GRADUATE FACULTY
Only members of Graduate Faculty (including Associated and Special Graduate Faculty) may serve on graduate
student advisory committees. In order to nominate a potential committee member to graduate faculty, a
Nomination to Graduate Faculty form must be submitted by the Department Chair/Director or Graduate
Coordinator, along with a recent C.V. which should include education, experience, scholarly publication and
any prior involvement in graduate education. See the Graduate Faculty Nomination Form for more details.
REQUIRED SIGNATURES (see also reverse):
Advisor:
Co‐Advisor
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Student:
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if applicable):
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Date:
Date:
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Approved for Assistant VP Graduate Studies: Date: _________________
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
It is understood that, once the advisory committee has been established, the student and committee will plan
the student’s program
and course requirements. By signing below, the advisor and student agree to follow the
minimum university course credit requirements as set out below:
MINIMUM COURSE CREDITS
Please note that the minimum total credit load for prescribed courses for a Master’s degree is as follows:
‐ for a degree by thesis = 1.5 credits (graduate courses only)
‐ for a degree by coursework/major paper = 3.5 credits (OCGS by‐laws permit a maximum of 1/3 of
the credits from senior undergraduate courses)
Some programs may have higher requirements; see guidelines in the Graduate Calendar for specific programs.
Minimum credit load for DVSc program = 2.5 credits (graduate courses only).
Undergraduate courses taken in graduate programs must be in addition to the minimum credit requirements
shown above.
If courses taken prior to entry to the graduate program are being recommended for transfer credits, an
“Application for Transfer Credits” form must be submitted.
Please keep in mind that every course taken while registered in a graduate program will be part of the
graduate record and will be calculated in the GPA (average).
Advisor's Signature:
Date:
Student's Signature:
Date:
Protection of Privacy: We are committed to protecting your privacy. Personal information is collected under the authority of the University of Guelph Act
and pursuant to the Freedom of information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA). IF you have questions about the use and disclosure of your personal
information, call the Office of Graduate Studies at (519) 824‐4120 ext. 56833. You can also find more information about access to
information and
protection of privacy at the University of Guelph from the University Secretariat.
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