Graduate advising

Planning your graduate studies is a very different process than it was for your undergraduate degree.

1 . Graduate Handbook and Administative Staff

The Theatre Department Graduate Handbook (updated 2025) - Your first stop when you have questions relating to your degree. Please review information and associated links/documents as it outlines important policies and procedures. This Handbook is avilable through the Advisor and Secretary and an updated copy will be made avilable to students at the beginning of eaach term.

Graduate Studies policies and administration are set by the following University bodies - please explore the following links for moe information:

The Department Secretary is also your Graduate Secretary. She can answer your general questions, assist with graduate paperwork and is your liaison with Graduate Admissions and Graduate Studies. 

2. Graduate Adviser

Dr. Alexandra (Sasha) Kovacs is the Graduate Adviser for all graduate students in the Department of Theatre. She can assist you with paperwork, funding needs, and is your advocate if there is an issue with your supervisor or Graduate Studies. 

3. Your Supervisor 

Your supervisor will be a specialist in the area of your research. They are your mentor and will help you with course selections, as well as guide your thesis/project/practicum.
Unsure of who to pick? Please review the Faculty profiles to see research areas, and experience.