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Graduate student and supervisor guidelines for various milestones along the path to a graduate degree.

M.Sc. Program Requirements Ph.D. Program Requirements

Introductory Supervisor/Student Meeting
Checklist of suggested topics for your initial meeting with your supervisor (PDF).
CS Student Supervisor Relationship Guideline (PDF)
Seminar Guidelines
Guidelines on your presentation, evaluation, making proper arrangements and announcing your grad seminar.
Candidacy Exam Guidelines (Ph.D. Only)
Making arrangements for a candidacy exam (including choosing the committee members), proceedings; preparing for your Candidacy Exam.
Thesis Dissertation Guidelines
Tips on writing a thesis; thesis formatting and submission.
Final Oral Exam (Defense) Guidelines
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*To best advise you, please send messages from your @ ualberta account and i include your full name and UofA ID number (if applicable) with each inquiry.

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