Documents for Thesis Preparation and Defence

When you are getting ready to write your thesis, you should consult the guidelines below. If you have any questions, please direct them to the Graduate Studies Officer.

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Each of the documents below are available to you in word and pdf for your convenience.

Forms for Students:

Forms for Thesis Committee and/or Supervisors:

Important Notes

• Request an oral at least 4 weeks in advance through the Graduate Studies Officer (request a date earlier if possible).
• Three (3) copies of the thesis and the request for oral are submitted to the Graduate Studies Officer 4 weeks before the defence.
• The Supervisor/Head of Department or delegate will identify a suitable external reader. PLEASE NOTE: Students are not permitted to have contact with the external reader.
• Deadline to apply to graduate for SPRING 2012 is January 31st. If you miss the deadline to apply to graduate, please contact the Registrar's Office.
• Deadline to submit FINAL thesis in order to graduate in SPRING 2012 is April 23rd.
• You are required to submit one (1) printed copy (single-sided or double-sided at the preference of you and your supervisor) of your FINAL thesis to Research and Graduate Studies and also an electronic copy to the Library. Please go to the Library website to upload your PDF document. You are responsible for submitting a copy of your Confirmation Report to the Graduate Studies Office at the time of your final thesis submission.