Graduate Student Journey Guide

The Admission stage includes the steps required to accept your offer, satisfy admission conditions, activate university services, register for your program, and prepare for your arrival at the University of Lethbridge. Students should review key policies and program requirements, complete mandatory onboarding activities, and access orientation resources before beginning their studies.

The Enrolment stage focuses on completing your initial registration requirements and setting up the academic structures that will support your program. This includes course registration, establishing supervisory relationships, forming a supervisory committee (where required), completing supervisor-student guidelines, and understanding your program's academic requirements and registration expectations.

The Progression stage includes the academic, research, and administrative requirements that support your continued advancement toward degree completion. Students complete program milestones, submit progress reports, develop and obtain approval for research proposals, maintain academic standing, manage registration and program changes, and participate in opportunities such as co-operative education or coursework at other institutions where applicable.

The Completion stage outlines the requirements students must meet to complete their thesis, project, or capstone. Depending on the completion pathway, students may be required to prepare for a defence or presentation, complete revisions, obtain final approvals, submit required documentation, and deposit their final work in accordance with University requirements. 

The Graduation stage focuses on confirming that all degree requirements have been met and preparing for degree conferral. Students are responsible for verifying program completion requirements, applying to graduate, ensuring all final approvals have been received, and preparing for convocation and their transition to alumni status.