Progress and Standing Reports
Students are required to meet to review their progress and academic performance with their Advisors/Supervisory Committees at least twice per academic year (approximately every six (6) months) and in some academic units once per academic term5. Students may wish to discuss professional development opportunities with their Advisor/Supervisory Committee during progress and standing reviews.
Students consult with their Advisors regarding the date, process and requirements for progress and standing meetings; however, Advisors are responsible for calling these meetings. The Advisor submits the Statement of Progress and Standing (Supervisor) form via the SGS Portal with an attached document that identifies critical milestones in the student’s program that, if not reached by the student, flag the need for improvement or remedial action.
Milestones may include, but are not limited to:
- Coursework
- Changes to the student’s program
- Initial Thesis/Project Proposal (if applicable)
- Completion of Thesis/Project Proposal
- Progress on the Thesis
- Comprehensive Examination (doctoral programs only)
If certain aspects of the student’s work require improvement, and either continuation or probation is recommended, the Advisor/Supervisory Committee recommends specific areas for improvement and submits the recommendation with the Statement of Progress and Standing to the relevant Graduate Program Office for review and further recommendation by the Departmental Graduate Education Committee (if applicable) and/or Graduate Program Committee.
If the Advisor/Supervisory Committee recommends either probation or withdrawal of the student, the relevant Graduate Program Committee must review these recommendations, and make a recommendation to the Dean (or Designate) of the School of Graduate Studies. Refer to Academic probation for further details.