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Admission requirements
Policy falseThe graduate academic calendar is the official source for university admission policies.
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alternative media consultation form
Form falseSubmit this form to uvicspacehelp@uvic.ca and copy fgscirc@uvic.ca well in advance of the completion of your degree if you plan to include alternative media as part of your thesis or dissertation. Your request will be reviewed to confirm that the media type is publishable. You may be contacted if additional information is required.
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Appeals
Policy falseInformation for students seeking academic or Senate appeals.
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Arranging an oral examination
Policy oral examsGuidelines for preparing for and arranging oral exams.
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Auditing a course
Policy course auditIf you want to audit a graduate course at UVic, you must be a graduate student or hold a bachelor's degree.
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Auxiliary grade sheet
Form instructors, facultyUse this form to submit grades for registered students for whom grades cannot be submitted via FAST.
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Canadian Graduate Student Research Mobility Agreement (CGSRMA) Visiting Research Student
Form falseStudents registered at another university who come to UVic to do research under the supervision of a UVic faculty member are visiting research students. This written agreement is completed by the visiting research students, their home supervisors, and their UVic supervisors. Students outside of the CCGSMRA agreement should arrange for their institution to contact the Graduate Studies office for more information.
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Canadian University Graduate Transfer Agreement
Form CUGTAThis agreement is to provide students in good standing enrolled in a graduate degree or diploma program at a Canadian Association for Graduate Studies member university the opportunity to take courses offered at another member institution for transfer credit to the program at their institution. A <a class="secure" href="/graduatestudies/forms-policies/data/accessible_graduate-program-update-form.pdf ">Graduate program update form</a> must also be submitted to establish which of your program requirements the transfer course(s) will meet.
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Checklist for completing master's and PhD degree requirements
Policy degree completionA general guide to assist Master's and PhD students.
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Continuity of registration
Policy continunity, registration, withdrawal, termination, leave of absenceTo remain active in your graduate program, you must register for credit every term.
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Course Retention Request for Returning or Transferring Students
Form garoGraduate Students who have withdrawn from a UVic program and would now like to return to the same program, or who are requesting to transfer from one UVic program to another, are required to submit the Course Retention Form for Returning or Transferring Students. The form should be completed by the student in conjunction with their supervisor or graduate advisor, and submitted to the Graduate 番茄社区 and Records office.
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Curriculum advising and program planning - CAPP report
Policy CAPP, program planningCAPP reports provide a summary of academic requirements for a student鈥檚 declared program.
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Degree completion and graduation
Policy graduation, completion, convocationEach candidate for a degree, diploma or certificate must complete a formal application for graduation.
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graduation
Graduate students who have met all requirements of their program may request a degree completion letter online through UVic's Online tools, in person at the Graduate 番茄社区 and Records office, or by phoning 250-472-4657.
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Doctoral program requirements
Policy phd, doctoral, degree requirementsThe graduate academic calendar contains information on minimum degree requirements, oral exams and dissertations for doctoral degrees.
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UVicspace, library, thesis, dissertation
Search and download theses and dissertations from past UVic masters and doctoral candidates on UVicSpace.
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Enrolment verification letter
Form enrolment letterVerification of Enrolment letters are available for current graduate students through Online tools, under Student Services -- Online request forms -- Verification of enrolment.
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External Examiner Nomination Form and Guidelines
Form fgsSupervisor(s) may obtain pre-approval of the external examiner from the Dean of Graduate Studies by submitting the External Examiner Nomination Form well in advance of the request for oral examination form.
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Fees
Policy tuition, fees, program fees, fee deadlineFind information about tuition and other fees in the graduate academic calendar.
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Funding
Policy funding, scholarships, bursaries, fellowships, taFind information on UVic fellowships, teaching or research assistantships and awards.
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Grade change
Form faculty,supervisor,garoSubmit this form to complete a grade change for your graduate students.
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Grade Extension (INC) Form
Form faculty,supervisors,garoSubmit this request for extension of the grade submission deadline in support of your graduate students.
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Graduate Academic Concession Form
Form garoFormerly the "Leave of Absence with Permission" form. Graduate students wanting to take leave from their studies, or whose academic performance has been affected by injury, personal/family affliction or illness can submit this form to request: <ul> <li>Leave of Absence with Permission (Medical, Parental, Compassionate)</li> <li>Personal Leave (retroactive)</li> <li>Withdraw Under Extenuating Circumstances (for courses)</li> <li>Course Drop after the Academic Drop Deadline</li> </ul>
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Graduate course registration form
Form garoUse this form to register if you cannot do so through MyPage: late registration, undergraduate courses, courses outside your home department, audit or for no credit, or section change after the registration deadline. To drop courses after the Academic Drop Deadline has passed, submit a Graduate Academic Concession form.
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Graduate program update
Form students, garoUse the program update form to adjust the requirements of a regular graduate program, to request transfer credit, or to indicate that a program requirement has been met.
