Policy on scheduling of classes and examinations and other accommodations for religious observances *

The University of Toronto welcomes and includes students, staff and faculty from a broadly diverse range of communities and backgrounds. The University community comprises one of the most diverse campus populations anywhere. Students, staff and faculty have a wide range of backgrounds, cultural traditions and spiritual beliefs. With reference to the University’s commitment to human rights as articulated in the Statement on Human Rights and in accordance with the accommodation principles of the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Policy on Scheduling of Classes and Examinations and Other Accommodations for Religious Observances is concerned with accommodations for students with respect to observances of religious holy days.