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 program planning guides can help you stay on track with your program requirements:

• MA in Counselling Psychology (thesis-based and project-based)
• Learning, Development & Instructional Sciences (MA and MEd)
• Special Education (MA and MEd)
• PhD in Educational Psychology

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 (coming soon)
• Leadership Studies MA and MEd handbook (coming soon)

Funding and awards

There are various scholarships, bursaries, and employment opportunities available for EPLS students. Apply for bursaries and scholarships as early as possible, and continue to compete for awards, such as coveted SSHRC awards, throughout your academic career.

Check out our funding opportunities and awards pages for more information.

Forms and policies

• Graduate registration form
• Leave of absence with permission
• Request for program extension
• Directed studies request
• Request for final oral examination (master's)
• Request for final oral examination (doctorate)
• Thesis/dissertation approval

Additional forms can be obtained from Graduate Studies. All policies can be found in the Academic Calendar.

Program completion and graduation

In order to graduate from the program, you must apply to graduate. Read the graduation and convocation info for Undergraduate students and for Graduate students. 

All thesis-based MA students and PhD students must submit an electronic copy of their thesis or dissertation (ETD) to UVicSpace. 

More resources and 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. 

• 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
• Orientation

Other general UVic resources are available here:

• A-Z list (UVic) Directory
• Co-op and Career Services
• Equity and Human Rights
• Ombudsperson, UVSS
• Centre for Accessible Learning
• Student Advocacy Groups
• UVic Pride
• UVic Graduate Students' Society

Learn about the kinds of jobs you can do with your degree.