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Graduate Supervision Policy
Policy fgsFaculty of Graduate Studies Graduate Supervision Policy
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Graduate Visiting Research Agreement
Form falseSubmit this form if you are enrolled in a graduate program of study at an accredited or recognized university and wish to engage in research activity at UVic
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Graduation and convocation
Policy graduation, convocation, ceremonyGraduation is the awarding of your credential (degree, diploma or certificate) by the UVic Senate. You must apply to graduate in order to be awarded your credential and receive your diploma.
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Granting agencies and granting awards
Policy external scholarships, external funds, external grantsLearn more about external funding opportunities coordinated through the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
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intellectual property, copyright
Prepared by the Canadian Association for Graduate Studies
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Guidelines for the Appointment of External Examiners for UVic Doctoral Candidates
Policy nomination, external, examiner, arms, arm's, length, guidelines, oral, defence, doctoral, examinationThe qualifications of an external examiner are critical, as is their ability to provide an expert evaluation of the merits of a student鈥檚 work that is as free as possible of any bias, including the appearance of bias, which may be seen to predispose any particular outcome.
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Guidelines for the arm's length doctoral external examiner
Policy fgsYour role as an Arm鈥檚 Length Examiner for a PhD candidate.
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Guidelines for the arm's length master's external examiner
Policy fgsYour role as an Arm鈥檚 Length Examiner for a Master鈥檚 student.
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Guidelines for the chair - NON-THESIS
Policy fgsGuidelines for Chairs of Oral Examinations Master鈥檚 Non-thesis
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Guidelines for the chair - THESIS
Policy fgsGuidelines for Chairs of Oral Examinations PhD and Master鈥檚-with-Thesis
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Guiding Principles for Graduate Student Supervision by Canadian Association for Graduate Studies
Form falseConsider using this agreement, or another one that you and your student(s) create together, if you believe the mentoring relationship will be strengthened by formalizing a mutual agreement of roles, responsibilities, and expectations. This worksheet may be modified to meet the specific needs of your unit.
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If a committee member is absent
Policy fgs, proxy, absent, oral, what to do if, exam, examination, defenceSupervisory committee member absence at oral examinations
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INTD/SPARR program change
Form garoIndividual interdisciplinary (INTD) or Special arrangement (SPARR) graduate program students should complete this form if you need a program change.
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Interdisciplinary programs
Policy intd, interdisciplinary, admissions, garoCombine more than one field of study in an individual interdisciplinary (INTD) degree. Choose from an existing INTD program or design you own.
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Interdisciplinary Studies Student Evaluation Form
Form fgs, evaluation, progressIndividual interdisciplinary (INTD) graduate program students should complete this form and email it to your co-supervisors. Your supervisor will review this form with you and send a copy to the INTD graduate adviser. Reports are due August 31 each year.
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International admissions requirements
Policy applicationAdditional admissions information for international applicants.
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Language proficiency
Policy english language, proficiency, toefl, ielts, melabYou must provide proof that you are proficient in the English language to attend UVic.
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Leaves of absence
Policy leaves of absence, withdrawalInformation on leaves of absence with permission and withdrawal from graduate programs.
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Letter of permission
Form garoVisiting students from other institutions are admitted on the basis of a letter of permission. UVic graduate students wishing to take courses elsewhere: submit a letter of permission form to the Graduate 番茄社区 and Records office, which will be sent to the host institution upon approval. UVic graduate students will be responsible for obtaining admission at the host institution. A graduate program update form must also be submitted to establish which of your program requirements the transfer course(s) will meet.
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Library policies
Policy library, study spaceInformation on using UVic libraries, including food and drink, booking study spaces and lockers, and conduct guidelines.
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Master's program requirements
Policy degree requirements, mastersThe graduate academic calendar contains information on minimum degree requirements, oral exams and theses for masters degrees.
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Membership recommendation
Form fgsMembership in the faculty is required in order to supervise graduate students, serve on graduate student supervisory committees, and teach graduate courses. Use this form to nominate candidates for membership in your academic unit, and submit along with a current CV to the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
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New certificate or diploma program proposal guidelines
Policy fgsFaculty of Graduate Studies New Certificate or Diploma Program Proposal Guidelines
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New degree approval process
Policy fgsNew Graduate Degree Approval Process
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New degree proposal guidelines
Policy fgsFaculty of Graduate Studies New Degree Program Proposal Guidelines
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New graduate certificate or diploma approval process
Policy fgsFaculty of Graduate Studies new graduate certificate or diploma approval process
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Non-thesis oral examination checklist
Form falseOnce the non-thesis examination date is chosen, the first page of the attached checklist is completed by the department. After the oral examination is complete, page 2 of the checklist is completed and the entire form is submitted to the Graduate 番茄社区 and Records Office within 5 working days of the examination.
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Oral exam guidelines
Policy oral exams, phd, masters, doctoralImportant information to prepare for your oral examination.
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Personal Information Change
Form falseYour name is an important part of your identity at UVic, as it will appear officially on your transcripts and on your diploma. It is important to verify that the name we have on file is correct for these official documents.
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Pro forma proposal (directed studies)
Form falseA pro forma registration form is required to assign a course number for specialized courses not shown in the calendar.
