graduate programsEDCP Advising
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Advising
Of course, the best advice for students is to stay tuned into the requirements of your program. The Graduate Coordinator, Graduate Secretary, and students' pro tem advisors or progarm supervisors are available to assist in helping students begin and complete their programs. Please consult the EDCP Guidelines for the Assignment / Selection Of Pro-Tem Advisors and Supervisors and information for changing supervisiors. The Graduate Coordinator is available to help resolve problems, mediate between students and the Faculty or Faculty of Graduate Studies, and help direct students toward completion, future studies, or careers. The Graduate Secretary provides resources for students and facilitates enrollment into and completion of programs. Pro tem advisiors and program supervisors assist students in choosing courses and resolving problems. Each student is responsible for
Various forms for advising and progress through the graduate program are available on the forms page. You might also want to check out these resources:
- Faculty of Graduate Studies
- UBC International Services
- Financial Aid
- Registrar's Office and Calendar
- Housing Office
- AMS (Coordinates Health Insurance and other student services)
Graduation Information
You must be registered at UBC for every term throughout the duration of your program, including when you are working on your thesis or dissertation (EDCP 599 for MA students or EDCP 699 for PhD students). For information on registration, visit UBC Student Services.
Thesis Guidlines
Visit the Faculty of Graduate studies web pages for information on Thesis Proposals, Writing the Thesis and Defending the Thesis. You could also download the Graduate Coordinator's Writing Guide and Thesis Proposal and Preparation guides for helpful tips.
MA and PhD Orals
MA and PhD students must defend their theses before they can graduate. Please review the links below for more information.
Doctoral Oral Exam Information
Applying to Graduate
If you have completed your program requirements and are planning to graduate, please inform Basia, our EDCP Graduate Secretary, as well as your supervisor. You must also apply to graduate online.
