Student Categories
The University offers admissions to two categories of graduate students:
Degree or Diploma Student
Special (non-degree) Student
Degree or Diploma Student
A degree or diploma student is registered in a graduate program in the School of Graduate Studies.
A degree student who has completed all requirements for the PhD degree exclusive of thesis research will be designated as a doctoral candidate in the School of Graduate Studies.
Degree or Diploma Student on Probation
When credentials are from a university where the program of study cannot readily be appraised by the graduate unit, the applicant may be required to register on probation for a period of at least 4 months and not more than 12 months. Applicants must hold a recognized degree with appropriate standing.
After 4 months, but before the end of 12 months, the graduate unit may wish to recommend to the School that the student’s probationary status be removed. Work completed during the period on probation will be credited towards the degree program. Students whose probationary status is not removed may remain registered on probation for the remainder of the academic year but will not be permitted to continue after that.
Special (non-degree) Student
Two categories of Special Students are described below. Special Students are not enrolled in a program of study which may lead to a degree. All Special Students must be enrolled in at least one graduate course; some may be enrolled in both undergraduate and graduate courses.
Special Student—Full Time
Students who are changing disciplines or require preparatory work may be admitted as full-time Special Students and enrol in a full-time program of study not leading to a degree.
Special Student—Part Time
Students wishing to take one or two graduate courses not for degree credit are admitted as part-time Special Students. Those accepted with less than mid-B standing may not apply for admission to a degree program at a later date.
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