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Aboriginal Graduate Fellowship Application Form

The application for the annual Aboriginal Graduate Fellowships competition will be posted approximately 6-8 weeks ahead of the application deadline.

Affiliated Fellowships Application Form - Health Sciences

Applicants for the Affiliated Fellowships competition whose research area is in Health Sciences complete this application form.

Affiliated Fellowships Application Form - Natural Sciences and Engineering

Applicants for the Affiliated Fellowships competition whose research area is in Science and Engineering complete this application form.

Affiliated Fellowships Application Form - Social Sciences and Humanities

Applicants for the Affiliated Fellowships competition whose research area is in Social Sciences or Humanities complete this application form.

Affiliated Fellowships Reference Form - Doctoral Applicants in Social Sciences and Humanities

Applicants for Doctoral-level funding in the Affiliated Fellowships competition whose research area is in Social Sciences or Humanities should have

Affiliated Fellowships Reference Form - Health Sciences

Applicants for the Affiliated Fellowships competition whose research area is in Health Sciences should have each of their two referees fill out this form.

Affiliated Fellowships Reference Form - Master's Applicants in Social Sciences and Humanities

Applicants for Master's-level funding in the Affiliated Fellowships competition whose research area is in Social Sciences or Humanities should hav

Affiliated Fellowships Reference Form - Natural Sciences and Engineering

Applicants for the Affiliated Fellowships competition whose research area is in Science, Engineering, or Health Sciences should have each of their two referees fill

Annual Progress Report for Fellowship Holders

All multi-year fellowship holders should make systematic and consistent progress in their research.

Authorization and Course Registration: UBC and UBCO

UBC students registered at one campus (Vancouver or Okanagan) may be eligible to take a course for credit at the other campus.

Bibliography of Theses Related to British Columbia

If your thesis is relevant to British Columbia (e.g. history, geography, literature, science, special topics, etc.) you are asked to complete and submit this form.

Change Program Contact Information

Programs should use this form to let the Faculty of Graduate Studies know about changes to graduate staff/advisor contact information.

Doctoral Dissertation Approval

A student's examination committee must sign this form to confirm that the dissertation is ready for final , post-defence submission. The student submits the completed form to the Faculty of Graduate Studies.

Enrolment of Non-Degree Students in Graduate Course

Students with Unclassified, Access, or Visiting status must complete this form if they wish to take a graduate course. Approval of the course instructor and graduate program is required.

Enrolment of Undergraduate Go Global Exchange Student in a Graduate Course

Graduate course registration form for undergraduate exchange students attending UBC through the Go Global program.

Enrolment of Undergraduate Students in Graduate Course

Undergraduate students must complete this form if they wish to take a graduate course. Approval of the course instructor and graduate program is required.

Examination Programme

This template should be used by candidates for creating the Exam Programme to be used for the Final Doctoral Defence.

External Examiner Form
External Graduate Award Activation Form

To activate payment for external awards such as NSERC, SSHRC, CIHR, and others, all UBC award holders must complete this form.

Four Year Fellowship Payment Activation Form

Students recommended for Four Year Fellowships by their programs use this form to activate their fellowships.

Governor General's Gold Medal Application Form
Graduate Exchange Agreement: Authorization and Course Registration

To take a course through the GEA a student must be in good academic and financial standing, and the course must be an integral part of the the graduate degree program.

Graduate Program Approval Form

The Graduate Program Advisor or Head (or designate) must confirm that the supervisory committee members have approved the dissertation for submission to the External Examiner; that all graduate program requirements for the degree have been met; and that the candidate is currently registered in good standing with fees paid in full.

Graduate Program Completion Letter Request

The completion letter confirms that a student has completed all degree requirements, even though the degree may not have been officially conferred.

Graduate Travel Fund Application

Graduate students who present a paper or poster at an official conference or symposium are eligible for travel support to a maximum of $400. 

Graduate Unsatisfactory Academic Progress Recommendation

Graduate programs use this form to recommend a course of action for a student whose academic progress is unsatisfactory. Supporting documentation is required.

Joint PhD Agreement

For students to apply to take a joint PhD program, this application form must be completed by graduate programs from both universities.

Killam Fellowship Travel Expense Form

The UBC Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Fund for Advanced Studies provides current Killam Postdoctoral and Doctoral Fellows with an expense allowance to contribute to the costs of research-related tra

Killam Postdoc Fellowship Guidelines for Applicants

This document contains the application form and procedures for the Killam Postdoctoral Research Fellowship 2012-2013 competition.

Killam Postdoc Fellowship Guidelines for Departments

This document is prepared for UBC Departments and Units.

Library and Archives Canada Theses Non-Exclusive Licence

Students must complete this form and submit it to the Faculty of Graduate Studies so that their final thesis/dissertation can be included in the Library and Archives Canada collection.

Master of Educational Technology Reference
Master of Science in Business Administration Reference
Master's Degree Tuition Fee - Application for Payment Schedule B

Students who wish to take a master’s degree on a part-time basis must obtain approval prior to the beginning of their first term.

Master's Thesis Approval

A student's examination committee must sign this form to confirm that the thesis is ready for final submission. The student submits the completed form to the Faculty of Graduate Studies.

Notification of Non-Thesis Master's Program Completion

Graduate programs use this form to notify the Faculty of Graduate Studies when students in non-thesis programs have completed all degree requirements.