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Proxy
Form falseIf you want any other person to have access to your student records held by Graduate 番茄社区 and Records in the Office of the Registrar and/or if you want any other person to be able to conduct student-related business with those units on your behalf you must complete this through Online tools.
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Re-registration
Form garoIf you were previously registered as a graduate student, you will need to apply for re-registration to: <ul> <li>reinstatement to a program after violation of a Faculty of Graduate Studies policy;</li> <li>continuation of an approved program after an extended absence;</li> <li>transfer to a different degree program without completing a current program; or</li> <li>continuation of non-degree registration.</li> </ul>
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Request for candidacy extension
Form fgsAs a doctoral student you must pass a candidacy examination within three years of the first registration and at least six months before your final oral examination. If you are not ready for the candidacy examination because of exceptional and extenuating circumstances, complete this form and forward to the Dean of Graduate Studies. Review the calendar regulations regarding the implications on your program time limit before extensions are requested.
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Request for final oral examination (ROE) - Doctoral
Form fgsYou and your committee decide on a date for your oral examination far enough in advance to allow time to submit the request for oral examination (ROE) form to the dean's office a minimum of 20 working days (for master's) or a minimum of 30 working days (for PhD) prior to the examination. Your ROE must be completed and signed by each member of your supervisory committee. Committee members who are away may fax a signature or send an email stating they agree the thesis/dissertation is examinable and are available for the specified date and time. The ROE must include the name, address, telephone number and email address for the proposed external examiner. Once this form has been completed and submitted to the Faculty of Graduate Studies, no changes are to be made to the thesis or dissertation prior to the oral defense. This form, once completed, is to be submitted it to the Office of the Dean of Graduate Studies.
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Request for final oral examination (ROE) - Master's
Form fgsYou and your committee decide on a date for your oral examination far enough in advance to allow time to submit the request for oral examination (ROE) form to the dean's office a minimum of 20 working days (for master's) or a minimum of 30 working days (for PhD) prior to the examination. Your ROE must be completed and signed by each member of your supervisory committee. Committee members who are away may fax a signature or send an email stating they agree the thesis/dissertation is examinable and are available for the specified date and time. The ROE must include the name, address, telephone number and email address for the proposed external examiner. Once this form has been completed and submitted to the Faculty of Graduate Studies, no changes are to be made to the thesis or dissertation prior to the oral defense. This form, once completed, is to be submitted it to the Office of the Dean of Graduate Studies.
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Request for program extension
Form falseA master's student is required to complete all program requirements for the degree within five years (60 consecutive months) from first registration. A doctoral degree is required to complete all program requirements within seven years (84 consecutive months) . You must complete this form after reviewing the FGS Calendar regulations regarding the implications on your program time limit before requesting any extensions.
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Request to form a Co-Equal Supervisory Committee
Form falseSubmit this form for approval to establish a co-equal supervisory committee. A preliminary consultation with an FGS Associate Dean is recommended in advance of submission.
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SPARR program
Form falseIt is possible to have a unique proposal approved by special arrangement (SPARR) to pursue research in an area that is not formally approved as a graduate degree program by the 番茄社区 Senate. To pursue this option complete the SPARR program form and refer to the SPARR program worksheet for further information and deadlines.
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Study permit information letter
Form garoCurrent and prospective international graduate students may request a study permit information letter online through UVic's Online tools, in person at the Graduate 番茄社区 and Records Office or by phone at 250-472-4657. To order this letter online: <ol> <li>Sign into <a class="secure" href="/cas/login?service=/tools/">Online tools</a></li> <li>Choose the <strong>student services</strong> tab</li> <li>Choose the <strong>online request forms</strong> tab</li> <li>Select "GR Study Permit Information Letter"</li> </ol>
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Thesis completion plan
Form fgsA checklist to help you plan out the major steps in completing your thesis.
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Thesis format checklist and sample pages
Policy falseThesis and dissertation format requirements for final submission to the Faculty of Graduate Studies via UVicSpace
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Thesis/dissertation approval
Form fgsAll members of your examining committee must sign this form certifying that they have examined your thesis/dissertation and approve it as satisfying the requirement for your noted degree from the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
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UVic editorial style guide
Policy style guide, publications, communications, marketing, web, printThe UVic Editorial Style Guide applies to all general, promotional and marketing communications materials, official correspondence, and reports and submissions to university governing bodies. It is not intended to apply to teaching, scholarly or research texts.
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garo
The Western Dean's Agreement grants graduate students of member universities to take courses at another member institution which are not available at their home institution for credit in their graduate programs. A <a class="secure" href="/graduatestudies/forms-policies/data/accessible_graduate-program-update-form.pdf ">Graduate program update form</a> must also be submitted to establish which of your program requirements the transfer course(s) will meet.
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Withholding form
Form fgsSome students will have publishers interested in publishing their work, or have sensitive patent information in their thesis or dissertation, or even have a signed contract to write a book. This form, once completed and signed, and if approved by the Faculty of Graduate Studies, will withhold the student's work from the UVicSpace online collection for a period of up to 12 months.