Physics & Astronomy Thesis Defence Request Form

MSc Students

• Read through MSc Thesis Defense Procedures on Program Milestones page or in LEARN .
• Must submit request a minimum of 4 weeks before the defence date.

PhD Students

• Read through PhD Thesis Defense Procedures on Program Milestones page or in LEARN.
• Must submit request a minimum of 7 weeks before the defence date.
• External Examiner form must be submitted to Science Graduate Office before you can schedule your defense.

Thesis Blackout Dates and Holidays:

You cannot submit or schedule your defense during the following dates:

• Winter 2023: Monday, April 24 – Friday, April 28
• Spring 2023: Monday, August 21 – Tuesday, September 5
• Fall 2023: TBD, typically blackout dates will begin mid-December
• 2023 University Closures/Holidays: January 2, February 20, April 7, May 22, July 3, August 7, September 4, October 9, December 25 - December 29