Faculty of graduate studies approval
This information applies to graduate program proposals only.
For undergraduate proposals, skip to鈥�VI. Senate and External Approvals.
Step 1: External reviewer鈥檚 report聽
Once the submission is received and all required documentation has been verified, the external reviewer will assess the proposal and write a report. The external reviewer is appointed by the associate dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) from a list of individuals provided by the unit and/or the faculty dean earlier in the proposal development process.鈥�
Step 2: External reviewer鈥檚 site visit
For proposals for new programs鈥痮nly, FGS will arrange for the external reviewer to conduct a site visit.鈥�
Step 3: Faculty of Graduate Studies committee approvals聽
Once the external reviewer's report is received, the proposal will be considered at the鈥� (login required) and . (login required)聽
Please note: Only new programs require FGS Faculty Council approval. APCC is the delegated authority for program modifications.聽
Step 4: Recommendation to the Senate Academic Programs and Review Committee (SAPRC)聽
If approved by the applicable committees, and pending any suggested modifications, FGS will make a recommendation to the鈥�Senate Academic Programs and Review Committee鈥�(厂础笔搁颁).鈥