PhD Candidature Timeline
This timeline is calculated without leaves of absence or lapses in candidature. Forms are automatically sent to you by the School of Graduate Studies (SGS). Information on the Intention to Submit and other forms is available on the SGS website.
SGS also provides useful information on managing your PhD candidature
| Full-time Candidature |
Part-time candidature |
Action |
| 8 months |
16 months |
SGS sends Confirmation Report/Progress Report 1. |
| 9-10 months |
16-24 months |
Candidate makes 20-30 minute oral presentation with defense
Candidate submits Report and Sample of Writing (8-10,000words). |
| 12 months |
24 months |
Candidate Confirmed |
| 24 months |
48 months |
Second Progress Report Due |
| 30 months |
60 months |
Review by Circulation Due |
| Semester prior to thesis submission |
Semester prior to thesis submission |
Public presentation of research findings |
| 3 months before submission |
3 months before submission |
Intention to Submit (80-word Summary)
Completion Report for PhD Candidates |
| 36 months |
72 months |
Submit Thesis (3 copies) |
| After notification of results & within the approved length of time specified (generally 1-2 months) |
After notification of results & within the approved length of time specified (generally 1-2 months) |
Make required revisions
Revisions are approved by Chair of Examiners
Re-examination (if warranted) |
| After above requirements are completed |
After above requirements are completed |
2 permanently bound copies (one on acid free paper) submitted to School of Graduate Studies
Lastly, SGS pass letter sent to candidate |
(1) 6 months full-time, 12 months part-time in the case of conversion from MA.
(2) Provided all requirements are satisfied.
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