In order to graduate, the Candidate must apply to Enrolment Services by the appropriate deadline. See UBC Student Services - Graduation Information for further details and an online application for graduation.

When all conditions for the degree have been met, the Dean will inform the Secretary of the Senate of the successful completion of the program. On approval of the Faculty, the Candidate will be nominated for the awarding of the degree. Nominations for the awarding of degrees are considered at the May and November meetings of the Senate. For a Candidate to be considered for a degree, all procedures must have been completed by the dates specified in the University Calendar.