Prior to its reorganization into a university, the institution's academic policies were maintained by the college's Academic Council. However, in 2020, the university senate was created to assume the role of the Academic Council; maintaining academic policies including standards for admission and qualifications for degrees, diplomas, and certificates issued by the university. Members of the university senate includes members from the school's faculty, student body, and administration. The "Yukon University Act" stipulates that 60 percent of the senate's membership must be made up of faculty members. The university attempts to maintain a senate composition where 30 percent of its membership originates from various indigenous communities across the territory, and Canada; although this is not required under the "Yukon University Act".