General Regulations
Exemptions
The Council of the School of Graduate Studies has the power to waive the application of a regulation in individual cases. Such exemptions are granted only in exceptional circumstances and require the favourable recommendation of the graduate unit and of the School of Graduate Studies Admissions and Programs Committee.
- Organization of the School of Graduate StudiesExplanation of SGS divisions, governing committee, graduate units, types of graduate programs, and faculty.
- Student CategoriesDefinitions of degree, diploma, and special students.
- Application and AdmissionApplication, admission policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Structure of Academic ProgramsDefinitions of academic year, academic programs, minimum period of registration, normal program length, residence, and time limit.
- Registration and EnrolmentRegistration and enrolment policies and procedures, policy on graduate courses and other academic activities.
- Program ProgressAcademic standing and satisfactory progress, supervision, theses, and graduation.
- Academic AppealsProcess for appealing an academic matter.
- Policies and GuidelinesUniversity policies and guidelines affecting graduate students.