Resources for graduate 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

Educational Psychology
Leadership Studies

Current course offerings are found in the Academic calendar.
To track your progress, check your CAPP report through your Online Tools.
Contact your supervisor, graduate advisor, or the programs assistant for academic advising.

Graduate handbooks

Funding & awards

Please visit the UVic Graduate Student Funding website and stay tuned to email calls for nominations.

Forms & policies

All academic forms and policies can be found on the Faculty of Graduate Studies website, including

  • 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 students take longer than the allowed time to complete the program)
  • Graduate Program Update Form (to update students CAPP Report/program requirements)
  • SPARR Program Change Form (for PhD SPARR—to update students CAPP Report/program requirements)

The FGS Graduate Supervision Policy is available on the Academic Supervision website. 

Annual Report

Students must submit their EPLS Annual Progress Report Form annually, by April 30 and meet with their supervisor to review it. 

Program completion & graduation

In order to graduate from your program, you must apply to graduate. See the Graduation and Convocation information for Graduate students. 

  • Thesis/dissertation-based programs (MA and PhD):  refer to the FGS thesis & dissertation page for thesis/dissertation writing and defense process guidelines. You must  submit an electronic copy of your thesis or dissertation (ETD) to UVicSpace. 
  • Project-based programs (MEd): complete the Project (ED-D 598) and Comprehensive Exam (ED-D 597)if required by your program. Your supervisor and programs 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.