10. Graduation
10.1 Degree Recommendations
When all requirements for a master’s degree or graduate diploma program have been fulfilled, the graduate unit is required to submit a degree (or diploma) recommendation to the School of Graduate Studies indicating that the program has been satisfactorily completed by the student. Students should note that in the case of thesis masters’ programs, degree recommendations are only approved after the thesis and required supporting documents have been submitted to SGS.
When all requirements for a doctoral program have been fulfilled and a final copy of the thesis, as well as required supporting documents, have been submitted to SGS, the student will be recommended for graduation by SGS.
10.2 Convocation Ceremonies
Convocation ceremonies are held twice a year, in the spring and fall. Students who choose to attend a ceremony must attend the ceremony which directly follows the completion of their degree requirements. The Director of Student Services of the School of Graduate Studies submits the names of the graduands to the Office of Convocation, which is responsible for the procedures for the convocation ceremony and the issuance of diplomas.
Students who complete degree requirements by the January deadline can choose to have their degree conferred in absentia in March, where there is no ceremony but rather diplomas are mailed to graduands, or attend the ceremony in June.
Graduation information is available on the University of Toronto website at www.convocation.utoronto.ca.
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