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Current Student Forms, Guidelines and Templates
General forms for the Yeates School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies can be found in the main YSGPS forms page.
| Form Name | Form Description |
|---|---|
| Course Action Request Form | Used to request a change in course selection; to add or drop a course after the course selection has been submitted on MyServiceHub. |
| (google doc) Plan of Study (external link) | For first year students in the MSc program to establish a plan and timeline for courses and non -course requirements in order to complete their degree requirements. To be completed in consultation with the supervisor or Graduate Program Director during the first term of study. |
| (google doc) Progress Review and Plan of Study (external link) | Used by students in their second term and beyond. The Progress Review and Plan of Study Update form is to be completed by the student and their supervisor(s) and is due at the end of the first month of the following term. |
| (google doc) Directed Studies Request (external link) | Used when a student is requesting to take the Directed Studies Course AM8209. |
| Checklist of Expectations for Graduate Student and Supervisor | Used to confirm who the student's supervisor is and to ensure that both student and supervisor are aware of the expectations and responsibilities of each role. |
| (google doc) Guidelines to Scheduling Defence (external link) | Provides guidance and instruction to students prior to scheduling defence. |
| (google doc) Oral/Examination/Defense Schedule Request (external link) | Used to request the schedule of an Oral Examination for a student who is ready to defend their thesis or MRP. |
| (google doc) Report of the Oral Examining Committee (external link) | Used to report on the final decision of the oral examining committee. |
| Thesis, Major Research Paper and Dissertation Submission Guidelines | Provides guidance to students on formatting of their thesis or MRP. |
| Ryerson NLC form | To be submitted with the final thesis or MRP. |
| (PDF file) Major Research Paper Supervisor and Second Reader Report | Used to report on the final decision of the Major Research Paper. |
| Form Name | Form Description |
|---|---|
| Course Action Request Form | Used to request a change in course selection; to add or drop a course after the course selection has been submitted on MyServiceHub. |
| (google doc) Plan of Study (external link) | For first year students in the PhD program to establish a plan and timeline for courses and non -course requirements in order to complete their degree requirements. To be completed in consultation with the supervisor during the first term of study. |
| (google doc) Progress Review and Plan of Study (external link) | Used by students in their second term and beyond. The Progress Review and Plan of Study Update form is to be completed by the student and their supervisor(s) and is due at the end of the first month of the following term. |
| (google doc) Directed Studies Request (external link) | Used when a student is requesting to take the Directed Studies Course AM9004. |
| Checklist of Expectations for Graduate Student and Supervisor | Used to confirm who the student's supervisor is and to ensure that both student and supervisor are aware of the expectations and responsibilities of each role. |
| (google doc) PhD Supervisory Committee Form (external link) | Used to confirm members of a PhD Supervisory Committee. To be filed with the Program Office no later than four months prior to the Candidacy Examination. |
Candidacy Examination Forms and Guidelines:
- (PDF file) Guidelines for Candidacy Examinations for Doctoral Programs in Science and Engineering
- (google doc) PhD Candidacy Exam Guidelines (external link)
- (google doc) PhD Candidacy Exam Scheduling Request (external link)
Thesis Defence Forms and Guidelines:
- (google doc) Doctoral Defence Scheduling Timeline & Procedures (external link)
- (google doc) Doctoral Dissertation Phase (Excerpt from Policy 164) (external link)
- (google doc) PhD Oral Exam Scheduling Request (external link)
- (google doc) PhD Oral Exam Report (external link)
- Dissertation Examining Committee Nomination
- External Examiner Nomination
- (PDF file) Thesis, Major Research Paper and Dissertation Submission Guidelines
- Ryerson NLC form
| Template | Template Description |
|---|---|
| MSc Thesis template | Latex template (external link) complying with the (PDF file) YSGPS MSc thesis guidelines |
| PhD Dissertation template | Latex template (external link) complying with the (PDF file) YSGPS PhD dissertation guidelines |
Program Specific Deadline Dates
- Plan of Study Form: This is only required for First year students in their first term of study and is normally due in October. Deadlines can be found on the YSGPS significant dates calendar.
- Progress Review and Plan of Study Update Form: Used by students in their second term and beyond. To be completed by the student and their supervisor(s) and is due at the end of the first month of the following term.
- Course Action Request Form: This form is due on or before the last date to add or drop a course.
- Directed Studies Request Form: This form is due before the start of the term in which the student wishes to take the directed studies course.
- Checklist of Expectations for Graduate Student and Supervisor Form: This form is to be completed before the end of the First Winter term (April) of the Student’s Registration.