The maximum period of time to complete the requirements for a degree or diploma is calculated from the start of the first term in which the student registers.

Any time spent registered in Maintaining Registration (M REG 800) is counted in the time limit for completion.

Any time spent as a qualifying graduate student is not counted in the time limit for completion.

The time limit for completion of the degree will be extended by the duration of any FGSR-approved leave of absence.

Thesis-based Master's

Thesis-based master's students must complete all the requirements within four years of the start of the first term in which the student registers in the thesis-based master's program.

Course-based Master's

Course-based master's students must complete all the requirements within six years of the start of the first term in which the student registers in the course-based program, unless the department has opted for a shorter time limit for its course-based master's program.

(FGSR Council, 1996/03/14)

Doctoral degree students must complete all requirements within six years of the start of the first term in which the student registers in the doctoral degree.

In the case of master's students who are reclassified as doctoral degree students, all degree requirements must be completed within six years of the start of the first term in which the student registers in the master's degree program.