Students are required to submit a report of their progress to their supervisory committee each year by March 15. Failure to submit a report may jeopardize a student's subsequent registration. A degree will not be awarded in less than 24 consecutive months from the time of first registration. Students are required to register in every term from the time of admission until the requirements of the degree have been met, or formally withdraw in accordance with regulations set out in the University of Victoria's calendar. The next scheduled admission point is September .
Early application is recommended.
No duties are involved. The awards are competitive and are based on prior academic standing. Students whose applications are complete by February 15 will automatically be considered. The number of teaching and research assistantships varies yearly. In recent years these forms of student support have received additional funding through the Graduate Teaching Fellowship program.