NSERC - Form 200

Students applying for NSERC IPS must fill out the NSERC Form 200 on-line and submit the signed, printed form as part of their application.

NSERC FORM 1 Payment Activation Form PART II

NSERC recipients must fill out NSERC FORM 1 Payment Activation Form PART II and send it to NSERC in order to activate their fellowships.

NSERC IPS - Form 183B

This form is an optional part of the NSERC IPS application.

NSERC IPS - Proposed Research Schedule and Activities (example)

This form is a part of the NSERC IPS application. It is provided by NSERC as a sample of  Research Schedule and Activities (also referred to as Sample Work Schedule).

NSERC IPS Agreement

This form is a required part of the NSERC IPS application.

NSERC/SSHRC/4YF Progress Report

This form has been replaced with the Annual Progress Report for Fellowship Holders.

Payroll Direct Deposit Form

All students who have not previously received award payments or employment income through UBC Financial Services - Payroll System are required to complete and submit this form.

PDF Travel Awards Application Form
PDF Travel Awards Conference Report
PDF Travel Awards Reimbursement Form
Permission to Use Copyrighted Material in a Thesis

Students can use this form to obtain permission to use material in their theses/dissertations that is copyrighted to another.

Personal Data Form

All students activating payroll awards who have not previously received award payments or employment income through UBC Financial Services - Payroll System are required to complete and submit this form.

Physics or Astronomy Reference
Priority Recommendation for Admission to Graduate Program

Graduate programs use this form to recommend admission for First Class applicants only. The application package must be complete.

Recommendation for Admission to Graduate Program

Graduate programs use this form to recommend admission.

Recommendation for Advancement to Candidacy

Doctoral students must advance to candidacy within 24 months of initial registration. Graduate programs submit this form to confirm that a student has met candidacy requirements.

Referee's Report on Applicant to Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Reference Letter - Report on Applicant for Admission to Graduate Studies

In lieu of an electronic reference, referees can complete this form in support of an application to a graduate program.

Registration / Change of Registration Form

If the deadline for adding, dropping and/or auditing courses has passed, the program's graduate advisor must provide a reason for the late request.

Request for Deferred Standing in Coursework

Deferred standing may be appropriate if medical or personal problems (of a very unusual nature) make it impossible for the student to complete course requirements on time.

Request for Delay in Publication of Thesis/Dissertation

Students must complete this form and obtain the approval signatures of their supervisors and graduate program advisors.

Request for Extension to Time Allowed for Advancement to Candidacy

Doctoral students must advance to candidacy within 36 months from start date or they may be withdrawn. Requests for extensions must be fully justified and supported.

Request for Extension to Time Allowed for Degree Completion

There are time limits for completing graduate degrees: five years for a master's degree, and six years for a doctoral degree. Requests for extensions must be fully justified and supported.

Request for Leave of Absence

Students on leave must not use any of the University’s facilities during the period of leave, and they are not eligible to receive awards.

Request for Permission to Teach

Doctoral students must satisfy specific eligibility criteria before they are allowed to teach sessional or extra-sessional courses. Master's students are not eligible.

Request to Change Graduate Program Start Date

Graduate programs can ask for a later start date for a newly-admitted student.

Required to Withdraw from Graduate Program for Non-Registration

A studest who to fails to register for two consecutive terms may be required to withdraw. Graduate programs must first make attempts to contact the student by email and regular mail.

RFA Rationale for Low GPA or Low English Language Score

Graduate programs can request an exception to minimum score requirements if there is concrete evidence that the applicant is likely to be a successful graduate student.

Rick Hansen Man In Motion Fellowship
Signature Verification - Department Head

New Heads of departments or programs must sign this form and submit it to the Faculty of Graduate Studies.

Signature Verification - Graduate Advisor

New graduate advisors must sign this form and submit it to the Faculty of Graduate Studies.

SSHRC Form 1 Payment Activation Form PART II

SSHRC recipients must fill out SSHRC FORM 1, PART II and submit it to Grad Studies.

Student Supervisor Agreements

This is an example of an agreement letter between supervisor and graduate student. Supervisors may wish to adapt this to make it most appropriate for their discipline.

Thesis / Dissertation Submission Cover Sheet

Students must complete this form and submit it to the Faculty of Graduate Studies with their final, post-defence thesis or dissertation.

Transfer Between Related Master's Graduate Programs

Transfers between closely related master’s programs are permitted with an academic justification.

Transfer from Master's to Doctoral Graduate Program

Under some circumstances students may be transferred from a master's to a doctoral program. There are specific requirements, and additional documentation is required.

Tuition Payroll Deduction Form

Payroll award recipients who wish to have tuition paid from semi-monthly award payments should submit this form. Choose option #2 under Payroll Deduction.

UBC Grad School Application

UBC Grad School accepts applications electronically.

UBC Thesis / Dissertation Licence Agreement

Students must complete this form and submit it to the Faculty of Graduate Studies so that their final thesis/dissertation can be included in the UBC Library collection.

University Award Recommendation Form

Graduate programs submit this form to the Faculty of Graduate Studies to recommend a graduate student for a university award.

University Examiner Form
Voluntary Withdrawal from Graduate Program

This form must be accompanied by a copy of the student's written request to be withdrawn from the graduate program.

Western Deans' Agreement: Authorization and Course Registration

To take a course through the WDA a student must be in good academic and financial standing, and the course must be an integral part of the the graduate degree program.

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