Forms
| Form Name | Description |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 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. |
