General Guidelines About Online Voting

Status of YU Vote

Please note as  of Winter 2026, YU Vote will not longer be used for student government elections.  Any registered faculty or college student government, should contact SCLD (ero@yorku.ca or scld@yorku.ca) for more information on using their YU Connect page for elections.

What if I have a disability that prevents me from voting?

Persons with disabilities, who cannot vote through the YU START system, will be given alternative means of voting. All reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities to cast their vote in all elections and referenda. Arrangements for students will be made through the SCLD, South 172 Ross Building, 416-736-5144, email: ero@yorku.ca.

What about confidentiality and the privacy of my vote?

Generally, personal information is restricted and is available only to the person concerned.  University Information Technology, Student Success Centre and the University Secretariat will strictly enforce the University’s policy on the confidentiality of personal information.