Establishing your Program of Study
Information about choosing courses and gaining approval for your program of study. Read more
Course Registration
Information about registering for courses, adding and dropping courses, auditing, etc. Read more
Academic Progress, Grading Practices & Low Scholarship
Information about satisfactory progress, academic assessment, deferred standing, Senate appeals etc. Read more
Conflict Resolution
Information about offices that provide support and advocacy regarding conflicts. Read more
Leave of Absence
Students who find it necessary to interrupt their graduate studies mayrequest a leave of absence. Read more
Working while Studying
Information about student service appointments, teaching a course, employment for international students and following graduation. Read more
Comprehensive Examination
Information on comprehensive examination. Read more
Advancing to Doctoral Candidacy
Advancing to candidacy is a major milestone in a doctoral student's academic career. Read more
Going to another University as a Visiting Student
Information about the Western Dean's Agreement, other exchange agreements and studying elsewhere as a UBC student. Read more
Graduate Student Insurance
There are several kinds of personal insurance available to UBC students. Read more
Graduate Student Vacation Policy
Student rights and responsibilities regarding vacation time and student assistantships. Read more
Masters - PhD Transfers
Information about the two types of transfers from Masters to PhD programs. Read more
Transferring to another Degree Program
Information about transferring to a different program, including "fast-tracking" from master's to doctoral programs. Read more
Withdrawing from a Program
Information on formally withdrawing from your graduate program. Read more
Program Extensions
What to do if you need more time to finish your degree. Read more
Readmission & Reinstatement
Information about readmission and reinstatement. Read more
Graduate Game Plan
A step-by-step guide for your graduate degree. Read more