In order to receive your degree, you must complete all your specific program degree requirements published in the GSPA Academic Calendar. Be aware of the important dates as posted in GSPA calendar and use the Engineering degree completion deadlines as guidance.
Visit the Engineering program Guidelines to find information about Engineering Degree requirements, Degree Completion deadlines and steps to graduate.
For graduate petitions and & student issues refer to the appropriate policy.
When student's have completed all their degree requirements they should Apply to Graduate through Quest. Student's will need to select the expected graduation term. Please select the term in which you expect all your degree requirements to be met.
Degree Requirements
For a complete list of your program's degree requirements, consult the GSPA Graduate Academic Calendar .
For MEng, MASc and PhD students:
- ECE Courses: Each student must successfully complete a certain number of graduate courses according to the program (600 or 700 level). Please review your program requirements for the specific courses you will need to take
ECE MASc Students:
- MASc students are to submit a thesis and schedule a seminar presentation.
- Please also follow the steps to MASc Degree completion, and be aware of the degree Completion Deadlines.
For PhD Students:
ECE PhD Comprehensive Background Examination:
The Background Comprehensive Examination, will be held before the end of the third term (fourth term if from an incomplete MASc). The main objective of this examination is to satisfy the Department that the candidate has a broad knowledge of their field and a thorough technical background to pursue their research; the candidate will be questioned on their background preparation.
Engineering PhD Comprehensive Proposal Examination:
The PhD degree is awarded after candidates have satisfied the Examining Committee that their thesis is a substantial original contribution to knowledge and have also demonstrated a high degree of competence in areas of knowledge related to their specialization.
Engineering PhD Thesis and Defence:
The thesis topic is decided by the student and supervisor(s), in consultation with an advisory committee. The proposed research program is also examined during the Comprehensive Examination. Follow the steps to PhD Degree completion and be aware of the degree Completion Deadlines.
ECE PhD Seminar
The aim of the seminar is to allow students to gain experience in preparing and presenting their work. The seminar is to be held no later than the end of the third year (ninth term) after the initial registration in the program.