Diversity And Inclusion

The University is committed to the fostering of an inclusive climate of equitable access, understanding and mutual respect which recognizes the dignity and worth of all persons, provides equal rights and opportunities without discrimination, and protects the privacy, confidentiality, comfort, autonomy and self-esteem of students with disabilities.

To that end, the University provides academic accommodations for students with disabilities in accordance with the terms of the Ontario Human Rights Code. This occurs through a collaborative process that acknowledges a collective obligation to develop an accessible learning environment that both meets the needs of students and preserves the essential academic requirements of the University’s courses and programs. This policy reflects the shared responsibility of students with disabilities, instructors, Departments/Schools, Faculties, the Academic Accommodation Support Centre and administrative staff to exercise flexibility and creativity in the provision of academic accommodations.

The complete policy can be viewed on the Senate website: Academic Accommodation of Students with Disabilities (Senate Policy 159) (opens in new window) 

Toronto Met is a community that celebrates diversity and places a high value on inclusion and respect for differences.
 
Toronto Met recognizes that the religious, Indigenousor spiritual observances of students may conflict with their academic obligations and could lead to a disadvantage if an accommodation is not arranged. Toronto Met also accepts that sincerely held beliefs by members of the same religious group or Indigenous Peoples (from different nations) often engender different types of commitments for observance practices. In accordance with the principles of the Ontario Human Rights Code, which requires accommodations based on creed, Toronto Met’s Accommodation of Student Religious, Indigenous and Spiritual Observance Policy outlines how accommodations for the religious, Indigenous or spiritual observances of Toronto Met students will be determined.
 
All students should familiarize themselves with the policy: Accommodation of Student Religious, Indigenous and Spiritual Observance (Senate Policy 150) (opens in new window) 
 
The policy deals exclusively with academic requirements including, but not limited to, lectures, labs, tests, assignments, practicum and final examinations.

Observance may restrict participation in course activities, including:

• Absence from class
  
• Absence from scheduled exams
  
• Absence from scheduled placement
  
• Following specific dress codes
  
• Temporary absence from class for daily prayers, fasting or breaking a fast during class
  
• Other required activities outlined in the course syllabus.

Important Deadlines:

Requests for accommodation of specific religious or spiritual observance must be presented to the instructor no later than two weeks before the conflict in question (in the case of final examinations within two weeks of the release of the examination schedule). In extenuating circumstances, this deadline may be extended. If the dates are not known well in advance because they are linked to other conditions, requests should be submitted as soon as possible in advance of the required observance.
 
 (PDF file) Religious Observance Instructions & Form (opens in new window) 

Toronto Met's Religious & Cultural Observances Calendar (opens in new window) 

Human Rights Services (opens in new window)  works with members of the Toronto Met community to promote a study, work and living environment free of discrimination and harassment. We also manage the sexual violence policy on campus. We conduct education, coach and consult with all campus members and develop partnerships and programming to increase awareness and give members tools with which to create a more inclusive process. Our services are available to all members of the Toronto Met community including students, staff, faculty and visitors.

Human Rights Services is located in POD 254-A, near the library, one floor above the HUB.
Phone: 416-979-5349
Email: humanrights@torontomu.ca
Monday to Friday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (evenings by appointment)

Students, faculty, and staff should familiarize themselves with Toronto Met's Discrimination and Harassment Prevention Policy (DHPP) (opens in new window)  and the Sexual Violence Policy (SVP) (opens in new window) . 

Toronto Met Gdoo-maawnjidimi Mompii Indigenous Student Services (opens in new window)  provides a culturally supportive environment to promote academic excellence and serves as a place to balance academic learning with traditional teachings and culture.

The role of our office is to provide specialized services for Indigenous, Métis and Inuit students on campus and to develop a mutually productive relationship between Toronto Met and the Indigenous Community.