Graduate Program Manual

The Graduate Program Manual assists departments in managing graduate programs. The manual is a compilation of procedures and guidelines for the administration of graduate programs, plus policies that have been approved by the appropriate governing bodies of the ß÷ßäÉçÇø.

Readers should refer to the Graduate Program Manual and the Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies (GPS) website when managing and administering graduate programs. When in doubt, readers should refer to the applicable policy statements located in the or the , which contain official policy statements of the University regarding academic programs.

The online Graduate Program Manual is updated 7 to 10 days after meetings of the GPS Council.


Section 1: Areas of Responsibilities Related to Graduate Programs

Section 2: Student Recruitment and Enrollment Management

Section 3: Financial Aid and Awards

Section 4: Fees

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Section 6: Program Planning and Registration

Section 7: Administration of Graduate Programs

Section 8: Supervision, Oral Examinations, and Program Completion

Section 9: Disputes and Resolutions

Section 10: Intellectual Property