Completion and Graduation | Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies

Completion and Graduation

This is it - the final hurdle!

This section provides useful information on completing your thesis and applying for graduation.

Your Thesis

Preparing Your Thesis Document

Did you know that your final thesis must meet certain formatting requirements?

Get ahead by reviewing the Preparation of Your Thesis page and using the provided template early on in the process.

Information on Intellectual Property issues may also be a very important part of writing your thesis.

Planning Your Thesis Defense

Follow these steps as you plan for a Master's Thesis or a Doctoral Thesis

This provides you with suggested timelines for completing and successfully defending your thesis.

Guidelines and Tips for Completing Oral Exams Remotely:

*Please be aware that defenses may not be scheduled on public holidays under any circumstances

Applying for Graduation

Applying for graduation is required for completing your program. Apply for graduation as soon as you start to plan your thesis defense.

If you have questions about the process, please go to our Graduation section.

Submitting Your Thesis to the Atrium

When you are ready to submit your thesis, refer to the Submission Checklist to make sure you submit all the appropriate documents.