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Thesis

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Fall 2023 Convocation

Spring 2024 Convocation

Fall 2024 Convocation

Final date to initiate PhD Thesis Defence in Mosaic * 

Faculty of Health Sciences June 23 January 19 June 21
All all other Faculties June 23  February 2 June 21

Final date to submit Master’s thesis to departments (prior to Defence)  

August 4 March 1 August 2

Final date to file theses with Graduate Studies and complete degree requirements

Faculty of Health Sciences September 29 April 5 September 27
All all other Faculties September 29 April 26 September 27

* Blackout periods apply. Standard PhD defences cannot be scheduled during the following blackout periods:

  • December 14 to January 8 (inclusive)
  • August 19 to 23 (Inclusive)