Final Thesis Process: Master Programs

  1. Thesis Submission Guidelines

  2. Required Application to Graduate

  3. Summary - final thesis process

  4. Proposed Examiner Form

    • Supervisor submits a Proposed Examiner to the Graduate Coordinator to be approved by the Academic Unit/Program

  5. Thesis Ready for Review by Examiner Form

  6. Internal Examiner's Report Form

  7. Second Internal Examiner's Report Form (where applicable)

  8. External Examiner's Report Form

  9. Oral Defence Presentation

    • Students present an Oral Defence

  10. Final Thesis Forms are Submitted

    • Students submit the following forms to the Faculty of Graduate Studies once the Academic Unit has considered both Examiner's Reports:
        1. Thesis Ready for Final Submission (PDF)
        2. Recommendation of Thesis (PDF)

    • Final Thesis Copy

      • Students are required to submit an electronic copy in a locked pdf format. Please note that some academic units may require paper copies. Please check with your Graduate Coordinator.
      • Please ensure that all the fonts are embedded in the pdf before submitting the final electronic copy.
      • Tutorial on How to Embed Fonts (PDF)

    • Library Form

    • Exit Survey

      • Students are to submit the completed Exit Survey (PDF) to the Faculty of Graduate Studies

    • Intent to Graduate

      • Students must complete the 'Intent to Graduate' through their myInfo account.

    • Graduand is Approved by Graduate Studies Council

    • Graduate Degree is Conferred by Senate