Most students go through the program without experiencing major problems.
However, it is conceivable that a student may encounter set-backs because of academic difficulties either in course work or research, disagreements with the supervisor, broken relationships, financial difficulties, etc. The student may even reach the point of wondering whether to continue in the program. The Department strives to make the student's program fulfilling and as free from learning impediments as possible. However, other staff are available to discuss difficulties, and this applies in particular to the Graduate Administrator, Graduate Coordinator and Graduate Chair. University counsellors located in the Koffler Student Services Building can also be of assistance.