PhD Program
Graduate Student Handbook- PhD (.pdf)
Program Timeline
Full-Time PhD Students
Minimum Registration Period
Maximum Registration Period
Progress Requirements
Review of Student Progress
Comprehensive Examination
PhD Thesis Proposal Defense
Guide To Preparing A PhD Thesis Proposal
1. Introduction
2. Selection of the Topic
3. Selection of the Supervisory Committee
4. Study Design
5. Proposal Preparation
6. Ethics Approval
7. Purpose of the Proposal Defense
8. Proposal Defense Examination Committee
9. Structure of the Proposal Defense
10. Should a Pilot Study be done before the Proposal Defense
11. What if the Proposal is Deemed as Unacceptable
Ph.D. Thesis Proposal Defense Timelines
Thesis Requirements
Thesis Format
Request to Change Status
Leave of Absence
Guidelines for a Student Appeal
