Graduate Forms and Handbooks

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Graduate Student Handbooks

The Department of Computer Science Graduate Student Handbook contains information on the degree requirements, financial support and other matters that concern graduate students. You will be notified by email of significant changes and upcoming deadlines as necessary.

2023–2024 Handbooks

• MSc Handbook (PDF) – Updated November 2, 2023

• MScAC Handbook (PDF) – Updated September 12, 2023

• PhD Handbook (PDF) – Updated November 2, 2023

Note: The Graduate Program in the Department of Computer Science is a unit within the School of Graduate Studies (SGS). SGS regulations and procedures, some of which are briefly mentioned in this handbook, are available in the School of Graduate Studies Calendar.

Additional Archived Handbooks

For an archived version of a handbook, please email gradoffice.cs@utoronto.ca.

Graduate Student Forms

Department of Computer Science Forms

Departmental Forms for Master of Science (MSc) Students:

• MSc Plan of Study (PDF)

• Breadth Exemption Evaluation Form (PDF)

• Change of Supervisor Form (PDF)

• MSc Student Request to Graduate

• MSc Reader Report Form

• Departmental Awards Application Form

Departmental Forms for Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Students:

• PhD Plan of Study (PDF)

• Change of Supervisor Form (PDF)

• Supervisory Committee Composition (PDF)

• Breadth Exemption Evaluation Form (PDF)

• Checkpoint Scheduling Form

• Final Exam Scheduling

• Attestation of Remote Participation Form (PDF)

• Departmental Awards Application Form

• Conference Travel Grant Application Form

School of Graduate Studies (SGS) Forms

• Request for leave of absence

• Request for extension to achieve candidacy

• Request for program extension

• Request for transfer credit

• Request for extension to complete coursework

• Notice of program withdrawal

• Other SGS forms

Appeals

Graduate students may appeal substantive or procedural academic matters, including grades, evaluation of comprehensive examinations and other program requirements; decisions about the student’s continuation in any program; or concerning any other decision with respect to the application of academic regulations and requirements to a student. For details, see the handbook for your program, above.