Thesis Proposal
The thesis proposal is an important milestone in your graduate research journey. It provides an opportunity to present your research topic, proposed methodology, and plans for completing your study while receiving feedback from your supervisor and committee. This section includes information on proposal requirements, key deadlines, formatting expectations, and resources to help you prepare, write, and successfully complete your proposal. As requirements may vary by program, be sure to consult your supervisor and Graduate Program Office to confirm program-specific guidelines and expectations.
| Program | Starting Term | Thesis Proposal Due Date |
Master of Arts Initial proposal due within the first five (5) months | Summer (May) Fall (September) Winter (January) | Sept. 30th of first year January of first year May 31st of first year |
Master of Arts Final proposal due at the end of the fourth academic term | Summer (May) Fall (September) Winter (January) | May 31st of second year August 31st of second year December 31st of second year |
| Master of Education | Summer (May) | Due date is determined in consultation with the Supervisory Committee |
Master of Fine Arts Master of Music | Fall (September) | June 30th of first year |
| Master of Nursing (Thesis Route) | Fall (September) | December 31st of the second year |
| Master of Nursing (Project Route) | Fall (September) | April 30th of the second year |
| Master of Science | Summer (May)
Fall (September)
Winter (January) | December 31st of first year
April 30th of first year
August 31st of first year |
| Master of Science (Management) | Fall (September) | After Management 5300 |
| Doctor of Philosophy (except Education and Cultural, Social, and Political Thought) | Summer (May)
Fall (September)
Winter (January) | April 30th of first year
August 31st of first year
December 31st of second year |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Cultural, Social, and Political Thought) | Summer (May)
Fall (September)
Winter (January) | April 30th of first year
August 31st of second year
December 31st of second year |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Education) | Summer (May) Fall (September) | Within two (2) years The Comprehensive Examination should be successfully completed prior to the Thesis proposal's defence. |