Application to Graduate: Deadline July 21, 2015

If you anticipate that you will complete your degree requirements within the summer term and be eligible to graduate at the Autumn Convocation, you must apply to graduate via the Student Center.

Once logged in, under the Main Menu select Self Service and then “Graduation”. Select “Apply for Graduation” and follow the instructions to complete the process, which includes verification of your name and degree being awarded. Please complete your application to graduate by July 21.

CHANGES OF REGISTRATION for Fall Term 2015

Any requests to change your fall term status should be submitted by July 21, 2015.

These changes include requests to change from full-time to part-time, part-time to full-time, leaves of absence, Intent to be eligible for TDO status, voluntary withdrawal, etc.

Requests for Leaves of Absence, Part-Time Status, and Voluntary Withdrawal may be submitted online via the Graduate Student Web Services Portal.

Other request forms to be submitted in hard-copy are also found via the Portal.

Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan – New Zealand: August 3, 2015 Deadline

A number of scholarships are offered through the New Zealand Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan Committee, administered by Universities New Zealand - Te Pōkai Tara.

The deadline is approaching quickly.

Canadian students and researchers wishing to pursue doctoral studies or research at participating New Zealand universities have until August 3, 2015 to complete their application.

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Pay the Second Installment of Your Summer Tuition NOW

Are you paying your tuition in two installments?

The due date for the second installment of (summer) term tuition is Friday, June 11, 2015.

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Funding Available for Canadian Students and Faculty to Study in China -- Deadline August 3, 2015

The China Scholarship Council is re-launching the competition for the Canada-China Scholars' Exchange Program for the 2015-2016 academic year. The Program awards scholarships to Canadian academics, students and professionals who wish to study or conduct research at participating Chinese institutions.

The awards are for studies and research, for a combination of studies and language studies, or for language studies only. Scholarship durations are four to 12 months for students and eight weeks to 12 months in the case of professionals, professors and researchers. The scholarship is tenable between September 2015 and August 2016.

The deadline to submit an application is August 3, 2015.

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Thesis Deadline: April 30, 2015

April 30 is the deadline for final submission of the thesis (master’s and doctoral) to complete the degree within the winter term and to graduate at the Spring Convocation.

International Students: Remember to Renew Your Study Permits!

Please remember to renew your Study Permit in advance of the expiration date to avoid interruption in your registration at Western.

Those students whose Study Permits expire before June 1, 2015 must present proof of having applied for a Study Permit renewal or a renewed Permit to the SGPS office in order to be registered for the summer 2015 term.

Application to Graduate

If you anticipate that you will complete your degree requirements within the winter term and be eligible to graduate at the Spring Convocation, you must apply to graduate via the Student Center.

Once logged in, under the Main Menu select Self Service > Graduation > Apply for Graduation and follow the instructions to complete the process. This process will include verification of your name and the degree being awarded.

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Thesis Defense Only (TDO) Status

Thesis Defense Only status is available for the summer term to those students who have completed all non-thesis program requirements, plus submission of the exam copy of the thesis by the published deadlines (March 19 for PhD, April 2 for master’s), but are unable to defend the thesis before the end of term.

Those who meet eligibility criteria will be contacted individually by SGPS; students do not need to submit a request for TDO status.

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Changes of Registration for Summer Term

Any requests to change your summer term status should be submitted by March 26, 2015.

These changes include requests to change from full-time to part-time, part-time to full-time, leaves of absence, voluntary withdrawal, etc. Requests for Leaves of Absence, Part-Time Status, and Voluntary Withdrawal may be submitted online via the Graduate Student Web Services Portal. Other request forms to be submitted in hard-copy are also found via the Portal.

Please note that part-time status requests received once the term starts (May 1) will be subject to a $150 late fee.