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Graduate Supervision

The relationship between the graduate student and supervisor/advisor is unique and provides a remarkable opportunity to guide and mentor the student engaged in advanced academic learning.

To ensure the success of supervisors and students, the School of Graduate Studies continues to develop supervision resources and supports for all members of the Graduate Community.

 

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The GEMS project: Graduate Excellence, Mentorship, and Supervision Learn more about GEMS

GEMS is an initiative led by the School of Graduate Studies to enhance and support graduate supervision excellence and grad school success.

 

Supervision Guidelines

The relationship between the graduate student and supervisor/advisor is unique and provides a remarkable opportunity to guide and mentor the student engaged in advanced academic learning.

Additional resources for students and faculty

PDF

Getting the Supervisory Relationship Off to a Good Start

Download this communication tool for the supervisory relationship.

DOCX

Getting the Supervisory Relationship Off to a Good Start (accessible download)

Download this communication tool for the supervisory relationship.