Graduate students in the School of Planning have many helpful resources to guide their university experience. Explore the resources listed below and if you are unable to find what you are looking for, contact the Graduate Studies Administrator.
Graduate Handbook 2022-2023 (PDF)
This handbook provides you with an overview of where you can find some of the most important information as you set off on your graduate school journey.
Planning 101 (PDF)
This handbook provides an introduction to the School of Planning and it's faculty as well as many academic and social resources.
Academic Resources
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School of Planning Thesis Guide |
School of Planning Thesis Guide Article-Format Doctoral Theses Comprehensive Examination Procedures and Worksheet (PDF)
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Academic Probation Procedure (PDF) Reading Course Contract - PLAN 675 (PDF)
Thinking of switching programs?
Thinking of changing your supervisor? Thinking of taking a term off?
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Forms
Graduate program forms must be signed by yourself and your advisor (or instructor in the case of drop/add forms) and submitted to the Graduate Studies Administrator in EV3 3211.
Supervisor Change, Change of Enrolment Status/Withdrawal, Course Drop/Add, and Petition for Extension forms can be found on the Graduate Studies Office forms page.
Further Reading
These links connect you to resources that may be useful in completing your program. These links are for information only and are not officially adopted by the School of Planning.
Professional Development Opportunities
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Grad Students and Post Docs | Centre for Career Action | University of Waterloo (uwaterloo.ca)
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Workshop: Rapid Career Promotion Briefing | Environment | University of Waterloo (uwaterloo.ca)
Career considerations
Writing a thesis
- Writing Your Dissertation in Fifteen Minutes a Day: A Guide to Starting, Revising, and Finishing Your Doctoral Thesis
- The Clockwork Muse
Life of a PhD