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
Learn about the kinds of jobs you can do with your degree.
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
Feeling overwhelmed? UVic and the EPLS department have a strong support network for new students, and are committed to making your transition into UVic as seamless as possible:
- Find a Graduate Advisor
- Support for Aboriginal Students
- Support for International Students
- Support for Newly Accepted Students
- Orientation
Other general UVic resources are available here: