Student Services, Policy with Regard to Cutbacks in Support for Campus and [April 1, 1986]
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HTML \| PDF	Teaching in Promotion and Tenure Decisions, Provostial Guidelines for Developing Written Assessments of Effectiveness of [May 14, 2003]
HTML \| PDF	Toronto School of Theology, Memorandum of Agreement [June 24, 2004]
HTML \| PDF	Trademark Licensing Policy [May 11, 2000]
HTML \| PDF	Training and Career Development Policy [October 10, 1995]
HTML \| PDF	Transfer of Course Credits [October 20, 1994]
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HTML \| PDF	V.D.T. Operators, Policy for [October 23, 1985]