Resources for students
We want you to be among our many satisfied alumni. We've built a strong support network for you, from orientation to graduation day. If you can't find what you're looking for on this page, contact us.
Program planning guides
Our recommended course schedules will allow you to complete your program requirements in the expected amount of time. If you plan to deviate from the schedule provided, you must contact your supervisor and the program assistants to approve your plan.
Counselling Psychology MA
Educational Psychology MA and MEd: Learning, Development and Instructional Sciences stream
Educational Psychology MA and MEd: Special Education stream
Educational Psychology PhD
Leadership Studies MA and MEd
- MEd program requirements
- MA program requirements
- See the example schedule under Program options. The Program Assistants will let you know what to register for each term.
If you want to take an elective course outside your program area, you will need permission of your supervisor, graduate advisor, and the course instructor. See "Forms and policies" below for the Graduate registration form. The Academic calendar limits how many/which undergraduate courses can be used towards a graduate degree.
Graduate handbooks
- Counselling Psychology MA handbook
- Educational Psychology MA and MEd handbook
- Leadership Studies MA and MEd handbook (coming soon)
Funding & awards
There are various scholarships, bursaries, and employment opportunities available for EPLS students.
Check out our funding opportunities and awards pages for more information.
Forms & policies
All academic policies can be found in the Academic Calendar.
- Graduate registration form (to take courses outside your program)
- Leave of absence with permission (to take a medical, parental or compassionate leave for a term)
- Request for program extension (if you take longer than the allowed time to complete your program)
- Directed studies request
Additional forms can be obtained from Graduate Studies.
Program completion (thesis/project) & graduation
In order to graduate from your program, you must apply to graduate. Read the graduation and convocation info for Undergraduate students and for Graduate students.
- Thesis-based MA students and PhD students should refer to the FGS thesis & dissertation page for instructions about how to write and format your thesis or dissertation, book your thesis or dissertation defense, and submit an electronic copy of your thesis or dissertation (ETD) to UVicSpace.
- MEd students will complete the Project (ED-D 598) and Comprehensive Exam (ED-D 597) at the end of their program. Your supervisor or program assistant will provide more details about the Project and Comprehensive Exam as you approach your final term.
More resources & support
The UVic community is here for you! For everything from academic writing to dental care, there are resources here to help you. If you cannot find what you are looking for, don't hesitate to contact your program assistant to connect you to the services you need.
- Orientation
- Student Wellness Centre: A central resource for physical, mental and spiritual health
- SupportConnect: Mental health support anytime, anywhere
- Indigenous Academic and Community Engagement (IACE): Academic and non-academic support for Indigenous students
- International Centre for Students (ICS): Advice on immigration documents, life in Canada, and all other non-academic matters
- Co-op and Career Services
- Equity and Human Rights
- Ombudsperson
- Centre for Accessible Learning
- Student Advocacy Groups
- UVic Graduate Students' Society