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
Transferring to another Degree Program
Information about transferring to a different program, including "fast-tracking" from master's to doctoral programs. 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
Student Vacation Policy
Student rights and responsibilities regarding vacation time and student assistantships. 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
Advancing to Doctoral Candidacy
Advancing to candidacy is a major milestone in a doctoral student's academic career. Read more
Graduate Game Plan
A step-by-step guide for your graduate degree. Read more