Graduate resources

GPA Requirement

The academic progress of students is monitored. Students whose GPA falls below 3.00 are considered to be on academic probation during the following review period. Students whose GPA falls below 3.00 for two consecutive semesters are withdrawn from the program. In order to graduate, students must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.00.

C Rule

Students in research master’s/magisteriate programs are allowed to receive no more than one C grade in order to remain in good standing in the university.

F Rule

Students who receive a failing grade in the course of their studies will be withdrawn from the program. Students may apply for readmission. Students who receive another failing grade after re-admission will be withdrawn from the program.

Residence

For PhD students

The minimum residence requirement for PhD students is 6 terms (two years) of full-time graduate study beyond the master’s degree, or the equivalent in part-time study, or 9 terms (3 years) of full-time graduate study beyond the bachelor’s degree for those students who are permitted to enroll for doctoral studies without completing a master’s degree.

For Master's students

The minimum residence requirement for the Master’s students is 3 terms (one year) of full-time study, or the equivalent in part-time study. This requirement must be met regardless of the amount of graduate work previously completed in any other program or at any other university.

Department contacts

For any further information on application procedures, program requirements, or available funding please email the Graduate Program Assistant.